business
Houston's Barbecue Inn serves its final meals after nearly 80 years in business
A line wrapped around the building on Saturday as the iconic eatery, known for fried chicken, shrimp, barbecue, and more, served diners one last time.
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Carlos Correa’s ankle recovery surges ahead, and he won’t rule out a 2026 return for Astros
The Houston Astros' star infielder was seen jogging on the field ahead of a game against the Texas Rangers. Correa was expected to miss the rest of the season....
government
This Week in Texas: New US Attorney, data centers, race to Election Day
This Week in Texas, we zoom in on data centers, sit down with new US Attorney Aaron Reitz, and look ahead to Election Day.
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AMBER Alert canceled in Texas after San Antonio sisters located
Texas authorities canceled a statewide AMBER Alert after two girls who were reported abducted in San Antonio were found.
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Back to school events near me: 2026 ABC13 Loves Teachers supply drive collects donations for Houston-area educators
The ABC13 Loves Teachers School Supplies Drive on Friday, July 31, 2026, is collecting donations to help educators who spend out of pocket to stock their classrooms....
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HPD releases body camera video from deadly chase on Highway 6
Court documents said three people inside a stolen car fled from the vehicle when it crashed during a chase on Highway 6. According to investigators, one of those fleeing suspects was fatally struck by a pursuing officer....
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Nearly 100K toddler step stools recalled after reports of children injured
Federal regulators are recalling nearly 100,000 toddler kitchen step stools after multiple reports of the stools tipping over and injuring children.
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Discarded SpaceX rocket is on high-speed collision course with the moon
A drifting SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon after launching a pair of lunar landers more than a year ago.
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'The Rookie' cast teases answers and a 'bonkers' two-part start to Season 9
Duty calls! The cast and creator of "The Rookie" dropped major hints about the upcoming ninth season, a high-stakes two-parter, and character dynamics at San Diego Comic-Con....
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Weekend Houston area road closures include I-45, I-610 and Beltway 8
Drivers across the Houston area should plan for delays this weekend as multiple lane closures and exit ramp shutdowns are scheduled on several major freeways, including I-45, I-610 and Beltway 8....
safety
Two men shot while walking in what appears to be a random drive-by in NW Houston, HPD says
One man was shot in the side of the stomach, and the other was shot in the arm, HPD said in a late-night briefing. The search to find everyone involved is ongoing, police said....
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Major recall issued for popular eye drops as Americans urged to stop using immediately
Nearly 12 million bottles of Rohto eye drops have been recalled over concerns they may not be sterile, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement report....
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2 men shot while eating ice cream in northwest Houston, police say
Houston police said two men were injured after four people inside a vehicle drove up to them and started shooting.
schools
University of Texas Tower Shooting: 60 years later
The University of Texas tower shooting, one of the worst campus shootings in American history, happened 60 years ago on Aug. 1, 1966.
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A federal judge upheld stricter air quality standards. Here's what it means for Harris County
The court ruled the EPA must enforce stricter limits on PM 2.5, which is fine particulate matter such as dust, smoke and soot that can be harmful to health....
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Big Bear eagle Jackie still shows anemia in new bloodwork, continues to improve
New bloodwork continues to show Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie still has anemia, but remains stable as she recovers at the Ojai Raptor Center.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1610: Experimental Proof
Episode: 1610 Thoughts on the nature and purpose of experiments. Today, we wonder why people do experiments.
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'Lawyer of miracles' accused of lying on immigration petitions, lawsuit alleges
A self-proclaimed "lawyer of miracles" is now being accused of lying on immigration petitions without her clients' knowledge, according to a lawsuit.
safety
HFD at fault in both July collisions with METRORail trains, TxDOT says
Two Houston Fire Department vehicles crashed into METRORail trains just this month, and after requesting state records, ABC13 is learning who has been found at fault....
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County attorney in Minneapolis asks Abbott to authorize ICE agent's extradition 'immediately'
Two months after being arrested, the ICE agent charged with shooting a man in the Minneapolis area remains behind bars in Texas. Greg Abbott has not authorized his extradition to Minnesota to stand trial....
