Walk into any seventh-grade classroom in The Woodlands and you'll find the usual assortment of spiral notebooks, half-finished homework, and doodles i...
A southwest Houston man is accused of shooting into a car with three young children inside, according to charging documents.
Cameras won't be banned from the high-profile murder case of the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk, a Utah judge ruled Friday.
The Italian court ordered Lee Gilley to stay behind bars in Italy. He's back in court on Monday for a hearing.
According to neighbors who spoke to ABC13, Joanne Bennett was cleaning her kitchen when the bullet came through her home and struck her.
In 1927, Congress passed a law barring the USPS from mailing concealable firearms unless they were from licensed dealers in an effort to curb crime.
A California sheriff said Friday that evidence suggests human remains were present at a home connected to the man convicted of killing Kristin Smart, ...
According to HCSO, the shooting stemmed from a scheduled meet-up between two suspects and other people before a fight broke out, leading to shots bein...
Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed fo...
The Republican president said the ceasefire includes a suspension of all kinetic activity and the exchange of 1,000 prisoners by each country.
A Utah judge has ruled that cameras will be allowed in the high-profile murder trial of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activi...
Joanne Bennett was in her kitchen cleaning when she was shot in her stomach. Investigators believe the teen was outside in a lot firing.
The back door was unlocked, the car was gone, and a man was dead. HPD homicide is looking for answers at a Houston business.
An ex-sheriff’s deputy was convicted of reckless homicide in the shooting of a Black man who was carrying sandwiches into his grandmother’s Ohio home ...
Houston police are investigating after an employee at an Alief business was found dead on Friday.
Maleighna Hernandez was seen April 28 in northwest Houston. Anyone with information can call Houston Police.
Have you seen him? Houston police need help finding missing man last seen in the Texas Medical Center.
An 18-wheeler was blocking off northbound Highway 99 near Highway 90.
The president announced Russia and Ukraine had agree to a three-day ceasefire beginning May 9.
A 19-year-old faces a manslaughter charge in connection with a deadly shooting back in March.
Prosecutors want a gag order in the Lee Gilley case after the Houston capital murder suspect allegedly fled to Italy using fake documents.
Court documents reveal new details about the deadly shooting at a Galena Park basketball court that led to arrests and a citywide park curfew.
Authorities said the victim’s injuries were consistent with a bear encounter, which would mark the park’s first fatal attack since 1998.
A KHOU 11 Investigates analysis of Houston police data shows most neighborhoods are getting safer, but Third Ward is moving in the opposite direction.
The Iran war’s shaky ceasefire faces new challenges as the United Arab Emirates responds to Iranian missile and drone strikes.
Forge was arrested back in 2025 after an informant told a detective that he was the head of a criminal organization selling drugs near schools.
On Friday's show: Houston has been shaken recently by a string of devastating domestic violence homicides. We contemplate what these stories reveal an...
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), in collaboration with the Texas Rangers and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), have reached a d...
Conroe ISD shared the following statement on Thursday, May 7, 2026 regarding SB 10 and SB 11 Investigation. CONROE, TEXAS – May 7, 2026 – Conroe ISD i...
A high-profile plan to rename one of the East End’s thoroughfares has hit a sudden procedural snag as city officials and community leaders grapple wit...
The Republican finalists in the race to succeed outgoing Attorney General Ken Paxton are Galveston state Sen. Mayes Middleton and Central Texas Congre...
Houston ISD, Conroe ISD, Galveston ISD, Katy ISD, the University of Houston, Rice University and Texas A&M University are among the school systems imp...
Prosecutors with the Fort Bend County District Attorney's office said they're delaying the case until after George is sentenced in June for his felony...
Taylor had not yet been appointed a defense attorney as of Wednesday evening. If convicted of capital murder, he could face the death penalty or life ...
Thy Mitchell was found dead in a River Oaks residence Monday, along with her husband, Matthew Mitchell, and two children, in what Houston police are c...
Josh Orta was the sole witness of Ruben Martinez’s death to dispute the government’s account. Months later, he died in a crash after learning an ICE a...
