Traffic Alert: I-45 SB SR – Conroe – Wreck
1:10 p.m. I-45 southbound main lanes just south of S. Loop 336 – wreck has traffic at a crawl
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Traffic Alert: I-45 NB SR – South County – Wreck
12:55 p.m. I-45 northbound service road at Rayford Rd – wreck
Tesla car crashes into house: Company says driver overrode autopilot in Texas crash that killed woman
A Tesla drove through the wall of a home in Texas, killing a woman inside. The company says autopilot was overridden.
Trump says 6 people have been arrested for damaging the Reflecting Pool
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the iconic Washington, D.C. site increasingly becomes a flashpoint over the president’s $14-million-plus rehabilitation project gone awry.In a social media...
Recent rain gives Corpus Christi a 9-month reprieve on projected water crisis
Corpus Christi got welcome news Tuesday when the city’s projected water emergency was delayed to September 2027 after recent rains boosted some of the region’s reservoirs. The city was initially bracing for a Level 1 emergency — the point when water demand is projected to be six ...
Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation
A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said....
Angelina Picano, Denise Grottini, Janice Picano found dead in apparent double murder-suicide, Philadelphia police say
Investigators said a woman shot two others before turning the gun on herself.
8 convicted of terrorism charges in Texas immigration center shooting sentenced to decades in prison
A demonstrator who shot and wounded a police officer during a protest outside a Texas immigration center last July 4 was sentenced to 100 years in federal prison Tuesday, while other protesters accused of having links to antifa were given multiple decades in federal prison.Benjam...
Tesla official says driver in deadly Katy crash overrode self-driving
A Tesla official says a driver who claimed to be using autopilot when his car slammed into a Katy home actually overrode self-driving by pressing on the accelerator. The NTSB is still investigating the deadly crash....
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on immigration case dealing with green card holders
The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Tuesday in an immigration case dealing with the government’s power over green card holders accused of crimes. The 6-3 decision centers around an immigration officers’ 2012 decision to put lawful permanent resident Muk Choi Lau...
Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula
Ukraine said Tuesday its forces struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as Kyiv’s military seeks to isolate the vital Russian-held peninsula in the latest stage of the 4-year-old war.The drone attacks added to the woes on the Black Se...
Person killed in 18-wheeler crash, shutting down all I-45 NB lanes before Cypresswood, HCSO says
A major crash involving a truck and 18-wheeler has shut down all I-45 North Freeway northbound lanes before Cypresswood on Tuesday morning, authorities said....
2 Newsletter: Fire continues to burn at recycling facility in East End. What we know
Good morning, Houston.☀️We told you about the fire that’s burning in the city’s East End yesterday... well, it’s still burning this morning. The fire, which is at a recycling facility located near the intersection of Manchester and Kellogg Street, started on Monday around 2 p.m.A...
Man charged with killing woman he was dating at southwest Houston apartment complex
A murder charge has been filed against a man accused of fatally shooting a woman at a southwest Houston apartment complex last week, according to the Houston Police Department.Michael D. Franklin, 46, has been charged with murder in the 179th State District Court in connection wi...
A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
Millions of people across France woke up drenched in sweat on Tuesday after another night of scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme and exceptional temperatures.Temperatures will remain exceptionally high around the clock as the national weather service, M...
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18-year-old suspect arrested in shooting that killed 2 inside Northern California library
A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect under arrest, police said Tuesday.Chico Police Chief Billy Aldridge said gunshots and screams could be heard on a 911 call Monday evening from the Chico branch of the Butte County Libra...
Owner of burning recycling facility tied to COVID-era fraud scheme, records say
Residents watched a massive fire burn for hours Tuesday at a metal recycling facility, raising concerns about air quality as thick black smoke billowed over the neighborhood....
Houston recycling company had history of illegal burning citations before massive fire
A massive fire tore through a large pile of trash — mostly tires — at Mammoth Metal Recycling in Houston’s East End, sending a plume of smoke visible for miles across the city.Before the fire broke out Monday, a Houston Fire Department source told KPRC 2 News the company had been...
An ‘Off the Wall’ Call in Cleveland
LIBERTY COUNTY, TX- Although street dances are a time-honored and beloved pastime throughout suburban and rural communities in southeast Texas, Cleveland Police say a different kind of street dance landed a local man in jail. On June 15 CPD Officers Fleming and Lane responded to ...
