Woman on life support after being stabbed by her friend during fight, HPD says
Police said two women who were friends got into a fight when one of them grabbed a knife and stabbed the other in the head.
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The large claims about how the FIFA World Cup will economically benefit the region are likely exaggerated, some experts told KERA.
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The latest social media sensation bears a striking resemblance to a longtime panadería staple.
Multiple Pentagon floors locked down, evacuated due to 'hazardous materials incident'
Multiple floors and corridors inside the Pentagon have been locked down and others are being evacuated due to a "hazardous materials incident."
3 children die from diphenhydramine overdoses, antihistamine sold as Benadryl amid social media trend
3 children have died from diphenhydramine overdoses. The antihistamine is sold as Benadryl. There is an ongoing social media trend to take more than the suggested dosage.
71-year-old San Antonio mariachi musician sentenced to life in prison
A 71-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without parole after a Bexar County jury found him guilty of abusing multiple children, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced.
Lilo & Stitch Movie and Dance kicks off 2026 Performing Arts season at The Pavilion
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Track power outages in your area with the ABC13 Power Outage Tracker
Track real-time power outages in the Houston area with the ABC13 Power Outage Tracker.
A state-by-state look at who spends the most and least on fast food
With fast food prices up 60% since 2014, those “affordable” drive-throughs don’t seem so economical anymore. Here's where people spend the most on fast food.
Today on Texas Standard: Abbott calls for new oversight on Texas data centers
Texas has spent years courting the AI industry, but Gov. Greg Abbott is now proposing new regulations for the rapidly growing data center sector. His recommendations include water-use standards, reporting requirements and changes to tax incentives as concerns grow over power...
Officials confirm 6 cases of New World screwworm in Texas
Federal officials confirm 6 New World screwworm cases in Texas. Gov. Abbott activates emergency response and places a 10-county quarantine to protect livestock.
New documentary ‘Hope for the Guadalupe’ tells the story of healing a river and community
“They lost neighbors, they lost loved ones, they lost dear friends,” said director Ben Masters, “and that's a part of their resolve of healing the river.”
White House UFC fight could cost $60M, involve multiple federal agencies
New legal filings have offered a glimpse at the potential cost of President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight event on the South Lawn of the White House scheduled for this weekend.
Create Art and Celebrate: 'Let Freedom Chalk' along The Woodlands Pathways
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Live updates: Fan Festival begins in Houston for FIFA World Cup
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Ohio approves nearly billion dollar payment after court ruled state shortchanged nursing homes
Legislators approved a massive financial package after the Ohio Supreme Court found the state used the wrong formula to calculate certain reimbursements for nursing homes.
CenterPoint Energy launches Multi-Week Series of 'Community Connect' Open House events
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Iran latest: Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard tonight'
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump vowed that the U.S. would hit Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT,” also threatening to “assume total control” of Iran’s oil and gas, including the key Kharg Island.
James Talarico launches Spanish-language World Cup TV ad
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Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard tonight'
President Trump on Thursday said the U.S. would hit Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT," threatening in a social media post to "assume total control" of Iran's oil and gas industries.
Some Big Bend National Park projects in limbo amid shifting border wall plans
Repairs to vital infrastructure were abruptly put on hold with little explanation, impacting the park's most popular area.
Judge recommends medical parole for inmate who had been on Texas death row for 47 years
Clarence Curtis Jordan, who is intellectually disabled and had no legal representation for decades, was resentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
Fredericksburg peaches may be harder to find this year following another warm winter
Trees in the Texas Hill Country have been consistently stressed by a lack of chill hours during the winter, leading to small crops in the summer.
Man arrested, charged with murder in connection with transgender woman's death, records show
An arrest has been made in connection with the death of Persia Amarra Conway, a transgender woman, whose body was found along Brays Bayou.
After divisive U.S. 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.
Woman on life support after being stabbed by her friend during fight, HPD says
Police said two women who were friends got into a fight when one of them grabbed a knife and stabbed the other in the head.
18-year-old on life support after fight over boy at Houston apartment complex
An 18-year-old is on life support after being stabbed in the temple during a fight over a boy in northwest Houston, according to Houston police.
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.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to make debut on Wall Street | What to know
Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX will make its debut on Wall Street Friday and both institutional and retail investors are expected to gobble up the 555.6 million shares going up for sale at $135 apiece.
Tropical moisture set to bring back downpours, ABC13 Weather Watch for Monday
Rain chances remain low for the rest of the work week, but a surge of tropical air arriving over the weekend brings back chances for heavy downpours and flash flooding.
Century Plaza crash: Woman allegedly driving intoxicated, common law husband killed
A woman is in custody after allegedly driving a vehicle intoxicated and crashing, killing her common law husband, Harris County officials said.
STAAR test results (June 11, 2026)
On Thursday’s show: STAAR test results are out. We learn how Houston-area schools fared. And we find out if the City of Houston passed its $7.5 billion proposed budget, which would include a $5 trash pickup fee.
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Laguna Beach, California possible drowning: Search, rescue continues for missing swimmer after mother, children swept into ocean near Treasure Island Beach
Search and rescue continues for a missing swimmer after a mother and children were swept into the ocean near Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach, California.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2603: Correlation
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US military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in latest escalation of tensions
The U.S. military says it's begun another round of strikes against Iran.
Road-rage incident ends at Los Angeles high school, student in custody, LAPD says
Los Angeles High School was placed on lockdown after a road-rage incident led to an armed student threatening a victim with a gun, the LAPD said.
Navy veteran sues apartment complex after confronting Aston Martin thief
A Navy veteran is suing her apartment complex after she was injured trying to stop a man from stealing her Aston Martin.
Houston catalytic converter thefts rise above totals from past 2 years, HPD says
Houston police say catalytic converter thefts have increased this year, with the number of reported cases already surpassing annual totals recorded in each of the past two years.