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Coast Guard crews raise sunken boat in Lake Michigan near Chicago beach

New book argues indie went mainstream during Hollywood's 'last hurrah'

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5.5x the limit: Driver had potentially deadly BAC, troopers say

Former Astros pitcher, two-time World Series champion Justin Verlander to retire after 2026 season

Justin Verlander, who has amassed three Cy Young Awards, two World Series championships and an MVP award in what undoubtedly is a Hall of Fame career, on Wednesday announced that he'll retire at the end of the 2026 season....

Special panel upholds reprimand of Harris County District Judge Natalia Cornelio

The three-judge panel agreed with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct in its action against Judge Natalia Cornelio.

Gangs may be using rideshare apps to smuggle people into country, Border Patrol says

Multiple westbound lanes of East Freeway closed at Wayside after truck hits bridge, loses its load

Multiple westbound lanes of the East Freeway are closed at Wayside Drive after an 18-wheeler struck a bridge and lost its load on Wednesday afternoon.

Houston shooting marks at least the 8th fatality in US immigration sweeps

The fatal shooting of a Houston man by a federal immigration officer Tuesday marks at least the eighth death during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown....

Relatives of Houston man fatally shot by ICE agent describe him as ‘hard-working family man’

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo had lived in the United States for more than 30 years and was working his way through the process of obtaining legal immigration status, according to his family....

Mexico says it will pursue legal action against US after deadly ICE shooting in Houston

"Unfortunately, there has been another death of a Mexican national in the United States," President Claudia Sheinbaum said after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent....

Teacher-led commission aims to move Texas to head of the class

A newly launched commission aims to see Texas move to the head of the class when it comes to education.

'Midstream' traces author's journey to plunge into 50 bodies of water before she turned 50

The memoir took Kate Washington around the world and brought a sense of healing after years as a caregiver.

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

Investigation underway near Spring-area home with heavy law enforcement presence

This is a developing story, and ABC13 is actively working to uncover additional details.

World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England

Eight teams are left in the World Cup, and the quarterfinals feature the top four countries in FIFA's pre-tournament men's world rankings.

Danish PM says Greenland is 'not for sale' as Trump joins NATO leaders in Turkey

Trump criticizes NATO allies at a summit, expressing frustration over their resistance to his Greenland ambitions

23andMe data breach victims to receive $46.75 million payout

A United States bankruptcy judge ordered genetic testing company 23andMe to pay a nearly $50 million settlement for a 2023 hack that led to the data leak of millions of their customers....

Fitness, 'looksmaxxing' influencer Connor Murphy reportedly dies in apparent drowning in Thailand

Connor Murphy, a fitness influencer and YouTuber, reportedly died after an apparent drowning in Thailand.

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her

Trump had resumed defamatory attacks against Carroll as his lawyers considered asking the high court to reconsider its decision.

Brazen pickpockets prey on vulnerable tourists as vacation island is swarmed by millions

As tourists descend on one of Spain's most popular summer destinations, the familiar problem of pickpocketing has emerged.

Houston city officials approve home repair program for damage from Hurricane Beryl and derecho

The $45 million program will alleviate but not erase the housing damage caused by the 2024 storms.

Houston law enforcement will not be involved in investigation into deadly shooting involving ICE

Mayor John Whitmire also shared his condolences and called the shooting a tragedy, adding that the city is "in touch with federal elected officials, insisting there's a transparent and independent investigation."...

Ex-Texas Tech professor admits to running fentanyl ring, trading drugs for sex, documents say

Former Texas Tech assistant professor Daniel Taylor pleaded guilty to running a sophisticated fentanyl network that traded drugs for sex and caused eight overdoses....

What a schism in the Catholic Church could mean for Texas parishioners

The Vatican last week issued a decree excommunicating priests part of the Society of Saint Pius X. The SSPX has several chapels in the state.

Mayor Whitmire: No Houston police involvement in fatal ICE shooting

In his first public comments on the matter, Houston Mayor John Whitmire said his office is monitoring the shooting but stressed that Houston police officers were not involved in the incident....

ICE-related incident reported in the Spring-area, officials confirm

Houston-area law enforcement agencies are at the scene of an ICE-related incident in the Spring-area, according to reports.

Over $15K raised to benefit Children’s Safe Harbor at Pct. 3 Constable Gable’s Breakfast

More than $15,000 was raised to benefit abused kids as Montgomery County Pct. 3 Constable Ryan Gable hosted a breakfast fundraiser at Truluck’s The Woodlands on June 10, 2026, to benefit Children’s Safe Harbor. With a sold-out crowd, 150 guests enjoyed a breakfast buffet......

'He did not deserve to die': Family, community leaders respond after man shot and killed by ICE

"He did not deserve to die," Ronaldo Salgado said of his father, Lorenzo Salgado, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent Tuesday.

Suspect shot by HPD officers assaulted mother, took car moments before incident, police says

Jamarcus Oneal Spates, 30, is accused of assaulting his mother and taking her vehicle without her permission from the Fort Bend County area before he was shot by nine officers, according to court documents....

Man arrested after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at wheelchair user

A man has been arrested in Oklahoma City after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair outside Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters....

Major 2026 hurricane forecast updated: What it says about Texas

One of the most-watched hurricane forecasts has been updated for the remainder of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

'The Pitt' leads Emmy nominees with 25, 'Hacks' is top among comedies with 24

One year after deadly July 4 floods, Kerr County residents say they're more prepared for disasters

Commentary: The Texas phonetic alphabet revisited — with help from fellow Texans

Paxton says his office is investigating StubHub over World Cup 'ghost ticketing'

Hidden risks for young female soccer players highlighted during World Cup

Montgomery County Food Bank welcomes Five New Board Directors

Approximately 10,000 to be added to Houston's public housing waitlists

DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant's lawyers

Houston ICE shooting: Press conference Wednesday after death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Child porn suspect out on bond arrested again on child sexual abuse charges, La Porte PD says

Hulu revisits serial murder case involving 10,000 human remains in 'Return to Fox Hollow'

Lauren Bennett's father speaks out, says singer suffered severe reaction to medication before death

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death

Today on Texas Standard: What a Catholic Church schism could mean for Texas parishioners

Houston Methodist employee who survived stabbing attack inside Texas Medical Center parking garage sues TMC

Eastex Freeway crash: 1 dead after vehicle hits light pole, catches fire

Charlie Kirk murder: Prosecutors say suspect Tyler Robinson's DNA found on key evidence

Ken Paxton vowed to crack down on 'illegal voting.' He may have violated Texas election law

Oil prices jump more than 6% after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

Toddler declared dead in drowning incident found alive in hospital morgue. Now, his parents could be charged

Manhattan high-rise deemed stable after columns buckled, some evacuations lifted

Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over' after new round of strikes

Houstonian Killed by ICE (July 8, 2026)

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Texas Medical Association proposes age limit on prediction markets to prevent gambling 'addiction'

Texas Stock Exchange launches trading in test of upstart’s challenge to Wall Street

Child injured after lightning strikes home while he was using computer in NW Harris County: Pct. 4

Shepherd ISD still struggling academically despite years of state intervention

Galveston County officials say domestic violence cases on the rise