<p>Summer heat and slight rain chances continue through the Fourth of July.</p><h2>Spotty storms this evening</h2><p>Today was hot and humid with highs in the 90s before scattered thunderstorms developed this afternoon. </p><p>Not everyone will see rain, but any storm could produce heavy downpour...
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13 Investigates how Harris County decided who to hire for its $411,000 county administrator position that about 400 people applied for.
Records confirm George Finney, the pastor at New Life Kenefick in Liberty County, is facing multiple charges, including continuous sexual abuse of a child 14 or younger.
A METRO bus was involved in an accident with four other cars on the south side of Houston, which resulted in seven people being rushed to area hospitals, according to HFD.
Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in the AL Central.Cleveland (46-42) rallied from a three-run deficit and ...
A powerful general who leads Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard emerged from hiding as Tehran prepared Friday for the dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photos published online by Iranian state media showed Gen. Ahmad Vahidi attending a meeting about the fun...
The recalled fireworks can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury from explosion and burn hazards, consumer safety officials said.
According to HPD, the woman lost consciousness before fighting back against her attacker and getting away.
A Baytown woman allegedly "harassed, tormented, and embarrassed" a registered sex offender and his family by posting about them "over and over" on social media sites, investigators said.
After ABC13 highlighted a new Rosenberg fireworks ordinance that allowed neighbors to complain about one another, some council members said they had heard feedback and decided to make changes.
Erik Arceneaux was found guilty of dismembering Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez in 2018, but her remains were never found, officials said.
A group of Democratic governors asked the U.S. Postal Service on Thursday to withdraw its proposed rule seeking to implement an executive order from President Donald Trump to create a federal list of eligible voters and potentially limit who can receive a ballot in the mail.The president signed t...
<p>After a <a href="https://www.fox26houston.com/news/harris-county-crash-tesla-crashes-house-rose-hollow-lane" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tesla crashed into a Katy home</a>, killing a woman inside, officials said the driver claimed the vehicle was on autopilot when the crash happened. The dr...
Increasing moisture levels will lead to scattered storm chances as we head into July 4th weekend.
Goncalo Ramos headed in the stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in a World Cup round of 32 match on Thursday night.The game featured a matchup 40-somethings Cristiano Ronaldo of ...
<p>Summer heat and slight rain chances continue through the Fourth of July.</p><h2>Spotty storms this evening</h2><p>Today was hot and humid with highs in the 90s before scattered thunderstorms developed this afternoon. </p><p>Not everyone will see rain, but any storm could produce heavy downpour...
Healthy grocery shopping just got a little more exciting in Kingwood.The newest Sprouts Farmers Market is now open at Kingwood Drive and West Lake Houston Parkway, bringing fresh produce, organic groceries and locally sourced products to northeast Houston. Whether shoppers are stocking up for the...
Stewart Cink got off to a great start in a bid to win his third straight senior major.Cink was the only player to make five birdies on the back nine at Scioto Country Club on Thursday, shooting a 3-under 67 for a share of the first-round lead in the U.S. Senior Open with Charlie Wi.Cink struggled...
Houston is hosting some of the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, and with that comes a heightened focus on human trafficking. A “No Trafficking Zone” has been established at the Houston stadium, where local law enforcement and nonprofits are working together to identify and stop human trafficking duri...
A Houston healthcare worker is suing the Texas Medical Center, alleging a violent attack inside a public parking garage was the result of serious and preventable security failures. The lawsuit claims the incident in Parking Garage 1 was foreseeable and that basic safety measures could have reduce...
Soccer has made a big difference in the lives of three brothers in Pearland, but between registration fees and equipment, the cost of the sport can be overwhelming. Their mom shares how one program helped keep them in the game.
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<p>A grieving Atascocita mother is opening up about the <a href="https://www.fox26houston.com/news/atascocita-nothing-bundt-crash-employeepkilled-zion-branch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">devastating loss of her 19-year-old daughter</a>, Zion Branch, who was killed Tuesday afternoon when an eld...
