The Woodlands
Weather
Texas prisons must install air conditioning by 2029 following federal court ruling
Texas must install air conditioning in all of its prisons by the end of 2029 under a federal court ruling that found extreme heat in the state's prison system violates inmates' constitutional rights....
Sugar recall: 1.7 million pounds recalled over possible allergens
Nearly 1.7 million pounds of sugar have been recalled because of a “potential wheat kernel contamination.”
Houston weather: Saturday brings a break in humidity
Slightly drier air has moved in, with dew points dropping into the 60s. It won’t feel like fall, but it's noticeably less humid.
Hurricanes in the Pacific threaten Hawaii and Mexico with floods and high surf
Residents on Hawaii’s Big Island are bracing for potentially life-threatening and catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Nolo, while Mexico is still under threat of Polo....
Houston weather: Still hot, less humid through Saturday
Slightly drier air has moved in, with dew points dropping into the 60s. It won’t feel like fall, but it's noticeably less humid. Lower humidity should stick around through the first part of the weekend. Highs will still reach the low to mid 90s Saturday....
Nor'easter to lash the East Coast with strong winds, flooding and heavy rain
A powerful nor’easter has intensified, generating storm-force winds and massive waves along the East Coast.
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Super-sized El Niño could cause more than 450,000 heat deaths by February, study suggests
Nearly half a million people across the world could lose their lives by February due to El Niño-driven extreme heat, according to a sobering new report....
Hurricane Polo: Why Texas is keeping an eye on the monster Pacific storm
Hurricane Polo is raging off the Pacific coast of Mexico, but forecasters in Texas are keeping a close eye on the monstrous storm.
Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Houston weather: Break from humidity Friday, Saturday
It won’t feel like fall, but Friday should be noticeably less humid.
Powerful Hurricane Polo drenches Mexico's coast from offshore as Nolo nears Hawaii
Powerful Hurricane Polo sent bands of heavy rain across Mexico's Pacific coast Thursday as a growing Tropical Storm Nolo approached Hawaii with the potential for catastrophic flooding....
Hurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii with heavy rain as Polo churns near Mexico
Residents on Hawaii’s Big Island are bracing for potentially life-threatening and catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Nolo, while Mexico is still under threat of Polo....
East Coast eyes strengthening nor’easter already battering Mid-Atlantic shores
An early fall nor’easter is gathering strength, threatening coastal flooding, wind and rain from the Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast.
Taiwan Academy brings internationally acclaimed drag queen to Houston
'RuPaul’s Drag Race' Season 16 winner Nymphia Wind will be at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on Sept. 24 and at the River Oaks Theatre on Sept. 25.
Houston weather forecast: Near-record heat again today
Another hot September day is ahead, with highs climbing into the mid to upper 90s.
Hurricane Polo off Mexican coast is among 'the strongest storms ever,' fueled by El Niño
Polo has grown into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades off the coast of Mexico, with a rapid intensification attributed to the warmer waters and wind patterns of El Niño. Another Pacific system, Odalys, also strengthened to a hurricane without threatening land....
Houston weather: Another very warm day on the way for Thursday
A weak boundary arrives late this week and should knock down humidity somewhat Friday. Don’t expect a real fall cooldown, but temperatures could drop to the upper 60s in spots early Friday and Saturday....
Camp Mystic under investigation for manslaughter, other criminal charges
Twenty-eight people died at the Christian girls' camp during July 2025's deadly flooding in the Hill Country. Source
Texas Rangers execute search warrants in Camp Mystic deadly flood probe
In a significant development in the investigation into the deadly flooding at Camp Mystic, FOX 4 has learned a judge signed search warrants as part of a criminal investigation into the camp and its leaders....
Camp Mystic under investigation for manslaughter, other criminal charges
Twenty-eight people died at the Christian girls' camp during July 2025's deadly flooding in the Hill Country.
Houston weather: Warm temperatures to continue for Wednesday
Lots of sunshine with very limited rain is expected through the rest of the week. Temperatures ease slightly into the low to mid 90s, while drier air brings lower humidity and heat index values below 100° by late week....
Federal judge orders Texas to air condition all prisons by the end of 2029
In his order, U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman found that conditions in Texas prisons without air conditioning violate the Eighth Amendment — which protects against cruel and unusual punishment — and that TDCJ’s current response to extreme heat is insufficient....
Nor'easter brewing along East Coast: What to know about this type of storm
Nor'easters usually develop between Georgia and New Jersey. Here's what to know about this type of storm.
Polo strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Polo grew into a Category 5 storm Tuesday in the eastern Pacific off southwestern Mexico and was forecast to bring heavy rain to Mexico but remain offshore....
Houston weather: Heat, humidity to remain Tuesday, isolated storms possible
Heat and humidity stick around for the rest of the week, with only isolated rain chances each day. Most areas will remain rain-free, while humidity eases somewhat late in the week. Temperatures remain in the low to mid 90s....
Houston weather: Hot, humid Monday; isolated rain chances this week
Monday stays hot, with highs in the mid 90s and heat index values reaching triple digits. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon, with a few brief downpours possible....
Far from shore, Tropical Storm Fay forms as Odalys eyes hurricane strength
A new tropical storm, Fay, has formed in the northern Atlantic Ocean but doesn't pose a threat to land.
