Man accused of posing as attorney at Harris County crash scene faces rare charge
A man accused of posing as an attorney and offering legal assistance to a driver involved in a crash along the North Beltway is facing a rarely filed criminal charge.
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University Interscholastic League to establish girls' flag football pilot program
The girls' flag football is one step closer to be an officially sanctioned sport in Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott, Rep. Gina Hinojosa working to boost turnout as early voting begins
Abbott told ABC13 he is working hard to turn out the vote in Harris County, but a new poll reveals it could be a heavy lift for the three-term Republican governor.
Small plane overturned into water as it landed in Galveston, police say
Investigators said the small plane overturned as it was landing on the runway near the water in Galveston, with the pilot walking away and refusing medical treatment.
6 tickets written in 2 days after mother records drivers ignoring school bus stop, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
A Cypress mother of three is getting results, as the Harris County Sheriff's Office says it issued six tickets in two days after she recorded drivers ignoring a bus stop.
O.J. Simpson case: Unsealed court records reveal informant provided information about missing murder weapon
More than 30 years after O.J. Simpson was acquitted of killing Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, unsealed court records are raising questions about the murder weapon.
Richard Riehle, actor best known for 'Office Space,' dies at 78
Richard Riehle, a veteran character actor known for roles in hundreds of films and television shows, has died at the age of 78.
Sugar Land officials say only 4% of its land remains undeveloped
With only 4% of its land undeveloped, Sugar Land is focusing on redevelopment projects and responding only to business proposals it can accommodate.
Baytown woman says leaning power poles have gone long ignored by CenterPoint
A Baytown woman says she and her neighbors have called CenterPoint for years about leaning power poles on Goss Road, but no action was taken until ABC13 reached out.
Harris County leaders unsure if flood project extension is enough or it could lose millions
Harris County officials say they are unsure whether a one-year extension is enough time to finish 11 flood control projects worth more than $300 million in grant money.
Texas law allows for some county officials to be removed from office if they get drunk
A rarely used Texas law makes it grounds for removal if certain county officials get intoxicated, even on their own time, and a Harris County citizen is now using it to try to remove the county treasurer.
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Investigation underway after shots fired in north Houston, HPD says
An investigation is underway after shots were fired in north Houston on Monday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.
How Connie Britton played two characters in Hulu's mystery series 'Phony'
Could you tell if your mom was switched out for an imposter? That's the premise of "Phony," starring Connie Britton and Sam Nivola. Watch Oct. 20 on Hulu.
Deadly shooting in Columbus, Ohio, was not attack on mosque, but was nearby: police
A reported shooting in the Ohio capital on Monday happened near a mosque, but it wasn't an attack on the house of worship, authorities said.
Houston Texans wideout Tank Dell to play in Week 7 matchup vs. New York Giants
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell is set to return to the gridiron in Week 7's matchup against the New York Giants, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said.
California ballot propositions for the 2026 election: What voters should know and a voting guide
Here's what voters should know about California ballot propositions for 2026, including a voting guide. See what each proposition would do and who's behind the campaigns.
Florida brings more charges against former Cuba president Raul Castro
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro is facing more charges in Florida related to the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles.
Mississippi attorney general says use of force was justified in death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley
Mississippi's attorney general says a Senatobia police officer was justified in the use of force in the June shooting death of a 1-year-old boy while responding to a shoplifting call.
Trump golf course: DOJ official clashes with judge in DC golf course case after Trump attacks her
The government's tree removal justification centers on a 2019 landscape report.
Man killed after getting hit by train in Houston's south side, police say
An investigation is underway after police said a male pedestrian was hit and killed by a train in Houston's south side.
28 charged in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters
Federal authorities have charged 28 foreign nationals in California who authorities said have illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections.
More than 1.5 million pounds of hot dogs, deli meat and more recalled nationwide
The recall includes dozens of products sold under a variety of brand names nationwide.
5 found dead inside home in Chicago suburbs of Mundelein, Illinois, police say
Five people were found dead from gunshot wounds inside a home in Mundelein, Illinois, according to police.
2 suspects wanted for murder in Louisiana arrested in Brazoria County, sheriff's office says
Two suspects wanted for murder in Louisiana were arrested in Brazonia County, according to the sheriff's office.
Barbara Palvin, wife of Dylan Sprouse opens up about walking Victoria's Secret runway 6 weeks postpartum
Barbara Palvin is opening up about walking the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show six weeks postpartum.
