Missing South Carolina 4-year-old girl believed dead; Parents arrested
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
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Truck catches on fire due to improperly disposed of fireworks: Montgomery Co. Fire Marshal's Office
The Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office said the fire started after residents discharged the fireworks, picked up the debris, and placed it in the bed of the pickup truck....
Let freedom ring: Battleship Texas fires a patriotic salute as Galveston launches America250
Along Galveston’s waterfront Friday night, Battleship Texas did more than provide a backdrop for a holiday crowd — it served as the main symbol of the celebration.Houston’s Fourth of July guide: everything you need to know for America’s 250th celebrationThe legendary warship help...
Driver shot several times before crashing into Cypress home on Mountain Dale Drive, HCSO says
A man is injured after getting shot and crashing into a home in Cypress on Friday morning, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.
Driver found with multiple gunshot wounds after crashing into Harris Co. home
Harris County deputies are investigating after a driver was discovered to have multiple gunshot wounds after crashing into a home.
Man found with multiple gunshot wounds crashes into Cypress home, Harris County deputies say
Harris County Precinct 5 deputies were called to a crash early Saturday after a vehicle slammed into a home in the 19700 block of Mountain Dale Drive, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.When deputies arrived, they found the driver suffering from multiple gunshot wound...
Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters and police clash
Delegates at the national convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany party on Saturday overwhelmingly reelected its leaders, including Alice Weidel, as tens of thousands of protesters aimed to disrupt the meeting and some clashed with police.Alternative for Germany, or A...
Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.The signing of the Declaration ...
'I'm not gonna shoot no more': Man arrested for spraying strangers with water guns speaks to ABC13
The man arrested for blasting strangers with water guns defended it as a harmless prank before expressing regret.
Man arrested following downtown Houston garage attack, docs show
A man was arrested and charged with attempted sexual assault and armed robbery after he allegedly attacked a woman in a downtown Houston parking garage, court documents indicate....
One person injured when firetruck collides with METRORail
Investigators are working determine how a Houston Fire Department unit hit a METRORail train earlier this evening north of downtown Houston.Captain Raul Reyes with HFD tells us Engine 9 was on a call with lights and siren activated when it happened around 6:50 p.m. at Hogan Stree...
Houston Fire Department engine derails METRORail train near downtown
The firetruck was reportedly going to an emergency call when it struck the METRORail.
A year after deadly floods, Texas lawmakers haven’t addressed training for emergency coordinators
Texas’ emergency management chief has repeatedly recommended that lawmakers require minimum training, but a bill proposed after the disaster failed.
Sports car driver killed, several injured, including 2 children, in I-45 crash involving heavy truck
A person was killed and two children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a heavy truck on I-45 Friday morning, according to officials.The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Broadway Street and Interstate 45 South. The southbound lanes of I-45...
Skydiver carrying American flag crashes into tent after flag snags tree at NorCal rodeo
A skydiver survived a scary crash landing that was all caught on camera at the Folsom Pro Rodeo on Thursday.
Third person charged in connection to death of Montgomery County deputy
Officials say the third suspect was involved in the initial I-45 crash that brought deputies to the scene.
Galveston I-45 crash kills 1, injures others
The cause of the crash is under investigation
Katy, Texas crash: Michael Butler charged with manslaughter after Tesla crashes into home, killing woman
Michael Butler was charged with manslaughter after a Tesla crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing a woman.
Fireworks sold nationwide recalled ahead of July 4 celebrations
Fireworks devices sold across the U.S. are being recalled because they can tip over and explode, causing serious injuries.
1 shot during funeral at southeast Houston church, according to police department
According to Houston police, one person was shot during a funeral being held at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
Shots fired after fight inside SE Houston church; 1 injury reported
An investigation is underway after a fight inside a church led to shots being fired Friday morning in southeast Houston.The incident was reported at a church located at 8305 Brandon Street.Mother, 2 young children dead in apparent murder-suicide near Houston’s NRG StadiumThe Hous...
