Texas astronaut Wally Funk, oldest person to go to space, dies at 87
The city of Grapevine announced Funk's death Thursday, saying she "inspired generations by breaking barriers in aviation and space exploration."
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Man accused of cutting brother's neck before barricading himself in SW Houston home, HPD says
HPD said the officers arrived and were met with the suspect brandishing knives before he barricaded himself inside the home, where SWAT officers deployed CS gas.
Weeklong preliminary hearing concludes Friday for Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson: LIVE
A weeklong preliminary hearing concludes Friday for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she has mono, will scale back public appearances
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she has been diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as mono, after weeks of dealing with a lingering sore throat and extreme fatigue.Hidalgo shared the diagnosis Friday morning, saying she received confirmation from lab results after extensiv...
Fatal shooting during Houston traffic stop renews public scrutiny of ICE
Federal officials are refusing to release the name of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who fatally shot a Mexican man during a traffic stop in Houston, and scrutiny of the shooting is growing especially after authorities said the man killed was not the person ICE was trying to find...
WATCH LIVE: Rep. Sylvia Garcia, DA Sean Teare to address new developments in Houston ICE shooting
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia will host a joint press conference Friday morning to discuss the new developments in the ICE-involved shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Tuesday in Houston’s East End.Garcia will be joined by Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare and Hugo Baldera-Ybarra, and ...
Cuisinart recalls more than 12,000 gas grills over shattering glass hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that the new recall covers Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grills sold in stores and online between 2024 and 2026.
Brooke Shields joins as co-host of "Hearts of Heroes" for Season 8
Brooke Shields joins as new co-host of "Hearts of Heroes" as they take us inside heart-stopping rescues and heartwarming reunions.
FIFA has nearly 1,200 tickets on sale for World Cup final at $7,380
FIFA had nearly 1,200 category two tickets priced at $7,380 on sale Friday for the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The governing body's last-minute tickets sales site, which at times had listed the game as sold out, had 1,178 seats available across fiv...
Trump agrees to continue Iran talks, but reiterates 'cease fire is over'
President Trump took to social media Friday morning, saying the United States has agreed to resume "talks" with Iran, but continued to express that the ceasefire between the two nations is over.
Katy shooting: 19-year-old found shot dead in vehicle near FM 529, Grand Parkway
Harris County officials are investigating the deadly shooting of a 19-year-old found in a vehicle north of the Katy area.
2 transgender girls drop New Hampshire lawsuit after Supreme Court ruling, personal hardships
Two transgender girls who were the first to challenge President Donald Trump’s executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” have withdrawn their lawsuit in New Hampshire based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld state bans on transgender athletes in girls' sports and their ...
Yard tools sold at Lowe's recalled after batteries linked to fire hazard
More than 554,000 Kobalt yard power tools sold at Lowe's have been recalled because certain USB-C lithium-ion batteries can short-circuit and catch fire while charging inside the tools.
713 Day: Here are ways to celebrate the Houston holiday
There are events and special promotions throughout the city over the weekend and on Monday, which is 713 Day in recognition of the longtime area code for Houston.
A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick
U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to give Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air-defense systems could mark a major breakthrough for Kyiv, but experts and Ukrainian officials warn that turning the idea into real weapons would likely take years.Speaking Wednesday alongside Ukrainian President...
Agent testifies Texans worked out Terrion Arnold, ex-Lions corner who’s facing kidnapping, armed robbery charges
The Texans worked out former Detroit Lions cornerback and first-round draft pick Terrion Arnold this week while he is dealing with multiple legal charges in Florida.Arnold’s agent, Nicole Lynn, testified in a virtual court hearing held in Tampa, Fla., that the AFC South franchise worked out Arnol...
Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip to call for transparency, deeper investigation
The family of a Mississippi 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with friends to an island off the Gulf Coast is expected to call for greater transparency at a news conference Friday with the Rev. Al Sharpton and noted civil rights attorney Ben Crump.Crump, who was retained by ...
Texas astronaut Wally Funk, oldest person to go to space, dies at 87
The city of Grapevine announced Funk's death Thursday, saying she "inspired generations by breaking barriers in aviation and space exploration."
The Latest: Defense lawyers question reliability of evidence in killing of Charlie Kirk
A weeklong preliminary hearing concludes Friday for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors aim to show they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial.The 23-year-old Robinson is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 assassinatio...
Costco quietly discontinues award-winning Kirkland item fans call 'one of the best' in the market
Costco is quietly discontinuing two Kirkland Signature craft beers, including an award-winning brew fans have called "one of the best lagers on the market."
Tropical moisture returns to Houston Friday, rain chances climb through the weekend
Tropical moisture is coming back, and when it combines with a summer front, storm chances will climb even higher early next week.
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
President Donald Trump will let the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress become law without his signature, saying Friday that he was refusing to put his name on it because of the little progress made in passing a strict voter ID bill that he has been pushing.“I will not sign the Housing B...
