Texas agency to set rules for using treated fracking wastewater on farmland
The state’s environmental regulator will hold a public hearing June 15 on its proposed rules for how the toxic wastewater can be reused. Here’s what you should know.
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Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
A federal judge agreed on Friday to extend a court-ordered block on the Trump administration's creation and operation of a $1.8 billion settlement fund.
Montgomery County Food Bank selected for inaugural cohort of Anthropic’s Claude Corps
Montgomery County Food Bank has been selected as one of the first host organizations for Claude Corps, a new national fellowship program launched today by Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude. The national program, backed by an initial $150 million commitment, will train...
Active shooter reported in Midland
An active shooter has been reported in Midland on Friday morning.
Tropical downpours return soon, ABC13 Weather Watch Monday and Tuesday
Rain chances remain low through Saturday, but a surge of tropical air arriving Sunday brings back chances for heavy downpours and flash flooding Monday and Tuesday.
Third batch of UFO files released by Pentagon
A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
Houston's tiniest fans kickoff the World Cup in adorable onesies
As the World Cup kicks off this week, some of our city’s tiniest soccer fans couldn’t wait to match the excitement. Houston Methodist is proud to be an Official Houston World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. To celebrate this partnership, Houston Methodist is sharing a special...
US moving forward with signing ceremony plans, but deal still needs approval from Iran, sources say
There's still no indication that the Iran's supreme leader has approved the terms of the deal, according to several sources familiar with the matter.
Houston weather forecast Friday: Hot, humid
Hot and humid weather continues across Houston for FIFA Fan Festival on Friday, with highs in the 90s and heat index values likely climbing above 100 at times.
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital makes tree-mendous impact for a more sustainable future
What started as leftover food is now helping grow something new at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital – a newly planted crepe myrtle is putting down roots with a purpose. Hospital leaders and staff recently gathered to unveil a commemorative plaque for a special crepe...
National Hurricane Center expands Gulf area-to-watch toward Texas
An area in the Gulf of America that was highlighted for the possibility of tropical development this week has expanded toward Texas.
Today on Texas Standard: A Texas Tech gambling case could test NCAA rules
A case involving Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is raising new questions about how college athletics should handle sports betting in the era of prediction markets and online wagering platforms. The dispute could test the NCAA’s longstanding ban on athletes betting on...
3,321 homeless people were counted in Houston area in 2026 as city recalibrates initiative to help them
The total number of people living on the streets or in shelters held steady for the sixth year in a row. Mayor John Whitmire’s administration is shifting its goal from “ending street homelessness” to “reducing” it.
USA vs Paraguay: Houston watch parties for FIFA World Cup; where to stream
Team USA plays its first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup today, taking on Paraguay. Whether you want to catch the match at a watch party in Houston or tune in from home, we have you covered.
Deputy injured after being hit by a driver while canvassing a fatal pedestrian scene on Old Bammel Road, HCSO said.
A deputy was injured after being hit by a driver while investigating a fatal pedestrian crash scene in north Houston, HCSO said.
Turning microbes into meals: The Pentagon seeks alternative proteins to feed troops in the field
The U.S. military wants troops on the front lines to be able to make their own food — literally. It's trying to develop ways to use microbes to create meals, using a process that would look more at home in a laboratory than in a kitchen.
Former Uvalde school police chief set to appear in court
Former Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo is set to return to a Texas courtroom on Friday.
After divisive US Senate runoff, Texas Republicans seek unity at state convention in Houston
Now that the party's nominees are set for the general election, Texas Republicans are shifting their focus to defeating Democrats in November. The 2026 Republican Party of Texas State Convention runs through Saturday.
Accused Charlie Kirk killer back in court, lawyers dispute bullet comment
The legal defense team for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk want a judge to hold prosecutors in contempt for comments they made in the media about bullet fragments recovered from Kirk's body.
City of Houston opens homeless service center ahead of World Cup matches
Mayor Whitmire says the facility plans to shelter at least 200 people while other avenues for permanent housing are being explored.