Mother, her 2 young children dead in apparent murder-suicide at motel, near NRG Stadium
An investigation is underway after a mother and her two young children were found dead inside a motel Friday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The shooting was reported at 11:43 a.m. at the Marriott Residence Inn, located at 7807 Kirby Dri...
Shooting reported at Houston church in Sunnyside
Houston police are investigating a shooting at a Sunnyside church on Friday, officials confirm.
Ex-Liberty police officer surrenders to jail on official oppression, indecent assault charges
A former Liberty Police Department officer has been indicted for official oppression and indecent assault, according to Liberty County Jail records.Jason Grindstaff resigned while under investigation earlier this year, the City of Liberty said in a statement posted on social medi...
Heavy truck crash blocking multiple I-45 SB lanes at 71st Street in Galveston County: TranStar
A heavy truck crash is blocking multiple I-45 southbound lanes at 71st Street in Galveston County, TranStar shows.
Preliminary report didn't flag an engine failure before a skydiving plane crash that killed 12
A preliminary report issued by federal safety investigators did not flag any serious safety failures that could have led to the fiery crash of a plane last month on a skydiving outing in Missouri that killed all 12 people aboard, including several very experienced jumpers.The Nat...
Former Liberty police officer Jason Grindstaff facing charges
Former Liberty police officer Jason Grindstaff is now in jail on charges of official oppression and indecent assault, records show. He was placed on administrative leave in December amid a Texas Rangers investigation, and he resigned in February....
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
A wildfire burning southwest of Denver has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties.The Aspen Acres fire is one of about 40 uncontained large blazes burning most...
Ingestion hazard leads to recall of 1.7 million grill brushes
Conair is recalling more than one million Cuisinart grill brushes after reports of loose metal bristles becoming detached during use and even accidentally swallowed in several cases....
July 4th fireworks: How to watch & stream fireworks displays from across the US
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S....
Man charged after posting videos of himself attacking people with 'high-powered' water guns: HPD
Police said the 34-year-old man is charged with two misdemeanors after attacking people with water guns and posting about it online.
Houston fireworks shows near me 2026: July 4th events in Galveston, The Woodlands, more
List of free or cheap Houston fireworks shows for July 4th, 2026. We also have displays and parades in Galveston, The Woodlands, Kemah and Pearland.
Houston fireworks: Freedom Over Texas 2026 guide to tickets, concerts, parking
Houston's Freedom Over Texas for the Fourth of July will feature fireworks, live music and more. Here's a guide to the concerts, tickets and parking.
HPD: Man fatally shot in southeast Houston on Broadway Street
Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting after officers were called to the 8400 block of Broadway Street around 1 a.m. Friday.According to the Houston Police Department, officers arrived and found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound. The Houston Fire Department ...
2 Newsletter: Fourth of July holiday weekend nears + a new KPRC 2 documentary
Good morning, Houston.☀️The Fourth of July holiday weekend kicks off tomorrow, and if you’re making plans—fireworks, cookouts, travel, or just trying to beat the heat—we’ve got you covered. In today’s newsletter: the top local stories, a few “Things 2 Know,” and a powerful new KP...
Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth
A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth. Northrop Grumman launched Katalyst Space Technologies’ Link spacecraft from the Marshall Islands in the Pacific. The Pegasus rocket blasted off from the bell...
Fireworks eye injuries: Houston Methodist expert shares 5 tips to stay safe this July 4th
With the nation’s 250th Independence Day right around the corner, a Houston Methodist ophthalmology expert is urging families to take a closer look at fireworks safety — specifically when it comes to protecting their eyes.Dr. Andrew Lee, the Herb and Jean Lyman Centennial Chair i...
Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon
Interpol on Friday named the suspect in the Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia. It identified Anastasiia Berezovska, a 39-year-old woman from Ukraine, as the suspect in a Red Notice posted on its website seeking her arrest. The Interpo...
Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine
Despite severe fuel shortages across Russia, President Vladimir Putin appears unbothered by Ukraine’s increasing attacks on his country’s oil refineries.He has shrugged off the setback for one of the world’s leading oil producing nations as “not critical,” dismissed ceasefire pro...