Tropics remain quiet, Saharan dust could return this week
The tropics remain relatively quiet for July, no complaints here.
19-year-old man shot and killed in car by suspect in another vehicle on FM-529 and Hwy 99, HCSO says
Deputies said the 19-year-old driver was shot by a suspect in another vehicle. It's unclear at this time if it was a road rage incident or whether the shooting was targeted.
Scottie Scheffler headed for first missed cut in 4 years
Scottie Scheffler was headed for his first missed cut in nearly four years Friday when he missed two key putts in the final holes of the Scottish Open, the last from 6 feet that gave him a 2-over 72 and put him two shots outside the cut line.Instead of trying to make up ground on the weekend at T...
Make a splash: The top 15 pool floats for summer fun in 2026
Soak up the sun with the 15 best pool floats for 2026 to make the most of your summer fun.
Back to school events near me: 2026 ABC13 Loves Teachers supply drive to collect donations for Houston-area educators
The ABC13 Loves Teachers School Supply Drive on Friday, July 31, 2026, will collect donations to help educators who spend out of pocket to stock their classrooms.
Pentagon says suspension lifted for South Carolina helicopter pilots following July 4 beach event
Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have been returned to flying duties following a suspension over a low-flying sweep over beachgoers as part of a July 4 event honoring servicemembers."Effective immediately, the suspension of all involved South Carolina pilots has been lifted,"...
The Latest: Trump refuses to sign housing affordability bill in protest over GOP voter ID law
President Donald Trump has chosen not to sign a sweeping housing affordability bill Friday, in protest of Congress not approving a strict voter ID bill that lacks sufficient support to pass.The housing measure will become law without Trump’s signature because he didn’t veto it. Still, the preside...
Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process
President Donald Trump has ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission that resisted his efforts to require would-be voters to document their U.S. citizenship before registering. The White House on Friday confirmed the executive action against members of the Election Assistance Com...
Rental scams are surging: 4 ways to protect yourself before signing a lease
Rental scams are increasing across the U.S., with Houston among the cities hardest hit. Here’s how experts say you can avoid losing money.If you’re searching for a new apartment or rental home this summer, experts say it’s more important than ever to be on guard against rental scams.Texans carry ...
Cyclosporiasis symptoms, treatment and how it's spread: Everything to know about the intestinal parasitic disease
Here's what you need to know about the infection, including how it spreads, how it's diagnosed and how to treat it.
NATO leaders came to Turkey to discuss security. Erdogan gave them each an engraved revolver
Western leaders came to Turkey to discuss security in an increasingly perilous world. They each left with a revolver and six rounds.The unconventional gift from the host of this week's NATO summit, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was meant to showcase his country's growing defense industr...
Houston SWAT: Suspect arrested after cutting brother's throat with knife near Sharpstown
A dispute between family members escalated when a suspect pulled out two knives and cut his brother in the throat at a home in Sharpstown, Houston police report.
Zverev ends Fery's run at Wimbledon and will play for 2nd straight Grand Slam title
Alexander Zverev will play for another major trophy, this time in the Wimbledon final, a month after winning his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.Zverev ended the “Ferytale” run of British wild card Arthur Fery with an overpowering 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 victory in the semifinals at the All E...
Aaron Reitz, former attorney general candidate, appointed U.S. attorney in Texas’ southern district
Reitz, a partisan firebrand who has vowed to “destroy the left,” previously served as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s top deputy.
SK Hynix rises 14% in debut on Wall Street as demand for memory chips soars amid AI frenzy
Shares of South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix rose 14% as they made their debut on Wall Street, at a time when demand for chips is surging thanks to the frenzy around artificial intelligence. The company is already one of the largest in South Korea, along with Samsung Electronics, and is a mem...
2 Newsletter: What we know about deadly ICE shooting in Houston
Good morning, Houston.☀️Let’s get into some news of the day: The biggest story we are covering right now is the deadly shooting of a man by ICE agents. The shooting happened Tuesday morning, and we are learning more about what led to the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. As always, follow...
Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands
Volkswagen reported weak sales numbers on Friday, a day after the giant German automaker announced plans to slash the number of models by nearly half as sales plunged, particularly in China. The Wolfsburg, Germany-based company said group sales fell 8.6% in the second quarter to just under 2.1 mi...
Two-time boxing champ Jermall Charlo plans ‘dominant performance’ in Australia fight, greets fans at Trill Burgers
His championship belts draped over each shoulder, boxer Jermall Charlo, the pride of Alief, made it abundantly clear.Charlo, a 34-0, undefeated former middle weight and super middleweight champion, fights Koen Mazoudier on July 25 in Sydney, Australia as part of the undercard of the Errol Spence-...
Family’s GPS tracker leads to son’s body; 19-year-old shot while driving in west Harris County
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 19-year-old man was shot and killed while driving on the Grand Parkway near FM 529 early Friday morning.A 19-year-old man was shot and killed while driving on the Grand Parkway in west Harris County Friday morning, according to the Harri...