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Majority of voters think it’s time for Biden to step aside

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Majority of voters think it’s time for Biden to step aside

What’s going on:

A new CBS poll reveals increasing concerns about President Biden’s reelection bid. Following last week’s debate, a growing number of voters believe he should not seek another term. The poll indicates that 63% of registered voters think the 81-year-old president should not run for reelection. Moreover, an even larger percentage question his cognitive health to serve another term. In contrast, only half of the electorate believes former President Trump has the cognitive fitness to be president. With just over four months until the election, at least three major media outlets have urged President Biden to step aside. In response, Biden’s campaign has pushed back, stating in a fundraising email that such a move would result in “weeks of chaos” and place Democrats on a “highway to losing.”

What it means:

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) is scheduled to formally select the party’s nominee near the end of August, leaving nearly two months to develop a strategy. Although Biden has more than enough delegates to secure the nomination, DNC rules allow the party to potentially force him out of the race, though this remains highly unlikely. If Biden decides to withdraw, all 3,894 of his pledged delegates would become uncommitted, leading to a potential scramble within the party. However, Biden’s campaign has not shown any indication that he plans to drop out of the race.

Beryl retains category 4 strength, Tropical Storm Chris forms near Mexico

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Beryl retains category 4 strength, Tropical Storm Chris forms near Mexico

June 30th 10 p.m. Update

Beryl continues to be a category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 mph and peak wind gusts of 160 mph. The eye of Beryl is 10 nautical miles wide and even has mesovorticies within in, both signs of a healthy and well-formed storm. Beryl will retain it’s category 4 strength as it makes landfall along the Windward Idlands Monday, leading to life-threatening flooding and potentially catastrophic wind damage. As for it’s future track, Beryl is expected to remain a major hurricane as it approaches Jamaica mid-week and then could weaken slightly to either a category one or two storm by the time it reaches the Yucatan Peninsula Friday. Another landfall near Cozumel is possible Friday. Beyond that, it’s difficult to place where this hurricane will be after Friday. the forecast cone from the National Hurricane Center now includes the Bay of Campeche, but there’s still too much uncertainty with the system’s potential track as it would be in the Gulf of Mexico next weekend. In other words, it’s still too early to tell if Beryl will pose a threat to the Texas coast or Houston next weekend. In the meantime, it’s best to begin thinking about an travels plans you might have around the Fourth of July and thereafter, plus what you might need to do locally in Houston if a storm was headed this way.

Behind Beryl, the other tropical wave in it’s wake still has a 70% chance of forming over the next 7 days.

Additionally, we now have Tropical Storm Chris in the Bay of Campeche. This will be another short-lived system as it’s expected to move into Mexico Monday. The main concern is the heavy rains that could lead to flooding and mudslides in Mexico. Chris poses no threat to the Texas coast of Houston.

Large active wildfire reported in Brazoria County near CR 227, residents advised to avoid area

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Large active wildfire reported in Brazoria County near CR 227, residents advised to avoid area

BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Brazoria County fire crews are working to extinguish a large active fire on the National Wildlife Refuge near CR 227 on Sunday.

Calls came in reporting the fire just after 3 p.m., and it’s still actively burning, the Brazoria County Fire Marshal said.

The county’s fire marshal’s office has advised people to avoid the area and use alternate routes for their safety.

No homes are currently at risk of burning and no injuries have been reported.

Multiple fire departments are assisting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to put out the blaze.

Superman returns: David Corenswet stars in ‘Superman: Legacy’

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Superman returns: David Corenswet stars in ‘Superman: Legacy’

The most anticipated and popular superhero of all time, Superman, is back again. Starring David Corenswet as the lead, “Superman: Legacy” is currently in production.

Directed by James Gunn, the film features Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The film is set to hit theaters in July 2025.

David Corenswet, an American actor known for his roles in “The Politician” and “Hollywood,” steps into the iconic role of Superman. Corenswet’s casting marks a new chapter in the long-running Superman franchise, which began with the character’s creation by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938. Superman quickly became a cultural icon, starring in numerous comic books, television shows, and films.

The Superman film series has a storied history, starting with Christopher Reeve’s beloved portrayal in the 1978 classic “Superman,” directed by Richard Donner. Reeve’s Superman became the definitive version for many fans, leading to three sequels. In 2006, Brandon Routh took on the mantle in “Superman Returns,” a homage to the Reeve films. Henry Cavill most recently portrayed the Man of Steel, starting with the 2013 film “Man of Steel,” directed by Zack Snyder, and continuing in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” (2016) and “Justice League” (2017).

