Sunday’s forecast:Rinse and repeat Sunday. More heat, humidity and a small chance of an evening shower or storm. Watching the Tropics: The tropics are quiet right now, and there is no tropical development expected over the next seven days. That’s good news heading into the Fourth of July weekend....
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A parasite outbreak causing "explosive diarrhea" has been reported in 17 US states, the CDC warns.
Avoid tragedy on America's 250th anniversary by properly disposing of any leftover fireworks - whether you used them or not.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the apartments on Wortham Boulevard just after 7 p.m. They performed CPR at the scene.The child was transported to a hospital and was pronounced deceased.Homicide detectives are responding to the scene near the Northwest Freeway and FM 1960 to ...
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a young child was found unresponsive in a community pool in Cypress and rushed to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
Harris County authorities are on the scene investigating after a child has died after being found unresponsive in a community pool in northwest Harris County.
8 p.m. UPDATE – Thankfully, everyone is now safely on the shore! 7:45 p.m. Fireboats and other first responders working Lake Conroe are headed to the part of the lake near the end of Malibu Drive, where four people were reportedly on a flotation device (or devices) with someone on a jet ski attem...
ICE arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June. The arrests translate into roughly 2,000 per day, a sharp increase over previous periods.
The hot and humid conditions will remain across the area for your Sunday.
6:25 p.m. Grand Parkway/99 westbound just west of FM – wreck
Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled — and scored, of course — when Paraguay tried to bait him and his French teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record.After the final whistle, Mbappé kept on walking and left P...
The people who were about to become United States citizens sat in folding chairs on George Washington's lawn at Mount Vernon on Saturday, 250 years after the Declaration of Independence. The sun beat down and the well-dressed crowd was a flutter of paddle fans stamped with American flags. Their f...
Kylian Mbappé of France scored his 19th career World Cup goal, finding the net on a penalty kick in the Round of 16 against Paraguay on Saturday and moving within one of record holder Lionel Messi of Argentina.Mbappé stutter-stepped on his way to his 19th goal in 19 World Cup appearances, beating...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Kerrville on Saturday to mark a year since the deadly Hill Country flooding.
This steamy holiday weekend continues with a few pop-up showers and storms possible Saturday and Sunday.
5:45 p.m. First responders are using an ATV to reach the operator of dirt bike vs. tree crash near Forest Road 204A in the Montgomery Area
The university said Dr. Sloan led HCU for two decades of unprecedented growth and that his death was sudden.
5:10 p.m. Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire at a home on Crockett Martin Road between Hwy 105 and Highline Blvd.
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, members of the country's Indigenous communities explain what the holiday means for them.
The husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run in California that left a parked car with “major” damage authorities said Saturday, and he could face misdemeanor charges.Paul Pelosi was driving his brown convertible Friday in Yountville, a town in the heart of wine ...
4:25 p.m. Nichols Sawmill Rd at Grand Pines Rd – wreck
Dr. Sloan was approaching his 20-year mark as HCU president before his sudden passing.
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
3:50 p.m. Lake Woodlands Drive at Grogans Mill Road – Wreck
Reed Hoffmann has been a freelance photographer for The Associated Press for more than a quarter of a century. Before moving to the Kansas City area, he was a newspaper photographer for more than 20 years. He covers breaking news in addition to various sporting events for the AP. Why this photo?A...
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
FOLKS, IT LASTS ALL WEEKEND-DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE This Independence Day weekend, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is launching a strict No Refusal DWI Task Force Initiative. This operation isn’t just about enforcement; it’s deeply personal. Recently, our agency and community suffered an uni...
The Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office said the fire started after residents discharged the fireworks, picked up the debris, and placed it in the bed of the pickup truck.
This morning the 50th Annual South County Fourth of July Parade, presented by Waste Connections, celebrated America250 – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The parade’s 2026 theme, “America250,” came to life through patriotic floats, marching bands, military ...
2:15 p.m. Woodlands Parkway eastbound at Flintridge Drive – Wreck
Morocco is heading back to the World Cup quarterfinals and coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes his team has established itself among soccer's elite.Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the Round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the...
Along Galveston’s waterfront Friday night, Battleship Texas did more than provide a backdrop for a holiday crowd — it served as the main symbol of the celebration.Houston’s Fourth of July guide: everything you need to know for America’s 250th celebrationThe legendary warship helped launch the isl...
The superstar singer dropped a single titled "Morning Dew (Donk)," her first music since the 2024 album "Act II: Cowboy Carter."
Looking back, it seems perfectly understandable that it took Serena Williams some time to settle her nerves in her first singles match in nearly four years.Rennae Stubbs, one of Williams' coaches, pin-pointed a moment about an hour into the 44-year-old's defeat to an opponent less than half her a...
A federal appeals court upheld a Texas death row inmate's sentence, finding that state courts did not unreasonably allow evidence of his affiliation with Satanism because it was relevant to “future dangerousness.”
Mexico has spent 40 years chasing a return to the World Cup quarterfinals. On Sunday, its best chance in a generation arrives. Playing on home soil in a venue that has become an almost impregnable fortress, El Tri will face England in the Round of 16 — in what is arguably the most important match...
1:05 p.m. Hwy 242 eastbound at Harper’s Trace (by HEB) – 4-vehicle crash
Houston Christian University President Robert B. Sloan Jr. has died, the university announced Saturday. He was 77.HCU Board Chairman Ramiro Peña said Sloan’s death was sudden and happened Saturday morning. In a statement to the university community, Peña credited Sloan with steering HCU through w...
Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo are champions once again at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest at Coney Island.
The tropics remain relatively quiet for July, no complaints here.
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