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2 men shot while eating ice cream in northwest Houston, police say

Houston police said two men were injured after four people inside a vehicle drove up to them and started shooting.

August 1, 2026 8:14am CDT

Career criminal charged with 12 felonies since 2025 creating havoc for business owner

July 31, 2026 9:10pm CDT

Houston Methodist fire: Piece of equipment catches fire on roof of Centennial Tower in Med Center, fire out

Smoke reported on roof of Houston Methodist Hospital Centennial Tower in Med Center

July 31, 2026 7:55pm CDT

Third Ward funeral home operator accused of stealing $2.2M estate appears in court

July 31, 2026 6:33pm CDT

Funeral home owner accused of stealing client's estate

July 31, 2026 6:32pm CDT

Videos released of deadly Houston Police chase; family of man killed demands full bodycam video

July 31, 2026 4:03pm CDT

Texas News

University of Texas Tower Shooting: 60 years later

The University of Texas tower shooting, one of the worst campus shootings in American history, happened 60 years ago on Aug. 1, 1966.

Texas issues cease-and-desist over border wall work near Big Bend

TPWD pursuing 650-acre acquisition for new East Texas state park

ACLU files $10 million claim over alleged abuse at South Texas immigration facility

New poll gives Talarico slight lead over Paxton, shows governor’s race tied

Texas man fled police because he ‘wanted his pizza,’ officers say

National News

Nearly 100K toddler step stools recalled after reports of children injured

Federal regulators are recalling nearly 100,000 toddler kitchen step stools after multiple reports of the stools tipping over and injuring children.

Trump says he'll restore Anti-Weaponization Fund if GOP holdouts reject Blanche

Major recall issued for popular eye drops as Americans urged to stop using immediately

Trump may pull Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, he says

Texas AMBER Alert: Missing Manor children found safe

Men detained in Nancy Guthrie investigation seek millions from sheriff's office

Politics

Trump says he'll restore Anti-Weaponization Fund if GOP holdouts reject Blanche

President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to revive the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" if two Republican senators refuse to support his attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche.

Trump may pull Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, he says

Texas issues cease-and-desist over border wall work near Big Bend

New poll gives Talarico slight lead over Paxton, shows governor’s race tied

Paxton promises ‘must-watch’ debate but has not accepted proposed dates

Harriet Tubman $20 bill redesign faces renewed push from Democratic senators

Sports

Jakob Butturff, eight-time PBA Tour champion, dies unexpectedly at 32

Jakob Butturff, an eight-time Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour champion, died unexpectedly on July 31 at the age of 32, according to the PBA.

August 1, 2026 8:19am CDT

FIFA scraps plan to sell World Cup stake to private investors following backlash, Infantino says

July 31, 2026 7:18pm CDT

1-on-1 with Texans' David Montgomery

July 31, 2026 1:02pm CDT

New Texans running back appears at training camp

July 30, 2026 5:44pm CDT

UFL announces they're leaving Houston

July 30, 2026 4:48pm CDT

Astros, Rangers renew Texas rivalry while neck-and-neck in AL West

July 30, 2026 11:54am CDT

Consumer & Recalls

Nearly 100K toddler step stools recalled after reports of children injured

Federal regulators are recalling nearly 100,000 toddler kitchen step stools after multiple reports of the stools tipping over and injuring children.

Major recall issued for popular eye drops as Americans urged to stop using immediately

More than 130K fireworks recalled over explosion risk

Recall of pool toys expanded over possibility of impalement

178k heated blankets, throws recalled after multiple reports of fires

Study accuses Amazon, Walmart of deceiving shoppers with false 'Made in USA' claims

Entertainment

The Annie Cafe & Bar - Foodies & Friends

Katie Stone visits The Annie Cafe & Bar as Houston Restaurant Weeks kicks off for 2026.

Trattoria Sofia - Foodies & Friends

Arlene Smith, lead singer of 50s doo-wop group the Chantels, dies at 84

Netflix sued for $105M after Nicolas Cage WWII thriller goes missing, exposing leak risks

Megan Moroney cancels show mid-performance, leaves stage in tears

BTS not submitting to Grammys amidst controversy over new categories

Offbeat & Unusual

Student standing behind Trump at Georgia speech speaks out after going viral

A Wheeler High School graduate went viral global after doing an impression of Donald Trump behind the president during a speech in Marietta.

Empire State Building climbers display quote on banner: What does it say?

Trump official suggests U.S. takeover of Greenland could bring back Red Lobster's endless shrimp: Report

Chaos erupts on American Airlines flight as unruly passenger allegedly bites fellow traveler midair

UFO insider claims US has bodies of 4 different alien species from downed spacecraft in government custody

Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio

Things To Do

Tommy Davidson performing at Houston Improv June 19-21

Actor and comedian Tommy Davidson is in Houston for three nights at the Houston Improv this weekend. He stopped by the Houston Morning Show to share more about what's going on.