With “Superman: Legacy,” fans eagerly await to see how Corenswet and Gunn will bring new life to the iconic superhero, continuing the legacy that has spanned over eight decades.

Teen in custody after another teen dies in accidental shooting in SW Houston, HPD says

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Teen in custody after another teen dies in accidental shooting in SW Houston, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department is investigating what led to an alleged accidental shooting of a teenager early Sunday morning in southwest Houston.

The incident happened at the St. James Apartments in the 9100 block of Fondren Road at about 2:30 a.m.

According to preliminary information, three teens were by themselves at an apartment and were playing with a gun before it went off, striking one of the teens in the stomach, police said.

Investigators said one of the teens, who lived there and had the gun, took off from the scene while the other stayed and called 911.

“The owner of that firearm or the resident at this location, a juvenile male, fled from the location with a firearm. The witness stayed behind and called the police,” Lt. Riley with HPD said.

Investigators said the victim, who is believed to be about 14 to 15 years old, died at the scene before first responders arrived.

The teenager who fled was found and arrested shortly after. ABC13 cameras at the scene caught the moment HPD officers placed handcuffs on the suspect and watched him be placed in the squad car.

The relationship between the three teenagers is unclear, police said.

Cooling centers: Where to find relief in Houston as SE Texas under Heat Advisory over the weekend

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Cooling centers: Where to find relief in Houston as SE Texas under Heat Advisory over the weekend

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The City of Houston plans to open several cooling centers across the area over the weekend to relieve residents from the incoming heat and rising temperatures.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of Southeast Texas until 7 p.m. Saturday due to heat index values exceeding 108.

The heat is said to be a continuation of an intense start to spring and early summer weather.

In southern counties, ABC13 has learned that intense flooding severely damaged a Matagorda road. W. Revetment Road. This road is the only access to a public boat ramp. Local law enforcement said tropical storm Alberto washed it out.

Authorities are on high alert for the Trinity River as flooding has impacted the dam, which has triggered a potential dam failure watch. Although, as of now, there is no immediate threat.

RELATED: The heat is on this weekend, but there’s still a small chance for a cooling downpour

Back in Houston, officials are urging those who are attending the Pride Parade in downtown Houston to plan accordiinglut

The city announced that Houston libraries, except for the Central Library downtown, will serve as cooling centers during normal business hours on Saturday and Sunday. Select community centers are expected to open throughout the city starting at 10 a.m.

  • Acres Homes Neighborhood Library, 8501 W. Montgomery, 77088:12 noon – 8 p.m.
  • Acres Homes Multi-Service Centerm, 6719 W. Montgomery, 77091: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Alief Neighborhood Center, 11903 Bellaire Blvd., 77072: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Bracewell Neighborhood Library, 9002 Kingspoint, 77089: 12 noon – 8 p.m.
  • Carnegie Neighborhood Library, 1050 Quitman, 77009: 12 noon – 8 p.m.
  • Family History Research Center, 5300 Caroline, 77004:10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Collier Regional Library6200 Pinemont, 77092: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center, 6402 Market St., 77007: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • TECHLink Dixon, 8002 Hirsch, 77016: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m
  • Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center, 4014 Market St., 77007: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Flores Neighborhood Library, 110 N. Milby, 77003: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • African American History Research Center, 1300 Victor St., 77019: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center, 3810 W. Fuqua St.,77045: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Heights Neighborhood Library, 1302 Heights Blvd., 77008: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Hillendahl Neighborhood Library, 2436 Gessner, 77080: 12 noon – 8 p.m.
  • Houston History Research Center, 550 McKinney, 77002: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Johnson Neighborhood Library3517 Reed Rd., 77051: 12 noon – 8 p.m.
  • Jungman Neighborhood Library, 5830 Westheimer Rd., 77051: 12 noon – 8 p.m.
  • Kashmere Multi-Service Center, 4802 Lockwood Dr, 77026: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Kendall Neighborhood Library, 609 N. Eldridge Pkwy., 77079: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Looscan Neighborhood Library, 2510 Willowick, 77027: 12 noon – 8 p.m.
  • Magnolia Multi-Service Center, 7037 Capitol St, 77011: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m
  • Mancuso Neighborhood Library, 6767 Bellfort, 77087: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Melcher Neighborhood Library, 7200 Keller, 77012: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 W Gray St, 77019: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Montrose Neighborhood Library, 4100 Montrose Blvd., 77006: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m
  • Moody Neighborhood Library, 9525 Irvington Blvd., 77076: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Northeast Multi-Service Center, 9720 Spaulding St., 77016: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Oak Forest Neighborhood Library, 1349 W. 43rd Street, 77018: 12 noon – 8 p.m.
  • Park Place Regional Library, 8145 Park Place Blvd., 77017: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Ring Neighborhood Library, 8835 Long Point Dr., 77055: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library, 3223 Wilcrest Dr., 77042: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Scenic Woods Regional Library,10677 Homestead Rd., 77016: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Smith Neighborhood Library, 3624 Scott St., 77004: 12 noon – 8 p.m.
  • Southwest Multi-Service Center, 6400 High Star Dr., 77074: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Stanaker Neighborhood Library, 611 S/Sgt. Macario Garcia Dr., 77011: 12 noon – 8 p.m.
  • Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center, 4410 Reed Rd., 77051: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • McGovern-Stella Link Regional Library, 7405 Stella Link Rd., 77025: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Third Ward Multi-Service Center,3611 Ennis St., 77004: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Tuttle Neighborhood Library, 702 Kress, 77020: 12 noon – 8 p.m
  • Vinson Neighborhood Library, 3810 W. Fuqua, 77045: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Walker Neighborhood Library5505 Belrose, 77035: 12 noon – 8 p.m.
  • Walter Neighborhood Library, 7660 Clarewood, 77036, 12 noon – 8 p.m.
  • West End Multi Service Center, 170 Heights Blvd., 77007: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m
  • Young Neighborhood Library, 5107 Griggs, 77021: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

