Dagg Road shooting: Arrests made in shooting death of 17-year-old during party
A suspect has been charged with murder for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of a 17-year-old at a party in south Houston.
May 5, 2026Open source
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Cleanup begins after deadly explosion at South Houston asphalt facility; residents report ongoing impact
Cleanup efforts are beginning following a deadly explosion at a South Houston asphalt facility, as residents living nearby describe lingering odors, debris a...
May 1, 2026Open source
Worker dies after being trapped under asphalt in South Houston tank rupture, HFD says
Hazmat crews are responding to a asphalt tank failure where a person is possibly dead
Apr 30, 2026Open source
Cleanup underway after deadly hazmat spill at South Houston facility
Cleanup underway after deadly hazmat spill at South Houston facility
Apr 30, 2026Open source
One killed in asphalt tank rupture in City of South Houston, HFD says An employee at Martin Resource Manage...
One killed in asphalt tank rupture in City of South Houston, HFD says An employee at Martin Resource Management in South Houston died in an asphalt tank fail...
Apr 30, 2026Open source
Worker killed following asphalt storage tank rupture in South Houston
Worker killed following asphalt storage tank rupture in South Houston
Apr 30, 2026Open source
Man killed, buried under 3 feet of asphalt at facility, HCFMO says
Man killed, buried under 3 feet of asphalt at facility, HCFMO says
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Kylie Overfield, toddler who underwent rare double-lung transplant in Houston, dies at 2
Kylie Overfield, the 2-year-old who underwent a successful rare double-lung transplant at Texas Children’s in 2024, has died. Her family says her legacy li...
May 29, 2026Open source
Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes brings gymnastics academy to Houston area
Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes is opening the first Texas location of her Dominique Dawes Academy in Jersey Village on May 30, 2026, offering gymnasti...
May 29, 2026Open source
Houston-area raids expose Texas loophole allowing illegal game rooms to reopen, costing taxpayers
KPRC 2 Investigates examines why some illegal game rooms across Texas continue reopening after raids — exposing loopholes, taxpayer costs, and a cycle law...
May 28, 2026Open source
Houston roads still deadly as Texas cities show extreme divide in fatal intersection crashes, study finds
A new nationwide study examining fatal intersection crashes reveals a troubling divide across Texas, with some cities emerging as among the safest in America...
May 28, 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
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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Austin ISD’s bid to avoid state takeover rejected by Texas Education Agency
TEA officials on Thursday denied the district’s request to approve a partnership to run its three chronically failing schools that would have put a pause o...
May 28, 2026Open source
Texas state parks: 2nd largest will be in Hill Country
A recently acquired property in the Hill Country will become the second largest park in Texas behind Big Bend Ranch.
May 28, 2026Open source
Camp Mystic chief health officer barred from direct patient care by Texas nursing board
Mary Liz Eastland failed to develop proper emergency plans or properly respond to the flood that killed 25 campers and two counselors last year, the order st...
May 28, 2026Open source
Texas nursing board amends license suspension of Camp Mystic official amid flood response allegations
The nursing board has now modified its suspension, allowing Mary Elizabeth Eastland to continue practicing under a limited license.
May 28, 2026Open source
Former Trinidad employees file wrongful termination lawsuit against city after water issues come to light
Another lawsuit has been filed against the North Texas town of Trinidad, this time after two employees say they were unjustly fired in relation to last week'...
May 28, 2026Open source
Man convicted of breaking into dorm to watch women sleep now accused of recording women in San Antonio rest...
A man convicted in 2023 of breaking into a Texas State University dormitory and watching women sleep has been arrested in San Antonio after police said he at...
May 27, 2026Open source
The Chicks mark 20th anniversary of 'Taking The Long Way' with two San Antonio concerts
Celebrate 20 years of 'Taking the Long Way' with The Chicks in the Alamo City this Oct. Get your tickets starting June 4.
May 27, 2026Open source
Gov. Greg Abbott freezes tuition hikes at public colleges and universities through 2027
Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that undergraduate tuition and fees will remain frozen from increases at all Texas public colleges and universities through t...
May 27, 2026Open source
New Braunfels man killed in Guadalupe County motorcycle crash, DPS says
A New Braunfels man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Guadalupe County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
May 27, 2026Open source
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issues directive keeping college tuition frozen for upcoming school year
Governor Greg Abbott extends the freeze on undergraduate tuition and fees at all Texas public colleges and universities for the upcoming school year.
May 27, 2026Open source
Netherlands announces World Cup roster ahead of games in Texas
The Netherlands names its 2026 World Cup roster with stars from Liverpool, Barcelona and Tottenham, plus Group F match dates.
May 27, 2026Open source
Father applies tourniquet after shark attacks teenage son miles off Texas coast
A teenager was hospitalized when he was bitten by a shark off the Texas coast Monday. Here's why officials are trying to reassure beachgoers.
May 27, 2026Open source
Flood Watch in effect for San Antonio and the Hill Country overnight | Weather Impact Alert
Most of South-Central Texas faces a Level 2 out of 4 risk for excessive rainfall Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. Here's what to expect.
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
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
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
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South Houston is in Harris County, Texas.
Region: Central Texas
ZIP Codes
77587
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Kylie Overfield, toddler who underwent rare double-lung transplant in Houston, dies at 2
Kylie Overfield, the 2-year-old who underwent a successful rare double-lung transplant at Texas Children’s in 2024, has died. Her family says her legacy li...
May 29, 2026Open source
8 students on field trip rescued from near top of Texas roller coaster KETV
Eight students who were on a field trip were stuck on a Texas roller coaster for several hours on Thursday evening after the ride suddenly stopped near the top.
May 29, 2026Open source
Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes brings gymnastics academy to Houston area
Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes is opening the first Texas location of her Dominique Dawes Academy in Jersey Village on May 30, 2026, offering gymnasti...
May 29, 2026Open source
Students rescued from Texas roller coaster that stalled during vertical climb
A roller coaster in Texas malfunctioned during a vertical climb, stranding eight students nearly 100 feet off the ground for hours
May 29, 2026Open source
Republicans Want to Make the Texas Senate Race About Manliness
This story was originally reported by Shefali Luthra of The 19th. Meet Shefali and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.
May 29, 2026Open source
Southbound I-35 closed at Loop 1604 after crash involving 18-wheeler
Multiple southbound lanes on Interstate 35 at Loop 1604 are closed after a crash on the Northeast Side, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
May 29, 2026Open source
A Texas town hopes a new data center will pay to fix its cracked streets and leaking pipes
Lacy Lakeview, a Waco suburb, said it is considering a data center project in efforts to boost their spending power to repair aging roads.
May 29, 2026Open source
Texas’ app age verification law allowed to go into effect for now
A federal appeals court allowed Texas to require app stores to verify users’ ages and seek parental consent before a minor can download apps.
May 29, 2026Open source
Tempe student, mother taken to Texas ICE facility after arrest tied to suspected smuggling case
A Tempe 8th grader and his mother were detained by ICE and sent to Texas, sparking protests outside Cecil Shamley School.
May 29, 2026Open source
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