Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a star-packed ceremony. The secrecy that surrounded the buildup to the nuptials lifted when a marquee outside the Midtown Manhattan arena proclaimed “JUST&T MARRIE...
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As excitement builds for Disney's live-action 'Moana,' fans of the franchise are getting a chance to feel closer to the famous wayfinder.
Fourth of July weekend is here and the forecast for Houston and Southeast Texas is typical for this time of year. It’s going to be hot, humid with a few afternoon thunderstorms. It’s also going to be the final World Cup game in Houston with Canada taking on Morocco. Temperatures climb to the mid-...
<p>An investigation is underway after a Houston Fire Department engine struck a METRORail train off its tracks near downtown.</p><h2>Houston firetruck hits METRO train</h2><p>METRO Police responded to the crash at about 6:45 p.m. Friday near <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/N+Main+St+%2...
Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.
As HFD's Engine 9 was responding to a call with lights and sirens, it was hit by the light rail train, HFD officials said.
According to Houston police, one person was shot during a funeral being held at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
The CCA Texas STAR fishing tournament is five weeks in, with plenty of time and life-changing fish left to be reeled in.
Deputies found the repairman shot to death after family members said they were worried when he didn't come home from work, according to the sheriff's office.
<p>Whether you're planning to watch Houston's last World Cup match and/or some July 4th fireworks, your plans are expected to stay mostly dry.</p><h2>Typical July heat</h2><p>Highs stay in the mid 90s through the next several days with heat index values between 100 and 107. </p><p>Mornings stay m...
Downtown Houston is gearing up for one of its busiest holiday weekends of the year, with Freedom Over Texas, Houston Astros games at Daikin Park, and FIFA Fan Fest all drawing large crowds.City officials and organizers are urging people to plan ahead, expect delays, and think carefully about tran...
A year after the floods devastated Hunt, claiming more than 130 lives and shattering treasured hometown businesses, there are signs of a comeback.Just five miles down the road, Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall is open again. For 101 years, it’s been a place where generations have come to celebrate, c...
According to authorities, the woman shot and killed her two children, who were 6 and 9 years old, before turning the gun on herself at a southwest Houston hotel.
The World Cup match between Mexico and England will kick off as originally scheduled on Sunday, sources have told ESPN, following lengthy talks between FIFA and the two national associations on Friday.
Lionel Messi wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief. His Argentina teammates did the same.A thrilling, unforgettable World Cup match with underdog Cape Verde was over — and the defending champions survived after being pushed to the brink.Cape Verde equalized in regulation...
<p>U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that officers seized more than $3.7 million worth of suspected cocaine, hidden inside a commercial tractor-trailer carrying a shipment of cucumbers in South Texas last Wednesday.</p><h2>Over $3.7M in cocaine found</h2><p>The seizure occurred June 24...
<p>Entry to Houston's FIFA Fan Festival is temporarily closed off for Friday after reaching capacity.</p><h2>Houston FIFA Fan Festival: Entry paused for July 3</h2><p>The Houston FIFA committee announced <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FWC26Houston/posts/pfbid0oLURYQxFMZWm8Dn65LUc5hvaHhGEikvUuD...
Texas’ emergency management chief has repeatedly recommended that lawmakers require minimum training, but a bill proposed after the disaster failed.
What was once the site of a family home is now a place where neighbors gather, grow fresh food and build community.As 2 Helps You discovered Beauty’s Community Garden in Houston’s historic Independence Heights has transformed a once-vacant lot into a space that provides fresh produce, gardening e...
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.
A parasite outbreak causing "explosive diarrhea" has been reported in 17 US states, the CDC warns.
A person was killed and two children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a heavy truck on I-45 Friday morning, according to officials.The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Broadway Street and Interstate 45 South. The southbound lanes of I-45 were partially c...
The iconic ball drops outside New Year's Eve for the first time.
From presidential visits to cross-country family trips, Yosemite National Park's majestic views have drawn visitors from all over the world.
Pope Leo VIX was awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony Friday in Philadelphia.
Increasing moisture levels will lead to scattered storm chances as we head through July 4th weekend.
The Small Ships Parade serves as the lead-up to Saturday's "Sail4th 250" event, which is expected to draw large crowds to the city's waterfront.
For the first time in 70 years, Porretto Beach in Galveston won't open for the summer.
A skydiver survived a scary crash landing that was all caught on camera at the Folsom Pro Rodeo on Thursday.
If you’re planning to visit downtown Houston on Saturday morning, be prepared for traffic delays as several streets will be closed for two World Cup Fan Walks.The fan walks will affect traffic near Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium) and south of the Texas Medical Center from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.The follo...
Defending champs Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo will defend their titles at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest on Saturday.
<p>A third person has been charged in connection to the I-45 crash that killed <a href="https://www.fox26houston.com/news/montgomery-county-sheriffs-deputy-killed-after-being-struck-vehicle-i-45" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato</a> last weekend.</p><h2>Montgo...
Michael Butler was charged with manslaughter after a Tesla crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing a woman.
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<p>A person has died and others were sent to a hospital following a crash on the Gulf Freeway on Friday, according to Galveston Police.</p><h2>Deadly Galveston I-45 crash</h2><p>The crash was reported at about 11:40 a.m. on I-45 near <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/71st+St+%26+Broadway...
United States forward Folarin Balogun said Friday he respectfully disagrees with his red card in the Americans' 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup.Balogun was sent off Wednesday for stepping on the right ankle of Tarik Muharemovic.Before practice at Husky Soccer Stadium, Balogun sai...
Galveston PD confirmed one person died after saying multiple people were taken to the hospital due to a multi-vehicle crash on I-45 South at 71st Street.
A McDonald's restaurant in Venezuela has become a makeshift hospital and center for finding missing pets after two powerful earthquakes.
There was a Houston, Texas shooting. A mother shot and killed her 2 kids before turning the gun on herself in a hotel, officials say.
The Philadelphia Flyers are prepared to pay Anaheim center Leo Carlsson the highest annual salary at $18 million since the salary cap era began in 2005, now giving the Ducks seven days to match the offer.The Flyers tendered the five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Carlsson on Friday, which would...
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