Trump honors FDNY, 9/11 first responders at ceremony near the White House
A steel beam recovered from the South Tower of the World Trade Center was featured as part of the ceremony.
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Bodies of 4 recovered after plane goes missing in Bahamas
Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.
Houston native Regan Hutsell crowned 99th Miss America
Hutsell is the first Texan to win the Miss America crown in more than 50 years, after Shirley Cothran was crowned in 1975, according to People Magazine....
Texas State Board of Education approves controversial curriculum that Muslims call discriminatory
The Texas State Board of Education approved an updated social studies curriculum that many Muslims says discriminates against them and ignores Islam's scientific and cultural contributions made through history....
TSA pre-check gate access policy: Program allows non-travelers past security
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program that allows some people without a plane ticket to go through airport security.
Texperts: Judicial Sanctions
In this episode, University of Houston political science professor and “Party Politics” co-host, Brandon Rottinghaus, breaks down how the state of Texas disciplines its judges and how Texans can hold them accountable....
Who killed Braylen Ezell? Houston family wants answers after teen killed
A Houston family is fighting for justice nearly a year after 17-year-old Braylen Ezell was stabbed to death in Bridgeland.
More than 1,500 pounds of pork recalled over Listeria contamination risk
More than 1,500 pounds of imported ready-to-eat pork products have been recalled over concerns about possible listeria contamination.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney Kevin Reddington asks Trump for pardon after mistrial
Clancy pleaded not guilty to three murder charges for the deaths of her three children.
Artwork worth millions stolen from France's Renoir Museum, mayor says
At least two stolen paintings were abandoned, an official said.
Houston real estate market (Sept. 8, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We take a closer look at a contradiction in the Houston real estate market. And we offer listeners a chance to vent their pet peeves about life in our city....
Canada's retaliatory tariffs hit US products as Trump warns of escalation
Trade negotiations broke down last month, setting off tit-for-tat tariff threats.
Erik and Lyle Menendez granted early parole suitability hearing for March 2027 after denial last year
Erik and Lyle Menendez were granted an early parole suitability hearing on Monday, tentatively scheduled for March 2027.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2999: Hannibal's Grand Strategy
Episode: 2999 Hannibal's Grand Strategy: Genius or Failure? Today, Hannibal at the gates.
West Harris County man accused of hiding mother's body in duffel bag, wrapped in bloody sheet
Court documents state the suspect appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance after deputies discovered his mother's body inside a duffel bag....
Texas man sentenced to 10 years in prison after more than 130 dogs died at animal rescue
Timothy Brockman was sentenced to 10 years in prison after he and his girlfriend, Ashley McFadden, were accused of abusing and neglecting dogs at their Southeast Texas Paw Patrol rescue. More than 130 dogs died, while investigators found 87 others alive on the property....
Dead horse decaying in front of Harris Health System facility
A dead horse left in front of a facility in Harris County has some residents concerned.
Houston water shutoffs: What customers need to know as city targets 15,000 delinquent accounts
Houston water shutoffs will not begin Sept. 8, according to Houston Public Works. About 15,000 customers with past-due water bills are being warned they could face future disconnection. FOX 26 explains who is affected, payment-plan and billing-dispute protections, financial......
Aryna Sabalenka complains about the smell of marijuana during her US Open match
Aryna Sabalenka finally found something that could stop her at the U.S. Open: the smell of marijuana.
Dallas named worst Texas city for Asthma in new national ranking. report says
A new report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has Dallas ranked No. 18 among the 100 most challenging metropolitan areas in the United States for people living with asthma....
No suspect in custody yet after dead body found in trash can in Third Ward, HPD says
Questions still linger about how a man reportedly ended up dead inside a trash can at an apartment complex in the Third Ward on Sunday morning.
What's old is new again? Revisiting 1976 survey on Harris County concerns
A recent look into the archives of the Houston Chronicle revealed that the issues that most concern Harris County residents haven't changed much over the last 50 years....
Houston shooting: Suspects sought following deadly shooting, aggravated robbery
The search is underway for two suspects following a deadly shooting in southwest Houston on Monday morning.
19-year-old charged with murder after argument with a stranger led to shooting in the Heights: HPD
The 19-year-old and 30-year-old Dreliene Washington were arguing last Thursday before Washington was shot several times in his car, records said.
US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns
Travel restrictions have been placed on U.S. government employees in the Mexican border city of Nogales, Sonora, according to officials.
George Pataki, Rudy Giuliani, some 9/11 families oppose Mamdani's attendance at Friday's WTC ceremony
Mayor Mamdani says he will attend New York City's annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony Friday despite mounting criticism from some family members of victims....
Rob Reiner wins posthumous Emmy for role in 'The Bear'
Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were killed in December 2025.
Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez calls for D4vd to face death penalty in teen's killing
The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez is now publicly calling for her accused killer, the singer known as D4vd, to face the death penalty.
Houston-native Regan Hutsell crowned Miss America
Houston-native Regan Hutsell is the diamond of the season after being crowned Miss America on Sunday!
King Charles clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after their return to the UK
King Charles III authorized the release of a letter clarifying the status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, now that they've returned to the U.K.
