La Porte ISD faces public education challenges head on as they welcome student back to school

abc13.com (News) 8/13 8:55P Lileana Pearson

We often talk about big school districts like HISD, Katy, Fort Bend and Cy-Fair, but ABC13 reporter Lileana Pearson is showing how smaller districts tackle challenges head-on.

Fort Bend County commissioners boycott could soon impact the county's finances

abc13.com (News) 8/13 8:55P Nick Natario

While most county business can be conducted with three commissioners present, the county's budget needs one more to pass. If the boycotting commissioners don't show, it could lead to budget cuts.

OutRun Hunger Race Sets the Pace at Harvest Green October 3rd

absolutely! BRAZOS 8/12 4:14A Howdy!

OutRun Hunger 2025. Runners, walkers and stroller pushers can kick off their weekend with a little cardio and set the pace to help local families in need at the ninth annual OutRun Hunger 5K Family...

NTSB Blames Cell Phone Distraction, Poor Lookout for Fatal Houston Ship Channel Collision

Texas Herald News 8/9 8:58A Amalia Weigandt

WASHINGTON. The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that a Houston pilot s prolonged personal cell phone conversation and failures by both vessel crews to maintain a proper lookout caused a fatal collision in the Houston Ship...

2 hospitalized after police chase ends in crash, Missouri City PD says

abc13.com (News) 8/7 11:36P Daniela Hurtado

The department said the suspect was in a stolen vehicle and led officers on a chase before crashing with another car.

SW Houston and parts of Fort Bend get $500K EPA grant to test potentially contaminated properties

abc13.com (News) 8/6 7:46P Pooja Lodhia

On Thursday, southwest Houston and parts of Fort Bend County received $500,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency that leaders hope will revitalize the area and clean up brownfields.

22-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with SUV in West Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:45A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas. A 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday evening after crashing into an SUV at an intersection in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. on August...

Elderly Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Minivan at Southwest Houston Gas Station

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:41A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 72-year-old man died after being struck by a minivan in the parking lot of a southwest Houston gas station, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Friday, July 31, in...

Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Car on Main Street in Central Southwest Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:34A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas. A 61-year-old motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing on Main Street in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately...

21-Year-Old Woman Killed After Speeding Crash Into Utility Pole in West Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:31A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 21-year-old woman was killed after losing control of her car and crashing into a utility pole in West Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The crash occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, in the...

Man Wanted After Deadly Chase, Kidnapping and Fatal Shooting in Northwest Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:24A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas Harris County Sheriff s Office homicide detectives are searching for a man accused of killing his girlfriend s brother following a violent series of events that began with a domestic disturbance and ended in a fatal shooting and...

Man Accused of Running Over Girlfriend with Pickup Truck Arrested in Harris County

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:21A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 24-year-old Arkansas man has been arrested after investigators say he intentionally struck his 18-year-old girlfriend with a pickup truck following an argument in north Harris County, leaving her hospitalized in critical...

Harris County Man Charged with Murder After Fentanyl Delivery Killed Teen

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:15A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A Harris County man has been arrested and charged with murder after investigators alleged he supplied fentanyl that caused the death of an 18-year-old and the overdose of a second teenager. According to the Harris County...

Texas Attorney General’s Cold Case Unit Solves 14-Year-Old Toddler Homicide, Arrests Suspect

Texas Herald News 8/3 10:46A Amalia Weigandt

AUSTIN, Texas A 14-year-old child homicide investigation has been revived with the arrest of a man accused of killing a 16-month-old boy after a collaborative effort between the Texas Attorney General s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit and the...

Two Men Arrested After Bank Jugging Theft, Chase Across Fort Bend County

Texas Herald News 7/30 9:09A Amalia Weigandt

ROSENBERG, Texas Two men were arrested Wednesday after police say they stole approximately $10,000 from a victim in a bank jugging incident, then led officers on a vehicle pursuit before attempting to hide in a nearby neighborhood. The Rosenberg...