https://woodlandsnews.org/ https://woodlandsnews.org/og-image.png Woodlands News https://woodlandsnews.org/news/harper-madison-woodlands-rising-manga-artist https://woodlandsnews.org/features/harper-madison-display.jpg Lines, Legends & Limitless Talent: Meet Harper Madison, The Woodlands' Rising Manga Artist Walk into any seventh-grade classroom in The Woodlands and you'll find the usual assortment of spiral notebooks, half-finished homework, and doodles in the margins. What you won't expect — what stops https://woodlandsnews.org/news/homeowner-reports-finding-unknown-15-year-old-dead-in-front-of-montgomery-county-home-deputies-say https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/14373030_BREAKING-NEWS-web-2024-img.png?w=1600 Homeowner reports finding unknown 15-year-old dead in front of Montgomery County home, deputies say The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said a homeowner called at 11:30 p.m., reporting that they had found a unknown dead person in front of their residence upon returning home. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/homeowner-finds-teen-dead-in-front-of-their-home-in-new-caney-sheriff-says https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/e97c5286-3ad9-4d76-a013-26f94a91e2a3/e97c5286-3ad9-4d76-a013-26f94a91e2a3_750x422.jpg Homeowner finds teen dead in front of their home in New Caney, sheriff says The sheriff's office said the homeowner made the grisly discovery as they were returning home. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/shot-fired-officer-assaulted-as-police-respond-to-crowd-of-over-500-people-in-parking-lot-hpd https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19205713_053126-ktrk-large-crowd-hpd-assault-sw-img.png Shot fired, officer assaulted as police respond to crowd of over 500 people in parking lot: HPD According to HPD, about 500 people were in the parking lot, and another 500 were inside Cowgirls Bikini Bar when someone fired a gun. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/houston-homicide-detectives-investigating-suspicious-death-near-downtown-houston https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/screenshot-2026-05-31-082937.png Houston homicide detectives investigating suspicious death near downtown Houston Houston police homicide detectives are investigating after a man, believed to be homeless, was found dead late Saturday night in the city's South Central area, authorities said. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/hpd-gun-fired-while-officers-tried-to-break-up-massive-crowd-in-north-houston https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/cb2b3c37-90a4-4504-9abf-39a44eda4faf/20260531T110545/cb2b3c37-90a4-4504-9abf-39a44eda4faf_750x422.jpg HPD: Gun fired while officers tried to break up massive crowd in north Houston "While officers were there, somebody from the crowd discharged a firearm. That discharge spooked the crowd, and everybody started running," HPD said. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/iran-latest-us-fires-missile-at-cargo-ship-for-trying-to-breach-iranian-port-blockade https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/05/9709577.jpg Iran latest: US fires missile at cargo ship for trying to breach Iranian port blockade The fate of Iran peace negotiations remains unknown as President Donald Trump has yet to announce publicly if the United States will agree to the current ceasefire deal on the table. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/bus-driver-charged-in-deadly-chain-reaction-crash-on-i-95-in-virginia-that-killed-5-people https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/WUSA/images/274cf784-915a-4511-a874-c21f82ead934/20260531T030642/274cf784-915a-4511-a874-c21f82ead934_750x422.jpg Bus driver charged in deadly chain-reaction crash on I-95 in Virginia that killed 5 people Authorities allege that the driver failed to slow for traffic approaching a work zone, triggering a chain-reaction crash that killed five people. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/ethan-hawke-reveals-what-career-achievement-the-lowdown-helped-him-reach https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19203739_053026-otrc-lowdownfyc-vid.jpg Ethan Hawke reveals what career achievement 'The Lowdown' helped him reach "I've never done this!" Ethan Hawke reveals what's happening with "The Lowdown" that gave him a new career milestone. Season 2 of the crime noir series is filming now in Tulsa. You can watch season 1 https://woodlandsnews.org/news/bus-driver-charged-after-crash-kills-5-in-virginia-including-family-of-4-traveling-to-wedding https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19203193_053026-wls-va-bus-crash-charges-10pvo-vid.jpg Bus driver charged after crash kills 5 in Virginia, including family of 4 traveling to wedding A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding with a carload of homemade desserts for the celebration. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/baytown-family-shaken-after-police-and-suspect-exchange-gunfire-next-door https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19201193_053026-ktrk-TN-baytown-ois-img.png Baytown family shaken after police and suspect exchange gunfire next door A nice dinner at home for a Baytown family turned into a fearful Friday night after bullets were fired into their home and car. The suspect was shot by police and was hospitalized. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/man-accused-in-texas-amber-alert-kidnapping-case-released-on-bond-after-child-found-safe https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/4b7b03c1-2063-43c8-a446-045372bf13aa/20260531T032049/4b7b03c1-2063-43c8-a446-045372bf13aa_750x422.jpg Man accused in Texas AMBER Alert kidnapping case released on bond after child found safe James Ramirez, charged with felony kidnapping of his ex-girlfriend's 6-year-old daughter, was released on bond after an AMBER Alert led to her safe recovery. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/20-year-old-killed-2-others-injured-in-shooting-at-humble-area-house-party-deputies-say https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/a8ff9856-290a-414c-86de-35da93f7bddf/20260530T110235/a8ff9856-290a-414c-86de-35da93f7bddf_750x422.jpg 20-year-old killed, 2 others injured in shooting at Humble-area house party, deputies say Sheriff Ed ​Gonzalez said when deputies got to the scene, they found three people with gunshot wounds. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/former-lupe-tortilla-employee-sentenced-in-hidden-bathroom-camera-case https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/ba9b4ca3-231f-4e0a-85dc-0c458d2846ea/20260102T040530/ba9b4ca3-231f-4e0a-85dc-0c458d2846ea_750x422.jpg Former Lupe Tortilla employee sentenced in hidden bathroom camera case Bayron Pu pleaded guilty to invasive visual recording after a hidden camera was found in a Lupe Tortilla restroom. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/no-injuries-reported-after-truck-towing-horse-trailer-caught-fire-in-nw-harris-co-pct-4-says https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19202364_053026-ktrk-horse-trailer-fire-split-TN-img.png?w=1600 No injuries reported after truck towing horse trailer caught fire in NW Harris Co., Pct. 4 says The driver disconnected the horse trailer from the blazing truck and safely moved them away before the flames spread, Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman's Office said. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/20-year-old-man-killed-2-others-hurt-after-overnight-party-shooting-in-humble-area-deputies-say https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19201106_053026-ktrk-TN-rubilee-homicide-img.png 20-year-old man killed, 2 others hurt after overnight party shooting in Humble area, deputies say A 20-year-old man was killed after an altercation at a Humble-area house party with over 100 people in attendance ended in gunfire, according to HCSO. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/former-lupe-tortilla-employee-who-recorded-customers-in-restroom-sentenced-to-1-year-records-show https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19202064_053026-ktrk-TN-lupe-tortilla-img.png Former Lupe Tortilla employee who recorded customers in restroom sentenced to 1 year, records show Bayson Elias Pu pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a year in prison after being accused of hiding a camera in the restroom of a Lupe Tortilla restaurant in Houston earlier this year. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/suspect-hospitalized-after-exchange-of-gunfire-with-baytown-officer-police-say https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/f663c33e-47c8-4e2c-ae6f-355c10966fbe/20260530T230444/f663c33e-47c8-4e2c-ae6f-355c10966fbe_750x422.jpg Suspect hospitalized after exchange of gunfire with Baytown officer, police say A suspect was injured after allegedly firing at an officer, prompting return fire, during a disturbance call in Baytown. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/teen-girl-charged-in-murder-of-20-year-old-boyfriend-in-northeast-harris-county-hcso-says https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19194716_052926-ktrk-hcso-img.png Teen girl charged in murder of 20-year-old boyfriend in northeast Harris County, HCSO says The sheriff's office said detectives learned that the teen and the man were in a dating relationship, and the shooting allegedly stemmed from an argument over infidelity. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/honda-recalls-nearly-99000-vehicles-over-air-bag-defect https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/f0631a21-563b-4af7-8001-db32f33082db/20251107T174747/f0631a21-563b-4af7-8001-db32f33082db_750x422.jpg Honda recalls nearly 99,000 vehicles over air bag defect The recall affects Honda and Acura models from 2016 through 2026 after regulators said a faulty seat sensor could cause air bags to deploy unexpectedly in a crash. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/ex-wife-of-late-nascar-driver-greg-biffle-sues-over-plane-crash-that-killed-7 https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/a927d42e-75a7-4ecb-af58-d8ab7f55ee5c/20251218T190753/a927d42e-75a7-4ecb-af58-d8ab7f55ee5c_750x422.jpg Ex-wife of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle sues over plane crash that killed 7 A wrongful death lawsuit alleges negligence by the pilot and others contributed to the 2025 plane crash that killed Greg Biffle, his wife, son and daughter. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/search-underway-for-man-accused-of-killing-1-sheriffs-deputy-injuring-another-in-virginia https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/a6c23a70-614b-4f72-8df4-3bd33a42279a/a6c23a70-614b-4f72-8df4-3bd33a42279a_750x422.jpg Search underway for man accused of killing 1 sheriff's deputy, injuring another in Virginia A manhunt is underway in Virginia after a sheriff's deputy was killed and another was injured while responding to a welfare check request. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/montgomery-county-man-sentenced-to-30-years-for-brutal-family-violence-attack https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Screen-Shot-2018-04-04-at-8.51.59-AM-400x242.png Montgomery County Man sentenced to 30 years for brutal Family Violence Attack A Montgomery County man has been sentenced to 30 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after pleading guilty to Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Causing Serious Bodily Injury involv https://woodlandsnews.org/news/montgomery-county-pct-5-constables-office-responds-to-complaint-against-a-deputy-for-social-media-po https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/332994459_889324732350694_2550053239025088226_n-400x242.jpeg Montgomery County Pct. 5 Constable's Office responds to complaint against a Deputy for social media posts On the afternoon of May 27, 2026, the Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable administration became aware of allegations involving a Deputy sharing pictures of an arrestee and a picture of their driver https://woodlandsnews.org/news/emergency-room-visits-from-tick-bites-have-surged-a-new-federal-plan-aims-to-fight-back https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/d6698540-592e-479c-873d-80a2197a8291/20260514T163706/d6698540-592e-479c-873d-80a2197a8291_750x422.jpg Emergency room visits from tick bites have surged. A new federal plan aims to fight back. The Trump administration is rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at combatting Lyme disease and other illnesses that are spread by ticks. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/authorities-locate-missing-dickinson-6-year-old-1-arrested https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/hjkqcn6w0am3ov_.jpg Authorities locate missing Dickinson 6-year-old, 1 arrested Authorities said they located a missing 6-year-old girl and canceled an AMBER Alert issued Saturday morning. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/community-complaints-lead-to-raid-on-east-houston-club-police-say https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/f7fef640-e1fa-4cf9-b649-06cf4845ad67/20260530T115556/f7fef640-e1fa-4cf9-b649-06cf4845ad67_750x422.jpg Community complaints lead to raid on east Houston club, police say "Over the past month, several months, we've had complaints coming in regarding illegal activity here at this club," said HPD Captain Jonathan French https://woodlandsnews.org/news/texas-school-police-pepper-sprayed-tackled-and-tasered-students-a-new-york-times-and-san-antonio-exp https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/a270e394-3e3e-46e4-af09-3766b7793cdb/20260530T142335/a270e394-3e3e-46e4-af09-3766b7793cdb_750x422.jpg Texas school police pepper-sprayed, tackled and tasered students | A New York Times and San Antonio Express-News investigation School officers across the state turned to heavy-handed tactics on children, often in response to minor misbehavior, the investigation shows. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/police-raid-east-houston-club-after-community-complaints https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/vlcsnap-2026-05-30-09h02m38s935.png Police raid east Houston club after community complaints Officers executed a search warrant at La Toxica on the East Freeway around 1 a.m. where they found narcotics, illegal alcohol and tobacco and vape products that were not permitted. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/6-year-old-girl-at-center-of-dickinson-amber-alert-found-safe-authorities-say-man-in-custody https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/f1190d28-58c3-48cf-a206-84921a0e8585/f1190d28-58c3-48cf-a206-84921a0e8585_750x422.jpg 6-year-old girl at center of Dickinson AMBER Alert found safe, authorities say | Man in custody An AMBER Alert has been canceled after authorities say the missing girl was found safe. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/mans-death-under-investigation-in-richmond https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/e8cf9157-richmond.jpg Man's death under investigation in Richmond Fort Bend County investigators were in the Richmond area late Friday night investigating a man's death as a homicide. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/17-year-old-charged-with-murder-in-deadly-humble-area-shooting-sheriff-says https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/a3512850-28c4-470f-82e2-c8ee4f272909/20260529T101745/a3512850-28c4-470f-82e2-c8ee4f272909_750x422.jpg 17-year-old charged with murder in deadly Humble-area shooting, sheriff says A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in a man's shooting death in Harris County, allegedly stemming from a dating dispute, according to the sheriff's office. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/major-accident-leads-to-closure-of-us-290-at-grand-parkway-in-cypress https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/e81bc3af-698a-4500-aa42-439ca0286d8b/20260530T022342/e81bc3af-698a-4500-aa42-439ca0286d8b_750x422.jpg Major accident leads to closure of US-290 at Grand Parkway in Cypress A two-vehicle crash is blocking all lanes of US-290 Westbound at SH-99 in Cypress. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/woman-found-guilty-in-1978-death-of-stepdaughter-after-brother-comes-forward https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/05/motherarrested.jpg Woman found guilty in 1978 death of stepdaughter after brother comes forward A British woman has been convicted of killing her 5-year-old stepdaughter nearly five decades after the child's death was ruled an accident. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/ice-agent-accused-of-shooting-man-and-filing-false-report-arrested-in-texas https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29155015/ap25157540699407-450x300.webp ICE agent accused of shooting man and filing false report arrested in Texas Prosecutors say an ICE agent fired into a Minneapolis home occupied by four adults and two children, then falsely claimed he acted in self-defense. He was arrested Friday in Texas. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/police-in-texas-schools-have-used-heavy-handed-tactics-on-students-an-investigation-finds https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/pexels-pixabay-256395-scaled.jpg Police in Texas schools have used heavy-handed tactics on students, an investigation finds Journalists from The New York Times and San Antonio Express-News identified 2,600 instances of police using physical force on students. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-us-team-captain-celebrated-as-a-leader-on-and-off-the-pitch https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/a9a62f26-931e-40b3-85e9-f7bb8a11a9f6/20260531T113342/a9a62f26-931e-40b3-85e9-f7bb8a11a9f6_750x422.jpg 2026 FIFA World Cup | US team captain celebrated as a leader on and off the pitch Tim Ream, 38, who appeared surprised by the selection, said being named captain of the U.S. men's national team was an honor that he wouldn't take for granted. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/missouri-cuts-funding-for-dolly-partons-free-book-program-reports https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/A-1183141/iyakt9hj8zbt7nsh.jpg Missouri cuts funding for Dolly Parton’s free book program: reports The popular book program founded by legendary country singer Dolly Parton reportedly suffered a budget cut in one of its available states. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/this-week-in-texas-post-election-analysis-and-insight https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/18423352_011726-ktrk-ewn-this-week-in-texas-full-TAB-vid.jpg This Week in Texas: Post-election analysis and insight This Week in Texas, we look back at the state primary runoff elections for Republicans and Democrats, and political insiders offer their perspectives. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/with-limited-options-corpus-christi-focuses-on-delaying-not-avoiding-its-looming-water-crisis https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29083544/LakeCorpusChristi-TT-450x299.jpg With limited options, Corpus Christi focuses on delaying – not avoiding – its looming water crisis The city is looking into emergency conservation measures as most options for additional water have been tapped or are years from completion. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/what-does-firebrand-bo-frenchs-railroad-commission-nomination-say-about-the-state-of-the-gop https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28121653/FWRBoFrench.webp What does firebrand Bo French's railroad commission nomination say about the state of the GOP? The former Tarrant County Republican Party chair has made a series of statements criticizing Muslims, LGBTQ Texans and diversity initiatives. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/camp-mystic-nurse-regains-limited-nursing-license-as-flood-allegations-remain-unresolved https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28082010/img-3050-1-450x334.webp Camp Mystic nurse regains limited nursing license as flood allegations remain unresolved The Texas Board of Nursing reversed the emergency suspension of Mary Elizabeth Eastland's license, but allegations tied to last summer's deadly Camp Mystic flood remain unresolved. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/the-burning-side-examines-memory-and-marriage-struggles-against-texas-backdrop https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26115501/BurningSideBook-scaled.jpg 'The Burning Side' examines memory and marriage struggles against Texas backdrop The characters in author Sarah Damoff's new novel must navigate tensions in the aftermath of a fire that upended their lives. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/ymca-of-greater-houston-launches-a-summer-of-adventure-for-youth-across-the-region https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DSC02150-400x242.jpg YMCA of Greater Houston Launches a Summer of Adventure for Youth Across the Region The YMCA of Greater Houston is helping children and teens make the most of their summer through programs designed to build confidence, encourage creativity and keep youth active, engaged and connected https://woodlandsnews.org/news/ymca-of-greater-houston-strengthens-summer-water-safety-education https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Swim-Instructor-2-400x242.jpg YMCA of Greater Houston Strengthens Summer Water Safety Education As summer approaches and water activity increases, the YMCA of Greater Houston is expanding efforts to help families stay safer and feel more confident around water through drowning prevention and swi https://woodlandsnews.org/news/fort-bend-county-investigating-cause-of-voting-system-problem-during-primary-runoff-election https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28130505/Voting-and-polling-signs-450x221.jpg Fort Bend County investigating cause of voting system problem during primary runoff election During Tuesday's election, a countywide issue with electronic polling books caused delays and interfered with voters’ ability to cast a ballot for more than two hours. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/discovery-sands-hearing-delayed-until-new-galveston-city-council-is-seated https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/22153017/Screenshot-2026-04-22-152948-450x226.jpg Discovery Sands hearing delayed until new Galveston city council is seated The delay comes after residents raised concerns about Galveston city council members taking up the item before the entire newly elected city council was seated. Two council seats are still up for runo https://woodlandsnews.org/news/democratic-voters-voice-optimism-as-james-talarico-goes-on-the-offensive-at-houston-rally https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28114628/DSC_2381-450x300.jpg Democratic voters voice optimism as James Talarico goes on the offensive at Houston rally Talarico is running for U.S. Senate against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who soundly defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Tuesday's Republican primary runoff. