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Julius Sturgis: America's first commercial pretzel bakery
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, in Lititz, Pa, began in 1861 and is America's first commercial pretzel bakery
The Latest: Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but hurdles and uncertainty remain
President Donald Trump said Thursday that a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza, but many hurdles , conditions and long timelines remained to wind down the war in the Palestinian territory . A Hamas official said Friday that they ...
Netflix sued for $105M after Nicolas Cage WWII thriller goes missing, exposing leak risks
Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks....
A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon
A drifting SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon after launching a pair of lunar landers more than a year ago. The rocket's upper stage will unintentionally slam into the moon on Wednesday, carving out a crater and sending up a plume of dust and rubble that scienti...
Nolan Wells' state autopsy completed amid investigation into teen's death: Officials
The results of the autopsy, conducted by the State Medical Examiner's office in Mississippi, have not yet been made public.
Elderly couple found dead in Cypress home in apparent murder-suicide: HCSO
Harris County officials are investigating a possible murder-suicide scene after a son found his parents dead in their home near the Cypress area.
Hamas says it’s reached an agreement to disarm, a significant move that will face major challenges
Hamas said Friday that it reached an agreement to disarm , a significant move that could help end the war in Gaza — but one that will face many hurdles and could take a long time to achieve, if at all. The group agreed to a road map as long as Israel also makes concessions, inclu...
THC ban begins (July 31, 2026)
On Friday's show: We get details on Texas' new ban on certain THC products, which begins today. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
Feds issue warning to local water systems over increased cyberattacks, following Minnesota incident
The federal government issued a warning about potential cyber threats to water systems after 30 utilities in Minnesota were already hit earlier this week....
UFL leaves Houston, adds Oklahoma City in expansion plans
The United Football League is reshaping where it plays, announcing Thursday that it will no longer operate teams in Houston and Birmingham — a move that affects the Houston Gamblers and Birmingham Stallions — as it pursues a longer-term plan built around markets it believes can s...
Astronaut Days land at Space Center Houston this weekend
Space Center Houston is turning the weekend into a spaceflight-focused celebration with Astronaut Days , running July 31 through Aug. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event brings together astronaut presentations, pop-up labs, behind-the-scenes experiences and interactive activities ...
Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and the seniors who rely on them
Who will be there each morning with Solange French’s eggs at breakfast, and who will be ready with soup or fish at lunch? When the 91-year-old needs help in the shower, who will rush to her side, and when it’s time for a doctor’s appointment, who will take her? Who will do the la...
For Texas DACA recipients, a fearful present and an uncertain future as protected status expires
Growing up in Austin, all the kids in Itzayana Mondragón’s neighborhood looked pretty much like her — and spoke Spanish too. Soon after Donald Trump won the presidency in 2016, Mondragón noticed that some of her friends had stopped attending class. She would learn later that thos...
Ceuta border news: Spain territory sees influx of migrants after breach at border with Morocco, at least 18 dead as thousands move
At least 18 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish territory of Ceuta after thousands of people breached the frontier with Morocco and poured in....
Houston’s temperatures near 100 degrees before rain returns this weekend with a summer front
Even without a formal heat advisory or warning in effect, the heat index has ranged between 104° and a 108°. Afternoon temperatures climb near 100° both Friday and Saturday and the humidity will make it feel even hotter, so take frequent breaks, stay hydrated and avoid spending t...
Asian soccer body joins opposition to FIFA and Infantino's World Cup private equity plan
Asia’s soccer body joined opposition to Gianni Infantino’s plan for private investors to buy stakes in the World Cup and said Friday FIFA must urgently review its management style. The Asian Football Confederation said it “stands in solidarity” with European body UEFA and North A...
At least 18 die after breach of border between Morocco and Spanish exclave of Ceuta
At least 18 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, where Spain deployed its military after thousands of people breached the border with Morocco and poured into the tiny Spanish territory. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is expected to join Interior ...
Israelis worry about weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans
Israelis across political and religious lines are worried about the weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans — who, according to a recent AP poll , tend to consider support for Israel less crucial to their Jewish identity than older adults. “It’s extremely important to ...
An Australian jury convicts British entertainer Yung Filly of assault as he weeps in court
An Australian jury convicted the British social media celebrity and rapper Yung Filly on Friday of assaulting a fan following a music performance two years ago, but did not find him guilty of allegations that he raped and choked her. The 30-year-old entertainer, whose real name i...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1609: Franklin’s Heat Experiment
Episode: 1609 Benjamin Franklin’s experiments in thermal radiation. Today, Benjamin Franklin thinks about theoretical and applied science.
Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her
Storm Reid knows how the world sees her: an accomplished, polished actor who always seems to have it all together. Through new music, the Emmy-winner hopes listeners discover another side of her. Having released her new single “Shotty” on Friday, Reid wants people to meet the les...
Sugar Land teen bitten by barracuda she later named
A Sugar Land resident who has had a lifelong fascination with sea creatures is recovering after being bitten by one.
Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34 as rescuers again search damaged mall
The death toll climbed to 34 from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan that set off an explosion at a mall, toppled a factory chimney and flattened homes, the Kumamoto prefectural government said Friday. The magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Japan’s southern main island of Kyus...
Tatis makes spectacular catch to rob Devers of a 3-run home run
San Diego right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. made a spectacular leaping catch to rob San Francisco's Rafael Devers of a three-run home run in the first inning of the Padres' 4-1 loss Thursday night. Devers did get a sacrifice fly, but Tatis added on to his impressive list of home r...
Trump claims deal reached for Hamas disarmament, Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza
President Donald Trump said Thursday that a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza.
Miniature Horse breeder near the Heights desperate to get stolen horse back home
A Houston-area horse owner is asking for the public's help after his beloved miniature horse, Peanut, was stolen from his property on July 23.
10 climbers led by a renowned Nepalese mountaineer are missing on a Pakistan peak
Ten international climbers led by a renowned Nepal-born mountaineer were missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak , one of the world’s highest mountains in northern Pakistan. The Alpine Club of Pakistan received initial reports that the avalanche struck the team led by Nirmal...
Dodgers rest Shohei Ohtani amid lingering left knee soreness
Shohei Ohtani was set to return as the leadoff hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, a day after he wasn't in the lineup because of lingering soreness in his left knee that is keeping him off the mound. The Dodgers open a three-game set against the Boston Red Sox. The two...
After 14 years of ICE check-ins, Houston woman is detained without a criminal history
For more than a decade, Joyce Basele reported to immigration officials as required. When the 64-year-old Houston woman arrived at an ICE field office for another routine check-in on June 18, however, she was taken into custody. “She’s literally a part of our family,” said Maureen...
Judge denies bond for now for El Salvador teen accused in 2 Houston murders
Bond has been denied for now on a second murder charge for an El Salvador teen accused of killing two different young people about eight months apart. Judge Hazel Jones on Thursday denied bond for Jefferson Velasquez, an 18-year-old from El Salvador just charged with a new murder...
South Korea’s Kospi index jumps more than 16% on a surge of chipmaking stocks
South Korea’s Kospi index jumped more than 16% on Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as artificial intelligence-related stocks bounced back after losses this week. U.S. futures edged higher and oil prices fell. In early Asian trading, the Kospi rose 16.8% to 6,531.71, recovering...
Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain
President Donald Trump said Thursday that a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza, but many hurdles, conditions and long timelines remained to wind down the war in the Palestinian territory . Neither Hamas nor Israel gave immediate ...
Despite slightly lower rent prices, expert says Houston's affordability remains a 'real issue'
A study by the Houston Association of Realtors shows rent prices in the Houston metropolitan region have slightly decreased over the last year, but an expert told ABC13 that may not necessarily translate to a more affordable life....
Texas power leaders warn more demand is coming and experts say that could mean higher power bills
State energy officials told lawmakers power demand could double in six years, and local experts believe that could mean higher consumer power bills.
Houston MRI technician says she was attacked while on the job at St. Joseph Medical Center
A Houston MRI technician says she has resigned from her job at St. Joseph Medical Center after she was allegedly attacked by a stranger inside a hospital stairwell, leaving her too afraid to return to work....
Cities where clothing costs the most and least, ranked
A new study reveals where Americans pay the biggest share of their income for basic clothing. See which cities rank as the least affordable.
Liberty County sheriff gives update on jail repairs, following non-compliance
The state said there were missing locks on multiple units, missing intercoms for communication, damaged lighting, and the smoke management system was not working....
61-year-old accused in teen's 2025 Houston Heights murder
The suspect is accused of stabbing Franklin Torres-Concho in September 2025.
