Woman, 17-year-old male charged with endangerment after child exposed to feces, gasoline, bugs: docsAccording to court documents, the conditions of the child were so severe that two decontamination baths were required before the child could be treated by hospital staff.ABC13 HoustonJun 21local
Storm chances linger for Father's Day, extreme steam ahead this weekThe main wave of storms has pushed through Houston, but there's enough moisture for isolated downpours to pop up through Father's Day afternoon.ABC13 HoustonJun 21weather
Tropical development is not expected as a large plume of Saharan dust covers the Atlantic basinTropical development is not expected as a large plume of Saharan dust covers the Atlantic basinABC13 HoustonJun 21business
Shelter-in-place lifted for parts of Texas City after plant fire was put out, city officials sayThe shelter-in-place order for Texas City was lifted on Sunday morning after the reported plant fire was extinguished, city officials said.ABC13 HoustonJun 21safety
Texas City shelter-in-place ends after refinery fireThe fire was reported Sunday morning at the Marathon Refinery.Fox 26 HoustonJun 21safety
East Freeway vehicle hit by airborne driver, 3 hospitalizedA driver allegedly lost control on the feeder road, went airborne onto the freeway, and struck another vehicle.Fox 26 HoustonJun 21traffic
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progressesMortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.Fox 26 HoustonJun 21local
12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming'A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air.Fox 26 HoustonJun 21local
Man killed after driving off road and hitting tree may have suffered a medical issue, deputies sayDeputies say a man who died after running a stop sign and hitting a tree in east Harris County may have suffered a medical issue.ABC13 HoustonJun 21traffic
Suspect barricaded inside Kingwood apartment after allegedly strangling his partner, Houston Police Department saysHouston police said a woman told officers that her male partner strangled her before the man barricaded himself alone inside a Kingwood apartment.ABC13 HoustonJun 21safety
Discovery Green stays quiet under police watch a week after hundreds of teens flooded the downtown Houston park in teen takeoverDiscovery Green Park closed early on Saturday night under police watch, one week after 100 Houston police units responded to what they described as a "teen takeover."ABC13 HoustonJun 21safety
FAA investigates incident that forced a Delta flight to abort landingA Delta Airlines flight has to abort landing, to avoid an American Airlines plane departing from an intersecting runway, according to the FAA.ABC13 HoustonJun 21local
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of 'Assassin's Creed' maker Ubisoft, killed in plane crash in FranceA founder of Ubisoft, the global gaming company behind Assassin's Creed, has been killed in a plane crash in western France.ABC13 HoustonJun 21safety
JD Vance arrives in Switzerland to launch talks with Iran on its nuclear programU.S. Vice President JD Vance landed Sunday in Switzerland to help formally launch negotiations with Iranian leaders over curbing Tehran's nuclear program and building out the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran.ABC13 HoustonJun 21local
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1592: Specialized LanguageEpisode: 1592 In which we use fancy words instead of simple ones. Today, the quotidian denominator.Houston Public MediaJun 21local
2 men found dead in vehicle bought at auction, bodies had been decomposing more than 24 hours, HCSO saysTwo men were found dead inside a vehicle at an auto body shop in North Harris County on Saturday morning, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.ABC13 HoustonJun 21safety
2 bodies found in vehicle brought to north Houston auto shopThe vehicle was reportedly dropped off at an auto body shop, and mechanics found the bodies.Fox 26 HoustonJun 21local
Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meetNewly released footage that was shown in court captures the moments after a Texas teen fatally stabbed another teen during a high school track meet last year.ABC13 HoustonJun 21local
‘Show Your Stripes Day’: These cities had the most higher-than-average temperaturesAs communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century.Fox 26 HoustonJun 21local
Argentina vs Austria World Cup 2026: North Texas fan hubs buzzing before Messi kickoffNorth Texas is buzzing as Argentina and Austria fans pack local watch spots ahead of Monday's massive World Cup clash in ArlingtonFox 26 HoustonJun 20local
This Week in Texas: KP George sentence, DACA, ballot access lawsuitThis Week in Texas, we follow the sentencing of suspended Fort Bend County Judge KP George after his felony conviction for money laundering. You'll hear from special prosecutor Brian Wice and political insiders, Angel Carroll and Jacey Jetton.ABC13 HoustonJun 20local
