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Durant, Rockets set to face LeBron, Lakers in Game 1 of West 1st Round on ABC13

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Durant, Rockets set to face LeBron, Lakers in Game 1 of West 1st Round on ABC13

LOS ANGELES, California (KTRK) — The Houston Rockets are ready for liftoff with the 2026 NBA playoffs right around the corner.

The No. 5-seeded Rockets will take on the No. 4-seeded Los Angeles Lakers in a best-of-seven series. Houston wrapped up their regular season on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies, finishing 52-30.

You can catch the Rockets vs. Lakers Game 1 playoff matchup at 7:30 p.m. on ABC13 on Saturday, April 18.

Eyewitness Sports breaks down the upcoming playoff matchup between the Rockets and the Lakers.

The breakdown

Heading into Game 1 of the West First Round, Houston will be facing off against a short-handed Lakers team.

Lakers star backcourt, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, will be unavailable to play in the first-round series against the Rockets due to injuries. For Houston, the team has dealt with the injury bug throughout the regular season, including the absence of starting point guard Fred VanVleet and backup center Steven Adams.

Nonetheless, all eyes will be on the All-Star matchup between Rockets forward Kevin Durant and Lakers forward LeBron James. Durant and James will encounter each other in the postseason for the first time in seven years since the 2018 NBA Finals. In total, the two all-time greats have had multiple playoff battles in their illustrious NBA careers. Durant, 37, and James, 41, both are still playing at an elite level and continue to defy Father Time.

As of April 2026, Durant became the oldest player in the NBA to achieve 2,000 points in a season and surpassed 6x-NBA Champion Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list. James, while being the oldest active player in the NBA as of the 2025-2026 season, is the NBA’s All-Time leading scorer.

The future of the Houston Rockets lies in the hands of the young core: Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith.

The trio is poised to taste the postseason again after their first postseason appearance in last season’s first-round exit against the Golden State Warriors. Additionally, with Rockets guard Reed Sheppard inserted into the starting lineup at times during the regular season, the overall No. 3 pick in the 2024 NBA draft looks to hit the ground running and contribute more to the team’s success in pursuit of a deep playoff run.

Concerning the Lakers, it will be a next-man-up mentality without Doncic and Reaves, two of their top scoring options, in the rotation. Aside from James, the Lakers will look to rely more on their supporting cast, including Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, Rui Hachimura, and DeAndre Ayton.

All in all, Houston will look to take advantage of the injury-depleted Lakers and look to steal Game 1 on the road.

As of Monday, the times and dates for the rest of the Rockets-Lakers playoff series have yet to be determined.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

Pope Leo Responds to Trump Criticism, Says He Has ‘No Fear’

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Pope Leo Responds to Trump Criticism, Says He Has ‘No Fear’

Vatican Pushback After Harsh Remarks

President Donald Trump sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy” in a Truth Social post. The comments came after the pope voiced opposition to U.S. military actions abroad.

Pope Leo Stands Firm

Speaking Monday, Pope Leo dismissed the criticism, emphasizing his commitment to faith over politics.
“I have no fear of the Trump administration,” he said, adding that his role is to continue spreading the Gospel’s message.

The 70-year-old pontiff stressed that comparing religious teachings to political agendas reflects a misunderstanding of the Church’s mission. He reiterated that his focus remains on promoting peace, reconciliation, and moral guidance worldwide.

Ongoing Tensions Over Foreign Policy

The dispute follows Pope Leo’s criticism of U.S. actions involving Iran and Venezuela. In response, Trump defended his policies, arguing they align with his electoral mandate and national security priorities. He also claimed the pope’s appointment was politically influenced—an assertion the Vatican has not addressed.

A Broader Message From the Vatican

Despite the escalating rhetoric, Pope Leo signaled he will not engage in political sparring. Instead, he reaffirmed the Church’s broader mission: encouraging dialogue, avoiding conflict, and building global unity.

