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Images show power poles leaning over Brazoria County road, neighbors say it's not the first time
Neighbors outside of Angleton have reached out to ABC13 once again due to concerns about power poles leaning over a rural road.
Man who claims to own home in middle of murder case also claims ownership in 8 other houses: records
ABC13 is learning more about a man who claims he now owns the home that has sat empty ever since accused murderer Lee Gilley took off for Italy in May.
ABC13 Weather Watch Friday evening, strong winds & street flooding possible
We've got an ABC13 Weather Watch for Friday evening as scattered storms could bring strong winds & street flooding.
Houston FIFA Fan Fest shutting down due to weather
FIFA Fan Fest in Houston is shutting down due to weather.
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him, diplomat cancels US trip
The Italian government closed ranks to slam President Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit.
Discovery Green closes park early, cancels events days after weekend 'teen takeover': park officials
Days after shots were fired during a "teen takeover" in Discovery Green over the weekend, park officials announced that they would be closing the park early and canceling events this Saturday.
Houston officials announce new efforts to restore historic Riceville Cemetery
Located near the corner of South Gessner and West Bellfort, Riceville is one of Houston's oldest Black settlements. Houston officials just announced new efforts to restore the historical cemetery.
Paxton says he supports IVF in pivot from Texas GOP platform
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he supports in vitro fertilization and would co-sponsor a bill to secure access if elected to the U.S. Senate.
Poll: Texans support autonomous vehicles, but want stronger safety standards
Texans support the idea of self-driving vehicles, but want stronger safety standards and accountability from the companies that put them on the road, according to a new poll.
Qantas to launch world's longest nonstop commercial flight
Qantas plans to launch a nonstop flights in 2027 using a specially modified Airbus A350 aircraft.
Man charged after allegedly committing multiple indecent assaults against women, Pasadena PD says
Pasadena police said the man is accused of touching a victim inappropriately at a DD's Discounts store, then committing a similar offense against a woman at a nearby restaurant.
“Mass euthanasias”: Screwworm could have deeper implications for Texas’ already-crowded animal shelters
Most stray animal shelters are already at capacity. Adding a deadly parasitic infestation could create an even more dire situation.
‘Still standing today’: Galveston’s Reedy Chapel keeps 161-year tradition alive on Juneteenth
The historic church is one of the places where enslaved Texans learned they had been freed on June 19, 1865.
Houston fans cheer for U.S. World Cup team despite heat advisory
Hundreds of fans visited the FIFA Fan Festival in East Downtown to cheer for the U.S. men’s soccer team on Friday. Many of them were seen strutting through misters, fanning themselves, and sitting in the sun.
Man kills himself, estranged wife during San Antonio standoff that injured officer
A man and his estranged wife are dead after a standoff that injured a San Antonio police officer, according to authorities.
NW Houston: Wanted man accused in $30K copper theft investigation
Joshua Fleming is believed to be one of two people who stole copper materials from a wastewater treatment plant.
Fort Bend County library's 3-day Juneteenth weekend cancelled minutes before start, staff says
Just minutes before their 3-day holiday weekend was set to start, Fort Bend County library staff members said they were told the extended break was off.
Suspect accused of hitting and killing woman he was dating also tried to run over witnesses: Records
Rudolfo Pinon III is charged with murder, accused of hitting and killing a woman he was dating. Records allege he also tried to run over witnesses following the incident.
2 former Galveston correctional officers arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with inmates
Criminal charges were filed against Kenneth McDaniel Jr. and Kamron Kirk after two separate female inmates accused them of sexual assault in March.
Fiery crash shuts down multiple lanes of I-69 in Montgomery County, traffic builds up, TxDOT says
Officials said a major crash on the northbound lanes of I-69 at SH 99 forced the closure of multiple main lanes.
Local leaders share renovation plans for Houston's historic Riverside Hospital
Riverside General Hospital was a historic hospital that began serving the Black community in Houston's Third Ward as Houston Negro Hospital in 1926.
DOJ investigating MLB for religious rights violations after San Francisco Giants Pride hat warning
The Department of Justice announced that it is now investigating the MLB for violation of players' religious rights after its response to players writing Bible verses on their hats during a Pride night celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
Anne Hathaway pregnant with 3rd child, reveals news in Instagram video
Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child, a representative for the actress confirmed.
Discovery Green to be closed Saturday night after Houston Police request
The announcement comes one week after a “teen takeover” that brought 500–600 minors to the park.
Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis due to software glitch
Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered freeway construction zones.
Court restores Ohio rules limiting kids’ access to social media
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts.
Supreme Court of Texas denies appeal in case challenging Harris County’s 2024 elections conduct
Conservative activist Steven Hotze claimed Harris County’s Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office was failing to maintain the integrity of the county’s voter roll and was thus allowing illegal voting. The high court upheld a lower court ruling that Hotze lacked standing to sue.
Texas Supreme Court sides with SpaceX over public beach access
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday ruled that environmental groups cannot sue to preserve access to public access to a beach that's been closed during rocket launches.
Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis due to software glitch
Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered freeway construction zones.
Student loan borrowers can qualify for lower rates if they use autopay
Student loan rates are about to go down by 1% for millions of borrowers enrolled in automatic payments.
Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury
U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss Friday's World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury.
Partial solar eclipse to be visible in some parts of the US this summer
Some lucky stargazers in the United States will have an opportunity to catch a glimpse of the next solar eclipse, according to astronomy experts.
Teething toy, sold on Amazon, recalled after choking reports
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
Stolen car victim says vehicle was sold at auction after police investigation
After a frustrating back-and-forth with authorities, a man whose car was stolen said deputies didn't inform him that his recovered vehicle had been sent to auction.
Bald eagle released near Houston after three months of medical care following injury
The eagle was found with a traumatic head injury in March near the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge in Anahuac.
Texas congressman introduces plan to create National Recreation Area along Gulf Coast
Texas congressman Randy Weber on Wednesday introduced a bill that would establish a National Recreation Area across five counties along the Gulf Coast.
Houston police report squatters inside home of Lee Gilley
Houston police reported a trespasser is living in the home of Lee Gilley, the man accused of killing his pregnant wife then leaving the U.S. to Italy where he was apprehended.
Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
TSA sounds alarm after World Cup fans pack their bags with American staple
As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them.
Woman charged with murder after allegedly running over man while her kids were in vehicle: Records
The victim, who records claim was the woman's boyfriend or husband, was working under the car before he was fatally run over and dragged, police said.