Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.

SCORE

GRADE

FIX

REVIEW

PASS

INFO

Checks

1 PASS 3 REVIEW 9 FIX

Landmark Structure

Action

7 landmarks

FIX

7 landmarks

No <main> landmark found

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

No <nav> landmark found

Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

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The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

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WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

Alt Text Quality

Action

4 of 53 images have issues

FIX

4 of 53 images have issues

4 image(s) missing alt attribute

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

4 image-in-link without alt text

An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.

47 decorative image(s) correctly marked

2 image(s) with good alt text

53 images 2 good alt text 47 decorative 4 missing

Issue	Count
missing	4 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

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WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.

Why this matters

Image-only links with no alt create empty links — screen-reader users hear 'link' with no destination context.

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An <a><img></a> with no img alt is the worst-case for accessibility: AT announces the link but can't describe where it goes. Either add alt to the image OR add aria-label to the link.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

Link & Button Quality

Action

4 issue(s) across 172 links and 3 buttons

FIX

4 issue(s) across 172 links and 3 buttons

1 link(s) with no accessible text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

Got: #

1 link(s) with generic text

Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.

Got: https://abc13.com/newsletters/ ("here")

14 link(s) open in new tab without warning

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

Got: https://facebook.com/abc13houston; https://twitter.com/ABC13Houston; https://www.instagram.com/abc13houston/; https://abc13.com/newsletters; https://apps.apple.com/us/app/abc13-houston-news-weather/id407345290; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abclocal.ktrk.news&hl=en_US…; https://disneyprivacycenter.com/; https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/dnssmpi/; https://disneyprivacycenter.com/kids-privacy-policy/english/; https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/current-privacy-policy/your-us-st… (+4 more)

2 button(s) with no accessible text

Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.

Got: button[data-testid="webui-CarouselControl"]; button[data-testid="webui-CarouselControl"]

156 link(s) with descriptive text

172 links

1 empty

1 generic text

14 new tab

2 empty buttons

Element	Text	Issue	Suggested Fix
https://abc13.com/	ABC13 Houston homepage	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
#	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
https://abc13.com/post/houston-weather-f…	Scattered downpours fizzle by …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/data-centers-prop…	Two data centers proposed for …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/houston-city-coun…	City attorney says not much ch…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/union-pacific-say…	Train no longer blocking Jense…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/2016-tax-day-floo…	2016 Tax Day flood study highl…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/forest-green-town…	NE Houston townhomes left empt…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/41-years-houstons…	After 41 years, Houston's Blue…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/san-leon-developm…	San Leon development aims for …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/free-electronic-r…	Drop off your old electronics …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/neighbors-lead-cl…	Neighbors lead the way in clea…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/abc13-introduces-…	ABC13 highlights Houston high …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/newsletters/	here	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: here Suggested: Newsletters
https://abc13.com/post/caught-video-hous…	Bartender shot while sleeping …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/san-leon-developm…	San Leon development aims for …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/data-centers-prop…	Two data centers proposed for …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/emergency-crews-r…	Ironman participant drowns in …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/best-mothers-day-…	Best Mother's Day chocolates, …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/mothers-day-2026-…	Best gift baskets made for mom…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/best-mothers-day-…	2026's must-have Mother's Day …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/best-mothers-day-…	Best Mother's Day gifts that w…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/mother-days-gifts…	15 best Mother's Day gifts for…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/kalshi-suspends-3…	Kalshi says 3 candidates bet o…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/navy-secretary-jo…	Navy Secretary leaving 'immedi…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/chemical-leak-wes…	Chemical leak at plant kills 2…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/13-investigates-s…	Send your story ideas to 13 In…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/former-houston-is…	Former HISD COO still not sent…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/texas-stops-massa…	Texas stops massage exam in Ch…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/videoClip/10590855/	Unsolved: The Texas Killing Fi…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/35-years-later-un…	Texas True Crime: Lovers' Lane…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/videoClip/18092732/	Texas True Crime: The Riddler	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/neighbors-edge-hu…	Neighbors on edge in Huffman a…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/action-13-giant-h…	Hole in Hogg Park to be fixed …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/send-story-ideas-…	Send your story ideas to Actio…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/local-spotlight-c…	Local Spotlight with The Chevr…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/free-electronic-r…	Gather your old electronics fo…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc13.com/post/enter-chance-win-…	Enter For A Chance to Win Tick…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://facebook.com/abc13houston	ABC13 Houston on facebook	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://twitter.com/ABC13Houston	ABC13 Houston on twitter	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.instagram.com/abc13houston/	ABC13 Houston on instagram	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://abc13.com/newsletters	Sign up for ABC13 Houston news…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/abc13-hous…	Download ABC13 Houston on the …	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://play.google.com/store/apps/detai…	Download ABC13 Houston on Goog…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://disneyprivacycenter.com/	Privacy Policy	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com…	Do Not Sell or Share My Person…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://disneyprivacycenter.com/kids-pri…	Children's Privacy Policy	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com…	Your US State Privacy Rights	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://disneytermsofuse.com/	Terms of Use	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com…	Interest-Based Ads	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/tv-profile/k…	Public Inspection File	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://abc13.com/fccapplications	FCC Applications	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label