His response underscores a clear divide between religious leadership and political authority—one rooted in differing approaches to power, diplomacy, and moral responsibility.

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Cypress woman filed for divorce before husband allegedly shot her in front of children, HCSO says

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Cypress woman filed for divorce before husband allegedly shot her in front of children, HCSO says

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man accused of fatally shooting his soon-to-be ex-wife has now been charged with murder, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials said on April 10, shortly after 10 p.m., deputies with HCSO homicide responded to the 14100 block of Cypress Fall Drive after a young boy called police and stated that his father had shot his mother.

ORIGINAL REPORT: Man kills estranged wife in front of 2 children in NW Harris County: HCSO

Once deputies arrived at the scene, the ex-couple’s 6-year-old and 18-year-old children were interviewed, and it was learned that their mother, identified as Tynice Friday, had recently filed for divorce from Keith Washington, their father.

According to HCSO, Friday’s family said she had been in fear for her life due to Washington’s recent behavior.

Officials said that night, Washington shot out the living room window of the home after firing from his silver truck. According to officials, he then forced his way inside and shot Friday multiple times in front of their children before fleeing the area.

Friday was pronounced dead at the scene.

HCSO said Constable Precinct 4 deputies and the Department of Public Safety helped with the search for Washington. He was located before being cornered at a dead-end road. Officials said during that time, he did not comply with deputies and was firing shots from inside his truck.

The HCSO SWAT Unit was called, and a stand-off ensued for hours before Washington surrendered, officials said.

Washington was booked into the Harris County Jail and made his first court appearance on Saturday. Officials did not provide a bond amount if one was given.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

Community mourns mother, 2 teens and friend killed in Chambers County crash

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Community mourns mother, 2 teens and friend killed in Chambers County crash

CHAMBERS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A community in southeast Texas is mourning after four people, including a mother, 37, and her two children, were killed in a crash Friday in Chambers County.

Authorities said the victims were traveling at a high rate of speed when their vehicle went off-road along FM 563 and crashed into a tree.

The victims were identified as driver 37-year-old Kara Beagle; her teenage children, Markel and Makhia Beagle; and Jay’Shawn Godfrey, a friend of the family and the two teens.

Friends said the loss has shaken the community.

“It’s hard because they touched a lot of souls,” said Luke Porsche, a friend of the victims. “I’ve been trying to keep it together. I’ve had my moments, for sure.”

The Liberty Independent School District confirmed that two of the victims were current students at Liberty High School, while Godfrey was a recent graduate.

Family members in Kentucky said they are making plans to travel to Texas as they cope with the sudden loss.

Investigators said the vehicle may have swerved across the road at a high rate of speed. They note the car, a Chrysler 300, vaulted from a nearby driveway before striking the tree. Debris from the crash, including a window pane, was found lodged in the branches.

Despite the tragedy, community members have begun gathering to support one another and honor the victims.

“With that community, everybody’s coming together as one and trying to uplift everybody with this tragedy,” Porsche said.The school district said grief counselors will be available to help students and staff process the loss.

“You had a lot of talent in that car. You had a lot of love in that car,” Porsche said.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

Don’t put away your umbrellas, a few more rain chances this week

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Don’t put away your umbrellas, a few more rain chances this week

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Sunday evening’s thunderstorms are taking advantage of this warm, humid pattern that has settled in. And while those conditions will last all week long, the potential for more heavy thunderstorms is much lower.

A Flood Watch is in effect through early Monday morning for portions of Harris, Waller, Montgomery, Washington, Grimes, Madison, Colorado, Brazos and Austin counties. Slow-moving thunderstorms could produce rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches an hour and lead to street and area flooding. Isolated spots of flash flooding is also possible with the heaviest storms that develop tonight. Be mindful of flood prone areas in your neighborhood, feeder roads and underpasses as those could take on standing water with the torrential rain.

