Houston weather: Hot and steamy for Fourth of July, heat advisory in place for Harris Co.
Highs soar to the mid to upper 90s with heat index values between 106 and 110. There is a Heat Advisory in Harris County today.
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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.
Hot dog eating champs seek to repeat in Nathan's Famous contest
The Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest marks the United States' 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance on Saturday.
Galveston, Surfside Beach gear up for Fourth of July weekend safety
With Fourth of July weekend underway, beach communities along the Texas Gulf Coast are ramping up safety measures to protect holiday visitors.Galveston deploys 30 lifeguardsOn Galveston Island, the Galveston Island Beach Patrol will have 30 lifeguards stationed along the beach. Officials are urgi...
4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
Live blog: Morocco, Canada to face off for Houston's last World Cup match
Canada and Morocco are facing off for a Fourth of July match at Houston Stadium for the city's final FIFA World Cup 2026 game.
Houston weather: Hot and steamy for Fourth of July, heat advisory in place for Harris Co.
Highs soar to the mid to upper 90s with heat index values between 106 and 110. There is a Heat Advisory in Harris County today.
July 4th: What's open and closed
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Heat Advisory with a few storms for July 4th
We'll see a few afternoon storms and a whole lot of heat for the 4th of July.
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.
Red, White and Woof: A Fourth of July celebration at Texas Children’s Hospital
Texas Children’s Hospital brought the Fourth of July spirit in full color with a celebration that mixed creativity, family fun, and a few picture-perfect moments. Patients and their loved ones jumped into the holiday with plenty of festive touches—think flags, playful props, and lots of red, whit...
Tropics remain pretty quiet heading into July
The tropics remain relatively quiet for the end of June and heading into July.
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 wounds. The driver was...
Special celebration of light and sound at Statue of Liberty for America's 250th birthday
It's a spectacle of sights and sounds and a beacon of hope as Lady Liberty lights up like you've never seen before.
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
A Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg on Saturday, Russian officials said, as Kyiv presses on with bombardment of Russia’s oil infrastructure.Almost daily long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities have created a fuel crisis and heaped political pressure on the Krem...
Mali government reports rebel attacks targeting northern towns
The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebels. The statement came as a rebel group announced a new offensive to capture a northern town. Mohamed Elmaouloud Ramadane, a spokesperson for the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), said in a Fac...
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 AfD, sought to sho...
Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity
Pope Leo XIV, who has sparred with the Trump administration over its immigration crackdown, spent the Fourth of July on Saturday in the epicenter of Europe’s migration debate to honor the tens of thousands of people who have died trying to reach Europe to find freedom and prosperity.While the Uni...
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 of Independence, ...
These stores and restaurants are open on the 4th of July
Although the 4th of July is a holiday, here are some of the stores and restaurants that will be keeping their doors open.
Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral Saturday for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beating their chests in sorrow before the glass case containing his flag-draped coffin in Tehran and calling for revenge against Israel and the United States.The funeral for ...
'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.
Jhon Arias scores and Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16
The plan for Colombia against Ghana on Friday night probably did not involve making a substitution just minutes into the match.That plan also went by the wayside when Jhon Córdoba appeared to hurt his groin.Forced into making a rare early move, Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo sent Luis Suárez onto ...
New York City's Times Square ball to drop 8 times for July 4 celebration
The iconic ball drops outside New Year's Eve for the first time.
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.
Disneyland Resort welcomes its 1 billionth guest
Nearly 71 years after Walt Disney opened Disneyland Resort in Southern California, the Happiest Place on Earth has welcomed its 1 billionth guest!
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 Street and North Main ...
Traffic Alert: Bronte Courts Dr. – Willis – Crash w/ Injuries Involves ATV
9:55 p.m. Bronte Courts Drive (13700 block), off of Sarah Circle, in the Coaltown Road/Rogers Road area – ATV crash with injuries reported as serious
Traffic Alert: FM 1314 – Porter – Wreck
9:30 p.m. FM 1314 westbound at Hwy 59 southbound – wreck
Houston Fire Department engine derails METRORail train near downtown
The firetruck was reportedly going to an emergency call when it struck the METRORail.
Builder of Moana's canoe brings Disney magic to Jersey shore
As excitement builds for Disney's live-action 'Moana,' fans of the franchise are getting a chance to feel closer to the famous wayfinder.
Ohtani leaves game against Padres with biceps issue and is unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game
Shohei Ohtani left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres in the seventh inning with a right biceps issue and is unlikely to pitch in the All-Star Game after the Los Angeles Dodgers adjusted his schedule.The two-way superstar was hitless in three at-bats before being lifted as a precaut...
Houston Fourth of July weekend forecast: Heat Advisory with a few afternoon storms
Fourth of July weekend is here and the forecast for Houston and Southeast Texas is typical for this time of year. It’s going to be hot, humid with a few afternoon thunderstorms. It’s also going to be the final World Cup game in Houston with Canada taking on Morocco. Temperatures climb to the mid-...
Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16
Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.
1 hospitalized after METRORail collides with HFD engine and derails in Near Northside, officials say
As HFD's Engine 9 was responding to a call with lights and sirens, it was hit by the light rail train, HFD officials said.
Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles.The acts of clemency come as Trump has issued a slew of ...
Magical World Cup ride of Vozinha and Cape Verde ends after pushing Messi and Argentina to the brink
All that Vozinha wanted out of this World Cup was for his mother to see him play.He got that — and so much more.Cape Verde didn’t win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn’t seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable, thanks largely to the 40-year-old goal...
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.
CCA Texas STAR fishing tournament going strong with still plenty to win
The CCA Texas STAR fishing tournament is five weeks in, with plenty of time and life-changing fish left to be reeled in.
Man arrested after repairman found shot to death in Humble home, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
Deputies found the repairman shot to death after family members said they were worried when he didn't come home from work, according to the sheriff's office.
Traffic Alert: Nichols Sawmill Rd – Magnolia – Wreck
7:40 p.m. Nichols Sawmill Rd and Grand Oaks Blvd – wreck