Trump administration withholding billions in Medicaid funding for Texas hospitals
Texas hospitals began losing millions of dollars a day on Monday after the Trump administration began withholding billions in Medicaid funding.
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1 killed, several hurt after 91-year-old woman hits pedestrians in LA Trader Joe's parking lot
Authorities say the driver of a Tesla, a 91-year-old woman, plowed into the security stand in the parking lot of a Trader Joe's in Los Angeles, hitting multiple pedestrians and killing one....
ABC13's Athlete of the Week: Flag football team brings pride to South Houston High School community
In ABC13's Athlete of the Week segment, our Joe Gleason spotlights South Houston High School's flag football team that are bringing pride to their community after playing at state a year ago....
S&P gives Houston utility fund negative outlook, warns water and sewer rates could rise
The agency said it changed the city's outlook following changes to how Houston funds its city services.
Curlfest: A celebration of natural hair, Black beauty and culture
Curley Girl Collective started with group chats about natural hair. Now it brings tens of thousands of hair lovers to Randall's Island in person.
The Woodlands Family Shadowbend YMCA invites Community to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
The first YMCA in The Woodlands opened its door on September 21, 1986 at 6145 Shadowbend Place. The community is invited to a 40th Anniversary Celebration on Monday, September 21st, 5:30pm in the Shadowbend YMCA Gym. Come celebrate and reminisce with us as we review the past and....
The Woodlands Chamber announces Speakers for the 2026 Woodlands Area Business Summit
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an impressive slate of speakers for the 2026 Woodlands Area Business Summit, presented by Fidium. Designed especially for small to mid-size businesses, emerging leaders and established executives, the Summit offers a.....
Mortgage rates hit highest level in more than a year
Mortgage rates rose to their highest level in more than a year, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing, Freddie Mac reported.
SEC files suit vs. LSU over school's intent to play pro athletes
The SEC sued LSU, alleging the university is violating the league's First Amendment right of expressive association by ignoring SEC rules that prohibit signing and playing former NFL players....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 3, 2026)
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.
K9 alert leads to $19,000 cash seizure from Dominican Republic-bound travelers in Philadelphia
A man and a woman traveling Monday from Philadelphia International Airport to the Dominican Republic ended up traveling a little lighter after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currency detector K9 alerted officers to thousands of dollars of undeclared currency....
The Woodlands Township answers Mounted Patrol Community Questions
The Woodlands Township shared the following press release on Thursday, September 3 at 2:10 p.m. that answers Mounted Patrol Community Questions. The Woodlands Township continues to fully support mounted patrol service and recognizes its many benefits to citizens. The Board......
Hello Houston (September 3, 2026)
Today: The sons of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo share how their family has been impacted by the fatal ICE shooting of their father, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones discusses the proposed county budget, and we talk with Tony and Grammy-nominee Orfeh....
Popular diet slashes liver fat by 67% while reversing prediabetes in some people
The keto diet may have surprising benefits for liver health, a new study suggests.
3 hikers who say they used AI to plan trip rescued after becoming stranded on Mount Shasta
Three stranded hikers rescued on Mount Shasta told officials they relied heavily on Google’s AI assistant Gemini for information about the route and what to pack....
Elderly woman found dead in Harris County home with adult son in other room
An investigation is underway in Harris County after deputies found a woman dead inside a home while doing a welfare check Tuesday night.
Top Labor Day TV deals to upgrade your setup in 2026
Make your game day better with these Labor Day TV deals and enjoy a better viewing experience.
JetBlue unveils new first-class seating for domestic flyers
The airline's new BlueFirst cabin will offer more legroom, upgraded dining, priority airport perks and enhanced onboard technology on select domestic routes....
ICE agent turns himself in, facing charges for allegedly lying about the Minnesota shooting
The charges against Christian Castro, 52, come just one week after he was released from jail by authorities amid an extradition dispute over separate state-level charges....
Texas A&M System considers removing courses on LGBTQ, ethnic studies and climate change from core offerings
More than 200 courses, including those on LGBTQ literature, cultural studies and climate change, could no longer count toward core degree requirements at 11 Texas A&M universities....
