Deadly Porter shooting: Brother allegedly shoots brother on Kenswick Park Drive
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says someone called 911 on Tuesday morning and reported that he had shot his brother.
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Stassi Schroeder explains why she "can't stay away" from reality TV in trailer for her new show
From "Vanderpump Rules" and "Vanderpump Villa" to "House of Stassi." Stassi Schroeder is doing things her way on her new reality show. It premieres July 29 on Freeform, then the entire series streams on Hulu July 30....
'Avengers: Doomsday' official trailer offers sneak peek at Robert Downey Jr.'s take on Doctor Doom
"Avengers: Doomsday" official trailer offers fans a first look at Robert Downey Jr. as Marvel villain Doctor Doom! 🌟💚🌟
Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool gets Sept. 28 trial date
A judge in the nation's capital has set a trial date in September for a former Olympic canoe racer charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the site of a troubled multimillion-dollar renovation project championed by President Donald Trump. D.C. Sup...
Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75
Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died. He was 75.His death was announced Monday by former club Newcastle, where he had been both a player and coach. Keegan revealed last month...
Houston rallies to demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Hundreds of people gathered at a Houston park for a rally to demand transparency and justice following the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a local construction worker who was shot and killed during an ICE operation....
Hundreds protest ICE operations in Houston, demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Protesters gathered at Ervan Chew Park Sunday afternoon, calling for transparency and accountability for the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents. Ronaldo, Salgado Araujo’s son, said the family laid their father to rest Sat...
England takes 4-0 lead over France at halftime of World Cup third-place match
France's Kylian Mbappé was in the starting lineup for his squad's third-place World Cup match against England on Saturday as he continues his chase for a second Golden Boot. That didn't seem to matter much for France, which headed into halftime trailing 4-0.With stars Jude Bellin...
Man charged after impersonating federal agent to park in restricted lot, Pct. 1 says
According to Precinct 1, 54-year-old Artis Davis repeatedly told a Pct. 1 sergeant he was a federal agent on his way to court and needed to park in the agency lot....
Unidentified woman found dead outside vacant trailer in Harris County
Sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of an unidentified woman who was found unresponsive outside an unoccupied trailer early Saturday morning....
Deputies investigating woman’s death outside trailer in northwest Harris County
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a woman was found unresponsive outside a trailer in northwest Harris County early Saturday.Deputies said EMS was called to the 1100 block of Blue Bell Road at about 3 a.m. HCSO said deputies arrived around 3:11 a.m.P...
Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last year’s deadly disaster
After deadly floods killed more than 100 people in Texas' Hill Country last July, officials vowed major changes in hopes of preventing the failures that contributed to the high death toll. They promised better flood warning systems, tighter safety rules for children's camps and i...
7 killed and more than 50 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions
Seven people were killed and 51 others were wounded in Russia overnight by Ukrainian drone attacks, Russian officials said Saturday. Kyiv's forces are continuing their relentless aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia, aiming to undermine...
Texas launches Operation Slowdown with increased speed patrols starting July 18
Texas law enforcement agencies are launching the annual "Operation Slowdown" campaign from July 18 through August 2, increasing patrols and speed enforcement to reduce the state's leading cause of traffic fatalities....
Woman sentenced to 3 years after posing as Camp Mystic victim's father, asking for donations, Pct. 1 says
Court documents state that Maitlin Page White, 28, was charged with two felony counts of online impersonation in Harris County.
As floodwaters rise again, Texas Hill Country bar owner relives last year’s devastation
About a year ago, the Guadalupe River destroyed their RV park, where a family was swept away by the raging water.
Woman sentenced for posing on donation sites as family of Houston teen killed in 2025 Texas flood
Records say Maitlin White pleaded guilty to make two donation pages pretending to be the father of Chloe Childress, a Houstonian who died while serving as a counselor at Camp Mystic....
Florida woman who faked GoFundMe for Camp Mystic flood victim’s family sentenced to 3 years
The Florida woman who created a GoFundMe last year and posed as the family of a Camp Mystic flooding victim has been sentenced to 3 years in prison after accepting a plea deal.Maitlin White, 29, was charged with two counts of online impersonation and court records show she accept...
Academy Award-winner Wes Anderson is campaigning to save Houston’s Garden Oaks Theater
The Houston born-and-raised filmmaker, known for his iconic production and directing style, is joining a movement to save the Garden Oaks Theater in Independence Heights from being demolished in a matter of days....
Spider-Man swings into NYC with new merch ahead of 'Brand New Day'
Get a first look at the newest Spider-Man merch, right in Peter Parker's hometown of Queens, NYC.
