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Local ABC13 Houston 7h ago
'Burt' shines light on Parkinson's by bringing heart, humor and hope to low-budget filmmaking

With a $7,000 budget and just seven days, two filmmakers were able to shine a light on Parkinson's in the new indie film, "Burt."

Local ABC13 Houston 12h ago
NYC elementary students make Broadway debut with a little magic from Disney Theatrical Group

The Disney Musicals in Schools program helped third and fourth-graders make their Broadway debut in NYC.

Local ABC13 Houston Yesterday
Homes surrounded by water in parts of Houston as storms moved across region

As storms moved across Southeast Texas on Monday, some homes in the Houston area were surrounded by water, with experts saying a flooded street isn't necessarily an infrastructure problem.

Local ABC13 Houston Yesterday
'The Bear' cast and crew reunite at Season 5 premiere in New York City

The cast and crew of the hit Hulu and FX series "The Bear," reunited Monday night at the New York City premiere ahead of the fifth and final season.

Local ABC13 Houston Yesterday
There's an actual farmhouse in Manhattan. It's a portal to the 1700s.

Tucked between apartment buildings, bodegas, and busy city streets in Manhattan's northernmost neighborhood sits a piece of American history.

Local ABC13 Houston Yesterday
Ryan Seacrest to host 'Disney Celebrates America: Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash' July 4

Ready for the ultimate Independence Day party? Ryan Seacrest hosts "Disney Celebrates America: Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash" on Saturday, July 4. Catch performances from Nick Jonas, Reba McEntire, and more, plus a massive fireworks show. Watch it live coast to coast at 8 p.m. EDT. on ABC, Disney+, ESPN App, Freeform, FX, Hulu and NatGeo.

Local ABC13 Houston Yesterday
Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in the country's World Cup debut

Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favored Spain.

Local ABC13 Houston Yesterday
Save big on summer fun must-haves with exclusive deals from ABC Secret Savings

Save big with exclusive deals from 26 incredible brands with ABC Secret Savings.

Local ABC13 Houston Yesterday
Iran and US reach an initial deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain

The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Local ABC13 Houston Yesterday
Lisa Ann Walter makes Off-Broadway debut in 'Heathers: The Musical'

Walter is currently performing at New World Stages and says the experience has been nothing short of exhilarating.

Local ABC13 Houston 2d ago
South Loop backs up as fans head to Houston's World Cup match

TranStar cameras show major backups along the South Loop at Fannin, hours before Sunday's match kicks off at 12 p.m.

Local ABC13 Houston 3d ago
Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 with 94-90 victory over Spurs in Game 5

Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again. And now they're the Champion Knicks. For the first time in 53 years, New York rules the NBA.

Local ABC13 Houston 3d ago
List: Several Houston-area organizations hosting Juneteenth celebrations

As Juneteenth approaches, several Houston-area organizations are hosting celebrations to commemorate the holiday.

Local ABC13 Houston 3d ago
Heights MKT Hike and Bike Trail bridge reopens following over year of closure, city leaders announce

Houston city leaders announced that the popular hike and bike trail bridge in the Heights has reopened this week after over a year of closure and repairs.

Local ABC13 Houston 3d ago
2 Katy Freeway lanes near Downtown shut down as crews work to repair Houston Ave Bridge after strike

It's not quite the Rodeo, but this kind of thing has turned into a Houston tradition. The bridge has been hit well over 70 times in the last year.

Local ABC13 Houston 4d ago
New soccer park in Gulfton opens to community

As the World Cup gets underway, two new mini-turf soccer pitches are now open to the community in Gulfton.

Local ABC13 Houston 4d ago
Moore Vintage Archive carries unique fashion finds as shoppable iconic treasures

Keesean Moore is the owner and curator of Moore Vintage Archive in Philadelphia featuring vintage fashions from high-end designers.

Local ABC13 Houston 4d ago
Serving up smiles at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

For nearly 30 years, the Wawa coffee & care cart has been serving up beverages to patients and parents at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Local ABC13 Houston 4d ago
Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman ever inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
'Toy Story 5': Go behind-the-scenes at Pixar as Tim Allen says he 'really teared up' over new film

"Toy Story 5" opens in theaters June 19 and On The Red Carpet is taking you behind-the-scenes to Pixar Animation Studios where it was brought to life.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
'Toy Story 5' has classic toys battle with modern high-tech gadgets for kids' attention

When "Toy Story 5" hits theaters June 19, we'll be seeing a lot of Jessie, the cowgirl toy Joan Cusack has played since "Toy Story 2." This time around, Jessie is concerned when a high-tech toy called LilyPad arrives and disrupts everything.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
Grammy House NY pop-up celebrates the artists and visionaries shaping the future of music

In the heart of NYC, the Recording Academy hosts the 2nd-ever GRAMMY House, a pop-up experience celebrating community and uplifting voices.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
Montrose Pride colors return in new ways after iconic rainbow crosswalk is paved over

Residents protested the removal but were ultimately unable to stop the paving crews. Still, the loss of the crosswalk quickly sparked a new response.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
VIDEO: Texas DPS rescue people locked in burning tractor-trailer near border checkpoint, Falfurrias, Texas

Police released a heart-pounding body camera video of the moment they say they discovered and rescued dozens of people from a burning truck.