American Airlines ditching first class for more premium seating on some planes
American Airlines is retrofitting select aircraft to expand its premium seating, with the fleet upgrades expected to be completed in 2027.
The Woodlands offering 'Free Fare Fridays' throughout September
Residents can enjoy free rides on The Woodlands Express to their Houston destinations every Friday throughout September.
James Elmore sentenced to 20 years in prison for role in 1984 ‘Texas Killing Fields’ case
Less than a day prior, a jury convicted Elmore of manslaughter and using or exhibiting a deadly weapon in the death of Laura Miller, who disappeared in 1984 at age 16....
The Rio Grande is drying up. What does that mean for Texas?
Texas Monthly reporter Jack Herrera traveled all 1,900 miles of the river to learn more.
James Dolphs Elmore Jr. sentenced to 20 years in 'Texas Killing Fields' case
James Dolphs Elmore Jr. has been given his prison sentence after being found guilty of manslaughter in the “Texas Killing Field" case.
What to know about the GOP’s first midterm convention in Dallas
For two days next week, the American Airlines Center in Dallas will be the epicenter of the Republican Party as the party hosts its first of its kind midterm convention....
Feds charge ICE agent with lying about Minneapolis shooting: Report
The Department of Justice is charging ICE agent Christian Castro with making false statements connected to the shooting of a Venezuelan in Minneapolis in January, the Associated Press reports....
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's sons share how their lives have changed since fatal ICE shooting
In an interview with Hello Houston’s Ernie Manouse, Ronaldo and his younger brother Lorenzo Jr. shared how much their lives have changed in the two months since the fatal shooting of their father at the hands of federal agents became national news....
Millions of sea butterflies are washing up on Texas beaches
The tiny pteropods can look and feel like fiberglass for beachgoers who find them poking into their skin.
Labor Day Weekend Activity and Event Guide for The Woodlands area
Discover things to do in The Woodlands area this Labor Day weekend, including the Labor Day Celebration in The Woodlands event, supporting Houston Restaurant Weeks, boat rides on the Waterway, live music, Kids Fishing Tournament, and more! Labor Day Weekend Events & Activities......
Texas Standard for Sept. 3, 2026: Mysterious kidney disease hits Central American workers in Texas
A chronic kidney disease with no clear cause is increasingly affecting young Central American men, including some now working in Texas and elsewhere in the U.S. The illness can progress to kidney failure and dialysis, creating especially difficult choices for migrant patients......
Thousands of Texas families are waiting for help paying for childcare — and the list is growing
Data shows the number of Texas children on a waiting list for childcare payment assistance has spiked in recent years, and advocates worry the pressure on the system isn't letting up....
AI and medicine (Sept. 3, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn more about the recent deal the city of Houston made promising to never absorb The Woodlands. And we discuss how AI is showing up in health care....
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2636: Admiral Michael Mullin and Mathematics
Episode: 2636 Admiral Michael Mullen and Mathematics. Today, leading the charge.
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, has died at 70
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer has died. She was 70.
Trash removed in Northeast Houston neighborhood after residents turn to ABC13
People in a northeast Houston neighborhood say they are fed up with people dumping trash in their community, which has been an ongoing issue for years....
Minneapolis, Minnesota shooting: At least 1 killed, 6 injured in downtown shooting, hospital officials say
There was a Minneapolis, Minnesota shooting. At least 1 was killed and 6 injured in a downtown shooting, according to hospital officials.
Harris County spends $1.2M daily on free employee healthcare
As Harris County property owners face the possibility of another tax hit, 13 Investigates is digging into how the county is spending your money.
Woman killed in random Times Square stabbing was at 1st day at work after maternity leave
Piacenti and her husband welcomed a baby girl five months ago, and she was killed on her first day back at work after maternity leave, according to a GoFundMe page....
'Zombies' star Carla Jeffery dies at 33
Disney star Carla Jeffery has died, according to a statement shared on her official Instagram by her talent management company. She was 33.