A new rule is set to impact asylum seekers in Texas, including those in the Piney Point Village area. The rule allows USCIS officers to refer individuals directly to immigration court without an initial interview. This change has the potential to affect a significant number of people in Texas, with over 100,000 individuals possibly impacted.
For more information on this new rule and its implications, readers can refer to the full report from Houston Public Media.
Recent coverage curated from local and regional sources.
A Heat Advisory has been issued for the Houston area from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday as temperatures climb to around 100 degrees and the heat in…
More than six years after a Houston-area teenager disappeared after becoming a victim of human trafficking, authorities have identified her …
The parents of Thy Mitchell have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Harris County alleging Matthew Mitchell planned to murder his family, acc…
Law enforcement officials are investigating allegations of misconduct at Austin FC’s developmental youth academy
The ABC13 Loves Teachers School Supply Drive on Friday, July 31, 2026, will collect donations to help educators who spend out of pocket to s…
In "Spider-Man: Brand-New Day," Peter Parker is forced to watch his friends from the sidelines while continuing to protect New York City.
The family of a 93-year-old woman who died in July is pressing for answers and accountability after they allege that their loved one was cre…
Details for the new school haven't been released, but ABC13 learned that students who don't live in Katy can also apply to the program.
Human remains found in 2020 have been identified as a Houston-area teen who had been missing for six years after being a victim of human tra…
An amateur cricket match in England has become a viral sensation after allegations of cheating were shared on social media. A video , which …
The Traveler's Cart will close at the end of July after the Houston restaurant's owners and their two kids were found dead in a murder-suici…
A pack of coyotes has taken over an abandoned construction zone in West Hollywood, alarming neighbors with nightly howling and barking.
Free weekly digest. Local news that actually matters — no spam, no clickbait, easy unsubscribe.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never sell your data.