Big rig crash prompts a total road closure on I 59/69

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY (KIAH) - Two big rigs crash leading to a hazmat spill prompting a total closure of Interstate 69 at Roman Forest Boulevard in Montgomery County at 12:20 am Friday.Our crew on the scene learned that one of the 18-wheeler's transmission failed and was stopped in the middle of the freeway in an unlit area. The truck was carrying cartons of diesel exhaust fluid.

Big rig crash prompts a total road closure on I 59/69…

MONTGOMERY COUNTY (KIAH) - Two big rigs crash leading to a hazmat spill prompting a total closure of Interstate 69 at Roman Forest Boulevard in Montgomery County at 12:20 am Friday.

Our crew on the scene learned that one of the 18-wheeler's transmission failed and was stopped in the middle of the freeway in an unlit area. The truck was carrying cartons of diesel exhaust fluid.

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SPECIAL EDITION: 28th anniversary of Nexstar’s founding…

HOUSTON (KIAH) – Today is Nexstar Media Group’s Founders Day of Caring, and we’re taking the show on the road to the Houston Food Bank for a day of giving. This is a very special edition of Houston Happens. The CW39 family is coming together to show off all the great work that the food bank does. We’ll also get an insider look at the work of a volunteer.

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Heavy rain from the Gulf next week

Chief Meteorologist Adam Krueger says it's mainly dry through Father's Day, but a low in the Gulf next week shows potential to become a tropical depression or tropical storm, bringing heavy rain to Southeast Texas.

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HCSO share details on inmate Joshua Sanders captured…

HOUSTON (KIAH) - The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) share details on the captured inmate that recently escaped. Joshua Nigel Thomas Sanders was caught overnight in east Harris County. He was on the run and apprehended by the Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force at approximately 3:00 a.m. in East Harris County. Full story at CW39.com.

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Escaped inmate Joshua Sanders captured by HCSO in…

HOUSTON (KIAH) - The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) announced via social media platform X that Joshua Nigel Thomas Sanders, an escaped inmate, was captured early this morning. Sanders, who had been on the run, was apprehended by the Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force at approximately 3:00 a.m. in East Harris County.Full story at CW39.com.

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Random drive by shooting on Jensen Drive | CW39 HOUSTON

HOUSTON (KIAH) – Houston Police Department (HPD) are currently looking for a suspect and motive in a drive by shooting that occurred at Jensen and Laura Koppe around 2 a.m. on June 16. On arrival, HPD found one male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition.

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A special Father’s Day expression of love on Houston…

HOUSTON (KIAH) – It’s Father’s Day weekend, and we have a special Father’s Day spotlight on today's show! Our CW39 family is honoring the fatherly figures in our lives, and we also have the perfect gift guide for dads who love tech.

We’ve got updates on a couple of exciting upcoming events: the BOCUSE D’OR and the Pastry World Cup. And if you’re in the mood for some sweets, we have a recipe for a delicious white chocolate layer cake. So, tune in and celebrate Father’s Day with Maggie Flecknoe!

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Father’s Day and graduation are both in June. Both dads and grads love tech gifts, but choosing the right one can be hard. That’s where Jennifer Jolly comes in. She’s a tech expert and Emmy-award winning journalist and she’s got the scoop on the latest tech trends. Check out her picks!

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The Perfect Cake to ‘Celebrate the Every Day’ with…

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad concept, is expanding its dessert menu with a sweet new offering – white chocolate layer cake! Made from the most delicious ingredients, this tasty new dessert is sure to please. Gabrielle Shaiman, Brand Manager at Chicken Salad Chick stops by Houston Happens to share their newest recipe. You can also visit www.chickensaladchick.com for other menu items.

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Entertain with Ease: Expert Tips for Hosting a Summer…

Summer is here, and with it comes an invitation to relax and enjoy good times with friends and family. With everyone’s busy schedules, it’s a time to gather for fun and to make memories that will last a lifetime. Danielle Cartwright, Catering Expert from McAllister’s Deli, will help you get your party off the ground, no matter how big or small, with her expert tips for a successful event.

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Two of the world’s most prestigious continental culinary competitions, the BOCUSE D’OR and the Pastry World Cup will be held in New Orleans on June 11-13, for the first time ever in the United States. Chef Emeril Lagasse talks to Maggie about the two events.

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Blood Donor Day with Abbott | Houston Happens

Blood is very necessary for saving lives, and we are facing a huge shortage in the United States right now. Only 3% of the U.S. population donates blood each year, and there's been a huge decrease in donors under 30.

It can be scary to donate blood for the first time, but Maggie Schmidt, 28, was able to donate blood for the first time thanks to a new mixed reality experience created by Abbott and Blood Centers of America.