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A 2-year-old boy was found unresponsive in a swimming pool and later pronounced dead in northeast Harris County, the sheriff's office said.
Deputies said they found a car crashed into a ditch while responding to the shooting, which left a man dead and another injured.
The annual event celebrating the city's LGBTQ+ community and its allies, originally scheduled for early June in downtown Houston, was called off a couple hours beforehand because of inclement weather.
Central Texas residents got an update on a new flood warning system, but some still have questions about who will be responsible for it.
Texas Democrats spent their 3-day convention in Corpus Christi rallying party activists, training volunteers and making the case for Democratic policies and candidates across the state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Harris County and Fort Bend County recorded a combined 18 child drownings last year.
On Monday's show: We learn how last week's tire fire in southeast Houston may be affecting air quality. And we discuss how last week’s Supreme Court decision allowing the president to end the nation’s Temporary Protected Status program might affect Greater Houston.
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting left one man dead and another injured in northwest Harris County.The shooting happened Monday morning in the 7700 block of W. Little York Road, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators said two...
Episode: 3384 Further thoughts about the search for extra-terrestrial life. Today, Alien life forms.
It is rare that a New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox game gets preempted for anything, especially on network television. That was the case though Sunday night due to a rain delay at the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship, and with Scottie Scheffler in contention.An NBC Sports...
Commissioner Lesley Briones and her team distributed the A/C units to pre-selected Precinct 4 families as part of the Cool 4 the Summer program.
A toddler has died after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool in the Huffman area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to the 500 block of Lago Trace Drive after receiving a report of an unresponsive toddler in a swimming pool at around 6:10...
According to the Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable's Office, there are reported power outages in Jordan Ranch, Tamarron, and Firethorne West due to lines knocked down on Woods Road.
A man is dead after an early-morning shooting outside an apartment complex near Cloverleaf, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies and EMS were called around 5 a.m. Sunday to the 1100 block of Freeport Street. When they arrived, they found a man with at least...
Episode: 1595 In which Alfred Stieglitz and 291 anticipate Modern. Today, Stieglitz and photography, art and reality.
East End residents will have a chance to clear out bulky household items and help spruce up the neighborhood Saturday as Harris County Precinct 2 hosts a Keep2Clean Community Cleanup Event.Commissioner Adrian Garcia is expected to join community partners for the event, scheduled...
Guillermo Hernandez, Jr. is currently being held in the Harris County Jail.According to court documents, he shot and killed Luis Hernandez during a dispute at his home on Craigmont Street near Telephone Road.Officers responded to a family disturbance call at the location...
Episode: 1594 The Mad Scientist — he keeps coming back. Today, the mad scientist.
The next World Cup game in Houston is a round-of-32 match between Brazil and Japan on Monday, June 29.
More than two months after 24-year-old Kevon Clark was killed in a devastating hit-and-run crash on Interstate 45, his mother is making an emotional plea for the public’s help in finding those responsible.According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred on...
According to the latest U.S. Census data, Texas leads the nation in the number of uninsured residents.Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones is reminding families that free, accessible healthcare is available to young people in need.“It’s called the Baylor teen health clinic,...
SkyEye13 was over the scene as a tow truck removed a vehicle from a home in northwest Harris County. The house sustained major damage to what appeared to be the garage.
SkyEye13 was over a wreck involving a big rig on Kuykendahl Road that left a pickup truck severely damaged. Deputies said one person died as a result of the crash.
Wong, the Republican nominee for county judge who was appointed to the role as part of a now-dismissed civil lawsuit, is at odds with the two Democrats on commissioners court who claim his appointment has been invalidated.
The $1.6 million space-themed outdoor Sugar Land park marks the first all-abilities park funded and built by Fort Bend County. Families in the county, including children with disabilities, can now play in an accessible park.
The $1.6 million space-themed outdoor Sugar Land park marks the first all-abilities park funded and built by Fort Bend County. Families in the county, including children with disabilities, can now play in an accessible park.
The board also approved changes to social studies curriculum that reframe history and minimize diversity.
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.
Today: We receive an update on the spread of the New World screwworm, learn about the new podcast series “After the Flood,” break down recent Supreme Court decisions with former U.S. District Judge Vanessa Gilmore, and more.
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Harris County officials from financially supporting nonprofits that assist immigrants in deportation cases. The state is trying to permanently bar such programs.
The planned development would span 170 acres on the west end of Galveston Island with hundreds of housing units, a lagoon pool and lazy river.
The National Weather Service warns the dust, expected to reach the Houston area late Sunday or early Monday, could cause allergies and potentially be unhealthy for those with underlying health conditions.
Stubbornly unrealistic assessments of the region's reservoir system turned this year's drought conditions into an emergency.
Gracie was found safe Friday morning near Leakey after escaping from Cedar Hollow Ranch earlier this month.
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
The credit ratings agency had lowered its outlook in 2024.
Texas is experiencing an AI-driven data center boom with at least 248 projects planned statewide. Here’s what to know about the industry’s rapid growth and the debate over its impact.
The Wednesday evening quakes killed at least 235 people and injured roughly 4,300 others, according to Venezuelan officials and the U.S. Geological Survey. Officials say hundreds of people may still be trapped under debris.
Venezuelans living in the U.S organize donation drives in response to the devastating earthquakes.
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