Nearly 4,000 robotaxis recalled over risk of driving in construction zones
A new recall of Waymo’s robotaxis comes after multiple reported incidents of the autonomous vehicles driving past ramp closures into construction sites....
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Last year, a Corpus Christi cryptomine guzzled over 11 million gallons. Now, its water usage is being kept secret.
Amid its water crisis, the city declined to supply public records on the Bitcoin mine's usage, citing a state law that allows nondisclosure of an individual customer’s account....
Texas Standard for June 22, 2026: Court ruling leaves Boca Chica beach fight unresolved
The Texas Supreme Court dismissed a challenge over beach closures near SpaceX's Boca Chica launch site, ruling the plaintiffs lacked standing rather than deciding the broader constitutional issues at stake. The decision leaves questions about public beach access and future legal....
Texas Supreme Court rejects attempt to block beach closures for SpaceX launches
The state constitution preserves public access to Texas beaches, but it doesn't give private groups the right to sue to enforce that access, the court ruled....
Mountains added to the Houston skyline on World Cup broadcast: 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.
Dangerous flooding unfolds across Texas as heavy rain drenches state
Heavy rain triggered water rescues and flooded roads as forecasters warned several days of rain could bring a prolonged flooding threat through the week....
East Freeway vehicle hit by airborne driver, 3 hospitalized
A driver allegedly lost control on the feeder road, went airborne onto the freeway, and struck another vehicle.
Lawsuit claims Big Bend area border wall could lead to 'deadly' flooding risk
Officials in the small West Texas border city of Presidio are asking a federal judge to temporarily block border wall construction, arguing the plan would leave locals vulnerable to "deadly" flash flooding....
Man killed after driving off road and hitting tree may have suffered a medical issue, deputies say
Deputies say a man who died after running a stop sign and hitting a tree in east Harris County may have suffered a medical issue.
Pearland clinic owner indicted in alleged $906 million Medicare fraud scheme, court records show
Prosecutors said a Houston-area clinic owner and other co-conspirators submitted $906 million in fraudulent Medicare and Tricare claims, with much of the money going to her lavish lifestyle, including a multi-million dollar home in Hawaii and the construction of a $4.6 million......
Images show power poles leaning over Brazoria County road, neighbors say it's not the first time
Neighbors outside of Angleton have reached out to ABC13 once again due to concerns about power poles leaning over a rural road.
Poll: Texans support autonomous vehicles, but want stronger safety standards
Texans support the idea of self-driving vehicles, but want stronger safety standards and accountability from the companies that put them on the road, according to a new poll....
Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis due to software glitch
Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered freeway construction zones.
Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis due to software glitch
Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered freeway construction zones.
Deputies asking for help a year after 78-year-old killed in hit-and-run in Waller area: HCSO
In May of last year, deputies say 78-year-old Jerald Wayne Skaines was hit and killed by a vehicle on Old Washington Road in the Waller area before the driver took off....
Several fans reporting smooth experience in World Cup match at Houston Stadium amid traffic and rain
According to FIFA, Wednesday's match marked the Democratic Republic of Congo's first World Cup goal.
France vs. Senegal brings World Cup heavyweight clash to New York New Jersey Stadium
Heavy rainfall, street flooding leaves vehicles stranded in north Houston
Man flew into NY, drove to Texas to steal money from senior couple in Chambers Co.: investigators
Houston weather: Heavy rain threat to last through early Thursday
Hello Houston (June 15, 2026)
Today: We discuss the possible loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal Hurricane Harvey recovery funding, receive a recap of the 2026 Texas Republican Convention, preview Houston Broadway Theatre’s production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” and more....
Dangerous flooding unfolds across Texas as heavy rain drenches state
Heavy rain triggered water rescues, flooded roads as forecasters warned several days of rain could bring a prolonged flooding threat through the week.
Lisa Ann Walter makes Off-Broadway debut in 'Heathers: The Musical'
Flash flooding strands drivers on I-35 in Waco
Nearly 200 volunteers fan out across Houston suburbs to fight trafficking ahead of World Cup rush
Heights MKT Hike and Bike Trail bridge reopens following over year of closure, city leaders announce
No injuries reported after train and 18-wheeler collision near Hwy 90, Missouri City officials say
Third batch of UFO files released by Pentagon
YETI co-founder among owners of West Texas ranch facilitating border wall construction
Commuters need a game plan for World Cup traffic
Texas man trafficking minors in Houston, Dallas sentenced to federal prison
Trump's arch construction schedule could require '20 hours per day, year-round,' NPS report says
Abbott calls for new regulations on data centers
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for better regulation on data center construction in Texas.
Road-rage incident ends at Los Angeles high school, student in custody, LAPD says
Los Angeles High School was placed on lockdown after a road-rage incident led to an armed student threatening a victim with a gun, the LAPD said.