YETI co-founder among owners of West Texas ranch facilitating border wall construction
Public records show Ryan Seiders, co-founder of global lifestyle and outdoor brand YETI, is one of the owners of the Moody Bennett Ranch in the state's Big Bend region. The ranch, which lies in the path of the Trump administration's planned border wall, has been involved in...
David Hockney, artist renowned for his pool scenes, has died at 88
Artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, died Thursday, his publicist said. He was 88.
Texas agency to set rules for using treated fracking wastewater on farmland
The state’s environmental regulator will hold a public hearing June 15 on its proposed rules for how the toxic wastewater can be reused. Here’s what you should know.
Tracking deeper tropical moisture in the Gulf
We're watching some tropical moisture in the Gulf that could increase storm chances this weekend and for potential development.
Video shows police officer accidentally shot by fellow cop in 'horseplay' incident in Pasadena, California
Newly released dashcam video shows a police officer getting shot by a fellow officer in what the police chief described as a "horseplay" incident.
These Texas filmmakers found the meaning of Flag Day in a small, Midwestern town
Andrew and Melissa Shea's documentary captures a close-knit community with claims to the biggest Flag Day parade in the nation.
Iran latest: Trump says US-Iran peace deal could be signed this weekend
After calling off new military strikes on Iran on Thursday, President Donald Trump told reporters a peace deal could be signed by both countries as soon as this weekend.
Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline
President Trump's handpicked board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a last-minute effort to keep his name on the facade of the iconic performing arts facility before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday.
Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman ever inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
How to watch soccer (June 12, 2026)
On Friday's show: We learn why the head of the Harris County Flood Control District has resigned. An author explains everything there is to know about soccer. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1586: Topsell's Beasts
Episode: 1586 Topsell's history of four-footed beasts and serpents. Today, a zoology book.
Houston mother fights for daughter's autopsy records after deadly shooting in 2024
A Houston mother says she has spent months trying to obtain her daughter's autopsy and toxicology records following a fatal shooting, only to be repeatedly denied through the state's public records process.
Suspect shot by officer after pointing gun at a father and child in west Houston, HPD says
Police said that an officer said discharged a firearm, striking the suspect. No officers were injured at the scene, HPD said.
Congo’s soccer team arrives in Houston, where the Texas heat impacted a crowded FIFA Fan Festival
On the first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Houston's fan festival reached its 7,500-person capacity and multiple people were reportedly hospitalized with heat-related illnesses.
Family continues calls for justice after deputy fired in John Mendoza Jr. shooting
Friends and family of John Mendoza Jr. are continuing their calls for justice after former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit was fired for violating department policy involving the handling and discharge of his firearm. Legal experts say the firing is significant but does not...
Texas man declared dead by Social Security forced to prove he was alive after benefits stopped
A Texas man says he spent weeks trying to convince the Social Security Administration that he was still alive after receiving a condolence letter informing him of his own death.
Houston dog rescue seeks help after screwworm restrictions halt out-of-state adoptions
A Houston-area nonprofit dog rescue is urgently seeking adopters, foster families and donations after new restrictions tied to Texas screwworm concerns abruptly halted plans to transport 16 rescued dogs to approved homes outside Harris County.
Texas Republicans press for local control over spread of AI data centers on first day of convention in Houston
The proposed language by the party’s Legislative Priorities Committee appears to have strong support from rural delegates, but it potentially stands at odds with the priorities of Gov. Greg Abbott and other state leaders.
Pasadena police release video of officer shooting inside department parking garage
Pasadena police released video showing an officer accidentally shooting another officer in the department’s parking garage during what the chief described as horseplay involving loaded guns.
Houston shooting: Suspect points gun at man and child, officers on Westheimer; suspect now in local hospital
The Houston Police Department is on the scene following an officer-involved shooting on Thursday evening, officials said.
Indiana man allegedly pulls gun on teens after they called him 'cute,' police say
An Indiana man is facing several charges after he allegedly pointed a gun at teenagers because they called him "cute."