City officials are urging those who are attending the Pride Parade in downtown Houston to plan accordingly and to pack essentials to protect yourself from the heat such as water, umbrellas, cooling towels. They urge all to get out of the heat quickly when it’s necessary.

HPD’s new assistant chief is under investigation for missing city property valued at $25K, docs say

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HPD’s new assistant chief is under investigation for missing city property valued at $25K, docs say

KINGWOOD, Texas (KTRK) — One of the newly-promoted Houston police assistant chiefs is under investigation after property valued at $25,000 went missing from a police substation.

Adrian Rodriguez was promoted in April following the demotions from HPD’s suspended case scandal. He was last assigned as the commander at the Kingwood substation on Rustic Woods Drive.

Last November, the security gates in the back parking lot were taken down and replaced by sleek new ones. The old gates were left in a grassy area for months. Then, over the weekend of March 23rd, sources tell ABC13 they disappeared.

ABC13 obtained part of the Internal Affairs Division (IAD) report that states Rodriguez asked a liaison with the City of Houston General Services Department if he could take the property because “he wanted to put them in his ditch at home.”

ABC13 requested surveillance video from HPD from the weekend the gates were taken. The request was denied and referred to the Texas Attorney General’s Office for a decision.

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In the referral letter, the department confirmed “an open investigation being conducted by the HPD’s Internal Affairs Division of alleged improper police procedure by a police officer.”

The City of Houston has a 7-page Asset Disposition Procedure for the disposal of property that is “excess, obsolete, worn or scrap.”

Unless approved, all of it is supposed to end up at a city warehouse on Broad Street in southeast Houston.

There, much of it becomes available to taxpayers to buy at auction. Impounded vehicles, paper trays, and old uniform tops are some of what’s available right now.

Only after ABC13 requested records on the whereabouts of the discarded gates, was a police report filed.

The report is dated June 20, three months after the gates were removed. The City of Houston is the complainant. It is categorized as a theft and the estimated value of the gates is $25,000.

Chief Rodriguez is not allowed to talk about active IAD investigations, per policy. HPOU called the investigation minor.

However, the portion of the IAD report that ABC13 has provides more context. The liaison said he gave Rodriguez permission. “I believed I was allowing Chief Rodriguez to take smaller broken pieces of gate material that should have already been disposed of by the contractor,” he wrote. “I did not know they were entire gate panels.”

HPD does not comment on IAD probes and Friday said that Asst. Chief Rodriguez’s status is “active.”

Tropical Storm Beryl forms over Atlantic, predicted to enter Caribbean as Cat 2 hurricane

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Tropical Storm Beryl forms over Atlantic, predicted to enter Caribbean as Cat 2 hurricane

June 29 Update

Tropical Storm Beryl is poised to become the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Beryl will impact the Lesser Antilles with hurricane force winds as it enters the Caribbean early next week, and anyone with travel plans in the Caribbean should stay weather aware through the week ahead. While models in the short term are in fairly good agreement about Beryl’s path into the Caribbean, the long-term outlook remains less certain. At this point it is unknown if the system will enter the Gulf of Mexico or continue west in to Central America.

Another tropical wave closer to home in the southwest Gulf has a 40% chance of development, but will move in to Mexico and will not impact Southeast Texas in any way.