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Texas issues cease-and-desist over border wall work near Big Bend
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham issued cease-and-desist letters to federal entities after a contractor cleared more than a mile of state-owned land near Big Bend for border wall construction without written permission....
business
Career criminal charged with 12 felonies since 2025 creating havoc for business owner
A Houston business owner says a repeat offender has become a constant problem after Richard Herrin was convicted of four felonies this year yet spent only days in the Harris County Jail, prompting renewed calls for tougher penalties on habitual felony thieves....
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Metal pipes appear to spear into big rig cab on North Loop, SkyEye13 shows
A big rig's cab appeared to be punctured by metal pipes carried on the truck's flatbed on the North Loop, SkyEye13 images showed. Authorities have not released any information on possible injuries....
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Fire on roof of Methodist Hospital's Centennial Tower was caused by equipment, officials say
A fire that broke out on the roof of Methodist Hospital's Centennial Tower was caused by a piece of equipment, hospital officials said.
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Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's trial visit the home where she killed her children
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial toured the Duxbury home where she strangled her three children, a rare on-site visit that included the basement and yard....
safety
Man arrested after allegedly punching HOA worker who was taking pictures of homes, Pct. 4 says
A man was taken into custody after allegedly punching the worker, thinking she was taking photos of him to post on social media, according to court documents....
safety
Cycling deaths grow across Texas in 2025, TxDOT data shows
Cycling is becoming increasingly deadly in Texas, according to new data from the Texas Department of Transportation, which shows 79 cyclists died in crashes in 2024 and 90 died in 2025....
safety
Houston police call for possible victims of alleged serial rapist to come forward after new arrest
Authorities said Phillip Cerf has been accused of several sex crimes since 1997 and was identified after officials' DNA confirmation this year.
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Despite intense heat, some Spring Branch neighbors say they had no AC due to CenterPoint upgrades
With temperatures near triple digits, some Spring Branch neighbors were shocked to learn their AC was cut off for hours during a scheduled upgrade.
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'I don't have anything to say': Funeral home operator refuses to answer questions outside courtroom
The funeral home operator accused of stealing a man's estate posted an $800,000 bond this week. ABC13's Mycah Hatfield attempted to ask Unique Green questions, but she refused to answer....
safety
Houston Methodist fire: Piece of equipment catches fire on roof of Centennial Tower in Med Center, fire out
The Houston Fire Department is on the scene after a fire has been reported at Centennial Tower at Houston Methodist in the Medical Center.
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KTRK-TV EEO Report
This Annual EEO Report is filed on behalf of KTRK-TV, Houston, in compliance with the FCC's EEO reporting requirements.
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Third Ward funeral home operator accused of stealing $2.2M estate appears in court
A Houston funeral home owner appeared in court after prosecutors accused her of stealing more than $2.2 million through an alleged estate fraud scheme tied to her business....
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'Family Guy' cast provides hints for what's to come on new spin-off series 'Stewie'
The littlest Griffin is getting his own show, but he's keeping his plans secret! The cast of "Family Guy" tells us everything they CAN tell us about the upcoming spin-off series "Stewie."...
safety
Houston Fire Department responds to fire at Houston Methodist Hospital in medical center
The fire department received a call about a 2-alarm fire near the intersection of Fannin Street and University Boulevard shortly after 5 p.m. Friday.
local
Harris County launches 'Priority Pass' in an effort to streamline vehicle registration
The new online service is designed to speed up vehicle registration for Harris County residents by reducing tax office wait times.
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'After the Flood' podcast: Fifth episode reviews Kerr County's readiness one year after deadly July 4 flood
"After the Flood," a collaboration of The Texas Newsroom and PBS’ Frontline, is an intimate and deeply reported look at catastrophic flooding in Central Texas....