David Crowley restarts Wisconsin governor bid after Sara Rodriguez quits race over finance problems
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley plans to jump back into the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez abandoned her campaign for the state's top office Friday amid a campaign finance scandal.Crowley will announce his return to the race Satur...
Israeli strike on funeral kills 7 and wounds 22 in Gaza, local hospital says
An Israeli strike on a funeral in the Gaza Strip on Friday killed at least seven people and wounded another 22, according to a local hospital.There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military. The Awda Hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp confirmed the number of casualtie...
As US strikes bridges in Iran, it targets a water desalination plant in Kuwait
The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port....
Ken Paxton’s campaign says he will debate James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race
Paxton's campaign said he plans to debate after Talarico challenged him to do so, though it did not commit to a specific host.
US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands
The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges and apparently collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to start striking infrastructure to pressure Tehran to ease its chokehold on ...
At a Houston funeral home, a community comes together to pay respects to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
HOUSTON — Two of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s sons received a steady stream of hugs, handshakes and besos Thursday evening from hundreds of people they’ve never met, who came to a funeral home in the city’s east side to grieve him as one of their own. At the public viewing at Forest ...
Japan's parliament enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family
Japan’s parliament enacted Friday a historic revision to the 19th century Imperial House Law by insisting only paternal-lineage men can become emperor, sparking fear that it could doom the already shrinking imperial family.The revisions include adoption of distant male relatives ...
US Attorney Aaron Reitz speaks publicly for first time on fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado in Houston
U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz on Thursday issued his first public statement about the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal immigration agent in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, saying multiple agencies continue to investigate the incident and urging the public t...
From Beach Bags to Texas Tales: Here’s Blue Willow Bookshop’s summer reading picks you need to add to your TBR
Looking for your next great read? Whether you’re heading to the beach, relaxing by the pool or staying cool indoors, Blue Willow Bookshop general manager Valerie Koehler and children’s/YA events coordinator Cathy Berner have curated a list of books to add to your summer reading s...
UniverSoul Circus brings big top thrills to Houston Life
The big top is back in Houston.UniverSoul Circus has returned to Sam Houston Race Park with its all-new production, “We All Belong,” bringing together world-class performers, high-energy entertainment and interactive fun for audiences of all ages.On Houston Life, Ringmaster Donal...
Texas Tech chair donated $275K to Ken Paxton day before AG intervened in Brendan Sorsby saga
Cody Campbell, a major Texas Tech booster and GOP megadonor, has vocally defended Brendan Sorsby’s right to play amid a legal battle stemming from his betting scandal....
At least 1 summer camp evacuates, others monitoring as life-threatening floods strike the Hill Country
Camp La Jita, a Girl Scouts camp in Uvalde County, evacuated their camp earlier this week. Others say they are monitoring the weather and preparing to enact safety plans....
Texas drivers warned to slow down as law enforcement ramps up speed enforcement through Aug. 2
If you’re hitting the road across the Houston area or anywhere in Texas over the next few weeks, expect to see more law enforcement watching for speeding drivers.The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching Operation Slowdown, a statewide traffic enforcement campai...
70-year-old employee shoots suspect trying to break into pool hall overnight in north Houston
A suspect in his 20s was shot by the owner of a pool hall in north Houston after trying to break in, HPD said.
Calls to investigate ICE shooting (July 16, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We recap calls to investigate last week’s shooting by an ICE agent in Magnolia Park. And we discuss the state of transportation in the region....
DeChambeau finds a strategy to get in the mix at the British Open and trail by a shot
Turns out Bryson DeChambeau had enough strategy to get in the mix Thursday at Royal Birkdale, often ripping driver to take the fearsome bunkers out of play and doing enough right for a 3-under 67 that left him one shot out of the early lead in the British Open.Sungjae Im and Dan ...
'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press on Thursday. Neill's family had earlier announced the actor known for “Jurassic Park,” “The Piano” and other films died Monday i...
Federal panel clears new design for White House visitor center, considers Lafayette Park fence
A federal panel on Thursday gave preliminary approval to an updated design for an underground facility to screen visitors to the White House, but took no action on a separate Trump administration proposal to put a fence around nearby Lafayette Park. Both proposals have come at a ...
Drained Reflecting Pool reveals Trump's 'American flag blue' liner is now closer to gray
The newly drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's bottom surface has noticeably faded since it was lined with a protective coating in a color President Donald Trump called “American flag blue” this spring.An Associated Press reporter and photographer viewed the fenced-off Refl...