Liberty County pastor arrested on child sex abuse charges
George Finney, senior pastor of New Life Kenefick Church, was arrested Monday. KPRC 2 News reporter Corley Peel reviewed court documents revealing disturbing details about the allegations.The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation began after the child, made an ou...
Records claim Katy Tesla crash suspect overrode 'self-driving' mode before fatal incident
According to officials, evidence disproved the suspect's claim of the Tesla being on autopilot before the deadly June crash.
Fireworks recalled over risk of explosion and burn hazards days before Independence Day
The recalled fireworks can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury from explosion and burn hazards, consumer safety officials said.
Rosenberg changes ordinance that would've allowed neighbors to complain on each other over fireworks
After ABC13 highlighted a new Rosenberg fireworks ordinance that allowed neighbors to complain about one another, some council members said they had heard feedback and decided to make changes....
Mother mourns daughter killed in Atascocita bakery crash hours after college acceptance
Following a similar storefront crash in the same shopping center in February, grieving family members and local residents are now calling for safety barriers to protect employees and customers....
METRO bus involved in multi-vehicle crash, 7 people taken to hospitals, HFD says
A METRO bus was involved in an accident with four other cars on the south side of Houston, which resulted in seven people being rushed to area hospitals, according to HFD....
One rescued during 'high-angle' operation near Downtown Houston
Officials shared that the person centered in the rescue was brought down and taken into police custody.
7 hospitalized after Southwest Houston crash involving bus, multiple vehicles
Officials say the crash happened on Almeda Road near Reed Road.
Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites
Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness....
Temporary signals installed at Houston intersection where 7 crashes happened in 1 week
The solution comes one day after a FOX 26 report of multiple crashes that happened at the same location.
ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration's mass deportations agenda.The arrest numbers, obtained from a person familiar with the infor...
There were 16 kids living in squalor in an Ohio home. Why weren't they found sooner?
Just days after authorities removed 16 children from a squalid home and arrested four adult relatives, the question looms over their southern Ohio village: How could this have happened, for years, unnoticed, right here?Neighbors of the family in tiny Hamden, employees at local st...
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office makes multiple arrests in undercover online solicitation operation
Eight suspects were arrested on charges of online solicitation of a minor in Brazoria County following an online chat operation by the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office in June.The operation was conducted in conjunction with the Houston Metro Police Department Internet Crimes Agai...
Explosion erupts as firefighters investigate apartment complex
Dramatic video captured the moment an explosion erupted inside the electrical room of a Tacoma, Washington, apartment complex as firefighters investigated reports of smoke....
Galveston officials remined beachgoers to stay safe ahead of Forth of July weekend
Galveston Island will host multiple events this weekend, including a Fourth of July parade and fireworks show on Saturday. Battleship Texas will also be hosting a free fireworks and drone show on Friday night in Galveston....
Suspect arrested after woman attacked in downtown Houston parking garage
A man is now in custody after a woman was attacked in a downtown Houston parking garage Thursday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.Police responded to the incident around 9:10 a.m. at a parking garage in the 601 Travis Street, near the Theater District.Investiga...
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Tex...
Tiger Woods’ hospital records will be handed over to prosecutors in Florida DUI case, judge rules
Prosecutors are allowed to review medical records related to Tiger Woods ' March vehicle crash and subsequent arrest in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence, a judge has ruled.Judge Darren Steele approved an agreement last week between Woods' defense attorney and t...
Houston murder: Second suspect charged in 2024 killing of 17-year-old
Houston police arrest and charge a second suspect with capital murder in connection to the deadly shooting of a teenager in 2024 near Alief.
Houston man accused of spraying homeless, disabled people with high-powered water gun, posting videos online
A man was arrested and charged after allegedly taunting disabled and homeless people by spraying them with a high-powered, motorized water gun, according to the Houston Police Department.Christopher Cayce, 34, was charged with assault causing bodily injury.Police said Cayce speci...
Driver overrode Tesla's autopilot seconds before crashing into Katy-area home, killing woman: Docs
Records show the 44-year-old man, whose Tesla crashed into a Katy-area home and killed a woman, was given a $150,000 bond.
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