Tom Abrahams
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Police take down person behind wheel of stolen Houston Fire ambulance
At one point, the fire department warned the public of an untracked, white emergency vehicle before officers followed it and stopped the suspect. → Read More
This Week in Texas: New legislators and the 2023 inauguration
ABC13 sits down with two new members of the state legislature and looks into Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's third term. → Read More
Texas Democrats want to know Beto O'Rourke's next steps after latest losing effort
While O'Rourke drew large crowds in rallies all over the state, he lost his gubernatorial bid. → Read More
Midterm Elections 2022: Lawsuit filed to extend voting hours in Harris County to 8 pm
The Texas Organizing Project filed suit in Harris County to keep polls open until 8 p.m. because of polling delays earlier in the day. → Read More
Can Democrats win Texas elections? Here are the state of the races as elections near
Texas has not elected a Democratic candidate in 28 years, the longest drought of any state in the country. → Read More
Texas politics: New UH/TSU survey reveals close statewide races
The latest survey reveals close races at the top of the Texas 2022 ballot, with Republican incumbents leading in the top three contests among likely voters. → Read More
'No need for alarm' after immunocompromised patient who tested positive for monkeypox dies in Texas
While the patient who had the virus died, it does not mean they died from monkeypox. Health experts say education and awareness are key to slowing or stopping the spread. → Read More
Feds investigate civil rights complaints against Texas environmental agency
The investigation stems from the TCEQ's permitting process for concrete batch plants after complaints. → Read More
Power restored at Chevron Phillips in Baytown though heavy flaring and smoke may continue
SkyEye was at the scene of the plant in Baytown where heavy, thick smoke was shooting out into the air after power outages were reported in the city. → Read More
Site of suspected drive-by shooting that killed 5-year-old has history of violence, data shows
Police are looking for a silver four-door sedan and two suspects who they say opened fire killing a 5-year-old. → Read More
How Texas politicians and celebrities are viewing gun control
Legislators could propose gun control legislation by end of this week. Matthew McConaughey and John Cornyn amongst those discussing gun safety reform. → Read More
'It's not just a paycheck': Great resignation becomes great reassessment
Workers are not disappearing, they're just changing careers. → Read More
Galveston apartment fire victims identified as firefighter's 2- and 3-year-old children
The children - 2 and 3 years old - died in the early morning fire. Their father was able to escape unharmed. → Read More
Houston City Council approves ordinance that requires security cameras outside certain businesses
The Houston City Council overwhelmingly approved an ordinance Wednesday morning requiring security cameras to be installed outside certain businesses. → Read More
Texas shooting: Teen birthday party outside Houston explodes into gunfire
Video reveals 23 seconds of gunfire that involved at least three different weapons unleashing between 30 and 50 rounds. → Read More
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge announces $45 million for the homeless in Houston
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge chose the Bayou City to announce $45 million for the homeless in Houston. → Read More
What to know about Texas' election map as primary polls open
Texas' newly drawn election map altered several key elements for voting. → Read More
Retired Harris County commissioner sues colleagues over redrawn map
Former Harris County Commissioner Steve Radack is suing his former colleagues over a newly drawn county voting map. → Read More
Congress launches investigation into Live Nation's role in deadly Astroworld concert in Houston
Congress is leading an investigation into Live Nation's role in the deadly Astroworld Festival tragedy that occurred at NRG Park in Houston on Nov. 5. → Read More
Congress launches investigation into Live Nation's role in deadly Astroworld concert in Houston
Congress is leading an investigation into Live Nation's role in the deadly Astroworld Festival tragedy that occurred at NRG Park in Houston on Nov. 5. → Read More