The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1628: The First Red Cross Ambulance
Episode: 1628 The first red cross ambulance. Today, we care for wounded soldiers.
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Jacinto City residents not sold on proposed data center
A proposed data center had little support from Jacinto City residents at a townhall meeting called by city leaders Friday evening.
Workers and families keep annual Tribute in Light shining after 25 years
Among the people who have helped keep the Tribute in Light shining is Valerie Webb, who was asked to flip the switch for the first Tribute in Light just six months after the attacks....
25 years later, 9/11 survivor continues mission to tell stories of those who didn’t make it out
25 years after the September 11th attacks survivor Tom Canavan continues to carry the wight of the day he was buried beneath the rubble of the World Trade Center. After surviving the collapse of the North Tower Canavan dedicated his life to sharing his story and honoring the......
Inflation remains elevated in August, US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its much-anticipated inflation report for August 2026.
After thousands of deaths, first responders are still navigating health effects 25 years post-9/11
It's estimated 400,000 people were exposed to toxins, risk of physical injury and stressful conditions from 9/11 and the aftermath, according to the WTC Health Program....
Houston surgeon and patient mark 25 years since extraordinary 9/11 transplant
Kareena was just six months old and running out of time when the 9/11 terrorist attacks grounded flights across the country. 25 years later, she reflects on the extraordinary gift of life she received that day at Texas Children's Hospital....
CIA releases dozens of presidential daily briefs on bin Laden and al-Qaida before Sept. 11
Dozens of presidential briefing documents declassified Friday detail intelligence government officials had gathered about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida....
US officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history is over, U.S. health officials said Friday.
Texas SNAP recipients affected by Edouard have until Sept. 21 to apply for replacement benefits
Texans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits that lost food during Tropical Strom Edouard now have more time to apply for replacement benefits....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 11, 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.
ERCOT to survey more than 400 data centers as part of Gov. Abbott's audit
The agency also provided estimates for new data center projects included in its "Batch Zero" study.
On The Red Carpet previews 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 35 and first-ever 'DWTS' Con
Glitter, fringe and Mirrorball dreams! On The Red Carpet has a special look at Season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars" and the first-ever "DWTS" Con.
Fishing boat captain recalls leading 9/11 evacuation from Lower Manhattan
An estimated 300,000 to 500,000 people were evacuated by boat in fewer than nine hours on Sept. 11, making it the largest sea evacuation in American history....
Saudi Arabia shuts down major oil pipeline, citing attacks amid fighting in Yemen
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said Friday that it had shut down a major cross-country oil pipeline after it was attacked the day before.
Nearly 180,000 children’s light toys recalled over battery ingestion risk
Children’s finger light toys sold on Amazon have been recalled because they can cause serious injuries and death in children.
Man wanted for 2023 Alief shooting
Alexander Funes-Vasquez is said to be charged with murder for the death of 21-year-old Edward Josue Valladarez-Vargas.
Score big this NFL season: Must-have essentials for the perfect game day bash
Elevate your 2026 NFL game day with these top tips for hosting like a pro
10,000-year-old fossilized mastodon tooth found in San Mateo County, California creek
A fossilized Pacific mastodon tooth believed to be at least 10,000 years old was found in “immaculate condition” in a California creek bed, according to local officials....
After tragedy, a Greek couple welcomes a daughter born from an embryo frozen for 22 years
Out of their darkest moment, a Greek couple managed to make a new start with a baby born this week.
In Florida's 15th execution this year, man put to death for killing linked to 'Hog Trail Murders'
A Florida man convicted in one of a series of suspected killings that became known as the "Hog Trail Murders" in the 1990s was put to death Thursday, becoming the state's 15th person executed this year....
Kids pajamas sold on Shein found to be flammable, thousands recalled
Sweet Cubby Children’s Loungewear was recalled because the items pose a risk of serious injuries. The pajama sets were sold on Shein.com between June 2025 and May 2026....
Some 9/11 families call on Trump to hold Saudis accountable during ground zero memorial ceremony
Some family members of 9/11 victims used the 25th anniversary ceremonies to openly call on the president to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the attacks....
Researchers say they may have detected a dark matter particle for the first time
Members of the LUX-ZEPLIN project, including Texas scientists, say more data is needed. But the potential dark matter particle is a major breakthrough. Source...
Trump's $5,000 promise and FCC pressures Kimmel over Talarico interview: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
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.
Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons
As AI models grow more powerful, elaborate cyberattacks no longer require sophisticated skills and even lone individuals can create attacks that would not have been possible even a year ago....
US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington's war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel....
The Woodlands honors 25th Anniversary of September 11 with Patriot Day of Remembrance Ceremony
This morning, the Patriot Day of Remembrance ceremony held at The Woodlands Central Fire Station honored those whose lives lost and were forever changed on September 11, 2001. Held outside the Central Fire Station, the ceremony honored the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11....
The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
Could Texas Turn Blue? The GOP Faces a New Test
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
Record diesel prices top $6 a gallon — what it means for your wallet
U.S. diesel prices reached a record average of nearly $6.06 per gallon Friday as escalating fighting between the U.S. and Iran disrupted global oil supplies....
Jimmy Kimmel to air Talarico interview on YouTube instead of ABC
Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission....
