KTRK-TV (Houston, TX)

KTRK-TV, also known as channel 13, is a TV station located in Houston, Texas, USA, that broadcasts shows from the ABC network. It is owned and managed by the ABC Owned Television Stations division. The station's studios are situated on Bissonnet Street in the Upper Kirby area of Houston. Its transmitter can be found near Missouri City, in the northeastern part of Fort Bend County, which is not incorporated.

Local

English

Television

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#21965

United States

#4144

News and Media

#245

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Texas Senate Bill 23 would nearly double property tax exemption for seniors, people with disabilities

1 day ago | abc13.com | Hannah Norton

The Texas Senate Local Government Committee unanimously advanced legislation that would nearly double a tax exemption for seniors and people with disabilities during an April 22 hearing. Senate Bill 23 seeks to raise tax exemptions to $200,000 on homes owned by people who are over 65 years old or have a disability. The current homestead exemption is $100,000 for most homeowners and $110,000 for seniors and people with disabilities.
University of Houston police investigating possible attack of fraternity members shoving student with autism at Frontier Fiesta

1 day ago | abc13.com | Pooja Lodhia

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- University of Houston police are now investigating whether a student with autism was attacked on campus earlier this month. Twenty-year-old freshman Christian Brooks said multiple members of a fraternity shoved him on April 10 at Frontier Fiesta, one of the university's biggest events of the year. The event features a carnival, shows, and even a BBQ cook-off. Brooks said he walked into a tent that he assumed had free food.
Third Ward residents worry about safety: 'We can't love our neighbors and stop killing each other?'

2 days ago | abc13.com | Pooja Lodhia

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Residents in Houston's Third Ward are slamming police, saying they aren't doing enough to keep them safe. A 19-year-old father was shot and killed near the Columbia Tap Trail on Easter Sunday. "People are strewn on the streets, and the only difference is you don't see them every day," Dr. Ruth Ollison, the pastor at Beulah Land Church, said.
Looking for work? ABC13's Who's Hiring Job Fair continues to change lives with Workforce Solutions after 5 years

1 week ago | abc13.com | Nick Natario

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- In April 2020, during the pandemic, ABC13 launched the Who's Hiring Job Fair, and five years later, it's still changing lives. When the pandemic hit, it impacted the local economy. In the Houston area, the April 2020 jobs report showed more than 300,000 people lost their jobs. To help connect those looking for work, we launched the ABC13 Who's Hiring Job Fair. Five years later, ABC13 still partners with Workforce Solutions.
Crews fighting warehouse fire on McAllister Road near Dacoma Street, which could be seen from Highway 290

1 week ago | abc13.com | Chaz Miller

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Crews are battling a warehouse fire in northwest Harris County that ignited Thursday morning. The two-alarm fire is happening at a building on McAllister Road near Dacoma Street. At about 8:30 a.m., SkyEye was above the scene, where large plumes of smoke could be seen from Highway 290. WATCH: SKYEYE VIDEO SHOWS WAREHOUSE UP IN FLAMESIt's unclear what led to the fire or the severity of the damage. Eyewitness News is gathering facts on this breaking news story.
Alief Family YMCA closing May 30 due to ongoing federal funding cuts

1 week ago | abc13.com | Jeff Ehling |Lileana Pearson

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The YMCA in Alief has a little over a month before it closes its doors. Houston city leaders call the move devastating. Alief Family YMCA will close May 30, and council member Tiffany Thomas says it's because of financial problems after COVID-19 and ongoing federal funding cuts. The organization has been around since the 80s, but the building reopened in 2023. It has been used as a warming and cooling center for those in need.
Houston police investigating 2 separate crashes on IH-610 West Loop, where pedestrian was killed and woman drove into wall

1 week ago | abc13.com | Chaz Miller

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An investigation is underway into two separate crashes on the West Loop, one of which left at least one person dead, on Wednesday. The Houston Police Department told Eyewitness News that there was a crash on the southbound lanes of IH-610 just before 5 a.m.HPD said a woman hit a wall and was taken to the hospital. Authorities said she was seriously injured. While investigating that initial wreck, police said they heard another collision on the northbound side.
Protesters tased, arrested at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Georgia town hall

1 week ago | abc13.com | Janice Mcdonald |Lauren Peller

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of President Donald Trump's most loyal allies in the House, faced several protesters who were removed by police for disrupting her town hall on Tuesday. Police said at least six attendees were escorted out without incident, while three others were arrested -- two of whom were stunned with a Taser during their removal.
Galveston County commissioners vote to end toll on San Luis Pass Bridge, decades after it was paid off

1 week ago | abc13.com | Nick Natario

GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- In weeks, you won't have to worry if you have cash on you if you drive a stretch in Galveston County. Behind each squeaky deposit, there's a reason why drivers pay to cross a Galveston County bridge. "I run over to the UTMB," Marvin Williams explained. "That's why I use this.""I live in Surfside," Renee Crawford said. "My sister lives in Galveston. So, we come back and forth all the time.""We're going now just to go shopping," Yvonne Pharis said.
Tax Day 2025: Experts warn about schemes ramping up with AI-powered tricks

1 week ago | abc13.com | Briana Conner

As if Tax Day weren't stressful enough, criminals are seizing the pressure of the filing deadline to target unsuspecting taxpayers. Artificial intelligence is making their schemes more convincing than ever. Experts say AI-generated emails, texts, and even phone calls are becoming increasingly difficult to spot. They often mimic the tone, formatting, and urgency of legitimate communication. Their goal is to trick people into handing over sensitive information or money.