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As criminal cases move through the courts, child advocates say the case is a reminder that reporting suspected abuse or neglect can save a child’s life.When most people hear the allegations in this ca
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Law enforcement is responding to a shooting involving a police officer Monday night, according to the Houston Police Department.The incident was reported around 8 p.m. in the 4100 block of Westheimer Road.Police said the suspect was shot by an officer and is in unknown condition.No officers were ...
The legal battle over who can serve as Fort Bend County judge escalated Monday after the county attorney filed a new lawsuit seeking to remove Daniel Wong from office.Fort Bend County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson announced Monday that she filed a legal action in the name of the State of Texas,...
A suspect was wounded after being shot by police officers in the Highland Village area on Monday night, according to the Houston Police Department.
Houston police are on the scene following an officer-involved shooting in the Highland Village area.
More storms are possible on Tuesday across the Houston area.
A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said.The attack was the latest targeting a vessel moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which a fifth of all oil an...
Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong is asking a court to reaffirm that he still legally holds his appointed post as the county's chief executive amid a dispute over whether he can remain in the position.
As criminal cases move through the courts, child advocates say the case is a reminder that reporting suspected abuse or neglect can save a child’s life.When most people hear the allegations in this case, the first question is simple: How could this happen?Court records obtained by KPRC 2 allege a...
President Donald Trump talked about his conversation with FIFA President Gianni Infantino before the sport's governing body reversed the red card suspension against U.S. player Folarin Balogun.
Two Flock cameras were found cut in half and spray-painted at Washington Avenue and Westcott in Houston. However, it's a mystery who is behind the vandalism.
Jason Grindstaff, 45, turned himself in on Friday following a grand jury indictment and Texas Rangers investigation, according to city officials.
In a video you'll only see on ABC13, a shirtless man is seen walking around the front of the ambulance, climbing into the driver's seat before the ambulance driver realizes what is happening.
Drowning deaths are on the rise in the Houston area, and experts say families need to take water safety seriously this summer.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 5 to 14 — a sobering statistic t...
A day after a 2-year-old boy and his 74-year-old cousin died in a neighborhood pond in Spring, the quiet subdivision remains shaken as neighbors recount the heartbreaking moments they rushed to help.
Over the past 10 days, three separate families who experienced canceled StubHub orders ultimately received tickets after seeking assistance from 2 Helps You. In each case, family members were provided tickets to eventually attend a match, but not all received tickets for the games they originally...
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., a funeral procession will be held in honor of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato. Traffic delays and temporary road closures are expected along the procession route. The procession will begin at Cashner Funeral Home and pr...
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires apps stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent for minors seeking to download apps or make in-app purchases on mobile phones. Justice Samuel Alito, in a pair of one-sentence orders, de...
Tonight’s Forecast:Sea breeze storms are winding down for the night. It will be warm and humid through Tuesday morning. Tuesday’s forecast:Tuesday will bring more of the same: hot, humid, and mostly sunny with a few hit-or-miss showers and storms possible during the afternoon and early evening. H...
President Donald Trump on Monday sought to take credit for recent price cuts by Walmart, but a statement by the retailer made no mention of the administration’s involvement in its decision.The president has faced public backlash over inflation rising during his watch, as prices climbed initially ...
More afternoon storms are possible this week before Saharan dust returns to Southeast Texas, but the rain chances come right back up this weekend.
A July 4th weekend DWI enforcement initiative held in memory of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato resulted in 54 intoxication-related charges, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.Procession, funeral to be held for fallen Montgomery County Deputy Eri...
Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen said there's an ongoing criminal investigation into a man claiming adverse possession of the Heights home where authorities say murder suspect Lee Gilley killed his pregnant wife in 2024.
A former campus police officer testified Monday that he found an apparent "sniper pad" on a rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, as prosecutors sought to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to put a Utah man on trial for murder.
Family, friends, fellow law enforcement officers and members of the community will gather Tuesday morning to honor the life of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato, who was killed while directing traffic on Interstate 45 on June 28.Deputy killed while helping at crash scene bec...
A Houston-area nonprofit is inviting people around globe to hop on the courts and help a cause: stop childhood bullying.Block the Bully is the nonprofit hosting the inaugural World Volleyball Day on July 7, founded by Houston native Steven Lockhardt.Lockhardt said that like many other children, h...
The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth.While the U.S. was boosted by the presence of...
2026Monday, July 6Traeday 2026PopUp Bagels lands in Houston — grip, rip and dip your way to a viral bagel PopUp BagelsWhen a smile needs more than veneers: one Houston patient’s transformationTexas Dental Implant CenterYour Bucket List GuideFlora HoustonBucanita by Buchanan’sThursday, July 2HL Rh...
Teresa Dermit had the warmth, confidence and presence that make a great smile memorable. She smiled, spoke and carried herself beautifully - but her teeth no longer matched who she was. The goal wasn’t to remake Teresa’s identity, it was to restore the smile that reflected it. Dr. Michel Azer, su...
Drew Bivona, attorney and founder of Bivona Law, shares essential pool-safety tips every Houston family should know. Supervision is the first line of defense A momentary distraction can lead to tragedy. Never leave children unsupervised around water — even shallow pools, spas or large tubs. For b...
SAN JACINTO COUNTY, TX- In late June 2026, investigators assigned to the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office Operation Lone Star Task Force received information regarding the suspected distribution of narcotics in the Point Blank area. Through continued investigation, OLS Task Force investigators...
Independence weekend is over and now Houston looks toward its next celebration of history on 713 Day, highlighting all there is to love about H-Town.Although a lot has changed overtime, 713 traces back to the cities original area code created in 1947. Now, July 7, is marked as the day Houstonians...
PopUp Bagels has taken over social media teaching people to skip the knife and “grip, rip and dip” their bagels. The technique - tearing a warm bagel by hand, dipping it into a cloud-like schmear and enjoying immediate, gooey satisfaction - is simple, shareable and highly photogenic. Houston Life...
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 456 PM CDT Mon Jul 6 2026 TXZ199-213-062230- Inland Harris TX-Montgomery TX- 456 PM CDT Mon Jul 6 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL MONTGOMERY AND NORTH CENTRAL HARRIS COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM CDT... At 4...
Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong said he filed a lawsuit against County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson after she said he should leave office.
The grandfather of a man who was shot and killed by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis over the weekend says he wants answers from law enforcement.Evaniel Johnson said he is waiting to see if video footage supports the police narrative that his 20-year-old grandson, Tyrin Johnson, turned tow...
Galveston County District Attorney Kenneth Cusick and the District Attorney’s Office will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon following a recent uptick in domestic violence cases, according to a news release.The news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Galveston County Commissioners Co...
Federal and state officials have confirmed another New World screwworm case in Texas livestock, bringing the U.S. total to 32 infections as aggressive quarantine and containment efforts continue.
A man was taken into custody after a private ambulance was stolen with a medic still inside Monday afternoon, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.The incident was reported around 3 p.m. near the intersection of Bold River Road and Doss Landing Avenue in the 19300 block.Au...
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is stepping out of the recording booth and into the Hawaiian sun for the live-action 'Moana.'
President Donald Trump’s mass pardons for supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol don't apply to a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, a federal judge ruled Monday.U.S. District...
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