Fort Bend County home destroyed by fire sparked by lightning strike during storms, officials say
The home was determined to be a total loss after a lightning strike during storms that moved through the area, the Fort Bend County fire marshal said.
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Texas lawmakers examine the state’s fragmented response to homelessness
For decades, homelessness in Texas has largely been treated as a local problem. Cities operate shelters. Counties run jails and public hospitals. Nonprofits provide housing and services. Police respond to complaints and emergencies. But at the Texas Capitol, state lawmakers are b...
16-year-old shot, taken to hospital by good Samaritan who drove by, HPD says
Officers at the scene said they found several shell casings and drugs, but no signs of anyone who had been hurt. That is, until a good Samaritan dropped off an injured teen at a nearby hospital, police said....
American marine biologist and conservationist shot dead in the Philippines
A distinguished American marine biologist has been shot dead by three men who entered his house in the central Philippines, police said on Tuesday.Kent Carpenter, 73, was with his Filipina companion in a house in the coastal town of Sibulan, in Negros Oriental province, on Sunday...
British lawmakers approve Hillsborough Law to stop official cover-ups after tragedies
A law intended to prevent police and other officials from covering up errors and wrongdoing was unanimously approved by British lawmakers on Tuesday, 37 years after the country’s deadliest sports tragedy sparked a campaign for justice.The Public Office (Accountability) Bill — or ...
16-year-old critically injured after possible shootout in Houston's Montrose area
A 16-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting in Houston’s Montrose area that investigators believe may have involved an exchange of gunfire between multiple people.Houston police responded around 9:30 p.m. Monday to the 700 block of Colquitt Street after receiving repo...
Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30
The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday.More than 70 people remain hospitalized, with 24 of them in critical condition, according to Bangkok city officials.The blaze at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar, the city’s deadliest i...
Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources to stay ahead
It’s already been a deadly year for firefighters, and authorities have been putting resources where they can more quickly pounce on wildfires before they get out of hand and increase the possibility of additional loss of life and property.Fire managers try to anticipate nature's ...
Flock cameras in Houston area face privacy concerns after Pasadena officer accused of misuse
Flock license plate reader cameras have become a key crime-fighting tool for law enforcement agencies across the Houston area, but questions about privacy and oversight are growing after a Pasadena police officer was accused of improperly using the system to track a fellow office...
Woman carjacks man at knifepoint, rams cars before crashing into refinery, records show
A Louisiana woman is behind bars after a crime spree across east Harris County Saturday, according to authorities.
Houston weather: More rain expected Tuesday, FOX 26 Storm Alert in effect
More rainfall will be possible across the Houston area on Tuesday. As a result, a FOX 26 Storm Alert is in effect for Tuesday.
Only on 13: DoorDash driver seen on video being hit by a car speaks to ABC13
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....
Pasadena police officer accused of misusing Flock camera, councilmember says
A Pasadena police officer has resigned following an ongoing investigation into misuse of the Flock camera system, according to Pasadena City Councilmember Emmanuel Guerrero....
Baby safely surrendered at The Woodlands Safe Haven Baby Box
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....
Baby surrendered at Safe Haven Baby Box at fire station in The Woodlands
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 ...
Houston rapper Judy World killed in stabbing; suspect charged with manslaughter
A woman has been arrested and charged with manslaughter for the deadly stabbing of Houston rapper Judy World over the weekend.
Body found in Greens Bayou near Industrial Road, Houston Fire Department says
Officials confirmed a person was found dead in Greens Bayou near Industrial Road on Monday morning.
Texas DPS probes reports of police impersonator pulling over drivers on US-190
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating reports of a police impersonator believed to have conducted traffic stops in Walker, San Jacinto and Polk counties, officials said.The suspect is accused of pulling over motorists while driving an unmarked black 2022 Jeep Gla...
Houston police investigate report of body in Greens Bayou
Houston police are investigating a report of a body found in Greens Bayou on Monday morning near Northshore.
Texas DPS seeks victims of alleged police impersonator north of Houston
Authorities in Texas are searching for people who may have been pulled over by a police impersonator north of Houston.
Police impersonator wanted in Walker, San Jacinto, and Polk counties, Texas DPS says
According to DPS, the suspect conducted traffic stops while driving an unmarked black 2022 Jeep Gladiator on US-190 in Walker, San Jacinto, and Polk counties...
Body found in Greens Bayou; recovery efforts impacted by Houston storms
A body was discovered Monday morning in Greens Bayou in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The discovery was made in Greens Bayou in the 12900 block of Industrial Road.Efforts to recover the body are currently being impacted by severe storms moving into...
Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergency
The aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill.The aorta is our largest artery, like a highway that arches up from the heart and then curves back down through the abdomen — carrying oxygen-rich blood to the ...
Anya Taylor-Joy is bloodied and battling in Apple TV’s crime thriller ‘Lucky’
Anya Taylor-Joy finds herself in a familiar setting this summer: In the desert, fighting to stay alive.She did it in “Furiosa” and the upcoming “Dune: Part Three.” Now she's under the blazing California sun for “Lucky,” a propulsive Apple TV crime thriller that has her trading bl...
Police investigate the death of South Africa World Cup soccer player Jayden Adams
The midfielder was found dead at a property in Cape Town, weeks after playing in three of the country's World Cup group games.
Gov. Greg Abbott activates Texas emergency resources as heavy rain, flash flood threat continue
As rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to threaten much of Texas this week, Gov. Greg Abbott has activated state emergency response resources ahead of the increased risk of flash flooding.The announcement comes as a moisture-rich weather pattern is expected to bring m...
Fire at a music bar in Bangkok kills at least 27 people
A huge fire tore through a music bar in Bangkok overnight, killing at least 27 people and leaving 25 hospitalized in critical condition in the Thai capital's most deadly blaze in 17 years.Photos from the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar in a northern part of the Thai capital showed peopl...
2 people dead after crash on the Eastex Freeway
Two people died in a fiery 2-vehicle crash on I-69 this afternoon in northeast Houston.HPD tells us that it happened around 4:45 p.m. near Beltway 8.The crash involved a heavy truck and a passenger vehicle.The southbound lanes of the Eastex Freeway could be closed for several mor...
NE Houston: Deadly crash shuts down Eastex Freeway exit to Beltway 8
Officials say the crash is in the southbound lanes of I-69 around the exit ramp to Beltway 8.
Heavy truck accident, vehicle fire on IH-69 at Beltway 8 forces SB lanes to close: Houston TranStar
Emergency crews responded to an incident that Houston TranStar described as a "Heavy Truck Accident" and a "Vehicle Fire" on IH-69 near Beltway 8.
Gov. Abbott activates Texas Emergency Resources ahead of flash flood threat
Texas is activating emergency resources as heavy rain and flash flooding threaten much of the state this week, with officials urging Texans to stay weather aware and avoid flooded roads....
Several people killed in Chile after car driven by navy officer crashes into an open-air market
An off-duty member of the Chilean navy driving a private vehicle crashed into an open-air market in the coastal city of Vina del Mar Sunday, killing several people, the navy said in a statement.Footage circulating on social media from a residential security camera appears to capt...
Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say
A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said.Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight. Footage shared online by first responders shows huge blaze raging out...
Keystone Pipeline system's operator agrees to pay a $26.9M penalty over a major Kansas oil spill
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system's operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022 and spend about $40 million more to prevent future accidents.The agreement would resol...
Vehicle crashes into northwest Harris County home, minor injuries reported, Precinct 4 says
Precinct 4 officials said an investigation is underway after a vehicle crashed into a residence near Atascocita, causing minor injuries.
Disney's live-action 'Moana' crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office
The Walt Disney Company’s live action “Moana” may be the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office, but it did not make a big splash in its first weekend in theaters.The movie, which cost a reported $250 million to produce, earned just $43 million from ticket sales in the U.S. and C...
Bicyclist hit, killed in crash involving intoxicated driver in north Harris County, sheriff's office says
Investigators said the driver was impaired and failed to control his speed before hitting the bicycle, sending the cyclist to the hospital, where he later died....
Houston man detained after shooting fiancée’s daughter’s boyfriend during fight, police say
A domestic dispute escalated into a fatal shooting late Wednesday evening in southeast Houston when a man shot his fiancée’s daughter’s boyfriend in the chest, Houston Police officials said....
Israeli fire in Gaza kills 6 people, including a little girl, health officials say
Israeli fire in Gaza on Sunday killed at least six Palestinians, including a 9-year-old girl, and wounded over a dozen others, according to local health officials.A drone strike on a blacksmith shop in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood killed at least four Palestinians, according to...
Man, woman found shot to death inside southeast Houston home, suspect at large, HPD says
The Houston Police Department said it is looking for the person who shot and killed a man and a woman in a home in southeast Houston.
McCullum fired as England test coach but will continue with T20 and ODI teams
Brendon McCullum has been fired as coach of England's test cricket team after four years in charge but will continue to lead the country's T20 and ODI sides.The England and Wales Cricket Board announced Sunday that McCullum "will stand down," with the New Zealander saying in the ...
