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2 women in critical condition after being shot multiple times on I-45 early Saturday, HPD says

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HPD said officers discovered the victims in a black car pulled over on I-45. The only thing the victims were able to tell police a driver in a silver vehicle cut them off and began shooting.

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The best Mother's Day gifts under $100 including appliances, accessories and electronics

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Show your appreciation to the mom in your life with the best gifts under $100.

Man dies after setting himself on fire outside courthouse where Trump is on trial

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A man who set himself on fire in a park across the street from the New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial has died.

Resurfaced video may reveal Tony Soprano's fate 14 years after famed show abruptly ended

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A 14-year-old video featuring two stars of the HBO show "The Sopranos" has resurfaced and hints at what may have happened to Tony after show finale.

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Mother shoots son in leg during argument over wrecked car in Sunnyside, HPD says

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According to Houston police, the son attacked the mother during the argument before she retrieved a gun and shot him. An investigation is underway.

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Jeezy, Common and more talk hip-hop and politics in new Hulu documentary

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Jeezy, Common and more from the hip-hop community talk music, politics and the thread that binds them in "Hip-Hop and the White House."

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Gridlock Alert: Prepare for traffic this weekend with widespread closures on Houston-area freeways

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The east side of the Houston area will see the majority of the slowdowns, and part of the weekend closure on the East Sam Houston Tollway will remain past this weekend and last through the summer.

City of Houston takes measures to control water main breaks ahead of summer

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How much does repairing broken water mains in Houston cost? Turns out it's millions. ABC13 is looking at where the city stands regarding water leaks as the summer creeps in.

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Action 13 saves family from eviction after housing assistance programs fails to send rent money

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An attorney representing the landlord said they had no choice but to evict the family. With nowhere to go, the mother and her two young children turned to ABC13 for help.

Houston's Jewish and Iranian communities on edge amid Israel-Iran conflict

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Experts say a large-scale war is unlikely, but weeks of attacks between the two countries have caused uneasiness across the world and in Houston where about 50,000 Jewish people and 70,000 Iranians reside.

Fiancée of murder victim shocked to learn suspect is tied to 2021 suspended sex assault case

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The family of the late Arkavious Parks is wondering as to whether their loved one would be alive today if the Houston Police Department had never suspended the original case in 2021.

Urban artistry meets natural beauty on the Topanga Lookout Trail's graffiti ledge

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Topanga Lookout Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains leads nature lovers to a ledge covered in graffiti art.

Security guard and wife jailed after recording young girls at The Woodlands Mall, records show

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Investigators said the man is a youth tennis coach but was wearing a security guard uniform when he allegedly recorded young girls changing in The Woodlands Mall.

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1.8 million low-income Texans may see health coverage changes after Medicaid proposes redistribution

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1.8 million Texans with Medicaid coverage could lose their current health plans and be shifted to new insurers if Texas Health and Human Services stands by a recent decision to redistribute the contracts.

Full jury of 12 people, 6 alternates seated in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York

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The final jurors have been seated in Donald Trump's hush money trial, and an appellate judge rejected the former president's latest bid to halt the case.

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Man sets himself on fire outside courthouse where Trump is on trial

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A man set himself on fire in a park across the street from the New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial.

More than 100,000 lbs. of e-waste collected at ABC13 E-Cycle Drive

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Houston answered the call and helped divert thousands and thousands of pounds of e-waste from entering local landfills during our 17th annual ABC13 Earth Day E-Cycle Drive on Friday.

Odor reported at New Caney Elementary prompts parents to pick up students early: 'It was too strong'

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A stinky situation had parents rushing to pick up their kids early because of the strong smell. They say this is just the latest of many maintenance issues with the school.

168-pound prospect, PVAMU nursing graduate Darius Fulghum wants to shine on Barclays Center bout

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The 27-year-old super middleweight Houston-tied boxer looks to stay unbeaten in the preliminary undercard of the Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia boxing bout on Saturday.

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Storm chances climb Saturday as cool front blows through Houston

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Storm chances climb throughout the day with scattered showers and potentially strong thunderstorms moving through around sunset. Locally heavy rainfall could lead to area and street flooding mainly north and west of Houston.

Unlicensed cosmetic clinician 'MrInjector1' back in jail less than 24 hours after posting bond

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Dustin Moore had previously been arrested and charged with assault of a family member and violated his probation when he was accused of providing cosmetic procedures without a license.

Hyundai hosts free installment of anti-theft software this weekend at Houston's Greenspoint Mall

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According to HPD, Hyundai's car models are among the top five stolen vehicles. In response, the manufacturers want to ensure it doesn't keep rising.

Galena Park chemical plant fire left 3 contractors injured with varying degree burns, officials say

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During a 2020 safety inspection, the Galena Park facility was given four citations for "serious" violations. Two citations were deleted after an informal settlement and their initial $42,000 fine dropped to $19,000.

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'The Greatest Hits': Grief, music and... time travel?

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Searchlight's "The Greatest Hits" is part love story, part sci-fi fantasy and part heart-wrenching drama.

Ryan Seacrest Foundation to build Seacrest Studios at Children's Hospital New Orleans

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Parents say this broadcast media center will go a long way in helping make sure children have a way to feel like a kid while in the hospital.

¿Qué Pasa Houston? Here are the events happening around town this weekend

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From getting new clothes to enjoying a Cher musical, ABC13 has got you covered with some fun activities this weekend.

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'General Hospital' garners 11 Daytime Emmy Award nominations

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The Daytime Emmys reveal their nominees for 51st Daytime Emmy Awards.

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25 years after Columbine, survivors say they're still haunted by the attack

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This week marks 25 years since two seniors at the Colorado high school committed one of the most infamous school shootings in American history, killing 12 students and a teacher.

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Israel fired 3 missiles in limited strike on Iran, senior US official says

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The Israelis were targeting an air defense radar site near Isfahan that's part of the protection of the Natanz nuclear facility, the official said.

Suspect in custody after leading HPD on 9-mile chase that ended in crash near Texas Medical Center

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Authorities said after trying to serve a warrant, the suspect initiated a pursuit, hit another vehicle, and was arrested.