We’ll keep the chance for scattered storms in the forecast through about Midnight tonight with rain primary staying north of I-10. Gradually these showers and storms will fizzle out tonight thanks to rain we saw earlier in the evening.

What should we expect for Monday then after Sunday’s storms?

Early Monday morning there could still be some waterlogged parts of Southeast Texas from the previous day’s rain. Still be cautious when out on the roads for the morning commute, especially if your area was in some kind of flood alert the day before. Generally, Monday will be drier than what we saw on Sunday. A few spotty showers are possible in the morning with the chance for a few isolated showers developing in the afternoon. Temperatures Monday morning will start in the upper 60s or low 70s and climb into the low 80s in the afternoon.

What do rain chances look like this week?

Southeast Texas will be stuck in a warm, humid pattern all week long as storm systems pass to our north throughout the week. This means we’ll see some humid mornings warm afternoons and the chance for a few showers and possibly a storm or two every day. It’s not until next weekend when we’re monitoring a pattern change that could bring a cold front to Houston. This front could bring both widespread showers and storms as it passes through and cooler temperatures to start next week.

https://abc13.com/post/houston-weather-forecast-today-near-me-texas-rain-storm-predictions/39346/

13 ALERT RADAR MAPS:
Southeast Texas
Houston
Harris County
Galveston County
Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties
Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties
Brazoria/Matagorda Counties

Have weather tips, videos, and photos?

Send it to ABC13 using the form below. If you have a video or photo to send, terms of use apply. If you don’t, just hit ‘skip upload’ and send the details.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

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Traffic safety top of mind for Tour de Houston cyclists

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Traffic safety top of mind for Tour de Houston cyclists

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The 19th annual Tour de Houston kicked off at 8 a.m. on Sunday.

More than 3,000 cyclists participated in the event, according to City of Houston officials. The multi-route event includes 10-, 20-, and 45-mile routes that cut through Houston’s core neighborhoods.

“We’re meeting other bike riders, and I enjoy that more than anything,” Tour de Houston participant Ricky Williams said.

Houston’s Mayor John Whitmire was in attendance.

“Public Works has helped us because we have so many road repairs taking place, so we kind of routed around,” Whitmire said.

Cycling safety was on the minds of some cyclists. In 2024, there were 852 cyclists and pedestrians killed in crashes on Texas roads, accounting for more than 20% of all traffic fatalities, according to TxDOT. The agency said there were 6,095 crashes involving pedestrians and 2,761 crashes involving bicyclists.

In 2025, the City of Houston removed protected bike lanes in Midtown.

Mayor Whitmire said his administration is focused on safety.

“We do everything that we can to support biking in the city of Houston. Connecting the south side of the Buffalo Bayou to the north side. We want everyone to be safe. We do not want to disrupt our mobility,” Whitmire said.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

Oil spill contained at PEMEX Deer Park at Houston Ship Channel

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Oil spill contained at PEMEX Deer Park at Houston Ship Channel

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Crews along the Houston Ship Channel have contained an oil spill that occurred Sunday at the PEMEX Deer Park location, according to a message.

Through a message on the Community Awareness Emergency Response system (CAER), the refinery stated it experienced a diesel spill to the Houston Ship Channel, but the leak site has been isolated.

In addition, the company shared that its oil spill team is working to deploy oil booms to contain the spill and added that the U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed it does not expect any closures to channel traffic.

So far, all the appropriate agencies have been notified of the situation. PEMEX Deer Park added that at this time, it is not aware of the impact on the community or industrial neighbors.

“Our teams, along with specialized contractors, are actively working to clean the affected area. Cleanup operations are expected to continue over the next few days,” a PEMEX spokesperson said in a statement. “We are conducting ongoing testing at the site in addition to fence line monitoring, and no impacts to the surrounding community have been detected. Monitoring will continue as a precaution. Site operations remain normal.”

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

Man’s death under investigation after family finds his body at worksite: HCSO

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Man’s death under investigation after family finds his body at worksite: HCSO

SPRING, Texas (KTRK) — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a man’s death after his family and deputy constables from Precinct 4 found him dead at a Spring residence on Sunday, officials said.

