HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Our next weather system is quickly approaching and will bring a cool, cloudy and wet end of the work week with rounds of rain between Wednesday night and Friday morning.
Temperatures will again start off cold this morning, and while you might be lucky enough to get a little morning sunshine, the low clouds returning from the Gulf will quickly blot out the sun. The Gulf breeze will push in milder air, warming temperatures into the 60s for most, but some communities north of Houston may not make it out of the 50s if the clouds are thicker than expected. Scattered showers are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the rain chance grows to 90% at night. The rain chance will peak with the arrival of our next cold front early Thursday morning.
Any severe weather or storms expected with this next rainy system?
Not necessarily this time. Generally this is a manageable, rainy system that our drought conditions will thank us for. However, some of these showers could grow and intensify into weak thunderstorms, bringing locally heavy rainfall, thunder and lightning late Wednesday night that make up and your family up. There’s also the chance we see a few local flood alerts with minor street and area flooding possible mainly south of I-10 along the coast Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
How long will the rain chances and clouds stick around this time?
The rain chances will linger all the way into Saturday morning, and we won’t completely shake the clouds until sometime on Sunday. Thursday won’t be a washout, but there’s a 60% chance you’ll get some rain off and on through the day under an overcast sky. The rain chance drops a little more down to a 40% chance of showers on Friday. It now looks like some of that rain could linger into Saturday morning, so we ‘ve introduced a small chance of rain while we get a better handle on the timing for your planning purposes.
How much rain should we expect to get?
We expect 1-2″ of rain to be fairly common in Southeast Texas with the 2″ totals more likely in our coastal counties.
BARC, the City of Houston’s Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, is joining the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s national Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope event from Dec. 1–15, 2025. The initiative aims to help more pets find homes during a time when shelters nationwide are stretched to capacity.
Reduced Adoption Fees
Thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation’s sponsorship, BARC is offering significantly lowered fees during the two-week event:
$50 for puppies four months or younger
$20 for dogs five months and older
$10 for all cats and kittens
All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, dewormer, flea prevention, a microchip and a one-year City of Houston pet registration.
To give more families a chance to adopt, BARC will open on Mondays during the event—typically a closed day. Adoption hours will run 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily at 3300 Carr St.
Helping Pets During a Challenging Year
Shelters nationwide have experienced increased surrenders due to financial strain and housing instability, said Cathy Bissell, founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. She emphasized that adopting a shelter pet offers families an affordable, meaningful alternative to buying from breeders or pet stores.
BARC Shelter Director Jarrad Mears added that reducing fees and expanding hours makes adoption possible for more households: “A loving home is the greatest gift a pet can receive.”
National Impact
Empty the Shelters is the largest funded adoption event in the country, helping more than 374,000 pets find homes since 2016. Participating shelters set their own adoption procedures, and all pets come spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
Houston families interested in adopting are encouraged to contact BARC directly for details.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Around one million people in southeast Texas are food insecure, meaning they lack consistent access to enough nutritious food to fuel a healthy lifestyle. That’s why we need your help during ABC13’s Share Your Holidays food drive today on Giving Tuesday to make sure our neighbors don’t go hungry.
While those benefits have been restored, the Houston Food Bank is one of those groups that quickly answered the call to make sure impacted families didn’t miss a meal.
Still, that doesn’t mean the need has ended. In fact, the food bank says there is need year-round and certainly not just if there’s a disaster.
That said, there are easy ways to help our neighbors through the ABC13 Share Your Holidays Drive if you’re in a position to do so.
Ways to Give
– Text “SYH2025” to 71777 – Scan the QR code seen on-air during Share Your Holidays stories – Visit the 2025 SYH fundraising page online
What started as an idea to put a food drive on TV for an hour has morphed into a Houston-area wide event going strong 45 years later as the ABC13 Share Your Holidays Food Drive.
Since 1980, the year the drive launched at ABC13, millions upon millions of cans of food have been collected through Share Your Holidays.
So, no matter what happens next, Share Your Holidays will continue with its same mission to serve.
You can watch our 2024 ABC13 Share Your Holidays Drive below.
Houston Oilers superstar Earl Campbell and teammate Tim Wilson were so moved by the occasion, they arrived at the station with bags of groceries.