157 links and buttons have descriptive text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

Why this matters

Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.

https://abc13.com/newsletters/ ("here")

Why this matters

Generic anchor text ('click here', 'read more', 'learn more') tells screen readers and search engines nothing about the destination.

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Out-of-context lists of links read by AT (one navigation pattern) become useless when every link says 'click here'. Use the destination's title or topic as anchor text. Doubles as SEO win — Google passes anchor-text relevance to the destination.

Source: WCAG 2.4.4 / Google Search Central

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

https://facebook.com/abc13houston; https://twitter.com/ABC13Houston; https://www.instagram.com/abc13houston/; https://abc13.com/newsletters; https://apps.apple.com/us/app/abc13-houston-news-weather/id407345290; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abclocal.ktrk.news&hl=en_US…; https://disneyprivacycenter.com/; https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/dnssmpi/; https://disneyprivacycenter.com/kids-privacy-policy/english/; https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/current-privacy-policy/your-us-st… (+4 more)

Why this matters

Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.

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Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.

Source: MDN target / OWASP

Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.

button[data-testid="webui-CarouselControl"]; button[data-testid="webui-CarouselControl"]

Why this matters

Buttons with no accessible text (icon-only, no aria-label) can't be activated by voice control or understood by screen readers.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 4.1.2

Favicon & Branding

Action

3 icon(s) detected

FIX

3 icon(s) detected

favicon.ico present at site root

HTML icon links detected

No apple-touch-icon detected

iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.

✓ favicon.ico Present

✓ PNG Icons Present

✗ Apple Touch Missing

✗ SVG Favicon Missing

✓ Manifest Icons Present

✗ Multiple Sizes Missing

Web Manifest

Action

Valid manifest

FIX

Valid manifest

Name present: ABC13 Houston

No 192x192 icon

A 192px icon is required for PWA installation.

Display mode: fullscreen

PWA Install Criteria Not Installable

Name ABC13 Houston ✓192×192 icon ✗512×512 icon ✗Start URL ✗Display Mode fullscreen ✓

Name ABC13 Houston Display Mode fullscreen Icons 1 icon(s)

Dark Mode Support

Action

No dark mode signals

FIX

No dark mode signals

No dark mode signals detected

Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles

External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.

Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected

color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

Print Stylesheet

Action

No print styles

FIX

No print styles

No print-specific styles detected

When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.