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Prosecutors request dismissal of Reflecting Pool vandalism charges against Olympian due to installation flaws
Federal prosecutors are requesting the dismissal of an indictment charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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Passenger who witnessed Houston ICE shooting says it's left him traumatized and unable to sleep
Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego was in the passenger seat of the white work van when Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed on July 7.
business
Barbecue Inn is closing its doors after 80 years. These food lovers came for one last plate
The restaurant had been a staple of Independence Heights since the 1940s. Some guests waited hours in a line that went out the door for one last chance at shrimp and fried chicken....
safety
Marine Corps says F-35B stealth fighter crashed near San Diego, pilot ejected
A military jet crashed near Miramar Marine Corps Air Base in San Diego Friday, prompting a response from emergency crews at Miramar Air Base.
weather
Federal agency warns of growing cyber threat to water systems
Federal officials have issued a national advisory warning of cyber threats to public water systems after multiple utilities across Minnesota were targeted in recent cyber incidents....
local
Genuine Cup welcomes over 1,000 neurodiverse athletes
Houston's Genuine Cup brings together athletes with intellectual disabilities and autism from around the world!
safety
More than 130K fireworks recalled over explosion risk
A nationwide fireworks recall is warning consumers to stop using a popular firework rocket after officials said it could explode before reaching its intended height....
safety
Videos released of deadly Houston Police chase; family of man killed demands full bodycam video
The family of Ibrahim Abousway is demanding full, unedited video footage from Houston Police following a fatal July 1 chase off Highway 6.
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TPWD pursuing 650-acre acquisition for new East Texas state park
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has confirmed it is pursuing acquisition of land in East Texas' Henderson County for a proposed new state park....
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Houston crash: Elderly man killed in auto-pedestrian crash in convenience store parking lot
An elderly man is dead following an auto-pedestrian crash in Houston on Friday morning, officials said.
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Major backup reported on IH-610 West Loop near Post Oak involving several cars, HCSO says
Lt. Terry Garza said on social media that HPD and HFD have responded to the scene on Friday afternoon; it is unclear if there are any injuries.
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Galveston County health officials report neuroinvasive West Nile virus case in resident
It's the first West Nile virus case in Galveston County in 2026. Health officials there say the resident, who is hospitalized, had "travel exposures" outside of the county during their incubation period....
safety
Man accused of Houston sexual assaults spanning nearly 20 years
Phillip Serf is accused in four assault cases, but police believe there may be more victims.
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ACLU files $10 million claim over alleged abuse at South Texas immigration facility
A permanent resident who was deported to Trinidad and Tobago last year is seeking $10 million from the Trump administration, claiming he was subjected to medical neglect and abuse while being held in a South Texas immigration facility....
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Texas officials order contractor on Big Bend area border wall to halt land clearing
Texas General Land Office Commissioner Dawn Buckingham on Friday sent cease and desist letters to Barnard Construction and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, claiming the border wall contractor had performed “illegal” land clearing work on state-owned land in southern Presidio.....
safety
DNA testing leads to arrest of man suspected in Houston sexual assaults over decades-long period
Phillip Cerf, 62, has been charged with four counts of aggravated sexual assault for alleged crimes committed between 1996 and 2016.
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Recall of pool toys expanded over possibility of impalement
The expanded recall involves thousands of Sloosh Dive Sticks sold online at Amazon, Temu, Target, Wayfair, and Shein.
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John Oliver goes after Buc-ee's: 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.
safety
Former deputy convicted of murdering Sonya Massey denied early release
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff's deputy who was convicted in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, was denied early release by a prisoner review board on Friday....
safety
National emergency declared in Spanish enclave of Ceuta after some 60,000 migrants from Morocco cross border
A national emergency has been declared in Ceuta, a Spanish territory on the tip of Africa, after some 60,000 migrants from Morocco crossed the border over the past several weeks....
government
State finds some registered Texas voters were wrongly flagged as potential noncitizens
The secretary of state told counties to immediately reinstate any Texans who were removed from the voter roll despite showing DPS proof of citizenship....
government
Top FIFA executive resigns over controversial World Cup sell-off plan
UEFA's 55 member associations in Europe voted on Thursday to boycott the World Cup if FIFA continues with the plan.
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Trump hails a 'unique' Cabinet meeting at Camp David as he seizes on Spain's migration crisis
It was the first Cabinet meeting at Camp David in Trump's second term after an earlier attempt in May was scuttled because of bad weather.
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