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Former Astros pitcher, two-time World Series champion Justin Verlander to retire after 2026 season
Justin Verlander, who has amassed three Cy Young Awards, two World Series championships and an MVP award in what undoubtedly is a Hall of Fame career, on Wednesday announced that he'll retire at the end of the 2026 season....
Special panel upholds reprimand of Harris County District Judge Natalia Cornelio
The three-judge panel agreed with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct in its action against Judge Natalia Cornelio.
Multiple westbound lanes of East Freeway closed at Wayside after truck hits bridge, loses its load
Multiple westbound lanes of the East Freeway are closed at Wayside Drive after an 18-wheeler struck a bridge and lost its load on Wednesday afternoon.
Houston shooting marks at least the 8th fatality in US immigration sweeps
The fatal shooting of a Houston man by a federal immigration officer Tuesday marks at least the eighth death during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown....
Relatives of Houston man fatally shot by ICE agent describe him as ‘hard-working family man’
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo had lived in the United States for more than 30 years and was working his way through the process of obtaining legal immigration status, according to his family....
Mexico says it will pursue legal action against US after deadly ICE shooting in Houston
"Unfortunately, there has been another death of a Mexican national in the United States," President Claudia Sheinbaum said after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent....
Teacher-led commission aims to move Texas to head of the class
A newly launched commission aims to see Texas move to the head of the class when it comes to education.
'Midstream' traces author's journey to plunge into 50 bodies of water before she turned 50
The memoir took Kate Washington around the world and brought a sense of healing after years as a caregiver.
Investigation underway near Spring-area home with heavy law enforcement presence
This is a developing story, and ABC13 is actively working to uncover additional details.
World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England
Eight teams are left in the World Cup, and the quarterfinals feature the top four countries in FIFA's pre-tournament men's world rankings.
Danish PM says Greenland is 'not for sale' as Trump joins NATO leaders in Turkey
Trump criticizes NATO allies at a summit, expressing frustration over their resistance to his Greenland ambitions
23andMe data breach victims to receive $46.75 million payout
A United States bankruptcy judge ordered genetic testing company 23andMe to pay a nearly $50 million settlement for a 2023 hack that led to the data leak of millions of their customers....
Fitness, 'looksmaxxing' influencer Connor Murphy reportedly dies in apparent drowning in Thailand
Connor Murphy, a fitness influencer and YouTuber, reportedly died after an apparent drowning in Thailand.
Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her
Trump had resumed defamatory attacks against Carroll as his lawyers considered asking the high court to reconsider its decision.
Brazen pickpockets prey on vulnerable tourists as vacation island is swarmed by millions
As tourists descend on one of Spain's most popular summer destinations, the familiar problem of pickpocketing has emerged.
Houston law enforcement will not be involved in investigation into deadly shooting involving ICE
Mayor John Whitmire also shared his condolences and called the shooting a tragedy, adding that the city is "in touch with federal elected officials, insisting there's a transparent and independent investigation."...
Ex-Texas Tech professor admits to running fentanyl ring, trading drugs for sex, documents say
Former Texas Tech assistant professor Daniel Taylor pleaded guilty to running a sophisticated fentanyl network that traded drugs for sex and caused eight overdoses....
What a schism in the Catholic Church could mean for Texas parishioners
The Vatican last week issued a decree excommunicating priests part of the Society of Saint Pius X. The SSPX has several chapels in the state.
ICE-related incident reported in the Spring-area, officials confirm
Houston-area law enforcement agencies are at the scene of an ICE-related incident in the Spring-area, according to reports.
Over $15K raised to benefit Children’s Safe Harbor at Pct. 3 Constable Gable’s Breakfast
More than $15,000 was raised to benefit abused kids as Montgomery County Pct. 3 Constable Ryan Gable hosted a breakfast fundraiser at Truluck’s The Woodlands on June 10, 2026, to benefit Children’s Safe Harbor. With a sold-out crowd, 150 guests enjoyed a breakfast buffet......
'He did not deserve to die': Family, community leaders respond after man shot and killed by ICE
"He did not deserve to die," Ronaldo Salgado said of his father, Lorenzo Salgado, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent Tuesday.