Whitmire wants to structurally reform city finances. His plan includes a new fee and no tax hike.
On Thursday's show: Houston City Council has approved an ordinance cracking down on apartment complexes with chronic health and safety violations. And...
The Republican finalists in the race to succeed outgoing Attorney General Ken Paxton are Galveston state Sen. Mayes Middleton and Central Texas Congre...
Houston will host seven World Cup matches, the first on June 14, so time is ticking to finish construction on the pitch.
Businesses and residents in Houston’s EaDo say overlapping construction projects are hurting access and traffic ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Hello Woodlands, in partnership with Operation Pets Alive (OPA), highlights a “Pet of the Month” that features a local dog or cat available for foster...
Major traffic shifts are coming to the Midtown area this weekend as crews plan to demolish the second portion of the Alabama Street bridge.
A new UT Austin report estimates data centers could account for up to 9% of Texas water use by 2040.
Today: We get the latest on Mayor Whitmire’s proposed city budget plan, discuss how you can protest your property taxes, learn about what’s behind Tex...
The Supreme Court weakened Section 2, the linchpin of the 1965 civil rights legislation that prohibits diluting the electoral power of voters of color...
With two elections coming up in May, advocates say gaps in support services can make voting a time-consuming challenge for many people with disabiliti...
A new UT Austin report estimates data centers could account for up to 9% of Texas water use by 2040.
The report shows that in 2024 Texas power plants consumed roughly 100 billion gallons of water, while renewables and battery storage use a negligible ...
Dozens of bills were rejected over nearly 60 years, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found. Some measures would have prohibited youth camps and new co...
Gov. Greg Abbott took to X this week threatening more than $500,000 in state funding after Eid celebration taking place at a city owned water park rec...
The brothers and their parents were taken into federal custody earlier this year during a required immigration check-in. The story caught the ear of a...
The latest hurdle is a time crunch for the flood control district to break ground and complete those projects ahead of 2027 and 2028 funding deadlines...
A survey conducted last summer by Gallup revealed that alcohol consumption hit a record low in the U.S. According to the survey, nearly 66% of younger...
Splash into summer at The Woodlands Township’s pre-season pools beginning Saturday, May 9, 2026. Pre-season includes nine weekend pools and one weekda...
5/8/26 9:41am Update: Prescribed Burn Location Change – May 11, W.G. Jones State Forest This message serves as a follow‑up to the initial prescribed b...
With more than 40,000 babies are born across the greater Houston area every year, according to March of Dimes’ peristats, Houston Methodist is committ...
Give mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day – a beautiful family photo. Market Street is providing two lovely photo opportunities sponsored by Ho...
The Woodforest National Bank Championship Pro-Am was held on Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7 as part of the week of events of the Insperity Invit...
Today: City of Pearland Mayor-Elect Quentin Wiltz talks about his priorities, we talk with the co-hosts of the 2026 Tommy Tune Awards, and we discuss ...
Episode: 2591 Instant runoff voting and the Academy Awards. Today, what's best?
After HISD announced upcoming changes to its special education programs, the Department of Education opened a disability discrimination investigation ...
More storms are possible for parts of Mother's Day weekend as another cool front approaches.
West Philadelphia designer Marc Murphy inherited a hand-me-down vintage heat press machine, and in doing so turned his passion into a business.
A federal civil rights office just opened an investigation into HISD.
The Social Security Administration released its annual baby name rankings, revealing a seventh consecutive year atop the charts for the same duo.
Mother's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the mothers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries ar...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say two Texas residents were on a cruise ship that has made headlines globally for an outbreak of hanta...
Episode: 1568 Lord Kelvin's miscalculation of the age of the earth. Today, a Victorian scientist miscalculates the age of the earth.
In honor of the 75th National Day of Prayer, The Woodlands Methodist Church's Caring and Prayer Ministry held a prayer service today, Thursday, May 7,...
The Woodlands Christian Academy recently presented The Harvest 2026, a signature event for eighth-grade students built around the theme “Owning the Mo...
Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks because cracking in the rotor could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub.
An investigation is underway after a man was found dead with blunt force injuries in the kitchen of the southwest Houston business where he worked, ac...