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/after-two-decades-in-congress-al-green-will-leave-the-capitol-in-january-whats-next https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27133203/707946939_10164296774433445_7058296051332955603_n-450x300.jpg After two decades in Congress, Al Green will leave the Capitol in January. What’s next? At 78, Green’s political career is likely to end when he leaves office in January. He said he would devote the remainder of his term to progressive causes. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/democrat-nathan-johnson-to-run-against-republican-mayes-middleton-for-texas-ag-in-november-election https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26214451/AGRace2026.jpeg Democrat Nathan Johnson to run against Republican Mayes Middleton for Texas AG in November election Texas voters appear to have selected State Sen. Nathan Johnson of Dallas as their candidate for Texas Attorney General in the November election according to early primary runoff results. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/texas-runoff-results-paxton-wins-gop-us-senate-nomination-plus-other-key-statewide-race-results https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27081235/paxtonprimary.webp Texas runoff results: Paxton wins GOP U.S. Senate nomination, plus other key statewide race results Texas voters decided party nominees for U.S. Senate, attorney general, and lieutenant governor, along with several congressional and local races. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/christian-menefee-beats-al-green-in-democratic-primary-runoff-in-new-tx-18-according-to-ap https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26202236/HPMMenefeeBeatsGreen.webp Christian Menefee beats Al Green in Democratic primary runoff in new TX-18, according to AP The race was an election rarity: Two incumbents of the same party facing one another. Its outcome could prove to be a bellwether for Texas Democrats. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/ken-paxton-cruises-to-big-win-against-incumbent-sen-john-cornyn-in-texas-gop-primary-runoff https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26205223/05262026_Ken-Paxton_01_KERA-scaled.jpg Ken Paxton cruises to big win against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Texas GOP primary runoff Paxton, the Trump-endorsed Texas attorney general, will face Austin state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate, in November’s general election. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/texas-standard-for-may-25-2026-a-preview-of-key-races-for-primary-runoff-election-day https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/daily-post-1-Copy5.png Texas Standard for May 25, 2026: A preview of key races for primary runoff Election Day From marquee statewide races to matchups for the U.S. House, we'll delve into some of the contests to watch as Texans head to the polls tomorrow. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/cleanup-continues-after-train-derailment-dangles-train-cars-over-bridge https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19193905_052926-train-derailment-NW-houston-vid.jpg Cleanup continues after train derailment dangles train cars over bridge Crews responded with heavy equipment after a train derailment in northwest Houston caused road closures, SkyEye13 showed. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/fact-focus-trump-says-obama-and-biden-spent-hundreds-of-millions-on-reflecting-pool-they-did-not https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19199517_053026-ap-wdc-reflecting-pool-img.jpg?w=1600 FACT FOCUS: Trump says Obama and Biden spent 'hundreds of millions' on reflecting pool. They did not In April, President Donald Trump announced a project to revamp the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, hiring a contractor to coat its massive granite basin at a cost of what he said would be $1.5 milli https://woodlandsnews.org/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1580-su-sungs-clock https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1580: Su-Sung's Clock Episode: 1580 Su-Sung's wonderful eleventh-century water clock. Today, Su-Sung's wonderful clock. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/blue-origin-investigates-rocket-explosion-as-public-is-warned-about-debris-washing-ashore https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/d9bc4d8d-2190-49f8-a183-5bf584c9e2d0/20260530T030104/d9bc4d8d-2190-49f8-a183-5bf584c9e2d0_750x422.jpg Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about debris washing ashore Aerial views on Friday revealed heaps of crumpled structures on the ground, with just one tower and the water tank still standing. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/construction-begins-on-new-30m-clinic-for-fort-bend-county-veterans https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28155103/Fort-Bend-County-Veteran-450x338.jpg Construction begins on new $30M clinic for Fort Bend County veterans The 38,000-square-foot facility is estimated to be under construction until the end of 2027 and will replace the current Richmond location with a capacity to serve double the number of veterans and th https://woodlandsnews.org/news/beached-60-ton-shrimping-boat-sparks-widespread-rescue-effort-on-bolivar-peninsula https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29135621/BuccaneerShrimpBoat-CROPPED-450x372.jpg Beached 60-ton shrimping boat sparks widespread rescue effort on Bolivar Peninsula The boat, named the “Buccaneer,” ran aground at Crystal Beach on May 15. It's now back on the water. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/houston-residents-are-invited-to-the-new-30m-hill-at-sims-park-in-sunnyside https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29134055/708910843_1424502726386395_597289137407280733_n-450x300.jpg Houston residents are invited to the new $30M Hill at Sims Park in Sunnyside A grand opening event is scheduled for Saturday at the Hill at Sims Park, which local officials say is the first new public greenspace in Sunnyside in nearly 50 years. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/truckload-of-donated-food-arrives-in-montgomery-county-as-america250-and-the-church-of-jesus-christ- https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MCFB4-2026-400x242.png Truckload of Donated Food Arrives in Montgomery County as America250 and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Support Families Facing Hunger The Montgomery County Food Bank received 40,000 pounds of food donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and JustServe. This donation was part of a nationwide effort to donate 250 tru https://woodlandsnews.org/news/its-hard-on-the-ecosystem-harris-county-partners-with-state-locals-to-dredge-abandoned-boats https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/27161748/DSC_0071-450x300.jpg 'It's hard on the ecosystem': Harris County partners with state, locals to dredge abandoned boats Derelict marine vessels can create safety hazards and environmental issues if abandoned in the water. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/pet-of-the-month-with-operation-pets-alive-meet-cody https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Pet-of-the-Month-with-Operation-Pets-Alive-Meet-Cody-400x242.jpg Pet of the Month with Operation Pets Alive: Meet Cody Hello Woodlands, in partnership with Operation Pets Alive (OPA), highlights a “Pet of the Month” that features a local dog or cat available for foster and/or adoption in Montgomery County, Texas. Oper https://woodlandsnews.org/news/the-woodlands-symphony-orchestra-to-perform-grieg-gamers-multi-generational-concert-experience https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Coraza-and-Everett-e1779977070930-400x242.jpg The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra to perform 'Grieg & Gamers' Multi-Generational Concert Experience The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra presents Grieg & Gamers, a cinematic, multi-generational concert experience where classical masterworks meet iconic video game soundtracks. The performance will take p https://woodlandsnews.org/news/texas-standard-for-may-28-2026-questions-remain-about-where-a-big-bend-border-wall-could-be-built https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/daily-post-1-Copy1.png Texas Standard for May 28, 2026: Questions remain about where a Big Bend border wall could be built Plans for new border barriers in the Big Bend region have remained murky since the Trump administration first announced them late last year. Residents, park advocates and landowners are still waiting https://woodlandsnews.org/news/galveston-county-animal-rescue-awarded-150k-to-treat-pets-in-five-counties https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/awwwww.jpg Galveston County animal rescue awarded $150K to treat pets in five counties The low-cost spay and neuter clinic is in Santa Fe, but residents from surrounding counties are welcome with no questions asked. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/cdc-asking-for-employee-volunteers-to-help-with-ebola-screenings https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/05/cdc-headquarters.jpg CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/gosling-road-corridor-takes-shape-as-newman-cre-completes-entry-improvements-at-gosling-oaks https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NewmanCRE_GoslingOaks_20260526_02-400x242.jpg Gosling Road Corridor Takes Shape as Newman CRE Completes Entry Improvements at Gosling Oaks A dedicated southbound turn lane and paver entry drive are now complete on Gosling Road, marking the latest visible milestone along a corridor that has seen steady transformation over the past two yea https://woodlandsnews.org/news/carnival-data-breach-passengers-personal-information-compromised-in-social-engineering-attack-says-c https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/a909ca8f-3e15-45da-ae59-656df139f88b/20260531T153218/a909ca8f-3e15-45da-ae59-656df139f88b_750x422.jpg Carnival data breach: Passengers' personal information compromised in social engineering attack, says cruise line The company says it has started notifying affected passengers. According to the Texas Attorney General's office, that includes more than 800,000 Texans. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/trump-set-to-headline-great-american-state-fair-after-artists-drop-out-over-ties https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19201222_09953378-9f0e-4db5-8c50-f386f9cf90ac.jpg Trump set to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out over ties "The Great American State Fair" has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due to its connections to President Donald Trump. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/rare-blue-micromoon-happening-sunday-morning-heres-what-time-to-look-up https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/f802dc3d-dab7-4385-a73d-fd0fd147e442/20240621T154607/f802dc3d-dab7-4385-a73d-fd0fd147e442_750x422.jpg Rare 'blue micromoon' happening Sunday morning — here's what time to look up Astronomers call the unique event a “blue micromoon.” https://woodlandsnews.org/news/fifa-fan-festival-dallas-reveals-summer-concert-lineup-at-fair-park https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/03/fifafanfest4.jpg FIFA Fan Festival Dallas reveals Summer concert lineup at Fair Park Major Lazer, Turnpike Troubadours, MC Magic, Baby Bash and Lil Rob are set to headline a summer concert series at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas in Fair Park. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/fight-at-humble-house-party-leads-to-shootout-1-killed-2-injured https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/vlcsnap-2026-05-30-08h44m10s440.png Fight at Humble house party leads to shootout ; 1 killed, 2 injured A 20-year-old and two 19-year-olds were shot on Rubilee Street early Saturday. The 20-year-old has died. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/brunch-lunch-or-dinner-with-a-latin-flair-at-exilio https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/fried-gulf-oysters-exilio.jpg Brunch, lunch or dinner with a Latin flair at Exilio The newest concept from Bari Hospitality Group, EXILIO presents a vibrant, contemporary approach to Latin cuisine. A restaurant passionate in interpreting the evolution of ancient dishes for today’s a https://woodlandsnews.org/news/president-trump-set-to-headline-great-american-state-fair-after-performers-drop-out https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/e590064d-a9dd-4633-a7a7-f2bf38a3529e/20260528T145349/e590064d-a9dd-4633-a7a7-f2bf38a3529e_750x422.jpg President Trump set to headline 'Great American State Fair' after performers drop out Musical guests withdrew from America's 250th anniversary fair due to ties to the president, but he is now headlining the June event. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/everything-about-her-was-love-family-identifies-mother-and-toddler-killed-in-dallas-apartment-blast https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/WFAA/images/daf9d236-97b4-4ac8-a4aa-6aa95df2efcf/20260530T044554/daf9d236-97b4-4ac8-a4aa-6aa95df2efcf_750x422.jpg 'Everything about her was love' | Family identifies mother and toddler killed in Dallas apartment blast Marisol Perez and her 18-month-old son Erik died in the apartment building, but her daughter survived, family members say. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/margaritaville-lake-resort-lake-conroe-houstons-st-somewhere-spa-named-one-of-the-top-spas-in-montgo https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/11StSomewhereSpa-SteamRoom_Talent-copy-400x242.jpg Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston’s St. Somewhere Spa Named One of the Top Spas in Montgomery County for 2026 St. Somewhere Spa, the premier wellness retreat at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston, has earned a spot among the top 10 spas in Montgomery County, according to BusinessRate, a platform https://woodlandsnews.org/news/nasas-moon-base-contracts-may-28-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg NASA's moon base contracts (May 28, 2026) On Thursday's show: We learn about some contracts NASA has awarded to Texas companies to take the next steps toward an eventual base on the moon. And we reflect on how Supreme Court decisions of recen https://woodlandsnews.org/news/local-libraries-invite-all-to-participate-in-summer-reading-program-unearth-a-story-june-1-25 https://hellowoodlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summer-Reading-Plan-Unearth-a-Story-copy-396x242.jpg Local Libraries invite all to participate in Summer Reading Program "Unearth A Story" June 1-25 Unearth A StoryTM is this year’s Montgomery County Memorial Library System’s Summer Reading Program theme and there will be digging, dinosaurs and discovery for all ages. Children, preteens, teens, an https://woodlandsnews.org/news/new-pill-nearly-doubles-survival-time-for-pancreatic-cancer-patients https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/cc8ac060-6abf-40f7-be46-3e5bb0fd3714/20260531T150757/cc8ac060-6abf-40f7-be46-3e5bb0fd3714_750x422.jpg New pill nearly doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients Researchers say the pill, daraxonrasib, works by blocking a mutated protein that fuels tumor growth in more than 90% of pancreatic cancer cases. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/more-than-45-people-killed-in-blast-at-building-storing-explosives-in-myanmar-rescuers-say https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/18536329_020326-wls-new-breaking-news-img.png?w=1600 More than 45 people killed in blast at building storing explosives in Myanmar, rescuers say A blast at a building in Myanmar said to have been storing explosives for mining has killed more than 45 people, according to rescue workers. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/all-11-victims-of-the-chemical-tank-implosion-at-a-washington-paper-mill-have-been-recovered https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KING/images/ddc806c3-ec6c-4ce5-9fcb-019e1cd0ca31/20260530T002136/ddc806c3-ec6c-4ce5-9fcb-019e1cd0ca31_750x422.jpg All 11 victims of the chemical tank implosion at a Washington paper mill have been recovered All 11 killed in the chemical tank implosion at a Washington paper mill have been identified, and the bodies of those who were unaccounted for have been recovered. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/major-us-airline-accused-of-letting-drunken-passengers-board-flights-now-faces-stiff-penalty https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/ca02cc6d-aadc-4f7c-a3b5-69ac70a13e52/20260330T193326/ca02cc6d-aadc-4f7c-a3b5-69ac70a13e52_750x422.jpg Major US airline accused of letting drunken passengers board flights now faces stiff penalty Federal officials say the incidents occurred on 11 flights and could pose safety risks to passengers and crews. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/when-are-the-world-cup-matches-in-houston https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/b8c1314a-c0e9-4161-8126-92c8d557c394/20260531T130200/b8c1314a-c0e9-4161-8126-92c8d557c394_750x422.jpg When are the World Cup matches in Houston? Houston Stadium -- which was renamed for the World Cup -- will host seven matches during the tournament. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/hot-and-dry-sunday-thunderstorm-chances-return-during-the-work-week https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19205130_053126-ktrk-omw-6a-wx-sw-SUN-vid.jpg?w=1600 Hot and dry Sunday, thunderstorm chances return during the work week Rain and storm chances steadily climb as we move through the week ahead. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/dennis-hull-blackhawks-star-who-helped-canada-win-the-72-summit-series-dies-at-81 https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/a2fe23d1-511f-4046-a45a-b48d3f6e4ec5/20260531T103405/a2fe23d1-511f-4046-a45a-b48d3f6e4ec5_750x422.jpg Dennis Hull, Blackhawks star who helped Canada win the '72 Summit Series, dies at 81 Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar older brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks, died Friday night at age 81. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1581-one-good-turn https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1581: One Good Turn Episode: 1581 The screwdriver: Thoughts on greatness and invisibility. Today, the screwdriver. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/nearly-150-passengers-forced-to-jump-into-sea-as-pirate-tour-boat-sinks-in-turkey https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/a32e8f89-4090-43b0-8258-0105b5d38fe0/20260531T035351/a32e8f89-4090-43b0-8258-0105b5d38fe0_750x422.jpg Nearly 150 passengers forced to jump into sea as pirate tour boat sinks in Turkey All passengers were safely taken to shore, and no injuries were reported. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/honda-acura-recall-100k-vehicles-trace-problem-to-natural-disaster https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/05/honda-recall-gettyimages-2178759685.jpg Honda, Acura recall ~100K vehicles, trace problem to natural disaster More than a dozen Honda and Acura car, truck, SUV and minivan models are included in the recall. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/san-antonio-spurs-punch-ticket-to-2026-nba-finals-knock-off-thunder-111-103-in-game-7 https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/05/gettyimages-2278993204.jpg San Antonio Spurs punch ticket to 2026 NBA Finals, knock off Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to advance to their first NBA Finals since 2014. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/claude-lemieuxs-brain-is-being-donated-to-boston-universitys-cte-center-his-family-says https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/b5193cab-b03c-4f54-947b-f952fb098dc2/20260528T213631/b5193cab-b03c-4f54-947b-f952fb098dc2_750x422.jpg Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to Boston University's CTE Center, his family says The family said it gave the CTE Center permission to publicly share any findings with Lemieux's name. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/mystery-boom-that-shook-new-england-was-a-3-foot-meteor-expert-says https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/8f186245-e4cd-4a69-9c68-4f5b8607c0c8/8f186245-e4cd-4a69-9c68-4f5b8607c0c8_750x422.jpg Mystery boom that shook New England was a 3-foot meteor, expert says NASA said the meteor fragmented around 40 miles in the sky and the energy breakup was "estimated to be equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/trump-vents-about-judge-who-blocked-the-kennedy-center-renovation-and-fumes-over-his-legal-setbacks https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19202938_053026-kabc-trump-kennedy-center.jpg Trump vents about judge who blocked the Kennedy Center renovation and fumes over his legal setbacks President Donald Trump is fuming about a court ruling that blocked his renovation plans for the Kennedy Center in Washington. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/texas-man-faces-felony-animal-cruelty-charges-after-7-dogs-rescued https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/05/stephen-jake-davis-mugshot.jpg Texas man faces felony animal cruelty charges after 7 dogs rescued A Texas man faces felony charges after authorities rescued seven severely neglected dogs that are now recovering in SPCA care. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/5-inmates-involved-in-stabbing-during-religious-service-at-ct-terrell-unit-prison-tdcj-confirms https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19201663_053026-ktrk-ct-terrell-unit-map-img.png?w=1600 5 inmates involved in stabbing during religious service at C.T. Terrell Unit prison, TDCJ confirms A TDCJ spokesperson said two inmates were rushed to the hospital after an altercation led to a stabbing at the C.T. Terrell Unit in Brazoria County. