Pope Leo XIV has received a special gift from former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski.The pontiff has been given the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. It was unclear when exactly the exchange occurred, but Pierzynski posted pictures on socia...
Despite questions over whether he is still the Fort Bend County judge, Daniel Wong and two commissioners voted to keep him on. Two other commissioners argued the vote was illegal....
Venezuelans in the U.S. are rushing to organize donation drives Thursday after devastating earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and injured hundreds more in their home country.Oscar Torres and thousands of others spent the last 24 hours keeping up with a flur...
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog to investigate a whistleblower's claims that DEA agents permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico.The request came days after an ...
A dispute over whether Daniel Wong can legally continue serving as Fort Bend County judge brought county business to a brief standstill Thursday after two commissioners walked out of a Commissioners Court meeting, leaving the court without enough members to proceed.The standoff s...
The WNBA has suspended Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat in Wednesday night's matchup against Indiana.It happened with 6:52 left in the second quarter and was deemed to be a non-basketball act. The league gave Thom...
Marcus Stuckett was appointed as the new director after the previous director abruptly resigned earlier this month amid questions about leadership.
Inspired by true events, the new film "Lucky Strike" takes audiences back to World War II and honors veterans like 107-year-old Colonel Herb Stern.
Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of a team's salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation, fleshing out details of a salary cap plan likely to spark a confrontation with the players' association.During a bargaining sessi...
Watch the terror at home with Zach Cregger's hit horror film "Barbarian" releasing on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray SteelBook. 🎬🍼🎬
When Monique Di Liberto began looking for a paying job after putting her career on pause to parent full-time, she felt paralyzed by self-doubt. “Who do you think you are trying this after 17 years?" Di Liberto recalled asking herself. "You have no business doing this.”The fear an...
Police said the 80-year-old man died after being hit by a driver while he was crossing the road with his wife, who had just gotten off work.
The IRS did better than expected getting refunds out to taxpayers during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the closure of the temporary immigration center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears whose husky, high-strung tenor on “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die” and other hits helped make the so-called “brass rock” band among the most popular acts of the late 1960s, has died at age 84.Spokesperson Eric Alper ...
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, and have the extra cash to do so, Houston has you covered.Andy Huggins LiveWhere: 1204 Caroline Street (Punch Line Houston) When: June 26; from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Price: $32.05+ If you are looking for a good laugh with the f...
Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong is pushing back against claims that he no longer has the authority to lead county government and is scheduled to address the controversy during a Thursday afternoon press conference.Wong announced he will hold a press conference at noon Thursday...
If you’re looking for ways to fill your weekend without having to break the bank, you’ve clicked on the right article. From makeup classes to watch parties, there’s free events happening all over the city. Check out the list below to see what’s best for you! Hot Girl Walk When: S...
The Florida immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” has shut down nearly a year after it was built in the Everglades, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday.DeSantis said the center was always supposed to be open for only about a year until more permanent detention ce...
They've died from artillery fire, aircraft crashes, gunfire, disease — even by execution — in conflict zones and elsewhere around the world.Over the 180-year history of The Associated Press, 38 journalists have fallen on the job while working for the independent not-for-profit ne...
A Democratic U.S. senator warns the Trump administration is getting ready to round up 500 immigrant children in a hasty effort to remove them from the country, bypassing legal protections. It would be their second attempt after a federal court intervened last year in an overnight...
Thursday marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Greasy Grass, known to many as the Battle of Little Bighorn. For Native American tribes, it's a time to commemorate one of the most famous and symbolically charged events in American history.Allied tribes came together on that...
The cast of FX's "The Bear" reflects on the final season, sharing emotional goodbyes as the Emmy-winning series serves its last course.
Brandon Mulder is a journalism fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute.In 2022, Ty and Leslie Eggemeyer received a notice in the mail that would shape the next four years of their lives. Their nearly 4,000-acre wildlife resort in Lampasas County — featuring everything ...
The decision was announced Thursday after his accuser said she could not endure testifying again.
JPMorgan Chase promoted investment bankers Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh to copresidents of the bank, elevating two additional potential contenders to succeed Jamie Dimon whenever the longtime CEO step downs from running the nation’s largest bank.The bank also announced Thursday ...
The 37-year-old woman whom officials called the "Crypt Crook" was taken into custody on Wednesday, but that wasn't her first run-in with police.
King Charles III is expected to reveal his personal tax bill on Thursday, becoming the first British monarch to do so
A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by Democratic President Barack Obama, sided with a coalition ...
Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday unanimously appointed Marcus Stuckett as the new executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District, making him the first African American to lead the agency.The appointment comes two weeks after former Executive Director ...
When Texans cornerback and return specialist Brandon Codrington reflects on his path to the NFL, there’s a recurring theme: ‘Believe in yourself.’That confidence and conviction helped Codrington overcome a lack of ideal size and scholarship offers out of high school.Codrington, 2...
The X Games is out to show there are riskier moves in action sports than flying upside down above a halfpipe.The name that put action sports on the map, then turned it into big business that eventually landed in the Olympics with its risk-taking, counterculture vibe, will debut i...
JPMorgan Chase will significantly expand its national “Community Center” program, the bank said Thursday, with plans to double the number of these specialized branches the bank operates particularly in low-income neighborhoods.Along with doubling the number of Community Center br...
Humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways since branching off the evolutionary tree, a new study suggests.How do we know this? Researchers tickled 13 captive apes — including gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees and bonobos — and recorded the results. The new research...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.The justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking ...
The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border....
New York prosecutors said Thursday they'll drop a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein, instead of trying the former movie mogul for a fourth time in the #MeToo-era case. Weinstein still stands convicted of another sexual felony in New York and others in California, and he is sti...
World leaders and Venezuelan celebrities reacted Thursday with messages of solidarity and offers of assistance after two powerful earthquakes shook the South American nation, killing at least 164 people, injuring more than 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.Wedne...
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation.The 6-3 decision overturns lower court orders and all...
The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into stores and hotels on Thursday, in its latest opinion backing Second Amendment rights. The high court's 6-3 decision means people can carry guns onto privately owned property like shop...
The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to trade guards LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for power forward Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round draft pick, three first-round pick swaps and three future second-round picks, a person familiar with the situation...
This massive free Fourth of July festival is shutting down a Texas highway...
Air Alliance Houston will hold a news conference Thursday morning following the large fire at Mammoth Metal Recycling in southeast Houston that burned for more than 24 hours and raised ongoing concerns about air quality in nearby communities.The briefing comes after the fire at t...
Federal and state officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 20, with all but one located in Texas....
A major traffic backup is impacting drivers on the Southwest Freeway this morning after a crash involving a heavy truck led to a hazmat spill near Bellaire Boulevard.Sky 2 video shows the slowdown stretching along IH-69 Southwest Freeway, with traffic coming to a near standstill ...
More typical June heat continues across Southeast Texas. Saharan dust may also bring hazy skies at times while helping keep rain chances low.
Reports that Swift and Kelce may tie the knot around the Fourth of July holiday have sparked more recent speculation about their wedding
Here are the best Disney merch deals for Amazon Prime Days 2026 under $50
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Trump as midterm elections near. The Commerce Department said Thursday that consumer prices rose 4.1% in May ...
The U.S. economy expanded at a solid and unexpected 2.1% annual pace from January through March, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in its final estimate of first-quarter growth.The growth in gross domestic product — the nation’s output of goods and services — marked a reb...
Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds that are creating uncertainty for businesses.U.S. applications for unemployment benefits in the week ending June 20 fell by 12,000 to 215,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday...
From viral TikToks to group chats lighting up every night, Love Island USA has become one of the most talked-about reality shows in Houston and across the country.Each summer, viewers tune in for the romance, drama, and unpredictable recouplings inside the villa. But this year, f...
Multiple northbound lanes are impacted on US-59 Southwest Freeway after a heavy truck crashed and caught fire early Thursday morning.
Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote Wednesday to try to appease him, rejecting a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed.Trump harangued GOP senators face-to-face earlier in the...
Germany faces Ecuador at New York New Jersey Stadium in a Group E World Cup match with major stakes for Ecuador and a local connection for fans across New York and New Jersey....
One man is dead after a hit-and-run inn north Harris County and Houston police are searching for the suspect believed to be involved.
The FIFA World Cup is rolling quickly and now we are close to turning the page on group play and focusing on the Round of 32!The Knockout stage begins on Sunday in Los Angeles.The tournament field includes 48 teams but that will all change as teams start to be eliminated and the ...
A missing giraffe in the Texas Hill Country has inspired a flood of humorous social media posts from local agencies and organizations across the state.Houston Weather: Summer Heat Settles In Through The End Of JuneGracie the Giraffe was reported missing from Cedar Hollow Ranch in...
Thousands of Houstonians have already applied for public housing after waitlists reopened for the first time in nearly three years.According to the Houston Housing Alliance (HHA), more than 6,000 applications have been submitted since the agency reopened waitlists for eight publi...
A woman who investigators say was recorded taking items from inside a west Houston cemetery mausoleum is now in custody, according to Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Terry Allbritton.PREVIOUS: Woman accused of stealing jewelry from the dead at a mausoleum in west HoustonThe co...
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The state-appointed superintendent also reported that Wheatley High School, where a string of F ratings triggered the ongoing state takeover…
At least two families at the Palms on Rolling Creek Apartments say management falsely accused them of not paying rent — and one of them has …
A 2-year-old girl who prosecutors allege was punched and stomped on by her mother's boyfriend has died, according to the Harris County Sheri…
KIPP confirmed that no students or staff were harmed during an incident involving a parent and an unaffiliated individual in southwest Houst…
A semi-truck hauling dirt overturned, forcing the closure of the southbound lanes of the East Sam Houston Tollway on Thursday afternoon, acc…
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
Aaron Reitz did not reveal what FBI testing found in bags taken from Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van after his July 7 shooting death. Other men…
Rodney Scott, the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, indicated Thursday the agency would stick with its plan to build vehicle barri…
U.S. President Donald Trump has implemented tariffs to try to bring more manufacturing jobs to America. Still, U.S. manufacturing jobs have …
After 50 years in the Texas Legislature and nearly three at City Hall, Whitmire says he will seek a second term as mayor.
We often talk about big school districts like HISD, Katy, Fort Bend and Cy-Fair, but ABC13 reporter Lileana Pearson is showing how smaller d…
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