US cites 'unauthorized travel' to end DACA status for a mother of 3 deported to Mexico
A Texas mother deported to Mexico despite having legal permission to stay in the U.S. after arriving as a child has filed a lawsuit against the federal government after it notified her it would be terminating her permission because of “unauthorized travel” stemming from her depor...
Houston renters say broken air conditioners leave them struggling through dangerous summer heat
As temperatures soar across Houston, some renters say they are facing the summer heat with little relief — because their air conditioning systems are not working properly inside their homes. Residents at several Houston apartment complexes say their AC units have stopped working ...
Attorney for Nolan Wells' family says experts to review a boat distress call from day he disappeared
An attorney for the family of Nolan Wells said Thursday that they have hired audio engineers to review a distress call made from a boat on the day of his disappearance, which has prompted online speculation and claims of defamation amid the ongoing investigation into the 18-year-...
Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated as officials warn about Iranian hackers
Authorities were working Thursday to find the source of cyberattacks that targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota and came amid warnings that Iranian hackers have been focused on such systems . Minnesota IT Services said state officials had yet to identify who was behind the ...
Arizona parents won't face charges after toddler found alive in hospital morgue
The parents of an Arizona toddler who was found alive in a hospital morgue after being pronounced dead will not face child abuse charges, officials announced Wednesday....
Movie producer behind 'Joker,' and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' indicted in alleged $100 million Ponzi scheme
A grand jury indicted the Hollywood film financier for allegedly soliciting money from investors that he used to pay for personal ventures.
Leaders of new Fort Bend LULAC chapter say fatal ICE shooting in Houston accelerated its launch
Latinos make up about 25% of the growing population in the suburban county outside Houston, and that demographic is trending upward, according to the U.S. Census Bureau....
UFL announces they're leaving Houston
The United Football League announced on Thursday they are leaving two cities as part of its strategic market realignment and long-term growth strategy....
Stabbing incident reported at Northside Houston Walmart
It was reported that a male was stabbed in the arm by a female.
Publix expands frozen berry recall over possible E. coli contamination
Publix has expanded its recall of frozen GreenWise berry products after they were linked to a multistate E. coli outbreak.
New study ranks the most and least safest big cities in the country; Where does Houston land on the list?
A new study is ranking the safest and least safe big cities in the United States and Houston has found itself in the latter part of the list. The study by Smartasset lists Houston as the second least safest big city in the United States. The study calculated the rankings based of...
Elizabeth Waddell's disappearance: New video may show her final moments
Newly released surveillance video appears to show the final moments before Elizabeth "Liz" Waddell, a 43-year-old physical therapist from Cary, North Carolina, disappeared while vacationing in Grenada....
Remains found in 2020 identified as missing Spring teen, Texas Attorney General's Office says
The Texas Attorney General's Office says a missing person cold case has been solved after partial human remains were identified as those of 15-year-old Kristen Galvan....
Man shows slight improvement following crowbar attack by repeat offender
Nhan Le is on life support after reportedly being attacked with a crowbar in Houston earlier this month. HIs alleged attacker has a history of over 15 charges....
Texas’ ban on several consumable THC hemp products goes into effect Friday: What is legal and what is not?
Several months after the Texas Supreme Court ruled that the Texas Department of State Health Services can reclassify the majority of hemp-derived THC as a schedule I drug, the state’s ban is set to go into effect on Friday. The Texas Supreme Court’s May ruling ended a 2021 injunc...
Amazon to boost spending on AI and other technology by $20 billion after strong Q2 results
Amazon said it will be increasing this year's capital spending on technology, mostly artificial intelligence, by an additional 10% after the tech and e-commerce giant delivered strong profits and net sales during for fiscal second quarter, helped by surging growth in its prominen...
Dad shares warning for parents after son dies suddenly on summer vacation
A Colorado father is speaking out after his 5-year-old son died of a rare disease during a summer vacation with his family.
Trump says he ‘may’ pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily
The news comes as two key Republicans, including Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump....
Texas is banning several THC products. What will still be legal on July 31?
Texans' access to a variety of hemp-derived THC products will significantly narrow on Friday.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 30, 2026)
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.
Baker Mayfield feels 'disrespected' by Buccaneers ownership after failing to agree on a new contract
Baker Mayfield feels “disrespected” by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is focused on playing his best football. The two-time Pro Bowl quarterback didn’t get the contract extension he sought and plans to play out the final season of his three-year, $100 million deal. “I’ve been prett...
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