Hello, Houston.☀️ Tropical Storm Bertha hit Louisiana on Wednesday, and as of Thursday morning, it is moving toward our coastal counties. Although the impacts are not expected to be severe, authorities are still warning residents to stay vigilant and prepared. Tropical Storm Bert...
The storm made landfall Wednesday afternoon in St. Bernard Parish about 40 miles east of New Orleans.
Data collected from 30 American cities showed an 18% decrease in the homicide rate from 2025 compared to the same period in 2026, translating to about 215 fewer homicides this year, according to a new report from the independent Council on Criminal Justice. Should the trend conti...
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said early Thursday they had attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, and the U.S. military said it conducted a 12th night of strikes against Iran as the two countries vie for control of vital shipping lanes. The Houthi attack in the Red Se...
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received a collection of cultural artifacts from the country's Papua region that had been illegally taken to the United States, officials said Thursday. The handover took place late Wednesday during a meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel at P...
Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday, while the intensifying war with Iran pushed Brent crude past $97 a barrel. U.S. futures declined. South Korea’s Kospi rose 4.4% to 7,096.89 as investors’ appetite for stocks related to artificial intelligence revived despite a retreat ...
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is investing an additional $500 million into ongoing stadium renovations to improve overall fan experience with an eye toward potentially bringing the Super Bowl, NFL draft, 2031 Women’s World Cup and other major sporting events to Charlotte. ...
Episode: 2622 Watson: A computer system that plays Jeopardy!. Today, Jeopardy!.
Health advisers begin meeting Thursday to review more than a half-dozen peptides , unproven substances that have become a growing wellness trend despite little evidence they are safe or effective. The two-day meeting hosted by the Food and Drug Administration has the backing of H...
The U.S. Navy is taking a major step to restrict press access to information about service members by no longer releasing information about any sailor’s service history — information that has been freely offered by the service for decades. The move, which officials say is being d...
A community meeting on immigration enforcement was held Wednesday night in Houston's East End following the ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo....
A Harris County woman accused of being part of an organized retail theft ring remained free despite repeatedly violating probation after a judge ended three probation cases with an "unsatisfactory termination" — a practice critics say is unique to Harris County and allows repeat ...
An Australian court has cleared Rebel Wilson of defaming the star of her directorial debut, “The Deb,” in social media posts. Charlotte MacInnes alleged Wilson defamed her or breached her confidence in four social media posts from September 2024 to July 2025 by falsely suggesting...
Mary Miller's home has been a place where she can feel close to her two late sons, but now she said it's clouded with suspicion.
Residents told ABC13 the false activations happen frequently, leading some drivers and pedestrians to ignore the warnings and cross the tracks despite the active signals....
Major traffic backups for drivers on the southwest side of Houston after deputies say a vehicle fell from the HOV lane onto the Southwest Freeway on Wednesday, according to Lt. Terry Garza with the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
The Destiny’s Child: Iconic Reimagined Tribute transforms the group’s biggest hits into a beautiful candlelight performance by a live string quintet, while Knowles shares behind-the-scenes stories and memories from the group’s incredible journey....
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Thursday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the Philippines, where he’s expected to renew the prospect of the U.S. trying to broker an end to the war in Ukraine . The meeting between Rubio and Lavrov is slated to occu...
The northbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway are shut down after a vehicle flew off the elevated HOV lane and onto the highway below. A Houston Transtar camera at the Southwest Freeway and Beltway 8 shows the vehicle blocking the freeway. It is unclear if anyone has been injured...
City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success, drawing over 1.1 million total participants and half a million out-of-town visitors across seven matches and a top-rated Fan Fest in East Downtown....
CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide....
Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy took a deep dive into the compensation city employees earn in Texas' largest cities.
The study found that the key parts of the brains of people who told researchers they watched TV "very often" during their midlife years were found to have smaller structures....
A Houston mother, Hope Montgomery said she knows the danger of water all too well — and she’s not taking any chances with her three daughters. Montgomery is the mother of triplets Lakin, Londyn and Lauren, all have autism. Despite the challenges that can come with the diagnosis, ...
Homeowners in southeast Houston showed 2 Helps You how vegetation growing along a Union Pacific rail line has become more than an eyesore—they say it’s now invading their properties and damaging their fences. The problem is in the 2600 block of North Shady Creek Court, where neig...
Residents say raw sewage has flooded yards, backed into homes and plagued their neighborhood for nearly two decades. Now, county officials are questioning how the system continued operating despite licensing concerns. RELATED: Sewage backups plague Crosby community; residents dem...
The U.S. threat of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods will have a ripple effect on the country’s economy but also could be a negotiation tactic by the U.S. administration, experts say. The new tariffs, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, are scheduled to come into effe...
A woman said her laptop was stolen while going through the TSA security checkpoint at Bush Airport.
Houston summers are nothing new — but that doesn’t make them any easier to deal with. Whether you’re outside for work or just trying to stay active, the heat is something that demands attention. And this summer, with triple-digit temperatures becoming routine, experts say knowing...
One Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has been referred for discipline over a use-of-force incident since the beginning of the Trump administration, said Democratic members of the House Homeland Security Committee after a briefing with ICE officials Wednesday about body...