The Pentagon has begun releasing new files on UFOs, saying members of the public can draw their own conclusions on "unidentified anomalous phenomena."
Hulu shares the trailer for Mindy Kaling's new comedy series, "Not Suitable For Work." Jay Ellis, Ella Hunt, Avantika Vandanapu, and more star.
17 Mother's Day gifts that will actually make her daily life better, more comfortable, not just something to sit on a shelf.
Prosecutors say they're seeking the death penalty for a man accused of killing two University of South Florida students from Bangladesh.
Canvas, a widely used education software platform, is back online after a nationwide cybersecurity incident affected schools such as the University of...
After a dizzying string of court actions on smokable hemp this week, the Texas 15th Court of Appeals agreed to allow the sale of the drug until May 14...
FIFA tripled the price of its best available tickets to the World Cup final, making $32,970 seats available for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium i...
Photos of the big gator were shared on social media.
District leaders had recently confirmed they would consolidate students with disabilities into certain campuses beginning next school year.
The bullet passed inches from his daughter. A Harris County deputy shares what happened.
Montgomery County is joining an FBI pilot program this September that could change how quickly suspects are connected to cold cases.
A bomb squad was called for a “suspicious device" at a home off Louetta Road.
A Spring Branch ISD teacher is accused of possessing child pornography, officials said.
More than 100 people were affected by a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise, according to a CDC report.
Nintendo announced a price increase for its Switch 2 console, joining Microsoft and Sony in increasing the cost of their gaming systems.
A look at the nursing shortage, how therapy dogs help burned-out caregivers cope, and why your pillow might be hurting your sleep.
Viral posts on Instagram appear to show a Seattle man throwing an object toward a Hawaiian monk seal off the Lahaina shoreline on the island of Maui.
The files feature intriguing sightings, such as a bright object making 90-degree turns over Kazakhstan and Buzz Aldrin observing a light source during...
The dogs were "suffering from varying degrees of emaciation, malnutrition, heat distress, untreated skin conditions and cruel confinement," according ...
Nearly 1,000 Texans were left without jobs when Spirit Airlines suddenly shuttered last weekend, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission...
From The Woodlands to Kemah, here are 15 independent Houston-area flower shops selling flower arrangements for less than $100 for Mother's Day, which ...
The Pentagon on Friday released its first round of documents related to Unidentified Anomalus Phenomena and several reports outline decades-old sighti...
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here'...
The Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will soon step up enforcement of seat belt and distracted driving laws.
Are you the ultimate soccer fan? FOX may have the job for you.
After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
The federal immigration enforcement agency has ramped up deportations in the Houston area and across Texas and the United States under President Donal...
When it comes to grocery shopping, using coupons can help you save at the register. But if you have coupons that have expired, don’t toss them, you ca...
After her son spent 113 days in a NICU, one Colorado mom will finally get to celebrate Mother's Day with her whole family together at home.
A southeast Houston barbershop and salon is out about $8,000 after a thief found a creative and destructive way to get inside.
Today: We discuss maternal mental health and motherhood, learn about a project dedicated to preserving the history of Black cowboys and cowgirls, talk...
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board issued the cease-and-desist to TexAM in Richardson at the direction of Governor Abbott.
The "Full House" star was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2024 and p16 squamous carcinoma in late 2025. He has been in remission since ...
Students across the country are breathing a sigh of relief today as the Canvas learning program returns to service following a major security breach. ...
Houston crews are racing to install the World Cup pitch as FIFA tournament preparations enter a critical phase weeks before kickoff.
The United States has agreed to send a plane to the Canary Islands to repatriate its 17 citizens from the cruise ship.
The virus is transmitted to humans via rodents, or it can be passed by very close contact between people.
Beavers are “fiercely territorial and aggressively defend their territory against intruders,” according to Oregon Fish and Wildlife.
EEMB Lithium Battery Packs were recalled because of a possible swallowing risk. Consumer Product Safety Commission officials said the items were sold ...
Authorities say neighbors’ complaints about suspicious activity led to the discovery of a large marijuana grow operation near Livingston.