Print Stylesheet No Print Styles

Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗

Lighthouse Accessibility Audits

Action

Score 65/100 — 12 failing, 23 passed

FIX

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

ARIA

Some ARIA parent roles must contain specific child roles to perform their intended accessibility functions. Learn more about roles and required children elements.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Weather Forecast E-Cycle Drive Texas True Crime ABC Price Tracker Submit a News… `section.Carousel > div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer`

Some ARIA child roles must be contained by specific parent roles to properly perform their intended accessibility functions. Learn more about ARIA roles and required parent element.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Weather Forecast `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
Weather Forecast `li.CarouselSlide > div#ktrk-subnavigation-menu-item-15464587 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
E-Cycle Drive `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
E-Cycle Drive `li.CarouselSlide > div#ktrk-subnavigation-menu-item-18879121 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Texas True Crime `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
Texas True Crime `li.CarouselSlide > div#ktrk-subnavigation-menu-item-15401370 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
ABC Price Tracker `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
ABC Price Tracker `li.CarouselSlide > div#ktrk-subnavigation-menu-item-17780799 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Submit a News Tip `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
Submit a News Tip `li.CarouselSlide > div#ktrk-subnavigation-menu-item-15401439 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Community Events `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
Community Events `li.CarouselSlide > div#ktrk-subnavigation-menu-item-16091274 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`

Focusable descendents within an `[aria-hidden="true"]` element prevent those interactive elements from being available to users of assistive technologies like screen readers. Learn how `aria-hidden` affects focusable elements.

Why this matters

Informational: a Permissions-Policy directive showing feature -> allowed origins.

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
Live at Five - April 22, 2026 `div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.ueamt`
Eyewitness News at 4pm - April 22, 2026 `div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.ueamt`
Gather your old electronics for drop off at ABC13's Earth Day E-Cycle Drive `div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.ueamt`
Enter For A Chance to Win Tickets to The Hunchback of Notre Dame Sponsored `div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.ueamt`

When an input field doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it with a generic name, making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn more about input field labels.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Weather Forecast E-Cycle Drive Texas True Crime ABC Price Tracker Submit a News… `section.Carousel > div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer`

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Names and labels

When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Next `div.fiKAF > section.Carousel > div.Carousel__Wrapper > button.CarouselArrow`
div.psGgK > div.PaginationContent > div.VZTD > button.hyWKA `div.psGgK > div.PaginationContent > div.VZTD > button.hyWKA`
div.psGgK > div.PaginationContent > div.VZTD > button.hyWKA `div.psGgK > div.PaginationContent > div.VZTD > button.hyWKA`

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.VZTD > div.VZTD > a > img.Hxa-d `div.VZTD > div.VZTD > a > img.Hxa-d`
div.VZTD > div.hyWKA > a.AnchorLink > img.hsDdd `div.VZTD > div.hyWKA > a.AnchorLink > img.hsDdd`
div.VZTD > div.hyWKA > a.AnchorLink > img.hsDdd `div.VZTD > div.hyWKA > a.AnchorLink > img.hsDdd`

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
header.VZTD > div#NavigationContainer > div.VZTD > a.feature-local-expand `header.VZTD > div#NavigationContainer > div.VZTD > a.feature-local-expand`

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Tables and lists

Screen readers have a specific way of announcing lists. Ensuring proper list structure aids screen reader output. Learn more about proper list structure.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Weather Forecast E-Cycle Drive Texas True Crime ABC Price Tracker Submit a News… `div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner`
Drop off your old electronics at ABC13's Earth Day E-Cycle Drive Neighbors lead… `div.GerEc > div.toGje > div.rUrN > ul.iNlEX`

These are opportunities to improve the experience of reading tabular or list data using assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

Users do not expect a page to refresh automatically, and doing so will move focus back to the top of the page. This may create a frustrating or confusing experience. Learn more about the refresh meta tag.

Why this matters

Informational: a Permissions-Policy directive showing feature -> allowed origins.