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/world-cup-and-reliant-signs-go-up-as-nrg-park-prepares-for-name-change-this-summer https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19201470_053026-ktrk-combined-reliant-world-cup-signage-split-TN-img.png World Cup and Reliant signs go up as NRG Park prepares for name change this summer Old NRG Stadium signs went down in April, and on Friday, SkyEye13 captured temporary FIFA signage and new (but familiar) Reliant Park signs going up. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/united-flight-bound-for-minneapolis-diverted-to-wisconsin-because-of-an-unruly-passenger https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/a1e3f11a-7b08-4b5d-91cc-d7136af1a4cb/20260530T152720/a1e3f11a-7b08-4b5d-91cc-d7136af1a4cb_750x422.jpg United flight bound for Minneapolis diverted to Wisconsin because of an unruly passenger Law enforcement officials on the flight restrained the passenger quickly, airport authorities said. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/man-rescued-from-back-of-garbage-truck-after-being-scooped-up-in-dumpster-on-westheimer-road https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19201137_053026-ktrk-TN-garbage-truck-rescue-img.png Man rescued from back of garbage truck after being scooped up in dumpster on Westheimer Road A garbage truck driver on Westheimer noticed something rolling around in the back of her truck Friday morning. It was a man - dumped in with the trash. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/costco-grape-plants-spark-fears-of-devastating-threat-to-american-farms https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/05/gettyimages-2268695958.jpg Costco grape plants spark fears of devastating threat to American farms Grape plants sold at several Costco locations in California may pose a serious threat to California vineyards and agriculture after inspectors discovered an invasive insect. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/kelly-curtis-sister-of-jamie-lee-curtis-and-daughter-of-tony-curtis-has-died https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/a89c9795-c88d-442d-90af-409774e7d244/20260531T092520/a89c9795-c88d-442d-90af-409774e7d244_750x422.jpg Kelly Curtis, sister of Jamie Lee Curtis and daughter of Tony Curtis, has died Actress Kelly Curtis, sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, died at her California home. She was 69. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/ice-sued-over-inhumane-treatment-at-west-texas-detention-facility https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2026/05/gettyimages-2231548335.jpg ICE sued over 'inhumane treatment' at West Texas detention facility Legal and civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit against U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement over conditions at an El Paso immigrant detention facility. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/three-dead-one-rescued-after-fall-on-alaskas-mount-mckinley https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/05/gettyimages-661897902.jpg Three dead, one rescued after fall on Alaska’s Mount McKinley Three climbers from a Latvian mountaineering expedition died after falling near Denali Pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley, North America’s highest peak. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/trumps-physician-says-the-president-is-in-excellent-health-and-is-fully-fit-to-serve https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/f442c508-72d4-4655-b765-d8158a4e7948/20260530T160502/f442c508-72d4-4655-b765-d8158a4e7948_750x422.jpg Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve Donald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/capitol-rioters-clamor-for-payouts-from-trumps-new-anti-weaponization-fund-despite-backlash https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19137815_jan-6-riot-img.png?w=1600 Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash David Johnston was a licensed attorney when he illegally entered the Capitol with a mob of President Donald Trump's supporters on Jan. 6, 2021. More than five years later, the South Carolina man is of https://woodlandsnews.org/news/us-says-it-disabled-another-commercial-ship-trying-to-breach-blockade-and-reach-iran https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/b58586c4-919a-4044-9e48-1b06762ce900/20260530T161117/b58586c4-919a-4044-9e48-1b06762ce900_750x422.jpg US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran A merchant vessel was disabled in the Gulf of Oman after U.S. forces said it ignored warnings while attempting to reach an Iranian port. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/houston-weather-hot-humid-weekend-leads-into-start-of-hurricane-season https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/img_1239.jpg Houston weather: Hot, humid weekend leads into start of hurricane season A steamy weekend is on tap for Houston with little rain in sight, but rain chances return next week. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/fifa-fan-festival-premium-tickets-are-on-sale-heres-what-to-expect-from-the-otherwise-free-event https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29142235/Image-2026-05-29T142036.950-450x338.jpg FIFA Fan Festival premium tickets are on sale. Here’s what to expect from the otherwise free event The festival will be open in Houston's East Downtown neighborhood every day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off June 11. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/hello-houston-may-29-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (May 29, 2026) Today: Houston Airport System’s Jim Szczesniak discusses changes to the airports ahead of the summer travel season, Nerdtropolis founder Sean Tajipour gives us a preview of the summer movie season, an https://woodlandsnews.org/news/mysterious-airport-tunnels-to-open-beneath-hub-long-tied-to-conspiracy-theories https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/td6s4wgm4hi8pnvz/4d5flyr4x75t1yer.jpg Mysterious airport tunnels to open beneath hub long tied to conspiracy theories Denver International Airport is preparing to open portions of a mysterious underground tunnel system that has long been plagued by conspiracy theories. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/gas-prices-dropped-nearly-20-cents-since-last-week-but-experts-warn-it-could-spike-again https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/bc3ce577-ce93-45cc-8295-b49c44e05731/20260506T090316/bc3ce577-ce93-45cc-8295-b49c44e05731_750x422.jpg Gas prices dropped nearly 20 cents since last week — but experts warn it could spike again The national average for a gallon of gas dropped to $4.35 this week as crude oil prices eased amid reports of possible peace talks involving Iran. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/hegseth-tones-down-warnings-about-china-but-says-us-remains-committed-to-pacific-security https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/e925f9ed-07cc-4071-ba35-89890a44898b/20260530T113230/e925f9ed-07cc-4071-ba35-89890a44898b_750x422.jpg Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. remains committed to the Indo-Pacific region while softening past comments that described China as an imminent threat. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/marcia-lucas-oscar-winning-star-wars-editor-and-former-wife-of-george-lucas-dies-at-80 https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/b111d3e4-36bf-4e43-91c7-dd369942052f/20260530T093439/b111d3e4-36bf-4e43-91c7-dd369942052f_750x422.jpg Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor and former wife of George Lucas, dies at 80 Editor was a rare senior creative position where a woman could find a foothold in Hollywood. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/3-climbers-who-fell-near-treacherous-pass-on-alaskas-mount-mckinley-are-dead-1-rescued https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/b874b3a5-3fe1-4a99-8ae9-22f62a860663/20260528T233300/b874b3a5-3fe1-4a99-8ae9-22f62a860663_750x422.jpg 3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead, 1 rescued The four climbers were members of a Latvian mountaineering expedition. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/houston-youth-orchestra-earns-spot-at-jazz-at-lincoln-center https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/e5fc4d1a-521b-4aa8-8a94-b601e0fd5281/20260530T015947/e5fc4d1a-521b-4aa8-8a94-b601e0fd5281_750x422.jpg Houston youth orchestra earns spot at Jazz at Lincoln Center The orchestra performed at New York's Jazz at Lincoln Center, joining only 20 groups chosen from 1,000 nationwide. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/google-seeks-approval-to-release-millions-of-specially-treated-mosquitoes-to-combat-disease https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/bcf7a6f0-9777-4289-83f8-7eb30e43fd69/20260530T002923/bcf7a6f0-9777-4289-83f8-7eb30e43fd69_750x422.jpg Google seeks approval to release millions of specially treated mosquitoes to combat disease Google's lesser-known "Debug" initiative seeks to release up to 32 million specially treated mosquitoes in Florida and California over the next two years. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/un-says-next-five-years-to-smash-heat-records https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/05/heatwave-nyc.jpg UN says next five years to smash heat records A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/carnival-corporation-says-data-breach-may-have-exposed-personal-info https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/05/gettyimages-2207246288.jpg Carnival Corporation says data breach may have exposed personal info Carnival Corporation is notifying individuals whose personal information was accessed during an April 2026 cybersecurity incident. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/paxton-appeals-after-texas-judge-strikes-down-reporting-rules-for-large-county-district-attorneys https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29154716/05262026-ken-paxton-06-kera-450x300.webp Paxton appeals after Texas judge strikes down reporting rules for large-county district attorneys The attorney general promptly appealed the May 7 decision to a statewide appeals court that already signaled it disagreed with Paxton's rules. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-may-29-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 29, 2026) For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/ruben-el-gato-negro-ramos-looks-back-on-legendary-career-with-los-das-de-calor https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29145547/Ruben-Ramos_Sarah-Wilson_1-scaled.jpg Ruben 'El Gato Negro' Ramos looks back on legendary career with 'Los Días de Calor' The legendary Tejano singer is joined by Carrie Rodriguez and Sergio Mendoza on the album. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/sauna-blankets-sold-at-target-macys-snappy-recalled-after-reports-of-overheating https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/05/sauna-blanket.jpg Sauna blankets sold at Target, Macy's, Snappy, recalled after reports of overheating SLF Sauna Blankets sold at Target, Macy's and Snappy have been recalled due to an overheating issue. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/southwest-updates-its-seat-policy-for-plus-size-passengers https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/A-1201784/o9ndh4xymj65ldgy.jpg Southwest updates its seat policy for plus-size passengers Southwest has updated its extra-seat policy for plus-size travelers. Here's what to know. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/southern-star-brewing-company-announces-plans-to-close-after-nearly-20-years-in-conroe https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29130327/SouthernStarBuildingFB-HORIZONTAL-450x252.jpg Southern Star Brewing Company announces plans to close after nearly 20 years in Conroe The Houston-area craft brewery, best known for its Bombshell Blonde Ale, is the latest casualty in an industrywide downturn. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/fifa-world-cup-ticket-sales-under-investigation-the-good-bad-and-ugly-of-the-week https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/05113841/J_I-l1R4-450x300.jpeg FIFA World Cup ticket sales under investigation: 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. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/charges-of-abusing-corpses-dropped-against-houston-funeral-home-owner https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/14122416/Richardson-Mortuary-450x244.jpg Charges of abusing corpses dropped against Houston funeral home owner Richardson Mortuary has remained closed since the Texas Funeral Service Commission ordered the owners to suspend operations last year. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/texas-standard-for-may-29-2026-adrianne-palicki-reflects-on-the-enduring-legacy-of-friday-night-ligh https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/daily-post-1-Copy.png Texas Standard for May 29, 2026: Adrianne Palicki reflects on the enduring legacy of ‘Friday Night Lights’ Two decades after “Friday Night Lights” first transported audiences to small town Texas, the series continues to resonate with viewers and former cast members alike. Actor Adrianne Palicki is returnin https://woodlandsnews.org/news/at-least-3-dead-and-more-victims-could-be-found-after-explosion-levels-dallas-apartment-complex https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29082455/DallasApartmentExplosion-KERA-450x298.jpg At least 3 dead and more victims could be found after explosion levels Dallas apartment complex First responders said four people were taken to the hospital and they continued their search for victims overnight. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/mark-duplass-and-katie-aselton-examine-their-own-too-close-relationship-in-new-film https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28144753/Screenshot-2026-05-26-at-3.43.20-PM-scaled.png Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton examine their own 'too close' relationship in new film “Magic Hour” premiered at Austin’s SXSW and is in limited release in theaters in Texas now. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/houston-museum-of-natural-science-opens-interactive-exhibit-exploring-digital-literacy https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28152630/Clickbait-3-450x338.jpg Houston Museum of Natural Science opens interactive exhibit exploring digital literacy The exhibit is located on Level 2 of the Museum’s main campus, and is on view now through January 2027. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/tiktok-deal-with-umg-gives-creators-more-access-to-music-from-taylor-swift-and-kendrick-lamar https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/tiktok-5323006_1280.jpg TikTok deal with UMG gives creators more access to music from Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar The agreement is also aimed at protecting artists from AI-generated versions of their music, even as UMG signs a deal with Spotify that seems to do the opposite. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/houston-based-fertitta-entertainment-to-buy-caesars-a-las-vegas-strip-icon-for-6-billion https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/09161648/Tilman-Fertitta-Rockets-AP-450x289.jpg Houston-based Fertitta Entertainment to buy Caesars, a Las Vegas Strip icon, for $6 billion Fertitta Entertainment was founded by Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta, the former chair of the University of Houston System Board of Regents who in April was confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Italy https://woodlandsnews.org/news/new-state-park-west-of-san-antonio-will-preserve-nearly-54000-acres-of-hill-country-land https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28105624/TPRNewStatePark.webp New state park west of San Antonio will preserve nearly 54,000 acres of Hill Country land Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has acquired nearly 54,000 acres in Edwards and Kinney counties for what will become Silver Lake State Park. The land sits just about 150 miles west of San Antonio. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/what-the-new-trump-administration-directive-on-green-card-applications-means https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27103309/U.S._Citizenship_and_Immigration_Service-scaled.jpg What the new Trump administration directive on green card applications means Applicants have been told to return to their home country to start the process. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/this-week-in-texas-music-history-pauline-oliveros-21st-birthday https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/22165703/TWITMH_Pauline_Featured-scaled.png This week in Texas music history: Pauline Oliveros' 21st birthday A life in deep listening unfolds with a special birthday gift. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/friday-night-lights-at-20-adrianne-palicki-on-tyra-texas-and-tv-history https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29104037/Untitled-May-29-2026-at-10.38.37.png 'Friday Night Lights' at 20: Adrianne Palicki on Tyra, Texas and TV history The show changed her life. “I went from being the girl in the bikini to actually being taken seriously as an actress.” https://woodlandsnews.org/news/investigation-finds-suicide-rate-among-ice-detainees-has-increased-over-the-past-year https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/29103638/20250328-Brownsville-08-scaled.jpg Investigation finds suicide rate among ICE detainees has increased over the past year The probe found a lack of urgency regarding mental health treatment for detainees that resulted in deaths within the facilities. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/catholic-diocese-fights-federal-governments-effort-to-seize-holy-site-for-border-wall-project https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28174216/KTEPCristoReyDiocese.webp Catholic Diocese fights federal government's effort to seize 'holy site' for border wall project Mount Cristo Rey overlooks New Mexico, Texas and Mexico. The Catholic Diocese owns the property and considers it a holy site. The federal government has filed a lawsuit to seize some of the land at th https://woodlandsnews.org/news/congos-soccer-team-will-make-world-cup-history-in-houston-ebola-could-upend-fans-plans https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/18142713/DRC-450x304.jpg Congo’s soccer team will make World Cup history in Houston. Ebola could upend fans’ plans The U.S. is blocking some international travel amid an outbreak of the deadly disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Those restrictions will be in effect when the team makes its World Cup debut https://woodlandsnews.org/news/theyre-my-classmates-eight-students-rescued-in-galveston-after-pleasure-pier-roller-coaster-stops-mi https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28233227/Untitled-design-6-450x253.jpg ‘They’re my classmates’: Eight students rescued in Galveston after Pleasure Pier roller coaster stops mid-ride Officials responded to the stranded riders, who were students from Houston ISD, at around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Crews used a ladder truck to rescue them. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/trumps-anti-weaponization-fund-may-29-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-450x253.jpg Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' (May 29, 2026) On Friday's show: Houston Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher outlines the bill she has introduced to counter the new "Anti-Weaponization Fund," which some fear could give payouts to some of those who attac https://woodlandsnews.org/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-1579-the-hidden-wright-brothers https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1579: The Hidden Wright Brothers Episode: 1579 Five years before we found out about the Wright Brothers! Today, we gradually learn about the Wright Brothers' flight. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/fbi-warns-of-fake-fifa-websites-ahead-of-2026-world-cup https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/04140302/Image-2026-05-04T140230.879-450x338.jpg FBI warns of fake FIFA websites ahead of 2026 World Cup To avoid fake FIFA websites, which seek to fraudulently obtain users' information, the FBI recommends ensuring the typing of the URL “fifa.com” and avoiding links labeled as “sponsored” by search engi https://woodlandsnews.org/news/new-trump-administration-rule-forces-most-immigrants-seeking-green-cards-to-return-to-home-countries https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/09111443/AP_16166678969150-450x354.jpg New Trump administration rule forces most immigrants seeking green cards to return to home countries first Houston immigration attorneys say the policy memo, issued by U.S. Customs and Immigration Services late last week, has the potential to jam up immigration courts as people trying to remain in the U.S. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/why-did-sen-john-cornyn-lose-the-gop-ground-shifted-underneath-him https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28143842/20260526_Cornyn_07-scaled.jpg Why did Sen. John Cornyn lose? The GOP 'ground shifted underneath him' Cornyn’s loss signals a total break from the Bush-style conservative politics in Texas. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-may-28-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 28, 2026) For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/as-texas-vaccination-rates-fall-vulnerable-children-face-growing-risk https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28134634/JulianaSalazarPHW-450x299.jpg As Texas vaccination rates fall, vulnerable children face growing risk From a West Texas measles outbreak to rising vaccine exemptions statewide, families of immunocompromised children depend on herd immunity that is slowly eroding. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/hello-houston-may-28-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085137/HH_Podcast-Cover-450x450.jpg Hello Houston (May 28, 2026) Today: We hear from Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, talk with local author Kalyani Adusumilli about her debut novel, listen to the latest installment of InnerVIEWS featuring "Brady Bunch" star https://woodlandsnews.org/news/nuns-pray-for-the-spurs-to-be-their-best-in-game-6-against-thunder https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28091528/TPRSpursNuns.webp Nuns pray for the Spurs to be their best in Game 6 against Thunder The nuns from the parish of St. John Bosco, are members of the Salesian Sisters (formally known as the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians). They dedicate their lives to Christian education, missiona https://woodlandsnews.org/news/texas-prisoners-face-new-book-ban-after-hundreds-test-positive-for-synthetic-drugs https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28085641/TexasPrisonBooks-TT-450x300.jpg Texas prisoners face new book ban after hundreds test positive for synthetic drugs Inmates say the policy unfairly punishes them — and note that prison staff also bring in contraband. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/a-sixth-grader-from-houston-is-among-the-finalists-at-the-scripps-national-spelling-bee https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28084153/AP26147767328715-450x300.jpg A sixth-grader from Houston is among the finalists at the Scripps National Spelling Bee The finals will be broadcast Thursday night on ION. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/court-protection-for-delta-8-sales-in-texas-expired-thursday https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28083520/delta-8-thc-products-51675423533-o-450x300.webp Court protection for Delta-8 sales in Texas expired Thursday A Texas Supreme Court order took effect May 28 that allows state health officials to again treat manufactured Delta-8 THC as a Schedule I controlled substance, a legal category that includes peyote an https://woodlandsnews.org/news/exxonmobil-shareholders-approve-moving-companys-legal-home-from-new-jersey-to-texas https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/28073711/exxon-hpm-450x301.webp ExxonMobil shareholders approve moving company's legal home from New Jersey to Texas ExxonMobil’s board of directors said the legal and regulatory environment in Texas is more business friendly. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/the-engines-of-our-ingenuity-2598-the-three-body-problem https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/assets/images/HPM-logo-OGimage-2.jpg The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2598: The Three Body Problem Episode: 2598 Henri Poincaré, the three body problem, and chaos. Today, three bodies. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/tx-18-turnout-likely-helped-letitia-plummer-secure-nomination-for-harris-county-judge-experts-say https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27155024/Image-34-450x338.jpg TX-18 turnout likely helped Letitia Plummer secure nomination for Harris County judge, experts say The Democratic primary runoff in the 18th District, between U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee and U.S. Rep. Al Green, was one of the highest-profile races in the Houston area. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/teachers-union-president-files-civil-rights-lawsuit-against-houston-isd-over-her-firing https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/24075415/IMG_2531-450x338.jpg Teachers union president files civil rights lawsuit against Houston ISD over her firing Michelle Williams, the president of the Houston Education Association and former Houston ISD elementary teacher, filed the complaint Tuesday in federal court. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/ufo-insider-claims-us-has-bodies-of-4-different-alien-species-from-downed-spacecraft-in-government-c https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/05/ufo-radar.jpg UFO insider claims US has bodies of 4 different alien species from downed spacecraft in government custody Dr. Hal Puthoff claims the U.S. has recovered the remains of four separate species of alien life from UFOs, citing people involved in the recoveries. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/texas-standard-for-may-27-2026-ken-paxtons-senate-runoff-win-reshapes-texas-gop-landscape https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/daily-post-1-Copy2.png Texas Standard for May 27, 2026: Ken Paxton’s Senate runoff win reshapes Texas GOP landscape Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton handily defeated longtime U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in one of the state’s most closely watched Republican runoffs, setting up a high-profile Senate race against Democrat https://woodlandsnews.org/news/study-finds-voting-can-help-you-live-longer https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26164727/VotingHealth.webp Study finds voting can help you live longer Voting is typically associated with politics and civil engagement, but a new study finds evidence that voting helps older people live longer. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/results-2026-primary-runoffs https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/25105254/2026-Election-Page-Thumbnail-1.jpeg Results: 2026 primary runoffs U.S. Senate, Attorney General and other statewide contests in Texas. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/researchers-in-texas-find-cities-can-change-the-way-some-storms-behave https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26104706/winter-storm-landon_51859286589_o-scaled.jpg Researchers in Texas find cities can change the way some storms behave The team analyzed two decades of climate data in Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/five-races-in-texas-to-watch-tonight-during-the-primary-runoffs https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26100401/march-election-day_40618324962_o-scaled.jpg Five races in Texas to watch tonight during the primary runoffs The GOP senate contest is getting a lot of attention — but what else should you pay attention to? https://woodlandsnews.org/news/texas-standard-for-may-26-2026-researchers-find-cities-can-change-the-way-storms-behave https://s3.amazonaws.com/texasstandard.org/txstandard/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/daily-post-1-Copy-2-1.png Texas Standard for May 26, 2026: Researchers find cities can change the way storms behave After analyzing more than 40,000 storms across Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston, researchers found urban areas can influence where storms form and how intense they become. The study examined de https://woodlandsnews.org/news/warrant-2-houston-police-officers-under-criminal-investigation-over-secret-tracking-device https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/18921760_houston-police-car-img.png Warrant: 2 Houston police officers under criminal investigation over secret tracking device A warrant shows Texas Rangers have launched a criminal investigation into two Houston police officers who were allegedly involved in secretly placing a GPS tracking device on a suspect's vehicle witho https://woodlandsnews.org/news/montgomery-co-pct-3-deputy-terminated-charged-with-misuse-of-official-information-authorities https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19195573_052926-ktrk-louis-norman-img.png Montgomery Co. Pct. 3 deputy terminated, charged with misuse of official information: Authorities Documents allege Deputy Louis Norman used law enforcement resources to stalk a woman he previously dated. Montgomery County Pct. 3 Constable's Office said he was fired on Friday. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/bus-hits-cars-in-virginia-killing-5-people-and-injuring-34 https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/WUSA/images/c7ae9814-4912-4003-8624-1206a2da6b62/20260529T120152/c7ae9814-4912-4003-8624-1206a2da6b62_750x422.jpg Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34 Police say the bus failed to slow down and crashed into six vehicles. Four of the five fatalities were in one vehicle. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/they-were-super-receptive-galveston-firefighter-details-daring-rescue-of-students-stuck-on-galveston https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/e0a99a91-0172-4eac-91e3-da5cc67f0b19/20260529T200952/e0a99a91-0172-4eac-91e3-da5cc67f0b19_750x422.jpg 'They were super receptive' | Galveston firefighter details daring rescue of students stuck on Galveston roller coaster The students were stuck more than 100 feet in the air Thursday night for hours. Pleasure Pier now has a better idea of why it happened. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/iran-latest-trump-making-final-determination-in-situation-room-meeting https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/05/gettyimages-2276029066-scaled.jpg Iran latest: Trump making 'final determination' in Situation Room meeting U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/thank-you-for-every-pint-brewery-closing-down-after-nearly-20-years-in-business https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KSDK/images/fd425b58-455d-46de-8a6f-6372b5e3af55/20251001T214134/fd425b58-455d-46de-8a6f-6372b5e3af55_750x422.jpg 'Thank you for every pint' | Brewery closing down after nearly 20 years in business Southern Star Brewing Co. announced its closure in social media posts. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/oscar-winning-star-wars-editor-marcia-lucas-dies-at-80 https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19196659_AP26149853797833.jpg?w=1600 Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80 Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar as editor of the original 1977 "Star Wars" and was part of a group of women whose editing was essential to film's New Hollywood era, has died, a lawyer for her family sa https://woodlandsnews.org/news/drivers-seek-answers-after-contaminated-fuel-at-spring-branch-gas-station https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/hell-nah-1.jpg Drivers seek answers after contaminated fuel at Spring Branch gas station Multiple drivers say they are still looking for answers weeks after after filling up with contaminated fuel at the same gas station in Spring Branch that they say damaged their vehicles. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/medical-experts-are-studying-whether-bagpipe-lessons-are-helping-cystic-fibrosis-patients-with-their https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/0a3ba124-51c2-4513-b83f-67ecc58cc76c/20260529T231930/0a3ba124-51c2-4513-b83f-67ecc58cc76c_750x422.jpg Medical experts are studying whether bagpipe lessons are helping cystic fibrosis patients with their breathing In Houston, a unique initiative called Pipes for the People teaches piping to individuals with cystic fibrosis. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/iron-shark-malfunction-puts-spotlight-on-texas-ride-safety https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/f8bc59bc-2767-4d59-974d-dc972fa2b62f/20260529T014411/f8bc59bc-2767-4d59-974d-dc972fa2b62f_750x422.jpg Iron Shark malfunction puts spotlight on Texas ride safety Texas law says rides like the Iron Shark have to pass annual inspections. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/hes-always-been-my-hero-ohio-bride-gets-married-on-hospital-rooftop-so-her-ailing-dad-could-be-there https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/WKYC/images/b20981f5-91b4-4e88-9e1d-3d7b53cb2b2c/20260529T223500/b20981f5-91b4-4e88-9e1d-3d7b53cb2b2c_750x422.jpg 'He's always been my hero': Ohio bride gets married on hospital rooftop so her ailing dad could be there When two wedding plans fell through, nurses at the Cleveland Clinic stepped in to make sure a dying father could walk his daughter down the aisle. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/they-were-really-brave-kids-photos-show-4-hour-rescue-of-students-stranded-on-galveston-roller-coast https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/d245544e-0fc2-4c82-87e2-f52ddb5049c0/20260529T210226/d245544e-0fc2-4c82-87e2-f52ddb5049c0_750x422.jpg 'They were really brave kids' | Photos show 4-hour rescue of students stranded on Galveston roller coaster New photos from the rescue show the intense conditions and extreme heights of the incident. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/cypress-plumbing-business-loses-20k-in-tools-after-van-break-in-exclusive https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/ddf84b9a-900c-4f5c-9fd8-4ee3d5434523/20260529T221919/ddf84b9a-900c-4f5c-9fd8-4ee3d5434523_750x422.jpg Cypress plumbing business loses $20K in tools after van break-in | Exclusive A family-run plumbing business lost more than $20,000 in equipment after thieves broke into a company van. Authorities are searching for suspect or suspects. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/us-postal-service-issues-new-north-american-soccer-forever-stamp https://static.livenowfox.com/www.livenowfox.com/content/uploads/2026/05/soccer-stamp.jpeg US Postal Service issues new North American Soccer forever stamp As the United States gets ready to host the FIFA World Cup, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is getting in on the excitement by issuing a North American Soccer stamp. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/north-texas-police-recover-body-of-missing-8-year-old-boy-officials-say https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/WFAA/images/ee837429-c7af-4650-bf8d-8a678c9517c3/20260529T173306/ee837429-c7af-4650-bf8d-8a678c9517c3_750x422.jpg North Texas police recover body of missing 8-year-old boy, officials say Celina police said during a press conference that the boy's body was recovered from a pond. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/chick-fil-a-unveils-summer-menu-including-return-of-some-fan-favorites https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/a18535e9-5584-440b-9ec7-18ea361ae9e4/20260529T220107/a18535e9-5584-440b-9ec7-18ea361ae9e4_750x422.jpg Chick-fil-A unveils summer menu, including return of some fan favorites The chicken chain's new menu launches on June 8. Here's what's coming for the summer season. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/suspect-tased-by-deputies-after-allegedly-stabbing-woman-in-neck-in-n-harris-co-pct-4-says https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/18852702_2023-EWN-THUMBNAIL.png?w=1600 Suspect tased by deputies after allegedly stabbing woman in neck in N. Harris Co., Pct 4 says Pct. 4 deputies detained the suspect as he tried to flee after using a tasing device on him, investigators said. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-may-27-2026 https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31085146/HH_Podcast-Cover_The-Commuter-Cut-450x450.jpg Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 27, 2026) For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/nearly-300-arrested-and-89-children-rescued-in-massive-texas-law-enforcement-operation https://static.fox4news.com/www.fox4news.com/content/uploads/2023/05/FBI-officers.jpg Nearly 300 arrested and 89 children rescued in massive Texas law enforcement operation A massive two-month law enforcement operation in Texas has resulted in the arrest of 276 suspects and the rescue of 89 children from online exploitation. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/1997-texas-cold-case-solved-after-dna-testing-leads-to-arrest-in-midland-sexual-assault https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2026/05/df9d36cd-05.28.2026-james-lee-woodard.jpg 1997 Texas cold case solved after DNA testing leads to arrest in Midland sexual assault Authorities have arrested a 61-year-old man for a 1997 Texas kidnapping and sexual assault after advanced DNA testing and genetic genealogy cracked the nearly 30-year-old cold case. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/trump-meets-with-aides-to-determine-whether-to-move-forward-with-iran-deal https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/e32563b4-46ca-4426-8cc8-551e07870431/20260529T203902/e32563b4-46ca-4426-8cc8-551e07870431_750x422.jpg Trump meets with aides to determine whether to move forward with Iran deal Ahead of Friday's White House Situation Room meeting, President Trump said he was looking to make a “final determination” on an Iran ceasefire extension. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/judge-orders-trumps-name-be-removed-from-kennedy-center-rules-that-rebranding-violates-the-law https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19194847_052926-abcnl-1p-kennedy-center-vid.jpg Judge orders Trump's name be removed from Kennedy Center, rules that rebranding violates the law A U.S. District judge ruled that the Kennedy Center board's March 16 vote to close the facility was "ill-informed and seemingly preordained." https://woodlandsnews.org/news/weekend-closures-on-interchange-near-hobby-airport-i-45-and-south-loop-could-cause-traffic-tie-ups https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/18908958_abc13-Alert-TRAFFIC-Logo-WEB.jpg Weekend closures on interchange near Hobby Airport, I-45, and South Loop could cause traffic tie-ups Whether you're heading to Hobby Airport, downtown Houston for an Astros game, or simply driving across town, TxDOT is closing some major corridors, which may slow Houston drivers this weekend. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/trinity-river-authority-responds-to-concerns-about-lake-livingston-dam-after-viral-video https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19196111_052926-ktrk-dam-safety-img.png Trinity River Authority responds to concerns about Lake Livingston Dam after viral video The team in charge of the Trinity River Dam issued a lengthy statement reassuring everyone that the dam is safe after a YouTube video with half a million views called its structural integrity into que https://woodlandsnews.org/news/what-to-know-about-fifa-world-cup-2026-fan-festival-in-houston https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/f28dc643-8ab8-4995-ac05-6b7c3b1d4264/20260512T001643/f28dc643-8ab8-4995-ac05-6b7c3b1d4264_750x422.jpg What to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Festival in Houston The FIFA World Cup 2026 is right around the corner. Here's a breakdown of the Fan Festival in Houston. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/you-could-win-free-snickers-for-a-year-but-only-if-you-have-this-name https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/adfc1b2b-202f-40c8-b68e-737356dd3664/20260529T215424/adfc1b2b-202f-40c8-b68e-737356dd3664_750x422.jpg You could win free Snickers for a year — but only if you have this name The promotion for its new peanut butter flavor features an obvious wink at a rival candy brand. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/texas-can-enforce-controversial-immigration-law-us-appeals-court-decides https://static.fox7austin.com/www.fox7austin.com/content/uploads/2019/08/Border_wall_procurement_policy_0_4882459_ver1.0.jpg Texas can enforce controversial immigration law, US appeals court decides Texas can finally enforce an immigration law that's been stalled for years after a U.S. appeals court lifted a recent block. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/waymo-expands-houston-service-area-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/cdfbc7a8-1d6e-4bce-912d-506150899551/20260529T204321/cdfbc7a8-1d6e-4bce-912d-506150899551_750x422.jpg Waymo expands Houston service area ahead of FIFA World Cup Waymo has expanded its autonomous ride-hailing service in Houston to nearly 50 square miles. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/federal-judge-says-president-trumps-name-must-be-removed-from-kennedy-center https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/baee87cb-825e-46db-9634-d74fa4a360af/20260529T192150/baee87cb-825e-46db-9634-d74fa4a360af_750x422.jpg Federal judge says President Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it, a federal judge said Friday. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/watch-rfk-jr-wrangles-snakes-on-dr-ozs-patio https://static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/yo6abuk41oqn9mem/2k7ce9lsvofu1s3h.jpg Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/man-arrested-for-womans-stabbing-death-in-spring https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/05/hjh9ppxxeaq9qks.jpg Man arrested for woman's stabbing death in Spring Officials say a woman was found stabbed in an apartment early Friday. Aaron McFarland was allegedly seen using a ladder to leave the apartment. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/teen-stuck-on-roller-coaster-firefighters-who-conducted-extraction-recap-harrowing-rescue https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19195907_052926-ktrk-TN-roller-coaster-rescue-img.png Teen stuck on roller coaster, firefighters who conducted extraction, recap harrowing rescue ABC13 spoke exclusively with a teenager who was stuck on the roller coaster and with firefighters who conducted the harrowing high-wire rescue. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/multi-vehicle-crash-causes-traffic-backup-on-eb-katy-freeway-at-tc-jester-boulevard-transtar-shows https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19194894_052926-ktrk-TN-katy-fwy-multi-crash-airbag-img.jpg?w=1600 Multi-vehicle crash causes traffic backup on EB Katy Freeway at TC Jester Boulevard, TranStar shows Images showed the front of a vehicle mangled and the airbags deployed as crews worked the scene on the Katy Freeway. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/more-than-400k-jeep-vehicles-under-recall-over-airbag-sensor-issue https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/a2b82679-dc2f-417e-b4d7-a6291e4dbb71/a2b82679-dc2f-417e-b4d7-a6291e4dbb71_750x422.jpg More than 400K Jeep vehicles under recall over airbag sensor issue A faulty sensor may lead to a delayed deployment of the airbag during certain crashes and may be noncompliant with federal safety regulations. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/blue-origin-rocket-explodes-what-does-it-mean-for-future-nasa-missions https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19195506_052926-ktrk-TN-blue-origin-rocket-explodes-img.png?w=1600 Blue Origin rocket explodes: What does it mean for future NASA missions? Blue Origin has multiple contracts with NASA for the Artemis mission to get astronauts to the moon and eventually build a base there, so ABC13 sought to find out what this means for future missions. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/children-will-listen-is-musical-theater-to-young-ears https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/19194979_052926-localish-agd9379-childrenwilllisten-wabc-vid.jpg?w=1600 'Children Will Listen' is musical theater to young ears Aiming to introduce youth to musical theater, the program, created in 2005, honors Stephen Sondheim and is named after one of his songs. https://woodlandsnews.org/news/popular-burger-chain-selling-30-restaurants-to-pay-down-debt https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/CCT/images/baa492dd-3549-49db-9c80-8a4a029fd04f/20250417T154718/baa492dd-3549-49db-9c80-8a4a029fd04f_750x422.jpg Popular burger chain selling 30 restaurants to pay down debt Several Red Robin locations will soon be under new ownership as part of a $23.5 million deal.