New Mexico appears to be next on Trump’s renaming list
Just days after President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America" for U.S. federal use, New Mexico appears to be the next target of his geographic rebranding efforts....
Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issues
It's never been more expensive in the U.S. to fill up the tank and take one last summer trip over the Labor Day weekend.
Mother, allegedly 'invested' in Lindsay Clancy trial, charged with murdering 2-year-old child
An Illinois mother, who was allegedly "invested in" the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, has been charged with murdering her 2-year-old son.
Texas A&M researcher’s agriculture study could help save U.S. citrus supply
A deadly disease called citrus greening has decimated much of Florida’s orange juice and citrus production in recent years. A researcher from Texas A&M University was part of a team that may have found a treatment....
Lizzo joins the reading list for Fort Bend County Library’s first virtual read-a-thon
Houston-native singer and rapper Lizzo is one of the special guests taking part in Fort Bend County Libraries’ first 24-hour virtual Read-A-Thon, which will air on the library’s social media pages starting 10 a.m. on Tuesday, which falls on World Literacy Day....
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3406: Short Subjects
Episode: 3406 About the Short Subjects that we see, and that we once saw, before the movie we came to see. Today, short subjects.
Harris County Precinct increases patrols for Labor Day weekend
Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office will increase patrols throughout the county during Labor Day weekend as part of a zero-tolerance operation targeting impaired, reckless and dangerous drivers....
US calls Iran’s claim to have struck an unmanned vessel 'a total lie'
The U.S. military rejected an Iranian assertion that its forces struck an unmanned American vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins called the claim “a total lie."...
Student charged with felony for secretly filming in bathroom
A teen is facing a felony charge after prosecutors accused him of recording another student through a bathroom stall, according to court records.
$7.5 million lottery ticket sold in Houston
All winning tickets from Saturday's draw have to be claimed in 180 days to get the prize money.
At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport
An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people, authorities said.
El Paso chase involving undocumented migrants leads to pellet gun carjacking, PIT maneuver
Two El Paso residents face felony charges after a highway pursuit involving undocumented migrants ended in a carjacking at a local gas station, state authorities said....
Man killed in hit-and-run on Gulf Fwy after jumping out moving vehicle during fight with sister: HPD
Investigators said the brother got so upset during the fight that he opened the car door and stepped out onto the freeway while the vehicle was going around 60mph....
Iran claims a strike on a US ship in the Strait of Hormuz but the US denies it
Iran says it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, the latest salvo in a new flare-up of fighting between the two countries....
Man charged with murder of driver after allegedly shooting him in The Heights, HPD says
A 19-year-old was officially charged on Saturday after allegedly shooting at a driver in The Heights after an argument on Thursday, according to HPD.
Dead fish in Houston waterways? Wildlife officials say that's natural
If you've been seeing what seems like an unusual amount of dead fish in Houston-area waterways, Texas wildlife officials say the #1 suspect in this case is Mother Nature....
New records reveal details of Deer Park PD officer's alleged Flock camera misuse and punishment
A month after ABC13 reported that a Deer Park PD officer was disciplined for allegedly misusing Flock camera systems, new documents reveal details regarding the officer's behavior....
Mom speaks out after teen dies from rare brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina
A grieving family want answers on how a 17-year-old boy contracted a rare brain-eating amoeba and died.
Tenant charged with capital murder for killing 2 apartment complex employees in leasing office: Docs
Derrick Duane Jackson, 48, is charged with fatally shooting two apartment complex employees in a leasing office in West Houston, court documents say.
AI researchers share how to tell if an image or video is real or not
Ocumpaugh said that there are a few things you can look for that AI systems haven't yet mastered, like natural-looking shadows or water.
Suspect in custody for capital murders at west Houston apartment complex
A man and woman were found dead in the leasing office of the complex on Thursday.
After mistrial declared in murder case against Lindsay Clancy, here's what could happen next
The case's outcome could mean life in prison or confinement in a mental health facility. Both sides may adjust their strategies if a retrial occurs.
More than 15,000 children’s squishy toys recalled over deadly water bead hazard
More than 15,000 children’s squishy toys have been recalled or flagged by federal regulators because they contain water beads that can expand if swallowed....
Principal suspended after recording devices found in locker rooms
A West Virginia high school principal was suspended after officials found recording devices in multiple female locker rooms and a dance team dressing area....
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1625: Elisha Gray and Miracles
Episode: 1625 Telephone inventor Elisha Gray talks about miracles. Today, a telephone inventor talks about miracles.
Harris County constables receive $45k each in salary agreement
Harris County recently approved a one-time $45,000 payment to each Harris County constable as taxpayers face potential property tax increases and a $181 million budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year....
White House website debuts 5 retro arcade video games that promote Trump's agenda
The White House website on Thursday unveiled Arcade, a collection of five low-resolution video games that promote different aspects of President Donald Trump's agenda....
Judge denies bail for suspect in Northeast Houston officer-involved shooting
A judge has denied bail for a 45-year-old man facing seven felony charges following an August shootout with law enforcement in northeast Houston.