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  • 3 weeks ago | abc13.com | Bob Slovak

    HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The city of Houston has been dealing with aging infrastructure, which means hundreds, if not thousands, of water leaks across the city every day. In fact, in 2023 alone, the city lost 32 billion gallons of water, enough to supply the entire city of Fort Worth. Action 13 has told you about some of those leaks, where neighbors call us asking for help when they can't get the city to show up to fix it.

  • 1 month ago | abc13.com | Bob Slovak

    HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Main Street Drag kicked off Art Car Parade Weekend Thursday morning. The event offers artists a chance to show off their rolling pieces of artwork across the city. Art Car owner, Nancy Josephson, traveled from New York City. "This is my favorite event of all of them because it's really giving back to the community, bringing the work to the people," Josephson said. Rickey Polidor wouldn't miss Art Car Week, "We are going to schools, centers, and hospitals.

  • 1 month ago | abc7.com | Bob Slovak

    HOUSTON, Texas -- Houston's slab car culture took to the streets in the early 80s as a form of personal expression on wheels. Slab is short for slow, loud, and bangin'. The perfect description for custom cars featuring chrome wheels, bright candy paint, loud stereos, and hydraulics.

  • 1 month ago | abc13.com | Bob Slovak

    HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Journeyman golf pro Derek Bard last played in a PGA Tournament in 2017. He has participated in a long list of minor league tournaments. However, a chance meeting at Westwood Golf Club during Monday's Qualifier for Texas Children's Houston Open set Bard up for a very special week. Bard flew into Houston from Florida last Sunday morning by himself. He planned to carry his own bag in Monday's Qualifier. "I wasn't planning on playing a practice round or anything," Bard said.

  • 1 month ago | abc7.com | Bob Slovak

    ByBob SlovakTuesday, March 18, 2025 7:17PMPORT BOLIVAR, Texas -- Built in 1872, the Bolivar Point Lighthouse is living history. A story of strength and courage. It is one of the few 19th-century lighthouses remaining on the Gulf Coast. The Lighthouse has survived many storms, including major Hurricanes in 1900 and 1915. In 1900, 125 brave souls found shelter in the Lighthouse to ride the hurricane out. Amy Chase, the Director of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation, loves sharing its history.

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10 Apr 25

It’s gonna be an awesome @ArtCarParade Day!! Come join us or watch @abc13houston live stream. 2pm Saturday. I love our graphic!!! 😎

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27 Mar 25

Astros Rookie Cam Smith showing his family the ball he hit for his 1st MLB hit in the #astros 3-1 win over the #mets. #abc13 @abc13houston @astros https://t.co/16XUJ3NCxY

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19 Jan 25

We are ready for the @ChevronHouston. Race coverage begins at 6:30am on @abc13houston. It will be a chilly start. 🥶🥶 https://t.co/CTBLvEHZyd