The last time the Boston Red Sox won 15 straight games, Ted Williams was putting up an MVP season in 1946 and leading them to an American League championship. On Wednesday, the Red Sox matched that streak from 80 years ago, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the opener of a dou...
ABC13's latest Who's Hiring job fair takes a look at what options are available to help recent college graduates looking for work.
The federal government has granted a Texas request to extend the deadline for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients who were impacted by July flooding....
Italian officials said the 1,700-pound haul of cocaine, hidden among banana pallets, could have generated roughly $290 million on the street.
The Montgomery County Public Health confirmed Wednesday that a fourth Montgomery County resident has tested positive for measles, expanding the cluster first reported earlier this week . PREVIOUS: Montgomery County reports 3 cases of measles after family exposed to case in indivi...
Scientists working to save a coral species from extinction transported 30 pieces from nurseries off the Florida coast to a hatchery on land Wednesday, fearing that warming waters could trigger a mass bleaching event this summer that could wipe them out. Elkhorn coral populations ...
The immigration attorney representing two witnesses in the deadly ICE shooting on Canal Street is facing a legal battle of his own in Harris County. Hugo Balderas-Ibarra appeared in court Wednesday morning in connection with a felony charge of assault by impeding breathing or cir...
The National Weather Service on Wednesday issued a tropical storm watch for Chambers County as well as coastal portions of Brazoria and Galveston counties. The watch is in effect until 6 a.m. Friday and means tropical storm conditions are possible....
Unearthed at Ole Miss after an offseason filled with tales of betrayal, unkept promises and watching college football's ugly underbelly tearing at the fabric of an institution came this surprise from the new coach there, Pete Golding: “I have no ill will toward Coach Kiffin,” Gol...
Precinct 4 said deputies were called to a medical call, but when they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound.
A teen found a rare Los Angeles Lakers warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain and received a massive payout.
The European Union approved Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery this week, effectively clearing another regulatory hurdle for a mega merger that could vastly reshape the entertainment and media landscape worldwide. But the greenlight comes with certain cond...
Two women and three men died after several adults entered a river in Ohio to help a struggling swimmer, as two young children were left on shore, authorities said....
Energy experts say a growth in solar power and other renewables will help the state avoid rolling blackouts during peak demand on the power grid.
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.
It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber , BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps. Lum...
The Boston Red Sox won their 15th straight game to match a club record for the longest winning streak in team history from 80 years ago, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the opener of a split doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon. They equaled the 1946 American League champs, w...
The measure would require congressional notification before federal officials consider renaming places in a lawmaker’s district.
The Guardians managed without José Ramírez. They'd rather not have to do that again. Ramírez was activated from the injury list on Wednesday after the seven-time All-Star third baseman missed five weeks following left hand surgery. Cleveland stayed near the top of the AL Central ...
This comes as the National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico on Wednesday called for a broad set of tighter regulations on data centers in Texas, seizing on what has become a potential political liability for Republicans who until recently had embraced the explosion of artificial intelligence-d...
"Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc" is set to open Friday, celebrating the career of a two-time MVP and the NBA's career leader in 3-pointers. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame said it was the first time in the museum's nearly 75-year history that an active player would h...
Texas’ highest criminal court has turned down Brandon Lee Jenkins’ latest attempt to challenge his conviction in the 2015 shooting death of his father-in-law , Tracy Odell Holmes. PREVIOUS: Liberty County murder case reexamined after 11 years: Family holds onto hope for justice C...
The cooling centers are open as the Greater Houston area is under an Extreme Heat Warning from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Marcus L. Martin felt instant trepidation Sunday when he saw five adults wading hip- and waist-deep in the Scioto River. A frequent boater on the Ohio waterway, the Baptist pastor knew the area where they were standing to be treacherous. He believes the people he captured in a ph...
A money manager for D4vd testified Wednesday that he had heard only the first name of Celeste Rivas Hernandez , the 14-year-old girl the singer is charged with killing, before her dismembered body was found in the trunk of a car. The testimony from Benjamin Gregor came on the sec...
A French professional model recruiter who for over a decade arranged for the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to meet multiple models, was found dead at his home near Paris....
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows are calling for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office after concerns over how the agency distributes grant money were raised last month....
The belugas have made it safely to their new homes at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and SeaWorld San Antonio
DNA analysis identified a woman months after her remains were found, linking her death to four suspects in a second Virginia murder.
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After working years and saving for retirement, some Galveston County employees are fearful it could all be lost if a new policy is adopted.
Fort Bend County lacks a dedicated facility to house and care for the thousands of stray livestock and exotic animals they oversee annually,…
Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, according to the university, amid plagiarism allegations.
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FBI Houston reportedly alerted district police about an online threat to Pasadena Memorial High School.
Numerous law enforcement agencies are conducting audits in regard to the ongoing discussions about the use of Flock cameras.
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A visit to Fredericksburg isn’t complete without experiencing its thriving Texas wine scene, and K Estate Vineyards in nearby Stonewall is o…
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty Friday to two federal stalking counts in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A person has been arrested in connection with vandalism at The World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S. Attorney…
Tice, a freelance journalist and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, disappeared near a checkpoint in Damascus on Aug. 14, 2012, while reporting on t…
There was an Alex Murdaugh hearing today. The man previously convicted in the murders of his wife and son was due back in court ahead of an …
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