ICE agents accused of breaking man's arm in dramatic arrest caught on video in Long Beach
Dramatic new video shows a man calling out for help as ICE agents pin him to the ground in Long Beach. Advocates say he is a U.S. citizen.
Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber remember Presley Gerber after death at 27
Presley Gerber died on Sept. 21 at age 27. Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and their daughter, Kaia Gerber made first statement Sunday.
Must-have safety gear to help you enjoy a safe and fun Halloween night
Essential safety gear every parent should have for trick-or-treating.
Chicago Halloween display inspired by Disney's 'Coco' draws hundreds to home on Northwest Side
A Chicago home is bringing a little Disney magic to Halloween, transforming into a scene inspired by the Pixar movie "Coco." The decorations celebrate Día de Muertos with colorful displays inspired by the animated film.
6th beluga whale rescued from Canada park dies at SeaWorld San Diego
A sixth beluga whale rescued from Canada has died at SeaWorld San Diego.
Expedition to a remote Pacific island fails to find fresh clues in hunt for Amelia Earhart’s plane
A recent expedition to a remote South Pacific island to search for wreckage from Amelia Earhart’s lost plane has come up empty.
Elizabeth Holmes movie ‘You Can See Everything’ becomes one of the biggest documentary releases in decades
“You Can See Everything,” Nathan Fielder's documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, just saw one of the biggest box office openings for a documentary in more than 20 years.
Trump signs order aimed at boosting women's health research, backed by the first lady
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at bolstering federal research on women's health, a move pushed by first lady Melania Trump.
Democrats lead Republicans in House vote choice as Trump's approval rating hits record low: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll
Half or more Americans call every household purchase category measured "unaffordable."
National Guard member injured in DC shooting, police say
Police said they were investigating a shooting near the 400 block of 8th Street SE.
Donnie Wahlberg says he survived plane skidding incident
Donnie Wahlberg is speaking out after he said he survived a failed plane takeoff Sunday.
Elon Musk pledges a share of his SpaceX company to 'every kid in America'
Billionaire Elon Musk on Monday pledged to give one share of his company SpaceX to "every kid in America."
France protests: Prime minister calls for localized curfews in cities to curb rioting and looting
France's Prime Minister says he has instructed prefects to impose “very limited” and “localized” curfews in cities to prevent more rioting and looting.
Driver in deadly Kansas soccer field crash released while investigation continues
Police say a woman who drove a truck onto a soccer field during a youth game in Kansas, killing two people and injuring several others, has been released.
1 dead, 3 hurt in shooting after softball game near sports complex in northeast Harris County: HCSO
Deputies said two groups of people were playing softball when a fight broke out and continued into the parking lot, and that's when shots were fired.
FACT FOCUS: Social media posts falsely claim ballots marked by a poll worker will be disqualified
As the 2026 midterm elections are underway, social media users are claiming that a poll worker marking a ballot will disqualify it, but that may be inaccurate.
Air Force member killed rappelling from Alamodome's ceiling in Salute to Armed Forces ceremony
The incident occurred before a football game between Navy and UTSA.
Texas early voting begins as voters weigh affordability and poll gauges enthusiasm
Texas voters are preparing to head to the polls as early voting begins Monday ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Hurricane Trudy lashes Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds
Hurricane Trudy has lashed Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
Fairbairn’s last-second 49-yard FG gives Texans 34-31 win over Jaguars at Wembley Stadium
The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 on the slick grass of Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
4 people killed, 39 injured in explosion at Canadian military training base
Multiple people were killed and dozens more were injured when a horrific explosion erupted at a Canadian military base, according to authorities and new reports.
Video shows plane crash on NorCal expressway, injuring 2 adults and 1 child
Three people, including a child, were injured Saturday afternoon when a small plane crashed onto a roadway in San Jose, according to fire officials.
Who's on the ballot? What you need to know ahead of the 2026 midterm election
With midterm election season well underway and early voting opening on Monday in Texas, here is what you need to know before heading to the polls.
Vote 2026: What to bring to the polls for early voting and Election Day
Before you head to the polls for the November election, here are a few reminders of what to bring.
Man run over, hospitalized after falling out of stolen vehicle during pursuit, HCSO says
Investigators said the man was driving a stolen vehicle, chased by deputies, before he fell out and was run over by the vehicle, sending him to the hospital in critical condition.
