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After two surgeries and several rounds of radiation therapy over the past four years to treat a tumor, Irisleydis Tristá has spent the past seven months unable to get a CT scan to determine whether th
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Houston is hosting some of the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, and with that comes a heightened focus on human trafficking. A “No Trafficking Zone” has been established at the Houston stadium, where local law enforcement and nonprofits are working together to identify and stop human trafficking duri...
According to HPD, the woman lost consciousness before fighting back against her attacker and getting away.
A Houston healthcare worker is suing the Texas Medical Center, alleging a violent attack inside a public parking garage was the result of serious and preventable security failures. The lawsuit claims the incident in Parking Garage 1 was foreseeable and that basic safety measures could have reduce...
Soccer has made a big difference in the lives of three brothers in Pearland, but between registration fees and equipment, the cost of the sport can be overwhelming. Their mom shares how one program helped keep them in the game.
Imagine living in a country where you can play a sport freely—feeling the joy of kicking the ball or the wind as you pass it to your teammate—only to be taken away.That was the reality for many women playing sports in Afghanistan when the U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021, which resul...
Following a similar storefront crash in the same shopping center in February, grieving family members and local residents are now calling for safety barriers to protect employees and customers.
A METRO bus was involved in an accident with four other cars on the south side of Houston, which resulted in seven people being rushed to area hospitals, according to HFD.
Increasing moisture levels will lead to scattered storm chances as we head into July 4th weekend.
It's no secret that Texans have had tremendous influence over all aspects of America and American culture, from politics, to food, to entertainment, to sports there's likely been a Texan involved.
Officials shared that the person centered in the rescue was brought down and taken into police custody.
Officials say the crash happened on Almeda Road near Reed Road.
Prosecutors say a video shows rapper Pooh Shiesty pressing for his release from fellow rapper Gucci Mane's record label while an armed man blocks a door during an alleged robbery at a Texas music studio in January. A court record shows the video was submitted as evidence in federal court in Dalla...
Renowned chef John Doherty is turning his talents to a tower of food all designed to be enjoyed while watching a match.
Ice hockey is not cheap to play, but one Deer Park family found help when they needed it most. The nonprofit making sure kids can keep playing the sports they love.
Book clubs are booming, and Houston readers have one more reason to pack a tote: Read with Jenna has installed two custom “Book Nooks” aboard MSC Seascape, the cruise ship that sails from Galveston. The branded installations serve as both free libraries and cozy reading retreats for passengers on...
Fourth of July weekend is almost here, and the forecast for Houston and Southeast Texas is looking very summer-like: hot, humid and mainly dry.There will be a few isolated rain chances around, especially during the afternoon hours, but most outdoor plans should be in good shape. The bigger concer...
Residents in Hitchcock are being asked to reduce their water usage after a TxDOT contractor hit a water main, causing an outage, the city's mayor said.
The solution comes one day after a FOX 26 report of multiple crashes that happened at the same location.
The FBI has asked its field offices across the country to dedicate more than 200 staffers to its investigation of the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.A memo obtained Thursday by The Associated Press calls for the FBI to “surge” 260 investigative analysts and staff operations specialists ...
It's become one of the enduring scenes of the U.S. team during this World Cup: jubilant U.S. players joining tens of thousands of fans in singing John Denver's “Take Me Home, Country Roads” at the end of their matches.Even coach Mauricio Pochettino, who was born in Argentina and lives in Spain, g...
Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, was arrested in Colorado in the Philadelphia shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt; Kaiseem Smith surrendered to police.
Some Texas Republicans are calling on the state to deny birth certificates to babies when their parents are not citizens of the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that affirmed automatic citizenship for most people born in the United States.
Drew Bivona, attorney and founder of Bivona Law, shares essential pool-safety tips every Houston family should know. Supervision is the first line of defense A momentary distraction can lead to tragedy. Never leave children unsupervised around water — even shallow pools, spas or large tubs. For b...
Aireontae Ersery built scar tissue during his rookie year, learning valuable lessons with every block while lined up at arguably one of the most difficult positions in the NFL.As a rookie left tackle and immediate starter for the Texans, the way that Ersery rebounded from an extremely rough outin...
Louisiana’s Republican attorney general was indicted Thursday on criminal charges by a grand jury in New Orleans, accused of trying to intimidate local officials who fought a law enacted by GOP legislators to overhaul the local courts.Attorney General Liz Murrill told eight New Orleans officials,...
Residents in the city of Hitchcock were left without water for several hours Thursday due to a temporary water service interruption.In a statement posted on Facebook, the City of Hitchcock Public Works Department said the water main located along Highway 6, in front of Good Ole Days Park, was tem...
Although Spain arrived at this year's World Cup as a championship favorite and then went unbeaten through group play, those first three matches weren't overly impressive.When the knockout rounds finally arrived Thursday, this star-studded team turned on its full talent and served notice that Spai...
According to court records, the passenger was trying to flee the scene before being struck by a responding HPD officer.
A Maine couple heading out for a day of fishing happened upon a scene fit for a nature documentary: A moose calf running for its life with a large black bear in pursuit. Elvia and Todd Malcolm were in Telos Township, Maine, about an hour or so from their home in Lincoln, when they saw a female mo...
State Rep. Nate Schatzline, R-Fort Worth, resigned from the Texas House Thursday to take a new position as Gov. Greg Abbott’s senior adviser on election policy.Schatzline, who was among the most hardline conservative members of the Texas House, is set to lead “policy development and legislative s...
Members of Congress gathered at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Thursday as part of America's 250th birthday celebration.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration's mass deportations agenda.The arrest numbers, obtained from a person familiar with the information who spoke ...
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Just days after authorities removed 16 children from a squalid home and arrested four adult relatives, the question looms over their southern Ohio village: How could this have happened, for years, unnoticed, right here?Neighbors of the family in tiny Hamden, employees at local stores where they s...
America 250 is a big birthday and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston wanted to celebrate just as big.
Today: We highlight the most influential Texans since 1776, preview the newest episode of the podcast “After the Flood," and learn about the documentary “Gaslit” with director Katie Camosy. Plus, our hosts share their latest Current Obsessions.
Novak Djokovic knows just what it means to have to live up to lofty expectations after years of titles and trophies.He’s 39 and is a 24-time Grand Slam champion who now plays only sparingly.So he’s better positioned than almost anyone else to analyze what Serena Williams — a seven-time Wimbledon ...
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19.
Hours before Haruki Murakami's new book was set to go on sale in Japan on Friday, dozens of fans gathered outside a major Tokyo bookstore for a special event to get their first copies as soon as the clock struck midnight.“The Tale of KAHO” is the Japanese author's first full-length novel featurin...
The lawsuit seeks $1 million in damages for past and future medical expenses, physical pain, suffering, mental anguish, lost wages, attorney’s fees and more.
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