Too hot for hops: France bans booze at music festival, many public placesFestival-goers in France who were looking forward to having a beer during the country’s major musical celebration, Fete de la Musique, may have to find something else to sip on.Fox 26 HoustonJun 20events
US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz againU.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their interim agreement to halt the war, hours after Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel's attacks in Lebanon and warned that little might be achieved if the...ABC13 HoustonJun 20local
Netherlands beats Sweden in Houston FIFA World Cup matchThe Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in their FIFA World Cup match in Houston on Saturday. The city's Fan Festival was shut down for Saturday due to storms.Fox 26 HoustonJun 20events
2 Harris Co. Pct. 4 deputies shot, 1 hospitalized after 'ambush' in Humble apartment complex: Pct. 4Investigators said when deputies arrived at the apartment complex, they were ambushed by the shooter, with two deputies struck by gunfire. One deputy was rushed to the hospital for his injuries, authorities said.ABC13 HoustonJun 20safety
Weather-related ground stops end for Houston airportsDelays are being reported for flights arriving at Bush Airport.Fox 26 HoustonJun 20weather
USDA updates border policy for pet owners traveling to Mexico with their dogsThe USDA is now allowing dog owners to bring their pets across the southern border into Mexico, under certain requirements.ABC13 HoustonJun 20local
Thousands of Dutch and Swedish fans march to Houston Stadium ahead of World Cup matchThe two teams brought thousands of fans from their European homes to the famous Houston heat. Fans walked miles to get to the match.Houston Public MediaJun 20weather
Rehabilitated bald eagle released in Anahuac after 3 months of medical treatment for head injury, Houston SPCA saysAfter three months of medical care for a traumatic head injury, a rehabilitated bald eagle was released back to its natural habitat, Houston SPCA officials said.ABC13 HoustonJun 20local
Live updates: Tropical Storm Arthur brings rain, wind to HoustonTropical Storm Arthur formed off the coast of Texas on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Southeast Texas. In its wake, the flood watch for the area has been droppedFox 26 HoustonJun 20weather
At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacuatedAt least one Italian tourist is dead with several more injured after a massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town Bayahibe on Friday.Fox 26 HoustonJun 20safety
'Moana' featurette shows how Dwayne Johnson congratulated Catherine Laga'aia on getting the role"Moana" featurette offers behind-the-scenes look at the music and interviews with the cast of the live-action film.ABC13 HoustonJun 20local
Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf recalled due to misbranding and an undeclared allergenThe U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a recall for Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.Fox 26 HoustonJun 20local
Summer solstice 2026: When is it and what to knowThe first day of summer arrives this weekend. June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.Fox 26 HoustonJun 20local
Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy shot by suspect in Humble, suspect in custodyA suspect is in custody after a Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy was shot on Friday night, officials said.Fox 26 HoustonJun 20local
Tourist dead after massive fire breaks out at Dominican Republic resort, officials sayAt least one person is dead after a massive fire broke out at a resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, officials said.ABC13 HoustonJun 20safety
Defense attorney for Andrea Yates, who drowned her children near Houston, reflects on the case 25 years laterAfter initially being convicted of capital murder, Yates appealed and was found not guilty by reason of insanity. The case brought awareness to maternal mental illnesses such as postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.Houston Public MediaJun 20local
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1591: Completed TechnologiesEpisode: 1591 Baroque violins and the notion of a completed technology. Today, let's talk about complete technologies.Houston Public MediaJun 20local
Katy crash: Tesla crashes into house on Rose Hollow Lane, elderly woman killedTwo people were taken to the hospital after a Tesla crashed into a home in Katy on Friday night, officials said.Fox 26 HoustonJun 20safety
Woman killed, driver injured after Tesla crashes through Katy-area home, HCSO saysA woman is dead after a Tesla crashed into a home in the Katy area while it was on autopilot, with the driver also rushed to the hospital, Harris County investigators say.ABC13 HoustonJun 20safety