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Widespread showers and thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall across the Houston area Monday, triggering multiple flood advisories and causing street-flooding.Monday was round one of three. More widespread storms are expected Tuesday and Wednesday. Here’s the timeline and totals.Tuesday morning: H...
A Houston man is federally charged with threatening to kill Jews at a Georgia-based hardware company on Monday, according to U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg.
Hugo Balderras-Ibarra, the immigration attorney representing two of three men who were in the van with Lorenzo Salgado Arraujo during last week’s deadly ICE shooting, is facing a felony assault charge, according to Harris County court records.Balderas-Ibarra was indicted on a felony assault famil...
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in Montgomery County, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
Some county commissioners are pushing for dedicated funding for the district attorney's office to support the investigation into an ICE officer who killed a Houstonian.
Having spent decades acting, singing and dancing, Mark Ballas is now adding judge to his list of credits with "Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro."
A 33-year-old man died after being swept away by a river current while fishing in Montgomery County on Sunday evening, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
HCSO said it was possible the man was pushed down the shaft at the construction site.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a 33-year-old man drowned Sunday after he was overcome by the current while fishing in the San Jacinto River.Authorities say it happened near Hill Road and Sorter Road in the Porter area.The sheriff’s office says they received a call at approximately 6:...
A Houston DoorDash driver is speaking out for the first time since security video captured the moment she was struck by a car during a police chase and then, still in shock, delivered the food anyway.
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as her late brother's temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate.
The sheriff’s office is investigating after a man fell 30 feet down a shaft at a construction site near Sheldon, officials say.
A new report shows the financial challenges Harris County faces just weeks before commissioners will adopt a new budget.
The latest census data shows nearly 23,000 homes in Houston and its surrounding area don't have air conditioning.
Six days after an ICE agent shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said federal authorities still haven’t been fully transparency or answered questions about what happened.The Harris County District Attorney’s Off...
The lawsuit argues that the $81 billion mega merger would "extinguish competition" in Hollywood.
What started as a little extra buzzing outside a League City home turned into a major problem hiding inside the walls for homeowner Ron Humason, “I found some bees in the corner of my house out front. I was out trimming some trees the other day and I noticed some bee activity coming in and out of...
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.Harris County officials still don’t know the names of the agents who were present when an ICE officer shot and killed Loren...
The deep moisture that brought us heavy downpours Monday will do the same Tuesday, some of which could lead to street flooding again. That's why Tuesday continues the ABC13 Weather Watch.
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is seeking county funding for an independent investigation into the July 7 ICE agent-involved shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
A Pasadena police officer has resigned following an ongoing investigation into misuse of the Flock camera system, according to Pasadena City Councilmember Emmanuel Guerrero.
A woman has been charged in the fatal stabbing of Houston rapper Judy World in southeast Houston, according to court records.The stabbing was reported around 9:55 a.m. Saturday in the 11900 block of Bat Sheva Lane.The suspect, 28-year-old Kayla Wynita Rodgers, is charged with manslaughter in the ...
Nearly a week after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, important details are still unclear.Federal authorities have offered limited information about the July 7 shooting beyond saying Salgado Araujo tried to hit an agent with h...
The star-studded ceremony will celebrate major sports achievements, revisit unforgettable moments, and bring together the sports industry's fan favorites and biggest stars.
Prosecutors have dropped a second murder charge against a man accused of killing a repairman on July 2. On Monday, the suspect's charge in the second murder was dropped after a judge found no probable cause.
President Donald Trump on Monday sharply reduced the size of two national monuments in Utah, undoing protections established by his Democratic predecessors on public lands that are sacred among many Native Americans.Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in southern Utah have...
Minnesota prosecutors have obtained key evidence in their investigations into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
A North Texas man will spend years in federal prison after transporting a minor to a furry convention in Georgia, sexually abusing them, and commissioning artwork of sexual acts between the victim and his "furry persona."
A baby was safely and anonymously surrendered on Monday using the Safe Haven Baby Box at The Woodlands Fire Department Station 6, according to The Woodlands Township.
The U.S. announced a new round of strikes on Iran on Monday, hours after President Donald Trump said that the United States is "reinstating" a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
KPRC 2’s weekend morning newscasts have switched to new airtimes, making it even easier to stay up to date on the latest headlines, weather, traffic and more around Houston.Saturday: 8:30-10:30 a.m.Sunday: 8:00-9:00 a.m., 10:00-11:00 a.m.You can continue to catch the latest news happening right h...
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent last week during what the agency has called a "targeted enforcement operation” in Houston’s East End.
Big names are heading to Anaheim! 🌟✨ Disney announces an incredible programming lineup for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Aug. 14-16, featuring appearances by Neil Patrick Harris, the Jonas Brothers and more.
There’s no better person to celebrate 713 Day with than the person who founded the holiday, right? 😜A pioneer of Houston hip-hop and one of the original members of the legendary Screwed Up Click, Houston rap icon Lil’ Keke has spent nearly three decades proudly representing H-Town through his mu...
A baby was anonymously surrendered at a Safe Haven Baby Box at a fire station in The Woodlands Monday.The Woodlands Fire Department says it happened at Station 6, where the box is located. When a baby is placed inside the climate-controlled box, a silent alarm immediately alerts firefighters, all...
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper said he did not know a Cameo video he recorded would be used by FanDuel as a reward for a VIP customer who later sued the sportsbook, saying it took advantage of his gambling addiction.The Philadelphia Inquirer reported last week that a fan named Terry T...
When Sen. Lindsey Graham’s phone number popped up on his call list, Sen. Chuck Schumer said his heart skipped a beat.It was shortly after the 2012 presidential election and Republicans had lost badly to President Barack Obama.Graham was calling with an outlandish proposal — “getting the band back...
Michigan health officials are pointing to lettuce or salad greens as a potential source behind the outbreak of cyclosporiasis that is spreading throughout the state.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday afternoon that Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, will finish his term following his death over the weekend.
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