Sprouts Farmers Market opens 500th store in The Woodlands on Sept. 12
Sprouts Farmers Market has announced it will open a new store in The Woodlands, Texas on Saturday, September 12, located at 4775 W Panther Creek Dr. Suite 400, Spring, Texas. A ribbon-cutting will take place on Saturday, September 12 at 6:45 a.m. prior to the store opening at 7.....
Texas Standard for Sept. 11, 2026: Remembering a Houston family’s loss 25 years after 9/11
25 years after the September 11 terrorist attacks killed nearly 3,000 people, families across the country continue to remember loved ones lost that day. The victims included people with ties to Texas, and the anniversary offers a chance to revisit the lives behind the numbers.......
Trial remains elusive for purported mastermind accused of plotting 9/11 attacks
Two decades after U.S. authorities locked Khalid Sheikh Mohammed away at a military detention center in Cuba, the purported mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks sometimes seems barely any closer to being put on trial than the day he arrived....
Top Texas Republicans target Islam in GOP midterm convention speeches
Texas Republicans took anti-Muslim remarks to the national stage during speeches at the GOP midterm convention.
The 'man in the red bandana': Remembering Welles Crowther 25 years after 9/11
Twenty-five years later, Welles Crowther is still being remembered for saving more than a dozen people during the terror attacks at the World Trade Center on September 11th....
Memories of 9/11 (Sept. 11, 2026)
On Friday's show: We look back at the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, 25 years later as we hear from Houstonians who were in New York and elsewhere, along with others sharing their memories of that day....
Federal bulletin issued ahead of 9/11 anniversary warns foreign terrorist groups continue to encourage attacks
The bulletin says terrorist organizations continue to encourage attacks.
Remembering the names of 9/11 – where are they now?
Every September, the anniversary of the September 11 attacks brings renewed attention to the nearly 3,000 people killed that day and the countless lives permanently altered in the aftermath....
Teen rescued from atop overturned boat in deadly capsize off Alaska coast
The Coast Guard pilot who spotted the lone survivor sitting atop the overturned boat in the Bering Sea called the rescue an "emotional roller coaster."...
Celeste Rivas Hernandez's family files wrongful death lawsuit against singer D4vd in teen's killing
The civil lawsuit planned by the family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez against the singer D4vd has been filed, accepted and stamped by the court.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1627: The Medical Genius
Episode: 1627 A shocking look at medications in 1892 shows us how far we've come. Today, we measure how far we've come.
ABC13 recaps the two-night rally at 2026 Republican National Convention in Dallas
The two-night rally and fundraiser featured President Donald Trump on both nights along with politicians and every day Americans.
Hull-Daisetta HS cancels varsity football season after not having enough players to field team
The school has canceled the remainder of its varsity football schedule, saying it does not have enough players to safely field a team at the Class 2A level....
See what's inside the 2026 Emmy nominee gift bags and find out how you can get these items, too
Countdown to the Emmys: See what the stars are getting in the Emmy nominee bags and grab the same items for yourself.
Marlton, New Jersey woman's serenade to her senior rescue dog becomes viral hit
A Marlton, New Jersey woman's serenade to her senior rescue dog became a viral hit.
Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Former hockey players at University of Michigan sue, say they were sexually abused decades ago
More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan, alleging their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing by teammates decades ago....
Former Galena Park ISD employee charged with indecency with a child
The allegation was reported by the family of a teen who “looked to him as a mentor.”
Original 'Charlie's Angels' star Jaclyn Smith shares the scary side of fame in new memoir
In her new memoir, "I Once Knew a Guy Named Charlie," Jaclyn Smith opens up about the scary side of fame and moments with her friend and fellow angel, Farrah Fawcett-Majors....
Dallas mayor brags about party switch during Republican midterm convention speech
The mayor of Dallas was among the Texas contingent to speak Thursday at the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention.
Remembering the FDNY chaplain who raced to the twin towers on 9/11 to pray
FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge's legacy began with a selfless act. Here's how friends and colleagues are remembering the priest who raced to the twin towers to pray for others....
University of Houston investigating 'concerning' video involving adjunct faculty member
A “concerning" video involving an adjunct faculty member has the University of Houston investigating.
Cy-Fair ISD mother charged with hitting her son, threatening to shoot up his school: Court records
According to the allegations, the mom was captured on video hitting her son at least 13 times. Records also show she allegedly had her son wear a dress to embarrass him....
Abbott vows to ban Sharia Law in Texas during Republican convention speech
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was among the Lone Star State contingent to speak Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas....
Harris County paid Flock $1.3M since 2023, Hidalgo has questions
13 Investigates found Harris County has paid Flock $1.3 million since 2023, but the elected officials who approved the contract still have questions.
Houston lawyer federally indicted in alleged immigration fraud scheme
Houston lawyer Alla Nowowiejski has been federally indicted on mail fraud and false-statement charges connected to immigration and work-visa services. Investigators are seeking additional potential victims....
Cruz calls on Republicans to ‘save America’ during convention speech
Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz was among the Lone Star State contingent that spoke during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas....
Alaska surrogate asks U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after Texas judge dismisses custody claims
Surrogate McKenna West asked the high court on Wednesday to put a pause on a California court's order stating a newborn boy's genetic parents have parental authority over the child. West fled to Texas to give birth to the child, who has a rare heart defect, despite his genetic......