2 hospitalized, woman detained after shooting in northwest Harris County, HCSO says
Two men were rushed to the hospital after a shooting in northwest Harris County, according to investigators.
Second person charged in deadly shooting during online sale meetup, accused of hiding gun, court records show
A second person has been charged in connection with the deadly shooting of a man who was attempting to sell property through Facebook Marketplace, court records show.
Service member died from fall before Navy-UTSA game, Air Force says
A military service member was transported to a hospital after he fell while attempting to rappel from the rafters of the Alamodome.
Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV has thanked the faithful in St. Peter's Square for their prayers after his hospitalization for lung surgery.
Miley Cyrus honors Dolly Parton with emotional tribute at Hollywood Bowl
Miley Cyrus honored her late godmother Dolly Parton with an emotional performance of "Jolene" and shared a special memory of the country legend.
Father arrested after 4-year-old fatally shoots himself in face in South Texas, sheriff's office says
The child was left alone in a vehicle, where he found a gun and shot himself in the face, according to the Cameron County Sheriff's Office.
Truck drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 and hospitalizing 11
A woman drove a truck through a soccer field during a youth game in Kansas on Saturday, killing a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man and sending 11 other victims to the hospital, authorities said.
2 adults, 1 child injured in plane crash on Northern California expressway, fire department says
Three people, including a child, were injured Saturday afternoon when a small plane crashed onto a roadway in San Jose, according to fire officials.
This Week in Texas: Chronicle endorsements, new Hobby Poll, City of Houston car wash contract
The Houston Chronicle has released its endorsements, and Editorial Board member Evan Mintz joins This Week in Texas to talk about their choices.
Conroe group petitions to put Flock cameras on ballot
A Conroe group launched a petition Saturday to let voters decide whether the city keeps its Flock automated license plate reading cameras.
Traveling Texans fans bring H-Town to London
Texans fans made some noise in London ahead of the game at Wembley Stadium, sharing a little Houston culture with the locals along the way.
2 shot, no suspect in custody after shooting in northeast Harris County, HCSO says
An investigation is underway after officials said two people were shot in northeast Harris County, with no one detained at this time.
FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was at a mental facility
Social media posts falsely claim that Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was treated at a mental facility in Ohio.
Pig butchering scam: San Francisco, California retiree Adan Look loses $500,000 in pig butcher scam, then falls for the another online romance scam
San Francisco, California retiree Adan Look lost $500,000 to a fake romance scam involving a "crypto investment." Then, he fell for another pig butchering scam.
Hurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Mexico coast
Trudy strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moved toward Mexico 's southwestern and west-central Pacific coast.
Potential development off the east coast of the US
There's a low chance for development off the east coast of the US, but there's no impact to us regardless.
Emergency crews respond to mulch yard fire in southeast Houston, HFD says
Fire crews are working to extinguish a fire at a mulch yard in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department.
Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged support for U.S. sanctions against Russia after President Donald Trump paused them.
West Loop SB entrance ramp reopens after overturned 18-wheeler near I-10, Houston TranStar reports
An overturned 18-wheeler shut down the southbound entrance ramp on the West Loop near I-10, Houston TranStar reports.
Pope Leo returns to the Vatican 4 days after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo has left Rome's Gemelli hospital four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
Man turns tables on culinary arts grad he says tried shooting him
A man seeking a job ended up being beaten with a gun before he managed to wrestle it away.
What we know about teen gunman who police say opened fire at Bend, Oregon school
The 16-year-old gunman who opened fire at a a special needs classroom at Silver Rail Elementary School in was a former student, investigators revealed Friday.
What we know about the victims in the Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting
Three children and one teacher were killed at an elementary school in Oregon on Thursday, police said. Another student and teacher were injured.
Oregon school shooting: Father of 2 students identified as bystander who took down suspected gunman
The hero bystander followed the suspected gunman into the building and fatally shot him inside a special needs classroom where the shooting unfolded, the chief said.
Teen 'fighting for his life' after being struck by Dayton ISD bus driver in hit-and-run, father says
A 14-year-old's father told ABC13 that his son had to be flown to the hospital after he was allegedly struck by a Dayton ISD school bus driver in a hit-and-run.
Suspicious powder received at Ted Cruz's office in downtown Houston, senator confirms
A suspicious powder was sent to Senator Ted Cruz's office in downtown Houston, according to Ted Cruz.
