Harris County officials warn families as e-bike, e-scooter injuries surge
Officials say the devices are becoming increasingly popular among elementary and middle school students, but many families may not fully und…
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Campus officials report mold inside Westwood Elementary, delaying 2026 school start: Friendswood ISD
According to the school, the campus underwent testing after visible surface mold was spotted during the summer. The new start date has yet t…
Liberty Co. inmate who escaped custody last month apprehended in Seattle, Washington, deputies say
A Liberty County inmate who escaped custody in Kingwood last month was apprehended in Seattle, Washington, according to the Liberty County S…
Scattered showers Thursday could help wash away some wildfire smoke
A gray haze over Houston from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest could get taken down a notch with scattered showers and thunderstorms Thurs…
Suspicious orders at a Spring Branch-area bookstore, owner says
Becker's Books, which opened in 1993, is a second-generation bookstore in Spring Branch. The owner said he's recently been getting lots of o…
Mold in Friendswood ISD school postpones school year
Westwood Elementary remains closed as Friendswood ISD addresses mold found around the campus over the summer.
Tomball residents see major flooding after 30 minutes of heavy rain, part of decades-long issue
In a neighborhood in Tomball, residents told ABC13 that after just 30 minutes to an hour of rain, their cul-de-sac becomes completely floode…
Texas county accused of changing voting maps after primary elections
Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.
DOJ: Kingwood clinic owner sentenced for selling 3 million opioids to 'drug dealers'
Officials say the owner of a Kingwood clinic sold prescriptions for opioids to drug dealers who posed as “providers." The charges were tied …
How hot summer days can lead to flight delays
A recent report from the Associated Press finds that rising temperatures on these hot summer days can lead to flight delays too.
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Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time
Air travelers brace for delays during severe storms, but extreme summer heat can trigger hidden disruptions that are far less visible and ha…