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This Week in Texas: ABC13 talks to Gov. Greg Abbott and discusses the future of Astrodome
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (119+ words) On the latest episode of This Week in Texas, ABC13 looks at voters' attitudes and why a record number of Americans reportedly say they are independent and don't consider themselves attached to either major political party. Plus, a conversation with Texas…...
Alief's Martellus Bennett debuts his 'Hey A.J.!' series in special screening for Houston families
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (584+ words) The first seven episodes of "Hey A.J.!" are streaming now on Disney+ with additional episodes set to debut later this year. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Martellus Bennett won a Super Bowl in Houston in 2017. Now nine years later, he's enjoying what he…...
Kianna Underwood, former Nickelodeon star, killed in hit-and-run at 33
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (175+ words) NEW YORK -- Law enforcement officials say Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child star, was killed Friday in a hit-and-run in New York. She was 33. According to the New York Police Department, Underwood was crossing an intersection in the Brownsville neighborhood…...
1 killed in southeast Houston crash where pickup truck ended up on top of vehicle, according to HPD
7+ hour, 15+ min ago (92+ words) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Police Department said one person died after a car accident in southeast Houston. Police said they responded to Almeda Genoa Road near Cullen Boulevard just before 4 a.m. on Saturday. HPD said callers reported a death in…...
US launches another retaliatory strike in Syria, killing leader tied to deadly Islamic State ambush
7+ hour, 42+ min ago (288+ words) WASHINGTON -- A third round of retaliatory strikes by the U.S. in Syria resulted in the death of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader, who officials say had a direct tie to the Islamic State member responsible for last month's ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers…...
Wrong-way driver killed in fiery crash on Tomball Parkway in northwest Harris County, sheriff says
9+ hour ago (133+ words) HARRIS COUNTY, Texas -- One man died and another was hurt after a wrong-way crash and fire on Tomball Parkway in northwest Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Gonzalez said deputies arrived at the crash scene around 1:30 a.m. Saturday and found…...
Teen dead, another hospitalized after shooting in northeast Houston, HPD says
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (112+ words) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- One teen is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in northeast Houston on Saturday, according to the Houston Police Department. HPD says that 911 calls came in for a shooting at 11:35 a.m. on North Wayside…...
Houston Texas Election Results 2025: See latest vote totals
10+ hour, 19+ min ago (20+ words) Houston Texas Election Results 2025: See latest vote totals'ABC13 Houston Houston Texas Election Results 2025 Houston Council At-Large 4...
Carjacking suspect caused multi-vehicle downtown wreck that left 1 dead, another hurt, HPD says
10+ hour, 40+ min ago (237+ words) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A carjacking led to a fatal crash after a suspect forced a mother and her son out of their car, drove away, and hit two other vehicles, according to the Houston Police Department. Sgt. Thomas Fendia said…...
Eyewitness News at 9am - January 17, 2026
12+ hour, 50+ min ago (90+ words) Eyewitness News at 9am - January 17, 2026ABC13 Houston Eyewitness News at 9am - January 17, 2026 HFD firefighter placed on paid leave amid investigation: Fire chief 1 dead after carjacker caused multi-vehicle wreck in downtown: HPD A chilly and breezy Saturday with a light freeze Sunday morning Construction…...