Alief ISD elementary school placed on brief lockdown after man with knife found on roof
A man armed with a knife and possibly suffering from a mental issue entered an elementary school unannounced Monday morning.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Lockdown lifted after man found on roof of Alief ISD elementary school, district says
A lockdown at Cummings Elementary School in southwest Houston has been lifted after officials say an unidentified man was found on the roof of the campus.
May 11, 2026Open source
Man gets on roof of Alief ISD's Cummings Elementary
Houston police confirm a man got on the roof of Alief ISD’s Cummings Elementary on Monday morning.
May 11, 2026Open source
Man removed from roof of Cummings Elementary Monday morning, Alief ISD says
A person was reportedly spotted on top of Cummings Elementary School on Monday morning, according to HPD
May 11, 2026Open source
Alief Taylor High School senior uses past failure to fuel run to state in 2 events
Alief Taylor High School's McKale Lee overcame a fall at last year's area meet to become Texas' top-ranked 800-meter runner and qualify for state.
May 9, 2026Open source
Employee finds coworker dead inside Alief business with blunt force trauma; police investigating as homicide
Houston police are trying to determine how and when a man was killed after an employee found a coworker dead inside a business.
May 9, 2026Open source
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Polls now closed for Texas primary runoff election as Harris County urges voters to cast ballots
Polls are now open across Texas for the primary runoff election, where voters will decide which Republican and Democratic candidates advance to the November...
May 27, 2026Open source
Christian Menefee defeats longtime Houston Rep. Al Green in Texas’ new 18th Congressional District
Green’s loss means the Texas House delegation is losing one of its most senior members, who served more than 20 years in Congress.
May 27, 2026Open source
Thousands of CenterPoint Energy customers without power as storms continue to move through Houston area
Thousands of customers are without electricity across the Houston area as severe thunderstorms move through Southeast Texas, according to the latest data fro...
May 27, 2026Open source
Live updates, results: Texas primary runoff election 2026 in Houston
Live updates on the Texas Democratic and Primary Runoff Elections in Houston, Harris County, Montgomery County, Fort Bend County and the surrounding areas on...
May 27, 2026Open source
Houston weather: Storms possible overnight, Severe Thunderstorm Watch
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 5 a.m. Wednesday for several Southeast Texas counties.
May 27, 2026Open source
Live election results: Houston, Texas 2026 primary runoffs in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery counties
Live election results for Houston-area counties Democratic and Republican primary runoffs on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
May 27, 2026Open source
What witnesses and family say happened before deadly apartment complex shooting in north Harris County
A mother is pleading for answers after her 21-year-old son was shot and killed outside a north Harris County apartment complex.
May 22, 2026Open source
Eyewitness News at 6:30pm - May 20, 2026
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May 21, 2026Open source
Eyewitness News at 3pm - May 20, 2026
ABC13 is your source for breaking news and weather from Houston, Harris County and Texas. Watch live streaming video and stay updated on Houston news.
May 20, 2026Open source
Eyewitness News at 11am - May 20, 2026
ABC13 is your source for breaking news and weather from Houston, Harris County and Texas. Watch live streaming video and stay updated on Houston news.
May 20, 2026Open source
Power outage maps for Houston area | Check for outages where you live
Energy providers are closely monitoring outages across the Houston area and across Southeast Texas.
May 20, 2026Open source
Texas Monthly Taco Fest brings top taquerias from across the state to Houston
Taco Editor José Ralat shares why Houston has one of the most exciting taco scenes in Texas and previews this weekend's Texas Monthly Taco Fest.
May 19, 2026Open source
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Gator spotted roaming right outside Sienna elementary school
MISSOURI CITY, Texas — It’s been a busy gator mating season with sightings across Southeast Texas. One spot that we’ve seen plenty of photos and videos...
May 8, 2026Open source
$20M state grant to fuel semiconductor expansion in Sugar Land, create 500 jobs
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $20.8 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. to expand its manufacturing op...
Apr 30, 2026Open source
All election results for the San Antonio area and Texas for May 26 runoff, Democrat and Republican primaries
Find race results for the Republican U.S. Senate showdown between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, the Congressional District 35 contests and the Bexar County dis...
May 27, 2026Open source
Cornyn pledges Republican ticket support after bitter loss to Paxton in Senate race
Paxton’s win was evident early on, as the results came in after Texas polls closed at 7 p.m. By 8:30 p.m. Paxton had more than 60% of the vote to Cornyn’...
May 27, 2026Open source
NCAA denies Brendan Sorsby reinstatement as Texas Tech QB files lawsuit over sports gambling ban
The NCAA has denied Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby reinstatement for the 2026-27 season over gambling violations, prompting the star player to file a...