210 Freeway accident update: Dashcam video shows moments before big rig crash on 210 Freeway that killed 1, injured 32 in Irwindale, California
Dash camera video shows the moments leading up to a 210 Freeway crash involving a jackknifed semi-truck in Irwindale, CA.
TCEQ report shows five air contaminants released during Texas City plant fire
While officials said air monitoring showed no chemicals during the fire, residents in Texas City said these events have become a familiar part of life....
‘We just want answers’: Family mourns woman killed in Tesla crash as federal investigation gets underway
The family of 76-year-old Martha Avila, who was killed after a Tesla crashed into their Katy home Friday night, says they are now trying to rebuild their lives while mourning the woman they say held their family together.Meanwhile, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrati...
Katy family mourning grandmother killed after Tesla crashes into home
A Katy-area family is grieving the loss of their beloved grandmother after a Tesla crashed into their home Friday night, killing 71-year-old Martha Avila....
Traffic Alert: FM 1484 – Conroe Area – Wreck
6:15 p.m. FM 1484 at Northridge Drive – Wreck
Millions of honeybees escape into rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer crash
Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said.
Fire Traffic Alert: E. Crockett St. – Cleveland – Mutual Aid/Commercial Fire
5:40 p.m. Multiple fire agencies, including East Montgomery County, are responding to a business in the 300 block of E. Crockett St. in Cleveland to assist the Cleveland Fire Department with a structure fire. First responders on the scene saw smoke from the building as they arriv...
Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show
Two more people in Missouri and Washington state have been arrested in connection with what authorities say was a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump's UFC cage-fighting show at the White House earlier this month. Law enforcement officials disrupted the plan a few day...
13 Investigates ties cases to officer in racist rant, DA files notices
After 13 Investigates shared a list of cases linked to the former Houston police officer who posted racist videos on social media, the DA's Office is now issuing Brady notices in those cases....
Traffic Alert: Hwy 242 EB – East County – Wreck
5:05 p.m. Hwy 242 eastbound at Kropik Road – wreck
Coast Guard helicopter crashes on a training mission in Alaska and four crew members are injured
A Coast Guard helicopter crashed in Alaska Monday, and all four crew members were injured. The MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed near Harbor Mountain in Sitka, but no deaths were reported. Rescuers arrived around 11 a.m. about an hour after the crash and rushed all four crew membe...
Tire fire in southeast Houston causes heavy smoke to billow in air, SkyEye13 shows
A large plume of smoke billowed out of a massive tire fire in Second Ward on Monday afternoon.
Large trash fire burning in Houston’s East End; firefighters at the scene
The Houston Fire Department is responding to a reported warehouse fire in the East End area of the city.The fire was reported near the intersection of Manchester and Kellogg Street.HFD says the warehouse itself is not burning, but a large pile of trash on the property is. The smo...
Fire burning in southeast Houston; large plume of smoke
There is a massive plume of smoke rising in the sky in southeast Houston.
Traffic Alert: N. Grand Parkway/99 EB – Porter – Wreck
3 p.m. N. Grand Parkway/99 eastbound at Highlands Parkway (Riverwalk) – Wreck
Woman hospitalized after stabbing at METRO light rail platform, police say
A woman was sent to a hospital after being stabbed at a METRO light rail platform on Monday afternoon, according to METRO police.
Suspect identified, wanted for shooting, killing woamn he was dating, Houston police say
According to Houston police, witnesses stated that the woman and the suspect were in a physical fight at the housing complex before he shot the woman, killing her, and fled the scene....
Patrols and nanobubbles continue at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over
National Guard service members and U.S. Park Police were patrolling the deck around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday, as Donald Trump's administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix a botched renovation and cleaning efforts ahead of the nation's 250th annivers...
Houston man accused of killing woman, shooting himself charged with murder
Houston police have identified a man who is accused of killing a woman and also shooting himself last week.
FDA alert: Thousands of bottles of blood pressure pills recalled over possible dissolution failure
Thousands of bottles of blood pressure medication distributed in the United States have been recalled, according to an FDA alert.
Mom arrested, charged after leaving 4-year-old alone in hot car at Costco, Harris County Precinct 4 says
A mother was arrested and charged after leaving a 4-year-old alone in a hot vehicle at a Costco, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said.