State officials say HISD takeover could end as early as the end of this school year
It's been more than three years since the state took over HISD, but state officials say the takeover could end as early as this school year's end.
Judge tosses indictment against actor Timothy Busfield
A New Mexico judge has dismissed an indictment against actor and director Timothy Busfield on four counts of sexual contact of a minor.
3 charged after luring man to north Houston apartment, then zip-tying and assaulting him, HPD says
Three people were charged after luring a man to a north Houston apartment, then zip-tying and assaulting him, the Houston Police Department said.
15 luxury vehicles recovered, 5 arrested in car theft ring bust, HPD says
A week after ABC13 reported that a Katy couple was charged in a multi-million dollar luxury car theft ring, police announced over a dozen costly cars were recovered, and more suspects have been arrested.
Fort Bend County suddenly shortens its tax office hours on Wednesdays
Neighbors who show up at the Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector's office on Wednesday afternoons have found the doors locked and a security guard blocking the entrance.
ABC launches an updated wildfire tracker
The new ABC wildfire tracker elements includes hotspot boundaries around fires.
Evacuation orders issued as wildfire burns in Orange County, California
The Norte Fire ignited midday Friday in San Clemente, with fire officials warning that wind gusts are causing a "dangerous rate of spread."
Hot, windy weather stokes brush fires in SoCal; power turned off for many across state
The Bryson Fire in Malibu, which prompted evacuation orders and warnings, is among several brush fires burning in Southern California, stoked by hot, windy weather that's led to tens of thousands of people in the state without power after their electricity was turned off.
Firefighters battle southwest Houston apartment complex blaze, HFD says
Houston firefighters explained that windy conditions and a broken fire hydrant complicated their response to the blaze.
Oklahoma college football player dies days after suffering 'traumatic injury' during game
An Oklahoma school says sophomore safety Tyler Ulrich has died five days after sustaining what the school called a "traumatic injury" during a game.
Aga's kitchen runs nonstop! Step inside one of America's busiest restaurants.
Aga's Restaurant shares how they manage the incredible demand and keep thousands of orders moving every day.
US Coast Guard rescues at least 16 and is searching for more in the water off Mexico's Baja Coast
At least 16 people seen floating in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico's Baja California coast were rescued in the predawn hours Friday, and authorities were searching for several others in an area frequented by smugglers transporting migrants by boat to the U.S.
Trump says he asked press secretary Katie Zacharia to reconsider if she wants the position
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is “transitioning out” of her role, multiple sources and a senior White House official told ABC News on Friday.
Jamie Lee Curtis to receive inaugural Rob and Michele Reiner Champion for Change Award
Jamie Lee Curtis will receive the inaugural Rob and Michele Reiner Champion for Change Award at Children's Institute's annual fundraiser.
Perfectly pleasant fall days ahead
The week ahead looks great, though it features a gradual warm-up and a lack of needed rain.
Man's body found on NE Harris County roadway after apparent hit-and-run, HCSO says
A man was found dead on a northeast Harris County roadway after an apparent hit-and-run early Friday morning.
Police open investigation into attack on Washington Post journalist in the West Bank
Heidi Levine, a photojournalist working for the Washington Post, was attacked in the West Bank on Friday while covering the annual olive harvest.
Bestselling novel 'Whalefall' makes jump from the page to the big screen in new thriller
The thriller 'Whalefall' brings the bestselling novel of the same name to the big screen in a story that will have you gripping your seat, and your heart.
2 women found dead in suitcases leads to multistate hunt for killer
When human remains were found in suitcases abandoned by the side of a rural Wisconsin road in 2014, a community was left shocked and searching for answers.
Meet 'Codey' the humanoid robot that hopes to tackle loneliness epidemic
The robot, named Codey, was developed by Mind Children and is designed as a social robot rather than a labor robot. Company leaders say its focus is on communication, learning and relationship-building.
Former Dallas officer who shot a Black man in apartment that she mistook for hers is set for release
Ex-Texas police officer Amber Guyger was granted parole after shooting and killing a man in his apartment in 2018.
Mariana van Zeller goes undercover to explore $1 billion romance scam industry in 'Super Scam Me'
Emmy Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller goes undercover as the victim of a romance scam to expose the $1 billion industry in Nat Geo's "Super Scam Me."
Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to Pennsylvania prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life and was injured in a fight at his New Jersey lockup.