Live racing is back! Opening weekend kicks off at Sam Houston Race Park
Houston – If you’re looking for something fun, energetic, and uniquely Houston to kick off the new year, head to Sam Houston Race Park for Opening Weekend, January 2–4. Live Thoroughbred racing is officially back, bringing thrilling competition, themed event days, great food, and wallet-friendly entertainment for all...
Body Found in Squatter-Haunted Hillcroft Bank Shakes Southwest Houston
A troubling discovery inside a closed bank on Hillcroft near Westheimer has alarmed a southwest Houston neighborhood that says it has long urged the city to address ongoing issues in the area. Neighbors reported finding a body yesterday morning inside the abandoned bank branch, which they say had become a...
Fire damages former Whitmeyer’s Distilling Co. warehouse on Nolda
HOUSTON, TX – Firefighters responded to a warehouse fire earlier today in the 5300 block of Nolda Street. The building, formerly home to Whitmeyer’s Distilling Co., appeared to have sustained heavy damage. The distillery had already been permanently closed prior to the fire. No injuries have been reported...
The latest numbers as flu cases continue to climb across Texas
ABC13 is continuing to monitor flu cases as they climb nationwide and here in Houston.
Elderly man found dead after west Houston house fire, HFD says
HOUSTON — The Houston Fire Department said an elderly man was found dead after a fire tore through a home in west Houston Saturday morning. This happened around 8 a.m. at a home on Willow Lake Drive, which is in a neighborhood north of Westheimer Road between S Kirkwood Road and S Dairy Ashford Road.
One killed in house fire in Southeast Houston
HOUSTON – Investigators were working to determine what led to a deadly house fire in southeast Houston. The fire started at a home on Southmont Street and Crestville Street at about 3:15 a.m. Saturday. Police said a southeast patrol sergeant saw a house fully engulfed in flames while on...
Parking lot altercation leads to shooting near North Freeway
HOUSTON – Houston police say a man was shot and injured following an altercation in a parking lot near the North Freeway and Crosstimbers Street. HPD Lt. Ali said around 3 a.m. Saturday morning, patrol officers received a call regarding a shooting and found a man shot in the leg.
Residents of southwest Houston apartment complex say they’ve been without hot water for weeks
HOUSTON — Tenants at The Tramonti apartments tell KHOU 11 they have been without hot water for nearly four weeks and have received little information from property management about when the issue will be resolved. One resident, who asked not to be identified for fear of retaliation, said the...
Man chooses to remain anonymous after rescuing mother, infant after crash into Houston-area bayou
DICKINSON, Texas — A hero chose to remain anonymous after saving a woman and her infant child after they crashed into a Houston-area bayou on New Year's Day. On Thursday, just before 9:45 p.m., Dickinson police said they got a 911 call about a major crash along FM 517 just east of the Gulf Freeway. The caller said a...
Kroger introduces discounts on produce and memberships for SNAP, WIC and Medicaid shoppers
Kroger expands its food service program by offering discounted memberships and 20% off to customers with proof of government assistance.

















