Houston actors star in thriller “Deadly Escape” now streaming on Amazon Prime
HOUSTON (KIAH) — CW39 welcomes actors from Houston to talk with anchor Sharron Melton in the studio this July Fourth holiday. Dakarai Akil Henderson and Dee Hill, both from Houston, tell us about starring in “Deadly Escape,” which was filmed in Houston. The two share on how they got the roles. The two also share […]
7-year-old girl from Kearns wins national mariachi competition
MURRAY — Yamileth Arellano has been singing since she was 4 years old. Now, her talent will be shared on a grander scale. She will perform at the National Mariachi Festival in Houston, Texas, this August. Her singing talent, charm and personality impressed the judges. She will have the chance to perform for thousands...
27 dead, 12 from Houston presumed missing following devastating Central Texas flood
Kerr County officials confirmed that 27 people are dead, 18 adults and 9 children in the wake of catastrophic flooding in Central Texas.
Dogs aren’t the only animals scared of Fourth of July fireworks. Wildlife gets spooked,...
Other pets and wild animals often flee during explosive July Fourth displays, leaving behind abandoned nests and creating roadway hazards.
Crowds Brave the Heat for Friendswood’s Annual Fourth of July Parade
FRIENDSWOOD — The heat didn’t keep the crowd away Friday morning as residents gathered along FM 518 for the city’s annual Fourth of July parade. The parade stepped off shortly after 10 a.m., led by the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard. From there, more than 100 vehicles rolled through the heart of Friendswood, joined...
Houston officials issue stern warning ahead of Fourth of July: ‘Don’t drive impaired’
Houston officials are enforcing zero tolerance for impaired driving over the Fourth of July weekend, with increased police patrols. Last year’s 54 DUI arrests are driving a push for zero this year, as leaders from HPD, the District Attorney’s Office, and advocacy groups stress both legal and emotional consequences.
Texas’ Youngest Town Is Not Even Five Years Old Yet
This adorable, tiny town has the cutest population of just 203. You'll find it on the map, smack dab in the middle between San Antonio, TX, and Houston, TX, and as of this posting, it's not quite five years old yet. All Texans know that the oldest town in the...
Man fatally shot after party at short term rental in Third Ward
HOUSTON, TX – A man was found fatally shot in the street following a party at a short term rental in Houston’s Third Ward early Saturday morning. The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. on July 5 in the 3000 block of Delano. Officers with the Houston Police Department’s South Central Division responded to a shooting call...
Houston restaurant serves Beyoncé a Southern feast and more top stories
Editor's note: t's time to look back at the hottest Houston news of the week, starting with a Southern feast fit for Queen Bey. Plus, new bar openings from some big names. Get the details on our most popular stories below, then head to this guide for 4th of July weekend fun.
Federal Authorities Arrest 16 Anti-Tren Gang Members in Largest Houston Takedown
Federal authorities arrested 16 members of the Anti-Tren gang, a violent rival of the notorious Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua (TdA), in Texas on Monday. This marks the largest Anti-Tren takedown to date. Fourteen of the suspects face charges of conspiracy to possess and distribute more than 5 kilograms of...