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
head > meta `head > meta`

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Weather Forecast `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
Weather Forecast `li.CarouselSlide > div#ktrk-subnavigation-menu-item-15464587 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
E-Cycle Drive `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
E-Cycle Drive `li.CarouselSlide > div#ktrk-subnavigation-menu-item-18879121 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Texas True Crime `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
Texas True Crime `li.CarouselSlide > div#ktrk-subnavigation-menu-item-15401370 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
ABC Price Tracker `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
ABC Price Tracker `li.CarouselSlide > div#ktrk-subnavigation-menu-item-17780799 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Go to view 1 `div.PaginationContent > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > button.ToNh`
Go to view 2 `div.PaginationContent > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > button.Tmtov`
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information `div.tZYyx > div.NSTt > div.gYkWv > a.ot-sdk-show-settings`
Your US State Privacy Rights `div.tZYyx > div.NSTt > div.gYkWv > a.uvrxY`
Terms of Use `div.tZYyx > div.NSTt > div.gYkWv > a.uvrxY`

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html `html`

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
75° `div#NavigationContainer > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > a.Ihhcd`
Weather Forecast `li.CarouselSlide > div#ktrk-subnavigation-menu-item-15464587 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
E-Cycle Drive `li.CarouselSlide > div#ktrk-subnavigation-menu-item-18879121 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Texas True Crime `li.CarouselSlide > div#ktrk-subnavigation-menu-item-15401370 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
ABC Price Tracker `li.CarouselSlide > div#ktrk-subnavigation-menu-item-17780799 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
ABC13 Houston 24/7 Live Stream Watch Eyewitness News and ABC13 originals aroun… `div.zkpVE > div.LiveHubPlayerCard--mobile > div.QGHKv > a.zZygg`
Shekoh `div.GerEc > div.lpArJ > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
Best Mother's Day chocolates, find the perfect pick from our list Find Mother'… `div.lpArJ > div.headline-list-item > div.QGHKv > a.zZygg`
Amazon `div.lpArJ > div.VZTD > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
Nordstorm `div.lpArJ > div.VZTD > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
Amazon `div.lpArJ > div.VZTD > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
Macy's `div.lpArJ > div.VZTD > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
Photo Illustration by Davide Bonaldo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images `div.GerEc > div.lpArJ > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
Kalshi says 3 candidates bet on their own races The prediction market Kalshi s… `div.lpArJ > div.headline-list-item > div.QGHKv > a.zZygg`
AP Photo/John Raby `div.VZTD > section.VZTD > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
Texas stops massage exam in Chinese, citing 'human trafficking' The 13 Investi… `div.lpArJ > div.headline-list-item > div.QGHKv > a.zZygg`
Unsolved: The Texas Killing Fields The Texas Killing Fields. It's a stretch of… `div.lpArJ > div.headline-list-item > div.QGHKv > a.zZygg`
Send your story ideas to Action 13 Do you have a story tip, a concern, or an i… `div.lpArJ > div.headline-list-item > div.QGHKv > a.zZygg`

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable

○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state

○The page has a logical tab order

○Visual order on the page follows DOM order

○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region

○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page

○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation

○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology

○Custom controls have associated labels

○Custom controls have ARIA roles

●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles

●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`

●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes

●`[role]` values are valid

●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values

●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled

●Form elements have associated labels

●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.

●`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names

●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role

●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes

●ARIA toggle fields have accessible names

●Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio

●Document has a `<title>` element

●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute

●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute

●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.

●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements

●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0

●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order

●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used

●ARIA IDs are unique

●Identical links have the same purpose.

○`[accesskey]` values are unique

○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.

○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names

○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.

○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names

○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region

○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.

○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements

○No form fields have multiple labels

○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title

○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.

○Input buttons have discernible text.

○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text

○`<object>` elements have alternate text

○Select elements have associated label elements.

○Skip links are focusable.

○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.

○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.

○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value

○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`

○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.

○All heading elements contain content.

○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements

○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.

○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.

○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.