June 28 10 p.m. Update

Tropical Depression Two is now Tropical Storm Beryl. Tropical watches will more than likely be issued for the Windward Islands on Saturday.

June 28 4 p.m. Update

Tropical Depression Two has formed over the central Atlantic, and the National Hurricane Center predicts it will be a category 2 hurricane as it moves into the Caribbean Sea on Monday. Anyone with plans to vacation in the Caribbean next week should pay close attention to the forecast in the days ahead. It is too soon at this time to know if it will ever impact the Gulf of Mexico, much less Texas, but if it ever were to impact Texas, it would likely be in the July 7th – July 9th window. We’ll keep you posted on its every move in the days ahead.

June 28

The tropics are looking more like late August than late June, with 3 areas of potential development we are currently monitoring. The greatest risk of development comes from Tropical Wave 95-L, which is in the open Atlantic and now has a 90% chance of becoming a tropical depression or named storm. It is likely to become “Beryl” over the next few days, and could end up being our first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season as it moves in to the Caribbean next week. Beyond that, models are showing a wide spread on where the storm could eventually head.

Close behind 95-L is another tropical wave following in its wake, though the odds for development on that system are at just 20%.

Lastly, closest to home is 94-L, which will be moving into the Southwest Gulf of Mexico. That system will gradually turn into Mexico and will not directly impact Southeast Texas.

June 27 Afternoon Update

Tropical Wave 95-L in the open Atlantic is becoming more organized today. The National Hurricane Center now gives it a 60% chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm over the next two days and an 80% chance of doing the same over the next week. Hurricane Hunters are now scheduled to investigate it starting on Sunday. It poses no immediate threat to Texas at this time, but it bears watching for now.

RADAR MAPS:

Southeast Texas

Houston

Harris County

Galveston County

Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties

Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties

Brazoria/Matagorda Counties

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This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

Cheech Marin, Gabriel Iglesias and Mark Consuelos join the new animated comedy ‘Primos.’

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Cheech Marin, Gabriel Iglesias and Mark Consuelos join the new animated comedy ‘Primos.’

LOS ANGELES — Disney Channel just announced a new animated comedy called “Primos.” The series is based on Emmy Award-nominated Natasha Kline’s childhood experience of growing up in Southern California in a large, multicultural and blended Mexican American family.

“Primos” follows Tater Ramirez Humphrey, an eccentric girl with ambitious summer dreams. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when her family invites all 12 of her cousins to stay with them, leading to a summer of surprises and unforgettable adventures.

The cast features a wide variety of talent including Myrna Velasco as lead “Tater Ramirez Humphrey,” Melissa Villaseñor (Nellie Ramirez Humphrey), Cheech Marin (Pop), Liza Koshy (Serena), Mark Consuelos (Tío Ivan Ramirez), Gabriel Iglesias (Tío Gustavo) and many more.

DisneyNOW will launch a “Primos” personality-themed quick quiz so fans can find out which character they resemble most.

“Primos” premieres with two episodes on July 25 on Disney Channel. The first nine episodes will be available on Disney+ on July 26.

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Uncertified HISD teacher arrested for explicit video calls with 14-year-old student, police say

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Uncertified HISD teacher arrested for explicit video calls with 14-year-old student, police say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A former HISD middle school teacher was arrested Friday after police say he had a 14-year-old student perform sex acts on camera and fondled her in a parked car.

Dale Vanwright, 63, was a design teacher at Tanglewood Middle School when the crimes allegedly occurred.

Court documents say the victim was dating one of Vanwright’s relatives, who happened to be a fellow Tanglewood student, at the time. (Eyewitness News isn’t saying how they’re related in order to protect the victim’s identity).

Police say the victim eventually began doing video calls with Vanwright after school.

In a February 2024 call, which court documents indicate appears to have been made from Vanwright’s cross-adorned northeast Houston home, he allegedly asked to victim to expose herself.

Prosecutors say he told the victim that if his relative couldn’t please her, he could help. He then allegedly had her perform a sex act on camera, saying he would hang up if his wife walked in.

Police say things escalated in May when he began fondling the victim in his parked car outside a west Houston store, urging her to ‘let him touch it.’

Investigators say the victim resisted and only got Vanwright to stop by reminding him they still had to pick up his relative from practice.

It’s unclear how the allegations came to light. The victim was interviewed earlier this month and charges weren’t brought until Thursday.

According to court documents, Vanwright lost his job at Tanglewood in March after being accused of kissing and hugging another 14-year-old student.

ABC13 asked HISD for comment, but hasn’t received one.

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