Precinct 4 deputies were dispatched to a home in the 23200 block of Goldensong Court and found the man dead when they arrived, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said in an X, formerly known as Twitter, post.

Officials from HCSO’s homicide division told ABC13 that the man, whose identity has not been released to the public, had not been seen or heard from by his family since Friday afternoon.

Authorities stated that a person the man was working for told his family he’d been doing carpentry work inside a home in the area, adding that he was contracted by another company.

The family came to the home and discovered his body, authorities said.

HCSO said that while the victim’s cause of death is unknown, they are processing the scene and interviewing family members, who also told officials that his car is missing.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

Flood Watch issued for most of SE Texas Sunday night, scattered slow-moving storms expected

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Flood Watch issued for most of SE Texas Sunday night, scattered slow-moving storms expected

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Sunday evening’s thunderstorms are taking advantage of this warm, humid pattern that has settled in. And while those conditions will last all week long, the potential for more heavy thunderstorms is much lower.

A Flood Watch is in effect through early Monday morning for portions of Harris, Waller, Montgomery, Washington, Grimes, Madison, Colorado, Brazos and Austin counties. Slow-moving thunderstorms could produce rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches an hour and lead to street and area flooding. Isolated spots of flash flooding is also possible with the heaviest storms that develop tonight. Be mindful of flood prone areas in your neighborhood, feeder roads and underpasses as those could take on standing water with the torrential rain.

We’ll keep the chance for scattered storms in the forecast through about Midnight tonight with rain primary staying north of I-10. Gradually these showers and storms will fizzle out tonight thanks to rain we saw earlier in the evening.

What should we expect for Monday then after Sunday’s storms?

Early Monday morning there could still be some waterlogged parts of Southeast Texas from the previous day’s rain. Still be cautious when out on the roads for the morning commute, especially if your area was in some kind of flood alert the day before. Generally, Monday will be drier than what we saw on Sunday. A few spotty showers are possible in the morning with the chance for a few isolated showers developing in the afternoon. Temperatures Monday morning will start in the upper 60s or low 70s and climb into the low 80s in the afternoon.

What do rain chances look like this week?

Southeast Texas will be stuck in a warm, humid pattern all week long as storm systems pass to our north throughout the week. This means we’ll see some humid mornings warm afternoons and the chance for a few showers and possibly a storm or two every day. It’s not until next weekend when we’re monitoring a pattern change that could bring a cold front to Houston. This front could bring both widespread showers and storms as it passes through and cooler temperatures to start next week.

https://abc13.com/post/houston-weather-forecast-today-near-me-texas-rain-storm-predictions/39346/

13 ALERT RADAR MAPS:
Southeast Texas
Houston
Harris County
Galveston County
Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties
Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties
Brazoria/Matagorda Counties

Have weather tips, videos, and photos?

Send it to ABC13 using the form below. If you have a video or photo to send, terms of use apply. If you don’t, just hit ‘skip upload’ and send the details.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

For more Houston headlines, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine!

Stop by ABC13’s Earth Day E-Cycle Drive for free electronic recycling and help set a record

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Stop by ABC13’s Earth Day E-Cycle Drive for free electronic recycling and help set a record

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — What’s a great way to celebrate Earth Month, offload electronics you no longer use, and help a local business ring in its 30th anniversary?

How about joining ABC13 and CompuCycle for the 19th annual ABC13 Earth Day E-Cycle Drive, an event focused on helping our communities safely recycle electronics.

From 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, you can stop by CompuCycle at 8019 Kempwood Dr., Houston, TX 77055 to drop off old or unwanted electronics.

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Take a look through some of the action (and big equipment donations!) during 2025’s drive at CompuCycle.

CompuCycle, who is celebrating 30 years in business and sponsoring this event, will take care of the rest, and you can leave knowing you’ve played a part in reducing harmful e-waste.