Heading Hierarchy

91 headings

REVIEW

91 headings

No H1 heading found

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

H2 Weather Forecast
H2 E-Cycle Drive
H2 Texas True Crime
H2 ABC Price Tracker
H2 Submit a News Tip
H2 Community Events
H2 Cause of death revealed for teen found in singer D4vd's Tesla
H2 ABC13 Houston 24/7 Live Stream
H2 Scattered downpours fizzle by sunset, drier weather for rest of week
H2 Two data centers proposed for Matagorda County, residents pushing back
H2 City attorney says not much changed after Houston ICE ordinance passes
H2 Train no longer blocking Jensen Dr. after reported mechanical issue
H2 2016 Tax Day flood study highlights expansive flood threat
H2 NE Houston townhomes left empty since Harvey now set to be sold
H2 After 41 years, Houston's Blue Santa program shuts down
H2 San Leon development aims for sustainability from the ground up
H3 Highlighted Stories
H2 Drop off your old electronics at ABC13's Earth Day E-Cycle Drive
H2 Neighbors lead the way in cleaning up their community
H2 ABC13 highlights Houston high school athletes in Athlete of the Week
H3 Live Channels
H2 ABC13 Houston 24/7 Live Stream
H2 ABC News Live
H2 True Crime Channel
H2 Car Chase Channel
H2 Localish
H2 On The Red Carpet Channel
H3 ABC13 Video
H2 ABC13 Houston 24/7 Live Stream
H2 Live at Five - April 22, 2026
H2 Eyewitness News at 4pm - April 22, 2026
H3 Be the first to know about breaking news as it happens
H3 Local News
H3 Houston
H2 Bartender shot while sleeping says neighbor was intended target
H3 City attorney says not much changed after Houston ICE ordinance passes
H3 NE Houston townhomes left empty since Harvey now set to be sold
H3 Southeast
H2 San Leon development aims for sustainability from the ground up
H3 TechCycle program offers hands-on training in classroom and beyond
H3 Cruise ship out of Galveston rescues stranded sailor and cat at sea
H3 Southwest
H2 Two data centers proposed for Matagorda County, residents pushing back
H3 NB lanes on I-69 at Brazos River reopen after repairs: TxDOT
H3 One man stabbed, another shot in altercation between two, FBCSO says
H3 Northwest
H2 Ironman participant drowns in Lake Woodlands, officials say
H3 Magnolia mayor out of jail following assault allegations, records show
H3 Tomball HS student found with unloaded gun on campus, district says
H3 Shop ABC13 Houston
H2 Best Mother's Day chocolates, find the perfect pick from our list
H2 Best gift baskets made for mom in 2026
H2 2026's must-have Mother's Day gifts for your wife
H2 Best Mother's Day gifts that will make her smile
H2 15 best Mother's Day gifts for new moms
H3 US and World
H2 Kalshi says 3 candidates bet on their own races
H2 Navy Secretary leaving 'immediately': Pentagon
H3 City attorney says not much changed after Houston ICE ordinance passes
H3 Rep. David Scott, seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
H2 Chemical leak at plant kills 2 people, sends 19 more to hospital
H3 Cruise ship murder: Stepbrother pleads not guilty
H3 Airlines, grocery retailers accused of surveillance pricing
H3 13 Investigates
H2 Send your story ideas to 13 Investigates
H3 Worker killed by flying equipment at southeast Houston plant: Lawsuit
H3 'No ammunition': Customers say they feel silenced in water bill fight
H2 Former HISD COO still not sentenced in bribery case
H3 Texas AG investigates solar panel companies in fight against fraud
H3 13 Investigates obtains texts leading up to Hidalgo rodeo incident
H2 Texas stops massage exam in Chinese, citing 'human trafficking'
H3 Texas True Crime
H2 Unsolved: The Texas Killing Fields
H2 Texas True Crime: Lovers' Lane Murders
H3 Texas True Crime: Decapitation Murders
H3 Tracking the Devil: The William Reece confessions
H2 Texas True Crime: The Riddler
H3 Texas True Crime: All American Killer
H3 Texas True Crime: Mattress Murders
H3 Action 13
H2 Neighbors on edge in Huffman after reports of dangerous dogs
H3 Action 13 gets leaking utility pole removed from man's backyard
H3 SE Houston homeowner responsible for sidewalk damage, 311 says
H2 Hole in Hogg Park to be fixed after ABC13 contacts city officials
H3 Action 13: Viewer tip leads to diesel fuel clean up
H3 Anonymous ABC13 viewer pays Houston woman's $14K property tax bill
H2 Send your story ideas to Action 13
H3 Promotions
H2 Local Spotlight with The Chevron Championship
H2 Gather your old electronics for drop off at ABC13's Earth Day E-Cycle Drive
H2 Enter For A Chance to Win Tickets to The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Why this matters