Both men spent the day with ABC13 personally thanking donors as they dropped off food, and what was supposed to last an hour turned into a daylong event.
That spirit of generosity in southeast Texas continues.
This year, join Eyewitness News all day long now through 6 p.m. today on Giving Tuesday. You can watch our one hour live special on ABC13 and wherever you stream us on that day from 9-10 a.m.
Once again, it’s about foodraising and fundraising.
Remember, every $1 you give helps provide three meals for people in need.
All donations stay in our local communities, helping the Houston Food Bank serve our neighbors in 18 counties through their 1,600 community partners.
The foodraising, often the most fun part, happens through dropping off donations at any one of our eight drive-thru locations listed below
Drop-Off Locations (Hours Vary)
Houston
Houston Food Bank – Portwall 535 Portwall St. Houston, TX 77029 Hours: Now – 6 p.m.
Baytown
Baytown Fire and Rescue 4723 Garth Rd. Baytown, Texas 77521-2137 Hours: Now – 5 p.m.
Galveston
Galveston ISD Ball HS 4115 Avenue O Galveston, Texas 77550 Hours: Now – Noon
Spring
Spring Ismaili Jamatkhana 24525 Community Center Dr. Spring, TX 77389 Hours: Now – 2 p.m.
Richmond/Rosenberg
VFW Hall Post 3903 1903 1st St., Rosenberg, Texas 77471 Hours: Now. – 4 p.m.
Water Sports drinks Shelf-stable milk Shelf-stable juice (low sugar)
What does food insecurity look like through Houston and in Texas?
Around one million people in southeast Texas are food insecure, meaning they lack consistent access to enough nutritious food to fuel a healthy lifestyle, according to the Houston Food Bank.
An FY ’24 report from the food bank also notes that 1 in 5 people in its service area is food insecure and that can mean having to make difficult choices such as skipping meals to pay bills or not going to medical appointments.
In addition, food insecurity can have many faces.
According to the report, 85% of food insecure homes have a working adult. Seventy-two percent of the people the food bank serves are homeowners.
Kinder’s report found that 39% of Houston and Harris County households are food insecure, significantly exceeding the national average of 14%. Other key findings in Kinder’s report were that household food insecurity is highest among Black (53%) and Hispanic (47%) residents, as well as households earning less than $35,000 annually (59%).
Hispanic women endure the largest gender gap in household food insecurity, the Kinder Institute said.
The situation is just as serious statewide.
Feeding Texas, a member of Feeding America, says that Texas has the highest food insecurity population in the nation, with 5.3 million Texans facing food insecurity.
Feeding Texas is a statewide network of food banks and the largest hunger-relief network in the Lone Star State.
Texas has the highest rate of senior food insecurity in the nation with 13.6% of Texas seniors at risk for hunger, while 22.2%, or 1 in 5 Texas children, experience hunger, according to Feeding Texas.
Rural Texans also often face higher rates of food insecurity due to the unique challenges of living remotely such as lack of transportation, low wages and underemployment.
Feeding Texas also reports that one in four Latinos are experiencing food insecurity. The overall food insecurity rate for Latinos in Texas is 24%.
With the need only continuing to grow, ABC13 hopes to exceed our 2013 record of 1,627,115 meals, with Share Your Holidays donations being accepted through New Year’s Eve.
This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.
Tania Nemer in Akron, Ohio on Oct. 9.Sue Ogrocki / AP
The firings occur as the Department of Homeland Security actively recruits “deportation judges” to address a backlog of more than 3.7 million immigration cases. Nemer’s attorneys contend the Justice Department’s stated reasons for her dismissal — including minor driving infractions and old tax matters — were misleading and unrelated. They are seeking reinstatement, a declaration that her rights were violated, and compensatory damages.
Immigrant advocates warn that removing experienced judges could slow immigration proceedings and further strain the system.
The Prada Group has officially acquired Milan rival Versace in a $1.375 billion cash deal, bringing together Prada’s minimalist “ugly chic,” Miu Miu’s youthful edge, and Versace’s bold glamour under one luxury umbrella. The acquisition follows all required regulatory approvals.
Versace Set for a Relaunch
The deal is expected to revive Versace after years of uneven performance under Capri Holdings, which will use the sale proceeds to pay down debt. Donatella Versace celebrated the announcement on Instagram, posting a tribute to her late brother, Gianni Versace, and welcoming the brand’s new chapter with Prada.