May 27, 2026Open source
Messi joins high-profile World Cup injury concerns weeks before games in Texas
Injuries to some of soccer’s star players are mounting ahead of next month’s World Cup, with Lionel Messi joining a list of concerns that already include...
May 27, 2026Open source
Mike Trout hits 2-run homer and Angels clinch series over Rangers with 5-2 win Mike Trout hit a two-run hom...
Mike Trout hit a two-run homer, Nolan Schanuel added an RBI double and the Los Angeles Angels clinched a series win with a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers.
May 26, 2026Open source
Oil slides as U.S. touts progress on deal toward reopening Hormuz
West Texas Intermediate crude briefly fell below $90 a barrel for the first time in almost three weeks amid signs the US and Iran were progressing toward an...
May 25, 2026Open source
Authorities searching for male accused of assaulting Texas state trooper in New Braunfels
Authorities are searching for a male accused of assaulting a Texas state trooper in New Braunfels, according to a press release.
May 23, 2026Open source
Increased patrols underway in New Braunfels after trooper assault
Authorities are searching for a suspect accused of assaulting a Texas state trooper, prompting a heavy police presence near a middle school.
May 23, 2026Open source
Confused about Big Bend area border wall plans? Here’s where things stand.
Plans for a border wall in the Big Bend region of West Texas have been marked by shifting, unannounced changes and have sparked widespread opposition. Accord...
May 23, 2026Open source
Charges dismissed against Trinidad water protestors as city hall closes
A Henderson County grand jury and a municipal judge have dismissed all charges against two citizen journalists arrested in Trinidad, Texas, following public...
May 22, 2026Open source
Democrat for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa favors returning billions in state 'Rainy Day Fund' to Texans
Democrat for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa believes the path to defeating incumbent Governor Greg Abbott runs right through millions of Texas households strug...
May 20, 2026Open source
San Antonio resident claims $1M prize in Texas Lottery scratch-off game
WINNING BIG 🤑💰💰 A lucky local claims a $1M prize from a scratch ticket bought at Times Market in the Alamo City!
May 20, 2026Open source
12 ways you can save money at the pump as 2026 gas prices climb
Small changes in your habits—and your vehicle—can make a noticeable difference in how much you spend.
May 20, 2026Open source
What we know about Marlene Vidal, the South Texas mother charged with capital murder of her 2 children
The case of an Edinburg mother accused of setting a vehicle on fire with her two children inside continues to develop hundreds of miles away in San Antonio....
May 19, 2026Open source
Construction of Navarro County Bitcoin Mining Site Met by Protesters
The Corsicana, Texas, site will be operated by Riot Blockchain.
May 19, 2026Open source
Toddler Accidentally Shoots Mother, Infant Sibling Outside Granbury Walmart: Police
A toddler accidentally shot his mother and infant sibling outside a Granbury, Texas Walmart Wednesday, police said.
May 19, 2026Open source
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Paxton dominates Cornyn in Texas US Senate runoff, the latest sign of Trump's hold on GOP
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.
May 27, 2026Open source
Texas’ raucous primary runoffs end today. Here’s what to watch.
John Cornyn is trying to fend off Ken Paxton. Both parties are picking attorney general nominees. And an oil and gas regulatory race has become uncharacteris...
May 27, 2026Open source
Polls now closed for Texas primary runoff election as Harris County urges voters to cast ballots
Polls are now open across Texas for the primary runoff election, where voters will decide which Republican and Democratic candidates advance to the November...
May 27, 2026Open source
ELECTION RESULTS: Ken Paxton wins U.S. Senate Republican nomination over John Cornyn
In what is certain to be one of the country’s most closely watched races, two Texas heavyweights are vying to become the lone Republican nominee for U.S. S...
May 27, 2026Open source
All election results for the San Antonio area and Texas for May 26 runoff, Democrat and Republican primaries
Find race results for the Republican U.S. Senate showdown between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, the Congressional District 35 contests and the Bexar County dis...
May 27, 2026Open source
MAP: How Bexar County and Texas voted in the U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, easily defeating four-term Sen. John Cornyn. Here’s a...
May 27, 2026Open source
Cornyn pledges Republican ticket support after bitter loss to Paxton in Senate race
Paxton’s win was evident early on, as the results came in after Texas polls closed at 7 p.m. By 8:30 p.m. Paxton had more than 60% of the vote to Cornyn’...
May 27, 2026Open source
North Texas faces elevated flash flood threat over next 24 hours
North Texas residents need to prepare for an elevated flash flood threat over the next 24 hours, as an unseasonably warm and muggy weather pattern brings con...
May 27, 2026Open source
NCAA denies Brendan Sorsby reinstatement as Texas Tech QB files lawsuit over sports gambling ban
The NCAA has denied Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby reinstatement for the 2026-27 season over gambling violations, prompting the star player to file a...
May 27, 2026Open source
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