No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.

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The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

404 Error Page

HTTP 404, custom page

REVIEW

HTTP 404, custom page

Correct 404 status code returned

Got: HTTP 404

Custom styled 404 page

Navigation links present on 404 page

Homepage link present on 404 page

404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page

Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page Not Found | abc13.com - ABC13 Houston ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗

Color Contrast (Screenshot)

Action

20 text elements analyzed, 18 fail WCAG AA

REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

2 pass 18 fail WCAG AA

h2 Scattered downpours fizzle by sunset, dr…

2.14:1

#000000

#3B4904

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Two data centers proposed for Matagorda …

2.14:1

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needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 City attorney says not much changed afte…

2.14:1

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needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Train no longer blocking Jensen Dr. afte…

2.14:1

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needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 2016 Tax Day flood study highlights expa…

2.14:1

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#3B4904

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 NE Houston townhomes left empty since Ha…

2.14:1

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#3B4904

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 After 41 years, Houston's Blue Santa pro…

2.14:1

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#3B4904

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 San Leon development aims for sustainabi…

2.14:1

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#3B4904

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Drop off your old electronics at ABC13's…

2.14:1

#000000

#3B4904

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Neighbors lead the way in cleaning up th…

2.14:1

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#3B4904

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 ABC13 highlights Houston high school ath…

2.14:1

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needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 ABC13 Houston 24/7 Live Stream

2.14:1

#000000

#3B4904

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 ABC News Live

2.14:1

#000000

#3B4904

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 True Crime Channel

2.14:1

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#3B4904

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Car Chase Channel

2.14:1

#000000

#3B4904

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 Localish

2.14:1

#000000

#3B4904

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 On The Red Carpet Channel

2.14:1

#000000

#3B4904

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

h2 ABC13 Houston 24/7 Live Stream

2.14:1

#000000

#3B4904

needs 3.0:1 (large text)

24px · bottom of viewport

Show all checked elements (20)

Element	Ratio	Required	FG	BG	Result
h2 Cause of death revea…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 ABC13 Houston 24/7 L…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Scattered downpours …	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 Two data centers pro…	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 City attorney says n…	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 Train no longer bloc…	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 2016 Tax Day flood s…	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 NE Houston townhomes…	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 After 41 years, Hous…	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 San Leon development…	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 Drop off your old el…	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 Neighbors lead the w…	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 ABC13 highlights Hou…	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 ABC13 Houston 24/7 L…	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 ABC News Live	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 True Crime Channel	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 Car Chase Channel	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 Localish	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 On The Red Carpet Ch…	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail
h2 ABC13 Houston 24/7 L…	2.14:1	3.0:1	#000000	#3B4904	Fail

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Form Accessibility

1 of 1 controls have issues

PASS

1 of 1 controls have issues

1 control(s) rely on placeholder only

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

Got: <input type="text" name="newsletter-email-input">

1 controls

0 labeled

1 placeholder only

0 unlabeled

Control	Type	Label	Method
newsletter-email-input	text	(Email Address)	placeholder only

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

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Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman

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