Family of 1-year-old killed by police at a Walmart in Mississippi wants video released
A Mississippi family whose 1-year-old child was killed when police fired into a moving vehicle said Monday they want authorities to release video showing whether officers were in danger of being struck when one of them opened fire.The shooting has sparked outrage in the small cit...
Pct. 4 Identifies Man Suspected of Shooting Two Deputies
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- A suspect has been identified in the Friday night shooting Pct. 4 Deputies Dante Zepeda and George Esparza. According to Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office, Edgar Villegas remains hospitalized but under police guard. Once he’s released, he’ll be transported ...
Man charged in shooting that injured 2 Precinct 4 deputy constables, Harris County DA's Office says
According to the Harris County District Attorney's Office, Edgar Villegas is charged with aggravated assault of a police officer after shooting two Precinct 4 deputy constables....
Traffic Alert: Hwy 59 SB ML – Porter – Wreck
12 p.m. Hwy 59 southbound main lanes, just south of FM 1314 – wreck
San Francisco, or SF, passenger recounts being stuck inside self-driving Waymo car through construction zone, followed by police
A San Francisco, or SF, passenger recounted being stuck inside a self-driving Waymo car through a construction zone and being followed by police.
Suspect charged for Humble-area shootout that injured injured constable deputies
A man accused of opening fire on Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies has been charged.
Check here for cooling centers in and around the Houston area
Hot, humid weather is a regular part of life in Houston—and during stretches of extreme heat, it can quickly become a health risk. The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management points out the region is heavily affected by the urban heat island effect, which can make temperat...
Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician and comedian, killed at 32 in a Brazil helicopter crash
Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician known for viral stunts, alt-pop tracks like “Alien Boy” and “Life Goes On,” and his unconventional style, died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on June 14. He was 32.Representatives for Tree directed The Associated Press to an o...
13 Alert Traffic: Lanes reopened on I-10 East Fwy at Mercury after rollover, 3-vehicle crash: HCSO
The wreck reportedly involved three vehicles, including one that overturned on the freeway. The crash has since cleared.
Aerial spraying begins in Fort Bend County after mosquito population grows to become public health emergency
Aerial mosquito spraying begins in Fort Bend County on Monday evening as part of an emergency response to the overwhelming mosquito population, county officials said....
Traffic Alert: I-45 NB – South County – Wreck
8:50 a.m. I-45 northbound on ramp north of Rayford Road – wreck
Texas Parks and Wildlife warns 3 million hunting, fishing license customers about data breach
Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) is alerting more than 3 million people who have purchased Texas hunting or fishing licenses that their personal information may have been exposed in a cybersecurity incident tied to the outside company that runs the state’s license sales system.TPW...
Deadly crash involving SUV and motorcycle under investigation in west Harris County, HCSO says
The sheriff's office confirmed one person had died in the wreck on Mason Road at Katy Briar Lane on Monday morning.
France braces for a week of punishing heat as red alerts spread
France gritted its teeth Monday for a week of record-busting temperatures, sweltering under a grueling heat wave that combines daytime highs above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) and sleep-robbing sweaty nights.The national weather service, Meteo France, said that most of the...
2 young suspects in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3
Two young students opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were armed with one pistol each. They were arrested. The suspects and the victims were student...
Texas man fatally shot following fight outside Southwest Houston convenience store
Police are searching for a suspect who fled after fatally shooting a young man following a physical altercation outside a Southwest Houston convenience store on Sunday evening....
Video appears to show Tesla speeding, jumping curb before slamming into Katy-area home
Newly obtained video shared with ABC13 by the victim's family shows the moments before a Tesla crashed into a Katy-area home, killing a 76-year-old woman inside....
Mother arrested after 4-year-old found alone in hot vehicle while shopping at Costco
A woman has been arrested after deputies say she left her 4-year-old daughter unattended inside a parked vehicle while shopping at a Costco in northwest Harris County.According to Harris County Precinct 4, deputies responded to the Costco located in the 26900 block of the Northwe...
Pasadena Police Department vehicle struck while responding to crash near Beltway 8 in southeast Harris County
A Pasadena Police Department vehicle responding to a major crash was involved in a second collision Sunday afternoon near Beltway 8, authorities said.The incident happened around 2:59 p.m. on southbound Red Bluff Road approaching Beltway 8.Footage from the scene was shared on Fac...