Dance coach accused of sexually assaulting student, per court documents
A former Galena Park ISD special education aide is behind bars and expected in court on Friday. Court documents allege he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old student....
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A piece of Ground Zero finds new home in Houston
A new memorial featuring steel beams from the World Trade Center is now on permanent display in Houston.
‘You started a fight’: Patrick uses convention speech to scold Democrats
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was among the first Texas speakers Thursday at the second and final night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention.
The Woodlands Car Club honors Fire Department’s Antique Engine in 25th Anniversary Celebration
As The Woodlands Car Club marks its 25th anniversary, the organization will begin its milestone season with a meaningful tribute to The Woodlands Fire Department. The Woodlands Township Annual Boots vs. Badges Softball Game and The Woodlands Car Club Community Car Showcase will.....
Surrogate asks the Supreme Court to intervene over care for a sick baby
A California couple's surrogate who refused to have an abortion is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over a child born with a heart defect....
Oscar nominee Wunmi Mosaku narrates National Geographic's new series on Africa
"There's no place like Africa." National Geographic takes a comprehensive look at new animals and new behaviors in its new series "Africa: Earth's Wildest Home." It premieres Oct. 2 on Nat Geo and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 10, 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.
Meet the New York City chefs who kept Ground Zero workers fueled after the 9/11 attacks
In the weeks after the World Trade Center was destroyed, city chefs and thousands of New Yorkers banded together to help feed Ground Zero workers around the clock....
Josh Jacobs case: Packers RB pleads no contest to battery stemming from altercation with girlfriend
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from a May altercation with his girlfriend during which she said he threw her to the ground....
Former Aliso Niguel High School football booster club treasurer accused of stealing more than $400,000 from organization
Investigators said Julie Hanway Molina, the former treasurer, used money for the nonprofit to pay her mortgage and credit card bills.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks the judge to spare her a second trial for killing her children
Lindsay Clancy shouldn’t be tried a second time for killing her three young children because prosecutors don’t have enough evidence, her lawyer told a judge Thursday....
The unsung hero of the Mexican War of Independence
Juan Bautista de las Casas was a soldier who briefly overthrew the Spanish colonial governer in San Antonio de Bexar in 1811. He was considered a hero of the early days of the war for independence from Spain....
Young Pentagon survivor reflects on how 9/11 experience inspired her to serve
Many people don't know there was a daycare inside the Pentagon and over 100 children, including infants, survived after being evacuated on 9/11.
'AHS: 13' trailer: Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters reprise iconic roles in mega crossover
It's witching season. Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters return in the trailer for "American Horror Story: 13," premiering Sept. 24 on FX and Hulu....
From the first folding iPhone to a super-cheap flip, fall brings new ways to call or text
Apple’s new iPhone Duo will set you back more than $2,000 — or you could choose a basic $32 phone from Nokia. Source
Rocket propulsion company Venus Aerospace opens new test site at Houston Spaceport
Venus, a Houston-based startup, successfully tested a rotating detonation rocket engine in 2024, calling it a major advance in rocket technology. The new testing facility was completed with a $4 million grant from the state government....
Charlie Kirk remembered at GOP midterm convention 1 year after shooting death
Thursday marks one year since conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an outdoor speaking engagement at Utah Valley University.
Apple executive gives insights on new folding iPhone Duo, emphasizes privacy with Siri AI
Apple executive Kaiann Drance says the company's approach to AI is focusing on "personal context but with privacy at its core," as she sat down to speak about the rollout of the new folding iPhone Duo and other upgrades....
Instruments 'Roamed' The Pavilion with Free Books at Houston Symphony's dinosaur-themed performance
On Wednesday, September 9, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion held the free performing arts series show, “When Instruments Roamed the Earth” with the Houston Symphony. View moments from the event on the Hello Woodlands Instagram and Facebook pages: View this post on Instagram A....
Trump promises $500 Obamacare rebate checks for 1M enrollees in 30 states
The White House claims these individuals were overcharged by the former President Joe Biden's administration for exchange fees.
Ken Paxton put out an AI-generated attack ad. He's not the only one
Increasingly, political candidates are using AI to depict their opponents in advertisements. Source
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Shop exclusive deals on home upgrade essentials with ABC Secret Savings.
Founders Cup brings tennis players together for a day of doubles competition in The Woodlands
Grab your racquet and rally for bragging rights at the 3rd Annual Founders Cup Tennis Tournament that will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at The Woodlands Tennis Courts beginning at 8 a.m. The Founders Cup brings players together for a day of doubles competition and fun......
Houston immigration attorney charged in alleged mail fraud scheme
Nowowiejski is also accused of providing her clients with falsified documents “to make the clients believe immigration authorities were processing their applications.”...
Blue Bell releases new White Chocolate Mocha flavor
Blue Bell has a new flavor out inspired by one of your favorite morning beverages.
Cream cheese and deli salads recalled over potential listeria contamination
Cream cheese and ready-to-eat deli-style salads are facing a recall over potential listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
Key takeaways from Trump's GOP midterm convention speech
On his party's biggest stage, Trump again puts himself in the center of the midterms, urging his supporters to pretend "I'm on the ballot" in a bid to energize the GOP....
Trump says 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states to get $500 rebate checks- See what states and why
President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration....
