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Today: We take a closer look at what Juneteenth means to us in modern times, share tips on how to prevent summer learning loss, and listen to a conversation with Texas pitmaster Sloan Rinaldi. Plus, we share our latest Current Obsessions.
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Riverside General Hospital was a historic hospital that began serving the Black community in Houston's Third Ward as Houston Negro Hospital in 1926.
The Department of Justice announced that it is now investigating the MLB for violation of players' religious rights after its response to players writing Bible verses on their hats during a Pride night celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child, a representative for the actress confirmed.
The announcement comes one week after a “teen takeover” that brought 500–600 minors to the park.
Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered freeway construction zones.
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts.
Conservative activist Steven Hotze claimed Harris County’s Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office was failing to maintain the integrity of the county’s voter roll and was thus allowing illegal voting. The high court upheld a lower court ruling that Hotze lacked standing to sue.
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday ruled that environmental groups cannot sue to preserve access to public access to a beach that's been closed during rocket launches.
Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered freeway construction zones.
Student loan rates are about to go down by 1% for millions of borrowers enrolled in automatic payments.
U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss Friday's World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury.
Some lucky stargazers in the United States will have an opportunity to catch a glimpse of the next solar eclipse, according to astronomy experts.
An ABC13 Weather Watch has been declared for this afternoon due to thunderstorms that could produce severe wind gusts.
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
After a frustrating back-and-forth with authorities, a man whose car was stolen said deputies didn't inform him that his recovered vehicle had been sent to auction.
The eagle was found with a traumatic head injury in March near the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge in Anahuac.
Texas congressman Randy Weber on Wednesday introduced a bill that would establish a National Recreation Area across five counties along the Gulf Coast.
Houston police reported a trespasser is living in the home of Lee Gilley, the man accused of killing his pregnant wife then leaving the U.S. to Italy where he was apprehended.
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them.
The victim, who records claim was the woman's boyfriend or husband, was working under the car before he was fatally run over and dragged, police said.
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.
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.
The personal information of more than 3 million hunters and anglers in Texas may have been exposed by a data breach, officials said.
San Francisco socialites Judith and Wylie Sheldon were found dead in a running car on the side of a California interstate, according to a report.
Comedian Carlos Mencia has been charged with 12 felony tax counts, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Thursday.
Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
"CMA Fest Presented by SoFi" airs Thursday, June 25 on ABC and On The Red Carpet is taking you backstage with Carly Pearce, Russell Dickerson, Cody Johnson, Shaboozey and more.
The day after a teenager died after being thrown from a horse carriage in Central Park, the union representing drivers says it has stopped all rides for now.
Drivers are starting to see relief at the pumps after months of higher fuel costs tied to the Iran war.
Juneteenth is here, and several Houston-area organizations are hosting celebrations to commemorate the holiday.
The bus, which made a pit stop Thursday in Fort Bend County, will lead a pregame march from Rice University to NRG Stadium on Saturday morning for the group-stage match between the Netherlands and Sweden.
It's been a celebration for more than 160 years — but only a federal holiday for a few. We're recognizing Juneteenth on today's Texas Standard.
A giant, ancient oak tree -- the iconic setting of the "Robin Hood" legend -- has died, one of the U.K.'s top bird and wildlife conservation charities said.
A trio of Senate Republicans, including Texas' John Cornyn, are on their way out of Congress. Each has previously drawn President Trump's scorn and now each are seen as newly liberated to complicate his agenda if they choose.
A 30-year-old man who is an apparent stranger to the child has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident, police said.
This year's League of United Latin American Citizens national convention is taking place in Texas.
The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives.
While some enslaved people did not know about Lincoln's order, many learned of it while the fighting was still ongoing through informal networks, rumors and sometimes from slaveholders themselves.
Lee Gilley is accused of cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing to Italy to avoid standing trial for his pregnant wife's murder. Now, the victim's family wants to know who's living in their dead daughter's house.
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