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Houston Fire Department (NEW YORK) — Four Texas firefighters were injured early Sunday when an 18-wheeler slammed into their fire engine as they were blocking traffic to a freeway entrance following a car crash, authorities said. The incident unfolded around 2 a.m. in north Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department. The injured firefighters were […]

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement logo as seen on ICE vehicle Sept. 19. 2025. (Photo by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images) (HOUSTON, Texas) — An employee of a church in the Houston, Texas, area is charged with impersonating a public servant for allegedly pretending to be an ICE agent and threatening to deport a woman […]

ABC News (HOUSTON) — Many states are adopting a drastic approach to address what they judge to be under-performing schools. They’re assuming control of how the schools are run, including appointing new administrators. Texas did that this school year with the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD), when the Texas Education Agency, which oversees public education […]

Getty Images – STOCK (HOUSTON) — At least five people were killed when a powerful storm tore through Houston on Thursday night, officials said. Fallen trees appeared to cause at least two of the deaths, according to officials. Straight-line winds peaked at around 100 mph in downtown Houston, and residents told ABC News the winds […]

ABC News (HOUSTON) — At least four people have died Thursday after an “exceptionally” strong storm hit Texas, according to Houston Mayor John Whitmire. Preliminary investigations indicate falling trees caused two deaths and a fallen crane caused one, according to Houston Police Chief Samuel Pena. Urging Houston, Texas, residents to stay home, Whitmire said the […]

Feldhaar Christian / EyeEm/Getty Images (HOUSTON) — The Houston area is facing “life-threatening” flood conditions, officials warned, as severe weather pummels parts of Texas. A flood watch is in effect Thursday in southeastern Texas and Louisiana. Numerous flash flood warnings are also in effect, as up to 8 inches of rain has already fallen in […]