Climber dies in fatal fall on Colorado 14er south of Aspen
A 21-member rescue team was dispatched to the remote mountain after nearby hikers witnessed the climber fall and officials determined the injuries were not survivable....
Grand jury proceedings have begun in Houston ICE shooting case, law enforcement sources confirm
ABC13 has learned that grand jury proceedings have already begun in the deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, according to law enforcement sources....
‘The Beauty of the Days Gone By’ paints an unflinching picture of frontier Texas
Jason Stone’s deeply researched debut novel tells the story of a family caught up in the turmoil of post-Civil War Texas. Source
Jimmy Kimmel's interview with James Talarico won't air on ABC, will go to YouTube instead
It's the second time this year a late-night interview with the Texas U.S. Senate candidate has been moved online.
August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern....
Home video captures Chicago mother being shot multiple times in front of daughter before school
Home video captured a Chicago mother being shot multiple times in front of her daughter before school on Sept. 3.
A 'Trumpapalooza' in 2026. Reagan in 1984. Two GOP conventions in Dallas, but times have changed
Dallas hosted the 1984 Republican National Convention and a GOP midterm convention is about to start. The city — and the politics — have changed a lot. Source...
He fought terrorism as an FBI agent, now he is fighting cancer and for the health of his fellow 9/11 responders
When American Airlines Flight 77 slammed into the Pentagon, Jeffrey Miller rushed to the scene, spending weeks on site recovering evidence from the burned wreckage....
Salvadoran TPS holders can stay in US for now, but attorneys say they can't legally work
Temporary legal protections for about 200,000 immigrants from El Salvador were in limbo Wednesday as a deadline neared for the Trump administration to decide if they should end....
Texas Standard for Sept. 10, 2026: New novel 'The Beauty of Days Gone By' tackles the Texas frontier
Historical fiction novel “The Beauty of the Days Gone By” takes place in the Texas frontier era — but it’s no romanticized retelling. Jason Stone’s novel, set in the days after the Civil War, tackles harrowing moments from state history in its narrative. Source...
2026 CMA Awards nominees: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves lead the way
The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for "The 60th Annual CMA Awards," airing Nov. 18 on ABC and Disney+. See the complete list.
Teaching 9/11 to a generation that didn't live through the tragedy
As we prepare to mark 25 years since September 11, we turn our attention to the classroom.
Multistate salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts, FDA says
Recalled broccoli sprouts are blamed for a multistate salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly two dozen people.
SF flight attendant remembered as 9/11 hero, family works to honor her legacy 25 years later
American Airlines Flight Attendant Betty Ong was the first to report a 9/11 hijacking, moments before her plane hit the World Trade Center. Her family honors her legacy with acts of kindness....
Charlie Kirk death: Where the case stands 1 year after his death
Today marks one year since Charlie Kirk was killed in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University. Here's where the murder trial against his accused killer stands....
Barry Melrose, hockey player and coach-turned-ESPN analyst, dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final, has died. He was 70.
Expanding school vouchers (Sept. 10, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn about efforts to double the funding for school vouchers. And we consider why the federal minimum wage hasn’t been raised in 17 years....
Drones recreate Twin Towers, honor victims ahead of 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks in New York
A drone show illuminated the skies over New York Harbor Wednesday night as part of a tribute marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks....
FDNY unions demand answers on newly released Ground Zero toxic air records
FDNY unions are responding to newly released 9/11 records that raise new questions about toxic air exposure at Ground Zero.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2639: The Space Needle
Episode: 2639 The Seattle World's Fair and the Space Needle. Today, a landmark in the clouds.
Trump's keynote speech caps Day 1 of Republican Midterm Convention
The political spotlight is on Dallas on Wednesday for Day 1 of the inaugural GOP midterm convention.
Girl Scouts' first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January
Girl Scouts of the USA says its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.
State lawmakers and local leaders discuss Barbers Hill Education Foundation
The Barbers Hill Education Foundation at the center of a debate about school district and education fund spending.
Fervor over 'mass surveillance' hardly a new concept in Houston
There is plenty of debate these days over the use of license-plate readers and whether-or-not they're an invasion of privacy.
Connecticut installing cameras on school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass
Several Connecticut towns are installing AI-powered license plate readers on school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 9, 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.
Hello Houston (September 9, 2026)
Today: We discuss how President Trump’s pick to lead the FDA could impact women’s health, talk with three-time Olympian and gold medalist Dominique Dawes, and learn about the upcoming Việt Cultural Fest. Plus, we debut “On the Marquee.”...
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Harris County Attorney’s office files lawsuits accusing multiple people of deed fraud
Across the two lawsuits, the nine defendants are accused of fraudulently stealing at least 10 properties. Kamin accused the defendants of forging paperwork to acquire property deeds....
Sound over surgery: UT Southwestern doctors take new approach to beating Parkinson's tremors
Doctors use sound waves on the brain to help improve symptoms of the disease. Source
Emmys 2026: Who has an EGOT and who is close?
A full list of celebrities who have an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony -- aka EGOT -- and every star who is close to joining the elite group.
'Made in Korea's' Hyun Bin reveals what he's most looking forward to audiences watching in season 2
"Made in Korea" season two brings high stakes drama and a sequence star Hyun Bin can't wait for fans to see. It's streaming now on Hulu and Disney+