Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart the high-stakes rac...
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A man was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston on Tuesday morning, officials confirm.
Federal and local health officials are tracking a seasonal spike of the foodborne parasitic illness Cyclospora across 17 states, with Texas cases currently sitting in the low double digits. The microscopic parasite is commonly found on imported raw produce like cilantro, basil, and raspberries, a...
Even the most common over-the-counter medications can become dangerous when they’re not used correctly.Health officials in Connecticut are investigating after three children died over the past two months from apparent overdoses involving diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in Benadryl. The cas...
A child was injured after lighting struck a home in Harris County on Tuesday evening, officials said.
Authorities say a child was shocked after lightning struck a home in Cypress and the current traveled through the home’s wiring into a computer the child was using.The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says it happened in the 14400 block of Cypress View Drive.Officials say after lightning s...
A Grambling State University student working at a Houston café and a century-old downtown hotel are among the local businesses feeling the financial impact of FIFA World Cup 2026 and the numbers tell the story.Mia Gordwin works at Day and Night Wall Street Café, located on the corner of Almeda Ro...
State Representative Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, wants to give every Texas household $1,500.
An investigator says the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk strolled Utah Valley University in shorts and a T-shirt and bought a meal at Chick-fil-A on the morning of the conservative activist's assassination.
ICE agents were involved in a deadly shooting that stemmed from a targeted enforcement operation on Tuesday, according to the agency.
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Pct. 4 Constable Deputies are assisting Cypress Creek Fire after lightning struck a residence in the 14400 block o Cypress View Drive. The electrical current traveled through the home’s wiring, causing a small fire in the attic and electrocuting the homeowners’ son while he was...
The suspect, identified as Michael Driver, allegedly told police he was involved in a fight, and during that fight, he took out a gun and fired it, wounding the 45-year-old victim, records state.
A ground stop has been lifted for Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.
Waymo called San Mateo, California police on teens for drinking and shooting toy guns from a driverless vehicle.
Saharan dust will return to Southeast Texas, but the rain chances come right back up this weekend and beyond.
Important Reminder Please remember that no employee of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, jail staff, or legitimate bail bond companies will ever call you to demand immediate payment of any sort. They will not request payment via gift cards, cash, or other unusual methods, nor will they pres...
U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May, the second straight month that fuel costs topped $6 billion, according to government data released Tuesday.The May figure was 84% higher than a year earlier. Airlines spent $6.47 billion on fuel in April, the Bureau of Transportation Statistic...
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 522 PM CDT Tue Jul 7 2026 TXZ177-178-199-072300- San Jacinto TX-Walker TX-Montgomery TX- 522 PM CDT Tue Jul 7 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL MONTGOMERY... SOUTHWESTERN SAN JACINTO AND SOUTHERN WALKER COUNTI...
'Star Wars: The Experience' will make its world debut in February, 2027 at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia as part of the Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration.
The Texas General Land Office believes Galveston may not finish a flood mitigation project on time, and in a letter, has asked the city to consider a scaled proposal.
A ground stop has been lifted at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.
Houston leaders and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) are calling for an independent investigation after an ICE agent fatally shot an undocumented immigrant during an attempted arrest Tuesday in east Houston.Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who was in the U.S. illegal...
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 456 PM CDT Tue Jul 7 2026 TXZ199-072215- Montgomery TX- 456 PM CDT Tue Jul 7 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY THROUGH 515 PM CDT... At 456 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong th...
The ABC13 Loves Teachers School Supply Drive on Friday, July 31, 2026, will collect donations to help educators who spend out of pocket to stock their classrooms.
U.S. forces are carrying out "powerful" airstrikes against Iran in response to earlier Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said.
Maryland lawmakers will meet for a special session next month to consider a constitutional amendment dealing with future congressional redistricting, legislative leaders announced Tuesday, following a failed effort earlier this year to redraw the state's maps to boost Democrats.The move is the la...
In the wake of the report, a number of Democrats across the country called for Platner to get out of the race.
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office has confirmed a vehicle stolen by a domestic violence suspect on Sunday was the car shot at by Houston police on Monday.
President Donald Trump, during the first day of the NATO Summit in Ankara on Tuesday, said he will consider allowing Turkey to buy American F-35 fighter jets.
Country star, Rodney Atkins chats with Lauren Leal on Houston Life to chat about the release of his new album, ‘True South,’ a 12-track project that reflects on his rural upbringing and the life lessons that have shaped his career.An Academy of Country Music Award winner, Atkins is celebrating th...
Houston Ballet is taking dance beyond the stage and into the community with Dance 2 Thrive, a program designed to help adults and seniors improve their physical, emotional and cognitive well-being through movement.The initiative combines dance, live music and creative expression in a welcoming en...
4:10 p.m. FM 3083 just east of I-45 northbound (in front of Popeye’s) – 18-Wheeler w/ empty car-hauler trailer, engulfed in flames. Conroe Fire Department is extinguishing.
Track Live Radar:We have been tracking thunderstorms through SE Texas over the last several afternoons and evenings. Tonight is no different. You can check out our current radar below. Wednesday’s Forecast:By Wednesday, high pressure will build back over the region, lowering rain chances. That me...
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man in Houston early Tuesday after he allegedly tried to run over the agent, according to the federal agency.Federal agents were conducting a vehicle stop as part of a targeted enforcement operation just before 7 a.m. when Lorenzo Salgad...
2 children were found living with dead animals in a squalid Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home.
Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday.Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Argentina defeated ...
The ground stop has been lifted.A ground stop has been issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.The FAA says the ground stop is currently scheduled to last until 5 p.m. with a medium probability of being extended.Current radar as of 4 p.m. show thunderstorms near a...
Packages of pounded yams were recalled across multiple states this week because a “temporary breakdown” between the maker’s production and packaging processes resulted in an allergen not being included in the ingredient list.
The oldest standing church in New York State has witnessed the rise of colonial New York, the American Revolution and the history of the nation.
Deputies say that 20-year-old Noel Walker, of Conroe, Texas, is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography and one count of promotion or possession of a child-like sex doll.
FIFA Fan Festival in Houston has announced they are closing early for Tuesday, July 7. According to a post on X, FIFA Fan Festival is closing due to continued weather conditions.
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