Tropical Storm Fay forms in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Fay has formed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Houston weather: Hot weekend ahead
Sunny and hot on Saturday, with lower humidity and highs in the 90s.
Pool heaters recalled over carbon monoxide poisoning risk
Regulators say 4,600 dual-fuel gas pool heaters have been recalled over the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Dozens of burn injuries lead to recall of heated blankets sold on Amazon
JKMAX Heated Blankets and Heating Pads were recalled after reports of burn injuries and the products smoking, melting or burning, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
400K pool heaters recalled over carbon monoxide poisoning risk
Regulators say 400,000 dual-fuel gas pool heaters have been recalled over the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Athlete of the Week: 3 pairs of brothers on Phillis Wheatley HS football team play for each other
For ABC13's Athlete of the Week segment, we showcase three pairs of brothers on the same football team for Phillis Wheatley High School.
Talarico, Paxton in dead heat in latest Texas Senate poll
The latest polling in Texas' pivotal U.S. Senate race shows a dead heat between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.
Young cancer survivor sees his Houston Texans dream come true
Kickoff Kid! Colby Weatherford, a leukemia survivor, had a moment to remember on the sidelines with the Houston Texans.
Houston weather: Scattered storms possible on Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms become more likely Thursday as moisture increases.
What are the top threats posed by AI and should you be worried? Experts explain
The most powerful figures in the AI industry issued grave warnings in recent days.
Multiple SE Texas areas reporting water discoloration due to heavy rain from Tropical Storm Edouard
Several areas southeast of Houston are reporting water discoloration due to recent rain brought by Tropical Storm Edouard. Here's what to know.
This Is Us: Real Stories, Real People, Real Conversations About Mental Health on Oct. 24
Storytelling Empowers invites the community to an unforgettable evening of storytelling and artistic expression designed to challenge mental health stereotypes and inspire connection. On October 24, 2026, from 7:00–8:30 p.m., the Owen Theatre will become a safe space for......
Houston Public Media to host October Harris County Judge debate
The candidates will respond to questions from four experienced journalists on critical issues such as budget, transportation, flood control and taxes.
Former FEMA administrator speaks out about Kristi Noem's downfall, deadly Texas flooding
Former acting FEMA administrator David Richardson talked about former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Texas flooding in a new book.
Stephen Curry documentary 'Portrait of an Artist' drops first trailer, shot exclusively for IMAX
See the first look at the new Stephen Curry documentary, "Portrait of an Artist," following the star basketball player up to his record-breaking 4000th career 3-pointer. The movie comes to theaters exclusively in IMAX Oct. 9....
Former 'Bachelorette' contestant Zac Clark caught in flood during half marathon
Runners in a half marathon in Paramus, New Jersey got more than they bargained for Sunday morning when heavy flooding turned parts of the course into a race through waist-deep water....
Hurricane Ike is still fresh in the minds of Galveston residents, 18 years later
The Category 2 hurricane carried a storm surge up to 17 feet across the Bolivar Peninsula, damaged over 24-thousand structures around Galveston County and killed 100 people in the U.S. Two decades later, memorials of the storm's impact can be found scattered around the island....
Harris County man convicted of child abuse; family warns more victims may be out there
A Harris County jury has found a man guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child, but the victim and her mother are speaking out, warning that there may be additional victims in the community....
Heat Advisory issued for Houston area as hot temperatures and spotty storms persist
Feels like temperatures will reach 100 to end the weekend. A Heat Advisory was issued for some Houston area counties from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Hawaiian island in wake of Hurricane Lowell
Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell....
Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Niño's might brings record slow storm season
The Atlantic hurricane season is unusually quiet this year due to a strong El Niño, which disrupts storm formation over that ocean.
Houston weather: Storm chances possible this weekend
Storm chances across the area will continue this weekend with pop-up showers possible.
Abbott, Hinojosa deadlocked in new Texas governor poll
The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.
Former Chicagoan describes flight diversion on 9/11 to small Canadian town
A former Chicagoan who lived through the ordeal is watching her experience play out on-stage as "Come From Away" opens at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire....
Nepalis in Texas come together to grieve, heal after deadly floods
The Nepali community in North Texas is grieving after flash floods and mudslides devastated central Nepal and killed at least a thousand people. Various groups are gathering to pray, remember and raise funds to help rebuild their motherland. Source...
Houston weather: Scattered showers, storms possible through the weekend
More scattered showers and storms will be possible through the end of the weekend.
Senior citizens in the Rio Grande Valley are paying the price for oppressive heat
Summer heat is becoming more deadly for the elderly in South Texas with record-breaking temperatures and rising costs for electricity. Source
An active Pacific hurricane season? It's a sign of a strong El Niño
It's been an active season already for the eastern and central Pacific with 15 named storms, six hurricanes with four for those becoming major hurricanes. That is above normal activity for named storms at this point in the Pacific season....
Houston weather: Unsettled weather pattern ahead for the rest of the week
The weather in the Houston area will be unsettled for the rest of the week.
'Gambling with our lives': Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about AI development dangers
An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning over concerns that companies are not acting responsibly in AI development, warning that some developers believe it could threaten human life by the end of the decade....
Hurricanes routinely threaten the Texas coast. But mass evacuations pose risks of their own
In 2005, Southeast Texas witnessed one of the worst-executed mass evacuations in American history. Have disaster response agencies learned their lesson?...