Leadership and Creative Direction
Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli will guide Versace as executive chairman while maintaining his group roles in marketing and sustainability. He has no immediate plans for major leadership changes but acknowledged Versace has long underperformed despite being one of the world’s most recognized fashion brands.
Versace is currently undergoing a creative reset under designer Dario Vitale, who debuted his first collection in September during Milan Fashion Week.
Market Impact and Revenue Breakdown
Capri Holdings originally bought Versace for $2 billion in 2018. Versace accounted for 20% of Capri’s 2024 revenue. Under the Prada Group, the brand is expected to make up 13% of combined pro-forma revenues, while Prada accounts for 64% and Miu Miu for 22%.
Expanding Italian Manufacturing
Prada has already begun integrating Versace into its Italian production network, emphasizing shared craftsmanship across brands. The group continues to invest heavily in its manufacturing base, including new leather goods and knitwear factories and an expanded artisan training academy that has produced hundreds of skilled workers.
With the acquisition now complete, Prada aims to unlock what it calls Versace’s “significant untapped growth potential” and usher the iconic brand into a new era.
Luigi Mangione returns to a New York City courtroom Tuesday morning for the second day of a crucial pre-trial suppression hearing. Mangione, 27, has pleaded not guilty to fatally shooting UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson on a Midtown Manhattan sidewalk in December 2024.
Prosecutors are expected to call first responders from the day of Mangione’s arrest, though they have not disclosed the order of witnesses.
Defense Challenges Backpack Search
Mangione’s lawyers are fighting to prevent prosecutors from using what they call unlawfully obtained evidence — including the alleged murder weapon and writings prosecutors say resemble a confession. They argue police searched Mangione’s backpack without a warrant when he was arrested inside a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, five days after the shooting.
Defense attorneys say officers questioned Mangione for nearly 20 minutes before reading him his rights and searched his bag hours before a warrant was requested.
Prosecutors Present 911 Call and Video
During Monday’s hearing, prosecutors played surveillance footage from the McDonald’s, dispatch audio, and the 911 call from the store manager who reported that Mangione “looked like the NYC shooter.”
Body camera footage, they say, supports that police acted lawfully and that the evidence strongly ties Mangione to the killing.
High Stakes for Both Sides
If the judge suppresses the backpack contents or Mangione’s statements, it could significantly weaken the prosecution’s case. For now, the hearing continues as both sides battle over what evidence will ultimately be allowed at trial.
The White House says it is “very optimistic” as special envoy Steve Witkoff travels to Moscow for a Tuesday meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Jared Kushner is also expected to attend, marking the latest U.S. push to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Kremlin said talks were set to begin around 5 p.m. local time.
Progress in Florida Talks
The Moscow meeting follows intensive discussions in Florida between U.S. officials — including Witkoff, Kushner, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio — and a Ukrainian delegation. They worked on refining the Trump administration’s peace proposal after Ukraine raised concerns about the original draft.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration feels “very optimistic,” citing “very good talks with the Ukrainians.”
Mixed Signals From Moscow
Despite diplomatic movement, expectations for a breakthrough remain low. Putin recently doubled down on demands that Ukraine withdraw from territories he claims as Russian and said negotiating with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was “pointless.” Russian officials also claimed — without evidence — that their forces seized two contested Ukrainian cities.
Putin spent recent days meeting with military commanders and regional leaders ahead of the talks.
Ukraine Seeks Unity and Security Guarantees
Zelenskyy, not directly involved in the Florida meeting, met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris and later traveled to Dublin for discussions with Irish leaders. He said European unity remains essential, noting several “tough issues” remain unresolved in negotiations.
Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine’s delegation, reported “significant progress” in the U.S. meetings but added that some points still need refinement.
Refining the Peace Plan
The weekend talks focused on a revised 19-point proposal crafted after earlier meetings in Geneva. The new draft is a rework of a 28-point plan that alarmed Kyiv and European allies for heavily favoring Russia. Officials have not disclosed whether additional revisions were made before the Moscow visit.
What Comes Next
Tuesday’s meeting marks the sixth Witkoff–Putin encounter this year. While the White House declined to preview expected outcomes, Leavitt said U.S. negotiators have “refined” their proposals and remain hopeful that progress toward a peace agreement can be achieved.