NYC’s Rikers Island jail hosts World Cup watch party for inmates
Offices, public parks, bars — watch parties popped up at all the usual spots for Wednesday’s semifinal World Cup match. But one was in something of an unusual location: New York’s sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility, better known for its overcrowding and violence than f...
BMW recalls 29,000 vehicles, advises drivers to park outside
German automaker BMW is recalling three of its hybrid models over concerns about an issue with the starter that could cause it to overheat, even when the car is not running. The recall covers more than 29,000 vehicles in all....
WATCH: Selena Gomez, Gregg Sulkin, Jennifer Stone return in 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' finale
Step back into the magic. Selena Gomez, Gregg Sulkin and Jennifer Stone return for the finale season of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place." Watch the trailer....
Camp Mystic moves flood lawsuit to federal court, citing bankruptcy
The move adds another layer of uncertainty to five lawsuits filed by families accusing Camp Mystic operators of failing to protect their children during last year's catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country....
US expands offensive with daytime strikes against Iran
The U.S. military launched another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday, continuing operations that resumed the previous evening. The daytime attacks marked an escalation in the campaign aimed at limiting Iran's ability to disrupt commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz....
ICE should do traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says, seeming to oppose new suspension
At least four people in vehicles have been killed during immigration operations since the start of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign, including a man in Houston last week....
Harris County attorney launches legal effort to close Hawthorn Park landfill after decades of community complaints
A northwest Harris County community that has spent years fighting to close a nearby landfill could be one step closer to seeing it shut down.Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin announced Monday that her office has filed a Notice of Intent to Sue to move the Hawthorn Park Recycling...
US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces as an interim deal to end the war further unraveled. Days of retaliatory str...
Public viewing for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Houston man killed in ICE shooting, set for Thursday evening
The public viewing, which is being coordinated by the local LULAC chapter, will be held at the Great Chapel at Forest Park Lawndale.
Hello Houston (July 14, 2026)
Today: We listen to the newest episode of “Texperts," learn about a Rice University professor’s four-year project exploring an aggressive form of brain cancer, spotlight the work of the Emancipation Park Conservancy, and more....
"The only thing left to fear? Survivors.": Final trailer for Ridley Scott's "The Dog Stars" out now
The final trailer for Ridley Scott's latest epic "The Dog Stars" just dropped! Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin search for remnants of humanity in a desolate post-apocalyptic world....
James Talarico slams ‘corrupt’ Big Bend border wall on campaign trail
The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas spoke out against the Trump administration's Big Bend area border wall plans this week while campaigning in West Texas, calling the wall a "monument to corruption."...
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained and will be 'put back into service soon'
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained Monday to make repairs and that it "will be refilled and put back into service soon," again saying that vandals gashed the pool's lining....
It's Kyle Schwarber vs Jordan Walker in the finals of the Home Run Derby
Kyle Schwarber kept his bid for a Home Run Derby title in his home park alive when the Phillies’ slugger and major league home run leader hit nine in the second round for the fan favorite to top Boston's Willson Contreras, who was soundly booed on every swing and finished with ei...
Harris County DA vows full investigation into fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
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 Distri...
Naked man tries to kidnap 7-year-old tourist from mother at Portland park, bystanders intervene
A naked man allegedly grabbed a 7-year-old girl at a Portland park before her parents and bystanders fought him off as officers arrived to the scene.
Nicole Kidman, Richard E. Grant, Cillian Murphy and more mourn the death of Sam Neill
Fellow actors and fans of Sam Neill mourned his passing after the actor died Monday following a diagnosis of a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.Neill achieved his highest level of fame in “Jurassic Park” playing paleontologist Alan Grant, who is summoned to an island off Costa R...
EU targets Russian intelligence officers accused of running a yearslong cyberspying campaign
The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers and private companies, denouncing what it called a yearslong cyberespionage campaign to undermine the bloc.The move targeted nine people and four entities accused of links to an onli...
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says
Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” to playing Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died. He was 78. In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunobl...
Philadelphia's Sánchez to start All-Star Game at home for NL. Toronto's Cease the pick for AL
Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies will start Tuesday night's All-Star Game in his home ballpark, taking the mound for the National League against Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays.The Blue Jays announced Sunday that Cease will be the American League's starter. Da...
Lindsey's Graham's journey from a pool hall to the heights of political power
Lindsey Graham, the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners, rose to become a fixture on the global stage and one of the most prominent advocates of American military might in the U.S. Senate.A former military lawyer who reached the rank of colonel in the Air Force, the ...