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Joey Santore, known for the "Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't" YouTube channel, says his appreciation for nature solidified when he noticed plants growing in sidewalk cracks.
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Houston is trading stormy days for steamy ones with the first summer heat dome settling into Texas this week.
The Republican-majority State Board of Education is scheduled to vote this week on adopting curriculum changes statewide. Critics say the new social studies lessons and reading lists over-emphasize Christianity.
One of the biggest names in soccer will play in Texas on Monday.
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, who's about to turn 39 years old, is coming to North Texas for the World Cup.
Faced with anti-Israel and even anti-Jewish sentiment by party activists, and by an increasing number of political candidates, many Jewish voters are facing uncomfortable choices as they cast their ballots this year.
The wreck reportedly involved three vehicles, including one that overturned on the freeway. The crash has since cleared.
Aerial mosquito spraying begins in Fort Bend County on Monday evening as part of an emergency response to the overwhelming mosquito population, county officials said.
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 15 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
Two bodies were found inside a vehicle hours after being purchased at an auction, the sheriff said.
The Texas Supreme Court dismissed a challenge over beach closures near SpaceX's Boca Chica launch site, ruling the plaintiffs lacked standing rather than deciding the broader constitutional issues at stake. The decision leaves questions about public beach access and future legal...
Joey Santore, known for the "Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't" YouTube channel, says his appreciation for nature solidified when he noticed plants growing in sidewalk cracks.
The state constitution preserves public access to Texas beaches, but it doesn't give private groups the right to sue to enforce that access, the court ruled.
Here's everything you need to know about the 4-day sales event on Amazon.
The Republican-majority State Board of Education is scheduled to vote this week on adopting curriculum changes statewide. Critics say the new social studies lessons and reading lists over-emphasize Christianity.
The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives.
State leaders and pro-life groups are siding with 2-year-old Annelise Camp’s family, who are suing to stop Texas Children’s Hospital from testing her for brain death.
Former chairman of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, died on Monday at the age of 100.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland have laid a "good foundation for a successful final deal" to end the war involving the U.S. and Israel.
The sheriff's office confirmed one person had died in the wreck on Mason Road at Katy Briar Lane on Monday morning.
Tropical development is not expected as a large plume of Saharan dust covers the Atlantic basin
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024.
On Monday's show: Three years ago, Texas lawmakers approved a measure eliminating Harris County’s chief elections official and allowing state officials to supervise elections here. We learn how the state is using that law to take over elections in some other, much-smaller...
Faced with anti-Israel and even anti-Jewish sentiment by party activists, and by an increasing number of political candidates, many Jewish voters are facing uncomfortable choices as they cast their ballots this year.
Episode: 3381 The last ride of NASA's Shuttle carrier, N905NA. Today, the last Shuttle-carrier.
Police are searching for a suspect who fled after fatally shooting a young man following a physical altercation outside a Southwest Houston convenience store on Sunday evening.
According to HPD, the man was found lying in the grass outside the store with a gunshot wound by a person who then called 911.
Newly obtained video shared with ABC13 by the victim's family shows the moments before a Tesla crashed into a Katy-area home, killing a 76-year-old woman inside.
Two people are facing child endangerment and animal cruelty charges after authorities say a young child was found living in shocking conditions inside a Harris County home.
According to court documents, the conditions of the child were so severe that two decontamination baths were required before the child could be treated by hospital staff.
Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.
Deputy Dante Zepeda was shot in the upper hip and arm while responding to a call about a man firing a weapon at an Humble apartment complex, according to investigators.
Yordan Alvarez hit his AL-leading 25th home run, Kai-Wei Teng threw six solid innings and the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1.
It's been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport. At age 44, Williams will play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon.
Discovery Green Park closed early on Saturday night under police watch, one week after 100 Houston police units responded to what they described as a "teen takeover."
A 17-year-old is dead after his vehicle was found submerged in a creek following heavy rain in East Texas, the Houston County Sheriff's Office said.
The shelter-in-place order for Texas City was lifted on Sunday morning after the reported plant fire was extinguished, city officials said.
The fire was reported Sunday morning at the Marathon Refinery.
A driver allegedly lost control on the feeder road, went airborne onto the freeway, and struck another vehicle.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air.
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