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Local ABC13 Houston 2d ago
Pride Houston 365 reveals 2026 Grand Marshals as city looks ahead to June parade and festival

This year, two of the distinguished grand marshals are being posthumously honored for their compassion, generosity, and humanitarian work.

Local ABC13 Houston 3d ago
From 'Aladdin' to 'Scrubs' to 'General Hospital,' it's Michael James Scott's moment to shine

For the past 13 years, Michael James Scott has played the lovable, mystical blue Genie in Disney's "Aladdin" on Broadway, while also landing a role in the highly anticipated revival of ABC's "Scrubs."

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
Nat Geo's Earth Month sweepstakes offers chance to win trip of a lifetime

As part of Disney's "Step into Wonder" Earth Month campaign, National Geographic has launched a sweepstakes that offers the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime prize trip.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
Beyond breaking news: Local reporter follows his passion for filmmaking

San Francisco KTSF television reporter Sean Au wrote and directed "What We Said in the Blackout" and "Just Not Naked Enough."

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
Klein Cain and College Park HS boys win state soccer in 2 All-Houston-area state championship games

The Houston area was well represented in the largest classification in high school boys' soccer at the state championships in Georgetown, Texas.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
Secret behind the sliding door: Family's legacy became San Francisco's most coveted recipe

Inside Crustacean SF: the secret kitchen, the garlic noodles, and the family legacy behind one of San Francisco's most iconic restaurants.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
Falcons over Napa: Inside Wine Country's most unexpected experience

Bouchaine Vineyards in Carneros is using actual falcons to protect their harvest - and turning it into one of Napa's wildest visitor experiences.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
Inside the Napa winery that shocked the wine world

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 'Judgment of Paris' that shocked the wine world

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
House Ethics panel opens investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell

The House Ethics Committee has begun an investigation into whether California Rep. Eric Swalwell engaged in sexual misconduct toward an employee working under his supervision, the panel announced Monday.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
Meet one of the beekeepers behind the biggest pollination event in the world

Once a year, California's Central Valley is home to one of the largest pollination events. Meet one of the beekeepers who helps make happen.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
Best 'Devil Wears Prada 2' merch to celebrate the film's release

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' fans, now is the time. Check out our top picks from great merch you'll want to grab now.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
2026 Pride Houston festival and parade moves to early June, marking earliest kickoff in its history

It's the first time in Pride Houston's 48-year history that the festival and parade will kick off Pride Month instead of closing it, organizers said.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
'Bake Ability Bakery' offers treats made with love by people with intellectual disabilities

This Pennsylvania business is providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
Repair Cafe brings together neighbors with broken items and the experts to fix them

The Royersford Repair Cafe at the Royersford Baptist Church holds a quarterly repair cafe where local experts help their neighbors fix items.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
Teaching inner city youth the craft of barbering

Inner city youth in Philadelphia learn the craft of barbering through the Junior Barber Academy.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
The Palm Lady: South Philadelphia woman continues family tradition of weaving palms for Lent

The Palm Lady: South Philadelphia woman continues family tradition of weaving palms for Lent

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.

Local ABC13 Houston 5d ago
Lynette Hooker disappeared in the Bahamas over a week ago. Here's a timeline of the key developments

It's been over a week since Lynette Hooker vanished at sea in the Bahamas, setting off an urgent search that has since shifted into a complex investigation with one person at its center: her husband of 25 years.

Local ABC13 Houston 6d ago
Showers and storms fizzle out Sunday night, few more rain chances this week

The Flood Watch from Sunday evening has been cancelled as rain moves out of the region tonight. Monday will be another warm, humid and breezy day with the chance for isolated showers and storms once again.

Local ABC13 Houston 6d ago
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

With another green jacket, Rory McIlroy joins Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo and Jack Nicklaus as the only repeat winners of the Masters.

Local ABC13 Houston 6d ago
Traffic safety top of mind for Tour de Houston cyclists

The energy was high as hundreds participated in the Tour de Houston, but safety was definitely top of mind for riders and drivers alike.

Local ABC13 Houston Apr 12
Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and 'Scrubs' cast share why the show still resonates with fans today

The "Scrubs" cast reunites at PaleyFest LA, sharing stories and what continues to make the series connect for fans years later.

Local ABC13 Houston Apr 10
Rise in interest and home prices slowing Houston housing market, report shows

Housing market experts told ABC13 they hope interest rates continue to decrease and that it will lead to the housing market heating up again.

Local ABC13 Houston Apr 10
Summer Creek HS boys' soccer with historic turnaround to play for first state championship

The Summer Creek High School boys' soccer team will play in their first state championship in school history this weekend.