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A Huntsville police officer was injured after a driver in a stolen vehicle fled a traffic stop, prompting a multi-agency search.
A new report highlights expanding global research in immunology and virology, offering insights relevant to Houston’s medical and scientific community.
ABC13 Houston’s 4 a.m. newscast delivered the latest overnight developments affecting residents across Houston, including traffic, weather, and early breaking updates.
A new report shows several Houston nonprofit CEOs earning more than $1 million annually, raising questions about compensation, transparency, and mission alignment.
Houston residents woke to several developing stories highlighted in the 4 a.m. Eyewitness News broadcast, including weather conditions, commuter impacts, and overnight incidents.
An inquest has been announced in Australia following the death of a miner at a central Queensland site, raising renewed global attention on workplace safety standards.
A person of interest is in custody following a shooting at Brown University that left multiple people injured, authorities say.
A ranked UFC contender finally gets a chance to avenge a loss nearly a decade after the first matchup.
Sun Equipment has opened a new used construction equipment division in Houston, expanding access to machinery for local contractors and developers.
A woman was fatally shot and a security guard injured following an altercation in South Houston, according to police.