“We feel quite good,” she said, “and we’re hopeful this work can finally come to an end.”
A robbery attempt at an Ace Cash Express in north Houston turned violent Monday morning when a suspect held an employee at gunpoint and used her as a human shield, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. off West Greens Road near I-45.
Rapid Police Response
HPD Sgt. Luis Menendez-Sierra told our news partner ABC13 Houston that officers responded within minutes to a panic hold-up alarm. When the first patrol unit arrived, the officer saw a male suspect and a female employee inside the business.
Confrontation Outside the Store
Police said the suspect forced the woman outside with a gun pressed to her back. An officer fired at the suspect, striking him multiple times. Once he fell, officers moved in and secured the scene. The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital.
Employee Unharmed
The employee, who had just arrived to open the store, was not injured. “She’s an innocent bystander in this whole situation,” Sgt. Menendez-Sierra said.
Robbery Trends in the Area
HPD crime data shows 21 commercial robberies within a five-mile radius over the past month, slightly fewer than the 25 reported during the same period last year.
Suspect Not Yet Identified
Police have not released the suspect’s name and say it appears he did not steal anything during the attempted robbery.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — After a cold and wet Monday, we are expecting the rain clouds to clear out overnight making way for even colder weather Tuesday morning. And while we do get the sunshine back Tuesday, it won’t stick around for long as the next rainy weather system blows in Wednesday through Friday.
Temperatures this morning will begin in the mid-to-upper 30s across most of Southeast Texas, and with the breeze it will feel about 5-10 degrees colder than the thermometer reads around sunrise. Patchy frost is even possible north of Houston where the wind settles down enough for frost to form. We should get a healthy dose of sunshine Tuesday afternoon to warm temperatures back into the low-to-mid 50s, but that’s still about 15 degrees cooler than normal.
How long will the cold air stick around?
We are in for another round of cold temperatures in the upper 30s and low 40s Wednesday morning, then a warm front will push temperatures back into the mid 60s Wednesday. This little warm up will be short-lived as the next rainmaker rolls in Wednesday night and a cold front arrives on Thursday. That will make for two more days of cloudy, chilly, and wet weather to round out the work week.
When else could it rain this week?
Another rainmaker looks to blow in Wednesday afternoon and depart on Friday. For now we have a 30% chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, climbing to 60-70% Wednesday night and Thursday, then dropping to a 40% chance of showers on Friday. And while this might seem like a lot of rain over the next few days, we’re only expected around an inch or two to fall across the region by Friday. The exception is along the coast where we could see a few heavier thunderstorms Wednesday night into Thursday.
When could we get our first freeze?
We have no freezing weather in forecast over the next 10 days, and long range signals indicate we probably have to wait until mid December at the earliest for a chance of freezing weather in Houston. On average, Houston historically gets its first freeze during the second week of December.
“I will not be intimidated by this president. I am not going to be silenced by this president or the people around because I’ve given too much in service to the country to back down,” Kelly said.
Call for Accountability
Kelly criticized Hegseth as “unqualified for this position” and called for him to testify about the Caribbean Sea boat strikes in September, where two survivors were reportedly killed after a second strike on a drug-smuggling vessel.
“There needs to be an investigation into these strikes,” Kelly said. “If there is anyone who needs to answer questions in public and under oath, it is Pete Hegseth.”
Legal Concerns
Kelly emphasized the importance of following international law, including the Law of the Sea and the Geneva Conventions. He expressed concern that targeting survivors clinging to a damaged vessel could cross a legal line: “I hope what we are hearing is not accurate,” he said.
Political Tensions
The senator also addressed the broader context of political pressure, responding to Trump’s social media posts calling Democrats “traitors” for posting a video telling service members they could refuse illegal orders. Kelly argued the president’s statements aim to intimidate Americans from speaking out:
“This isn’t about me and it’s not about the others in that video. They’re trying to send a message to retired service members, government employees, military members, and elected officials: ‘You better keep your mouth shut, or else,’” Kelly said.
Commitment to Lawful Process
When asked if he would cooperate with the FBI or Defense Department investigations, Kelly affirmed: “I will follow the law.” He also urged Trump to help reduce political tensions rather than inflame them, citing past attacks on his wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, as a reminder of the consequences of violent rhetoric.
