18-wheeler fire near Baybrook Mall shuts down Gulf Freeway Thursday morning

abc13.com (News) 2/12 7:34A Charly Edsitty

Houston TranStar said it was a fuel tanker fire that has since been put out, but the roadway remains closed as crews work to clean up debris.

Operator trapped after backhoe gets tangled up in power line in Clear Lake, video shows

abc13.com (News) 2/10 10:48A KTRK

The incident caused power outages to many, including the Space Center Intermediate School, which has since announced that school is cancelled for the day.

Eight Arrested in Retail Theft Ring Targeting Major Stores Across Pearland and Greater Houston

Texas Herald News 2/9 8:11A Amalia Weigandt

PEARLAND, Texas — The Pearland Police Department has arrested eight Houston-area individuals accused of operating a large-scale retail theft operation that targeted multiple stores across Pearland and the Greater Houston area. The investigation...

Baytown Man Arrested in January Homicide on James Bowie Drive

Texas Herald News 2/9 8:02A Amalia Weigandt

BAYTOWN, Texas — The Baytown Police Department has arrested 20-year-old Zachary Eleby of Baytown in connection with the murder of 32-year-old Jerome Harris of Louisiana. Detectives began investigating the case on January 31, 2026, after officers...

NASA targets a March launch of the moon rocket after test run reveals fuel leaks

abc13.com (News) 2/3 11:40A AP

NASA said Tuesday it will now target a March launch of its new moon rocket after running into exasperating fuel leaks during a make-or-break test a day earlier.

Painting of Kemah and Seabrook

Woodlands Online (Classifieds) 2/3 5:52A

Harris County Constable Deputies Arrest Suspect After Foot Chase Near Hobby Airport

Texas Herald News 2/2 3:04A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 2 arrested a suspect following a foot pursuit near Hobby Airport on Sunday, February 1, 2026. According to officials, day shift deputies initiated a subject stop in the 8200 block of Broadway...

This Week in Texas: ICE, NASA, and 2026 Primary races

abc13.com (News) 1/31 8:17P Tom Abrahams

This Week in Texas we discuss the political reaction here in our state to the ongoing ICE action in Minneapolis.

Celebrate Humanity’s Next Giant Leap at Space Center Houston

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 1/31 3:02A Publisher

Public invited to watch the LIVE Launch of NASA Artemis II at the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, Feb. 6 HOUSTON, TEXAS (JAN. 27, 2026) – You’re invited to the ultimate watch party at Space Center Houston, the Official...

New Month Ushers Home Stretch

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 1/31 2:52A Publisher

February begins on Sunday, but its Tuesday where the action gets interesting. The home stretch of basketball season kicks in with three state-ranked boys teams in action, while the chase for playoff spots in girls’ hoops tigh Sunday: No games...

Fishing Forecast

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 1/31 2:51A Brandon Williams

Bolivar: FAIR. 50 degrees. Winter has arrived with changing winds with super low tides. Check the forecast before you head out or call ahead to your favorite bait shop. Best fishing is deeper holes and near structures. Water temperatures are...

NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident

abc13.com (News) 1/28 12:07P AP

Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident are marking that tragic day 40 years ago. All seven on board were killed when Challenger broke apart following liftoff on Jan. 28, 1986.

NASA says plane's 'mechanical issue' results in 'gear-up landing' at Houston-area airport

abc13.com (News) 1/27 8:05P KTRK

In a post to social media, a NASA spokesperson said a "mechanical issue with one of NASA's WB-57s resulted in a gear-up landing." A video showed the landing, with fiery sparks visible.

Lego NASA Apollo Saturn V 92176 (Retired)

Woodlands Online (Classifieds) 1/27 4:36P

Lego Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance 42158

Woodlands Online (Classifieds) 1/27 10:17A