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
The toys, which include yo-yos, maracas, Halloween wands, light-up sticks and more, fail to meet mandatory safety standards for children's toys.
Their presence highlights the movement of the ocean's current, but their origin hasn't been pinned down.
After a challenging pregnancy marked by uncertainty, Vivian Hernandez's son, Sebastian, defied the odds by surviving a premature birth at 22 weeks.
A League City resident won a $7.5 million Texas Lottery scratch ticket after stopping at a gas station before a dog grooming appointment.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released video Friday of U.S. forces disabling two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Irani...
Canvas' parent company says the learning platform is safe to use, but that they were forced to shut down one of its services.
Data centers are largely driving the sudden rise in natural gas power projects on the waiting list to connect to Texas' grid.
Southwest Texas school districts are investigating a nationwide Canvas breach that exposed basic student info.
After a televised debate Monday, a second opportunity for Menefee and Green to debate passed Wednesday without Green’s involvement.
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Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics.
His trial was set to begin in weeks. Now federal prosecutors say he cut off his ankle monitor and ran.
From Mineral Wells to the Rio Grande Valley, Texas Highways maps out summer road trips that prove it's about the journey, not the destination.
The governor’s threats have produced quick wins on hot-button issues important to the GOP base – immigration and perceived threats posed by Islam.
The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued an hourly Weather Impact Alert for Friday as a few strong storms will be possible.
Management says pest control has visited multiple times. The 87-year-old resident says she's still desperate for help.
Still, the national average cost of a gallon of gas hovered over $4.50.
The Department of State Health Services said it was notified two Texans were on the MV Hondius but "did not have any contact with a sick person while ...
The deaths represent a relatively small portion of people in Texas prisons. But Texas Department of Criminal Justice officials told state lawmakers Mo...
A new UTEP study links a rise in Valley Fever cases in El Paso to extreme dust and wind events.
President Donald Trump spoke optimistically about the progress of peace negotiations with Iran, telling reporters Wednesday afternoon that the U.S. ha...
After draft documents of the plan leaked and several outlets reported on the imminent changes, district leaders publicly confirmed plans to centralize...
The ruling against the three Harris County Precinct 2 deputies came down in the Louisiana court this week, when judges dismissed excessive force claim...
“There really was not enough time for me to digest it and then go back and ask questions. She downloaded it to me. There was no time for lunch. And...
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
After an appeals court reversed an injunction prohibiting several districts from hanging the Ten Commandments posters in classrooms, Ken Paxton announ...
Left untreated, the disease can lead to several complications — including disability and even death.
The state of Texas is working to crack down on the growing problem of oilfield theft. Estimated losses from stolen crude across the state total a bill...
A new drama looks at the life of a man with severe Tourette syndrome and argues that the public needs more education about it.
Processors that power iPhones, iPads and Macs are designed by Apple and built by TSMC. A report says Samsung and Intel could be future suppliers, help...
Data centers are largely driving the sudden rise in natural gas power projects on the waiting list to connect to Texas' grid.
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a visit Thursday to the Vatican, meeting with Pope Leo XIV, after a strained relationship between th...
Army wants Fort Bliss data center in far East El Paso to be operational by 2027.
Some of the most elite athletes in the world will run, slide, kick, flop, and stomp on the grass, which has been growing for more than a year in Color...
The agency that oversees behavioral health and social work providers has about 1,000 "pending" complaints against providers — hundreds more than it ha...
With summer approaching, Texas Highways has mapped out some of the state’s most scenic road trips. Texas Highways writer Dina Gachman joins the Standa...
The National Champion Lady Fiddler from North Texas composed many of her songs while working as a bank teller in Bonham.
Speaking at the KUT Festival, the Austin-raised author, actor and director called for skepticism as the cryptocurrency industry remains volatile.
The order comes about eight months after the agency approved a clean up plan for the site.
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
From Mineral Wells to the Rio Grande Valley, Texas Highways maps out summer road trips that prove it’s about the journey, not the destination.
Houston’s Carlos Correa has a torn tendon in his left ankle that will require season-ending surgery. Correa said the injury was a complete tear and hi...