You don’t even have to get out of your car as the CompuCycle team will assist once you arrive.

Each year, the amount of electronic waste dropped off for recycling has grown with the drive hitting 100,000 pounds or more multiple times over the years.

In fact, ABC13’s Earth Day E-Cycle Drive holds the Guinness World Record for the largest single day e-waste collection, set in 2014 when we collected 138,174 lbs. of electronics.

But records were meant to be broken!

We want to top that this year. Will you help us?

Here’s what else to know before the big day.

How much is it?

Free! You can drop off and all will be handled at no cost to you. No appointment necessary.

Is there anything I should prepare?

Yes! Before you drop off electronics, back up any important data and perform a factory reset on devices that store personal information. Remove any accessories like cables and chargers.

What can I drop off?

Old computers and phones are just the tip of the iceberg. CompuCycle accepts various items from fax machines and Wi-Fi extenders to e-readers, MP3 players, streaming devices, and charging cables.

Read on to see the full list.

Computers & Mobile Devices
Desktops
Laptops
Tablets
All-In-One Computers
Cellphones
Smartphones
Pagers

Home Office Equipment
Routers
Modems
Wi-Fi Extenders
Network Switches
Printers
Fax Machines
Scanners

Personal Electronics
E-Readers
MP3 Players
Smartwatches
GPS Devices
Fitness Trackers
Portable DVD Players
Portable Hard Drives & USB Flash Drives

Entertainment & Gaming
TVs (LCD, LED, Plasma)
DVD/Blu-ray Players
Streaming Devices (Roku, AppleTV, etc.)
Gaming Consoles
Handheld Game Systems

Audio & Video Equipment
Speakers
Sound Systems
Home Theater Systems
Digital Cameras
Camcorders

Power Systems
HDMI Cables
Ethernet Cables
Composite Cables (red, white, & yellow)
All Charging Cables
Power Cords & Adapters

What items are not accepted?

While CompuCycle accepts a lot, there are some items they can’t take on for the safety of their employees and the environment.

In general, the company can’t accept items that pose a fire, explosion, or pollution risk.

Specifically, the below would be a no-go:

Household appliances
Fans
Refrigerators
Stoves
Washer/Dryers
Microwaves
Vacuum Cleaners

Hazardous Materials
Paint
Light Bulbs
Oil Waste
Mercury Devices
Medical/Biohazard Waste

Specialized Equipment
Smoke Alarms
Solar Panels
Dehumidifiers
Air Conditioners

If you have questions, reach out to CompuCycle.

Is there a limit to what I can drop off?

You can bring up to five items.

So whether you have one device or several, you can drop them off during the drive.

What happens to my electronics after I drop them off?

Once collected, CompuCycle sorts your old electronics, hard drives are wiped clean for your safety, and all materials are then processed for use in new consumer products.

Goods are also recycled in compliance with their e-Stewards certification, according to CompuCycle’s website, adding that they will guarantee secure data destruction on all devices with storage capabilities to protect your personal information.

Why does safely recycling electronics matter?

Diverting hundreds of thousands of pounds of e-waste from Houston landfills promotes a healthier city, preventing the release of toxins in our air, soil and water.

Typically, the impact and response during the drive is great.

In 2024, ABC13 viewers recycled the equivalent of 382 refrigerators worth of electronic waste.

  • 240.92 lbs. of toxic metals diverted
  • Reduction of 45.37 metric tons of greenhouse gas
  • Saved 383.72 gallons of oil
  • Like removing nearly 10 cars from the road
  • 293.60 cubic yards of landfill space saved
  • 3,736,637.20 hours of electricity saved

What if I can’t make it?

We really want to see you on Friday, April 24, but we know things happen.

CompuCycle accepts drop-offs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Business deliveries can be scheduled by calling (713) 869-6700.

In addition, both residential and corporate drop-offs are welcome during the drive.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

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