Michael Scurr has been volunteering at Britain’s National Archives for the last 11 years, spending his Thursday mornings painstakingly cataloging documents for the benefit of future researchers.Then one day last May the retired insurance executive made a discovery of his own while sifting through...
<p>As America gets ready to celebrate its 250th birthday, the folks over at the <a href="https://www.chron.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chron</a> put together a list of the <a href="https://www.chron.com/project/texas-250-greatest-influential-famous/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">250 mo...
<p>Several people were injured Thursday evening after a crash in Southwest Houston that reportedly involved a METRO bus among other vehicles.</p><h2>Southwest Houston traffic: Almeda Road crash</h2><p>METRO Police confirmed that they responded to a crash at about 4 p.m. Thursday near <a href="htt...
Prosecutors say a video shows rapper Pooh Shiesty pressing for his release from fellow rapper Gucci Mane's record label while an armed man blocks a door during an alleged robbery at a Texas music studio in January. A court record shows the video was submitted as evidence in federal court in Dalla...
Renowned chef John Doherty is turning his talents to a tower of food all designed to be enjoyed while watching a match.
Ice hockey is not cheap to play, but one Deer Park family found help when they needed it most. The nonprofit making sure kids can keep playing the sports they love.
<p>Authorities had to rescue a person in crisis during an operation that blocked traffic near Downtown Houston Thursday evening.</p><h2>Downtown Houston traffic: Highway rescue operation</h2><p>Houston Fire officials say the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HoustonFireDept/posts/pfbid0kizriqre2Q...
Book clubs are booming, and Houston readers have one more reason to pack a tote: Read with Jenna has installed two custom “Book Nooks” aboard MSC Seascape, the cruise ship that sails from Galveston. The branded installations serve as both free libraries and cozy reading retreats for passengers on...
Fourth of July weekend is almost here, and the forecast for Houston and Southeast Texas is looking very summer-like: hot, humid and mainly dry.There will be a few isolated rain chances around, especially during the afternoon hours, but most outdoor plans should be in good shape. The bigger concer...
Residents in Hitchcock are being asked to reduce their water usage after a TxDOT contractor hit a water main, causing an outage, the city's mayor said.
<p>A day after a FOX 26 report about <a href="https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-intersection-crashes-dangerous-mcgowen-chartres-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">several crashes at the same EaDo intersection</a>, Houston officials confirmed that a temporary solution has been added.</p...
The FBI has asked its field offices across the country to dedicate more than 200 staffers to its investigation of the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.A memo obtained Thursday by The Associated Press calls for the FBI to “surge” 260 investigative analysts and staff operations specialists ...
It's become one of the enduring scenes of the U.S. team during this World Cup: jubilant U.S. players joining tens of thousands of fans in singing John Denver's “Take Me Home, Country Roads” at the end of their matches.Even coach Mauricio Pochettino, who was born in Argentina and lives in Spain, g...
Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, was arrested in Colorado in the Philadelphia shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt; Kaiseem Smith surrendered to police.
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...
Aireontae Ersery built scar tissue during his rookie year, learning valuable lessons with every block while lined up at arguably one of the most difficult positions in the NFL.As a rookie left tackle and immediate starter for the Texans, the way that Ersery rebounded from an extremely rough outin...
Louisiana’s attorney general was indicted Thursday over accusations she threatened the jobs of New Orleans leaders who fought a Republican-led overhaul of local courts in the heavily Democratic city.The 16-count indictment against Republican Liz Murrill, handed up by a New Orleans grand jury, cha...
Residents in the city of Hitchcock were left without water for several hours Thursday due to a temporary water service interruption.In a statement posted on Facebook, the City of Hitchcock Public Works Department said the water main located along Highway 6, in front of Good Ole Days Park, was tem...
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