Man accused of fatally shooting fiancée’s daughter’s boyfriend after fight in southeast Houston
A man is dead after investigators say he was shot by his girlfriend’s mother’s fiancé following a fight Saturday night in southeast Houston.Houston police responded around 11:10 p.m. to the 3700 block of Odin Court after a woman called 911 to report a shooting.Houston Sunday stor...
Vietnam police detain captain after speedboat capsizing kills 15 Indian tourists
Vietnamese police detained Sunday the captain of a speedboat that capsized off southern Vietnam, killing 15 Indian tourists.The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew members when it overturned less than half a kilometer (0.30 mile) from shore Saturday...
United Arab Emirates warns public of incoming missile and drone attack as explosions heard in Qatar
The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran apparently responded with strikes targeting Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The new crossfire in the Persian Gulf comes after U.S. President Donald Tru...
Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people, wounds 4, police say
A shooting near a Latino-themed street festival killed two people and wounded four others on Saturday in Toronto, Canada, prompting police to warn of an active shooter before later saying the scene was secure....
Truck crashes into northeast Harris County home
Precinct 4 Constable Deputies responded to the house on Misty Pines Drive in the Atascocita area on Saturday afternoon.Investigators are working to determine how a pickup crashed into the home. They do say that no one was seriously injured.At last check no one has been charged in...
2 arrested after box truck pursuit starts in northwest Harris County and ends in Westchase: HCSO
Houston TranStar cameras captured the box truck in pursuit. HCSO said the suspects were allegedly stealing more than $1,200 in merchandise.
One arrested, one on the run after Katy Freeway chase
Two suspects reportedly fled a Katy Walmart after stealing over $1,200 of merchandise.
England and Norway tied 1-1 at halftime of World Cup quarterfinal
Andreas Schjelderup scored for Norway in the 36th minute and England's Jude Bellingham equalized in stoppage time on Saturday as the teams entered halftime of their World Cup quarterfinal match tied at 1-1.Schjelderup, making just his second start of the tournament, fired a shot ...
North Carolina man broke into ex's home, fatally stabbed his 5-year-old son before going to Taco Bell: police
A North Carolina man allegedly kicked down his ex-girlfriend's apartment door and fatally stabbed his 5-year-old son before leaving and heading to Taco Bell....
DoorDash driver completes food delivery after being struck by suspect Torrance Whitaker in Houston police chase: VIDEO
A DoorDash driver completed her delivery after being hit by suspect Torrance Whitaker in a police chase in Houston, Texas.
Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12
Hundreds of firefighters backed by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft struggled Saturday to contain one of Spain's deadliest wildfires that killed a least 12 people. A combination of light winds and high humidity are helping crews but the sheer size of the fire still poses chall...
11 wounded in overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv; Ukraine attacks Russian vessels
At least 11 people, including a child, were wounded after Russia launched an overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Saturday, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. Separately, Ukrainian forces struck Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov, damaging 21 tankers used...
Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw open calls for his killing
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing, further underlining the tensions gripping the Mideast as an interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated crossfire in the regio...
FBI arrests man in $3.7B 'Medicare scam,' Houston seniors impacted
13 Investigates a Houston-area connection to what the FBI is calling one of the "biggest Medicare scams in history."
Suspect shot by officer after pointing gun at a father and child in west Houston, HPD says
Police said that an officer said discharged a firearm, striking the suspect. No officers were injured at the scene, HPD said.
Investigation into Polk County mother’s suspicious death leads to man’s arrest
An investigation into the suspicious death of a Polk County mother in May has led to a man’s arrest.Cody Allen Laviolette, 36, is charged with aggravated assault and unlawful restraint. He was arrested on Friday. Laviolette’s mother, Patty Laviolette, was also arrested on a charg...
ICE activity in Texas continues to climb as agency increases focus on street arrests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Texas and across the country have increasingly targeted people who are not already in law enforcement custody, according to a Texas Tribune analysis of federal data.In Houston, where the killing of an immigrant by an ICE agent has gar...
Pasadena police sergeant resigns while under internal investigation; council member cites alleged misuse of Flock camera
A Pasadena police sergeant has resigned from the department while he remained under an active internal investigation, according to the Pasadena Police Department.The resignation comes as a Pasadena city council member exclusively told KPRC 2 that the sergeant was being investigat...
Tennessee double-homicide suspect arrested by Border Patrol in Texas
A man wanted in connection with a double homicide in Tennessee was arrested by Border Patrol in Texas this week.