The Texas attorney general is in a tight race with incumbent John Cornyn for the GOP nomination.
Five elementary schools and four middle schools will be included in the program.
A Sports Illustrated senior writer weighs in on the Spurs’ chances of reaching the NBA Finals.
A fast-moving legal fight over abortion medication is once again shifting access across the country. After a 5th Circuit ruling last week halted mail-...
The Supreme Court says rules that allow patients to get the abortion pill mifepristone through the mail can stay the same for at least a week.
The squad may soon be joined by another Texas WNBA team in Houston.
The conspiracy-peddling site that's been based out of Austin since its founding in 1999 has been shut down.
The outgoing Austin congressman believes that Paxton could lose the race to Democrat James Talarico.
If the U.S. Supreme Court renders a decision in favor of Charles Flores and others, it would likely force the Court of Criminal Appeals to relax its e...
Two court decisions are shaping what Texans can and can’t buy at hemp shops. One keeps smokable hemp on shelves for now, while another allows the stat...
A new "20/20" episode, "Tracking Susana" with John Quiñones, explores the disturbing case of a young woman who vanished in Georgia.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is requesting a gag order in the capital murder case against Lee Gilley, the Houston man accused of stran...
Disney Cruise Line workers were among 28 arrested on ships in San Diego.
A teen is accused of recklessly firing a gun near a bayou in a west Harris County neighborhood, fatally shooting an 84-year-old woman in her own kitch...
A missing Louisiana girl was found safe in North Texas.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office seized the driver's Dodge Charger after the chase.
The DOJ said that as long as Congress chooses to run a parcel service, “the Second Amendment precludes it from refusing to ship constitutionally prote...
The Welsh singer is most known for her 1980s hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero."
The shooting happened near Dobie 9th grade center and a park.
The sheriff's office said there are no life-threatening injuries, but the main lanes at West Airport will be closed until at least midnight.
A suspect has been arrested for harboring a runaway child and simple kidnapping, police say. More charges could be filed because the offense crossed s...
Pope Leo XIV prayed for political leaders to end the "fratricidal hatred" in the world, as he spent the anniversary of his election in the ancient cit...
He said he wants proof that districts are displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms and have voted on prayer in school.
Canvas, a widely used school learning platform, has reportedly been hacked and is experiencing outages, which are causing problems for thousands of un...
City officials delayed the rules twice last year and missed a 30-day deadline last week to approve the measure. The new rules come after about five ye...
Interfaith of The Woodlands is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Huffine as Vice President of Community Impact. Huffine brings more than...
Dozens of bills were rejected over nearly 60 years, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found. Some measures would have prohibited youth camps and new co...
Join The Woodlands Township for an inspiring evening of patriotism and community at the Memorial Day in The Woodlands celebration. The event will be h...
A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.
The Houston leg of the tour will run from May 8 through May 25 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
A variety of snack mixes have been pulled from store shelves after an ingredient in them was voluntarily recalled due to possible salmonella contamina...
The Thomas Edison National Historical Park offers a rare, immersive look at one of the most prolific minds in American history.
The former FBI director will no longer appear in court in Greenville Monday after his attorneys opted to waive his initial appearance, according to co...
"Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro," "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire," "Celebrity Family Feud" and more get premiere dates this summer on ABC!
Texas has been experiencing a major drought for the past couple of years, but an active weather pattern has resulted in marked improvement in the stat...
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program whi...
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.
An investigation is underway after constable deputies found a body in the northwest Harris County area.
When Erika Anderson answered the call from her 17-year-old daughter, it sounded and looked just like her, down to her school shirt and the way she spo...
A criminal extortion group claims to have stolen 275 million records from Instructure, the company behind the widely used Canvas platform.
The tiny wasp is the latest creature to be named after the prolific conservationist.
A storm chaser's video shows the moment when he pulled a bedraggled kitten from the wreckage.
The hikers were injured May 4 on a trail near Old Faithful, according to the National Park Service.
Park rangers are seeking tips from the public after dozens of dead birds were found dumped along a scenic drive in the popular national park.