South Korea began enforcing a law Tuesday that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as journalist groups warned it could chill public discourse and invite censorship. Journalists and civil liberties groups say the vaguely ...
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In the wake of the report, a number of Democrats across the country called for Platner to get out of the race.
An AMBER Alert has been issued for a 12-year-old girl who disappeared Monday evening in Montgomery County, and authorities are asking the public for help locating her.Officer shoots suspect during stolen vehicle investigation on Westheimer, Houston police sayInvestigators say Genesis Mills was la...
For Jalen Pitre, his roots as the Texans’ hometown guy are truly unique. His high school, the hallways, the classrooms and the football field of the Stafford Spartans, are practically sacred ground for him and his family.This is the community where he met his future wife, Julianna, in kindergarte...
Texas community colleges have struggled with enrollment over the past 15 years as many high school graduates opted to go straight into the workforce, but a new report points to signs of the campuses pivoting to stay relevant.More students are graduating from Texas high schools, yet the state’s ju...
State lawmakers are exploring prohibiting foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates, elevating a niche fertility issue into a larger battle over immigration and birthright citizenship, surrogacy experts say.The Texas Senate health committee will hear testimony on Wednesday about potentially b...
Explosions rocked Damascus on Tuesday as France’s president met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit, wounding at least 18 people, Syria's Interior Ministry said.Emmanuel Macron was inside the presidential palace when the explosions happened, and Macron’s office said he was safe and th...
South Korea began enforcing a law Tuesday that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as journalist groups warned it could chill public discourse and invite censorship. Journalists and civil liberties groups say the vaguely ...
The FIFA World Cup 26™ may have moved on from Houston, but the excitement surrounding the tournament is still going strong. Along the way, one cocktail has been popping up on menus at bars across the city: the Buchanita.Made with just two ingredients, it’s Buchanan’s signature match-day cocktail,...
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen ’s political future is on the line Tuesday as a Paris appeals court rules on her eligibility to stand in the next presidential election. The verdict will be delivered from 1:30 p.m. and could take several hours to read. It could reshape the 2027 contest to re...
The rich and poor shared paradise in Caraballeda on Venezuela's Caribbean coast. Their apartments, a few with direct marina access and hundreds in public housing towers, stood on the same curving street and offered idyllic views of the white sandy beaches and crystal waters.The yacht owners and p...
NATO on Tuesday showcased a series of military projects worth billions of dollars in an attempt to persuade President Donald Trump that U.S. allies are converting fresh defense spending into real firepower.“It’s money well spent,” an energized NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte told government min...
World shares and U.S. futures were mixed on Tuesday following a rebound for AI stocks that lifted benchmarks on Wall Street. In early European trading, Germany's DAX shed 0.5% to 25,695.64, while the CAC 40 in Paris climbed 0.3% to 8,507.95. Britain's FTSE 100 advanced 0.4% to 10,695.02. The futu...
Prince Harry ′s longtime battle with the British tabloids reaches its climax Tuesday.A judge in London’s High Court will rule on the Duke of Sussex's privacy invasion lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail, ending a trio of lawsuits that accused the news media of unlawfully snooping on h...
Prosecutors seeking to convince a Utah judge to put the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on trial are expected to present more law enforcement video and a recorded statement from the defendant's roommate as a weeklong preliminary hearing continues Tuesday.The court proceedings began Monday and...
The Houston Rockets formally announced Monday that have traded forward Dorian Finney-Smith to Charlotte along with three second round draft picks. In return the Hornets receive Memphis’ pick in 2027 along with Houston’s in 2028 and 2033 in exchange for cash considerations.In 10 NBA seasons, Finne...
<p>A man was taken into custody after authorities say he stole a private ambulance with a medic inside Monday afternoon in northwest Harris County.</p><h2>Harris County crime: Suspect in custody after allegedly stealing private ambulance with medic inside</h2><p>According to Harris County Precinc...
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 suspect was wounded after being shot by police officers in the Highland Village area on Monday night, according to the Houston Police Department.
For most people, birthdays are about receiving. For Trae Tha Truth, they’re about giving.Every summer, the Houston rapper and humanitarian transforms his birthday into Trae Day, a weeklong celebration packed with free community events, family activities and opportunities to help others. What bega...
They may arrive at the same destination, but two passengers on the same flight can have strikingly different travel experiences.One traveler breezes through a priority security lane and heads straight to an invite-only lounge for craft cocktails and a chef-prepared meal before boarding early. A f...
Folarin Balogun's presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans' 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday.The 25-year-old striker, who had three goals in this World Cup, ...
A suspect was shot by a Houston police officer Monday night after officers investigated a stolen vehicle in west Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The shooting happened around 8 p.m. in the 4100 block of Westheimer Road.Police said a patrol officer ran the license plate on a bla...
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,...
<p>Houston police are on the scene following an officer-involved shooting in the Highland Village area. </p><h2>Highland Village shooting: Suspect struck in officer-involved shooting</h2><p>Officials said the shooting occurred near Drexl Drive and Westheimer around 7:15 p.m. </p><p>Houston police...
<p>More storms are possible on Tuesday across the Houston area. </p><h2>Houston weather: Storms possible on Tuesday</h2><h3>POP-UP STORMS CONTINUE</h3><p>Isolated storms develop Tuesday afternoon after highs reach the mid 90s with brief downpours, frequent lightning possible. Most areas will stay...
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...
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...
<p>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.</p><p>Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies were called just after 6 p.m. Sunday to the 900 ...
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...
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...
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.
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