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‘Very scary’: Montrose resident questions neighborhood’s safety after alleged aggravated robbery


May 13, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Montrose has always been known as one of Houston’s more walkable communities, but one resident said he’s not so sure it’s still safe. “There’s fights up in these bar areas, and just craziness,” the man, who wished to remain unidentified out of fear of retribution, said. “Very scary.” That man reached out to following an incident the …

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Cinco de Mayo Parade to return to Downtown Houston after 3 years


May 6, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Finishing touches are underway for the return of Houston’s biggest Cinco de Mayo celebration this weekend. Dozens of colorful vehicles and floats will hit the streets Saturday for the LULAC District 8 Cinco de Mayo Parade in Downtown Houston. The parade will step off at 10 a.m. Saturday, starting at Texas at Hamilton near Minute Maid Park. Eyewitness News anchor …

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A chilly start to a gorgeous Sunday


April 30, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It was definitely a windy Saturday with wind gusts rising to near 40 mph. A wind advisory will stay in place until 8 pm Saturday evening. Winds should decrease overnight under clearing skies. With cooler air and clear skies in place, temperatures will be dropping into the upper 40s/low 50s for Sunday morning. Full sunshine will allow …

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Man standing on Hwy 6 northbound lanes hit and killed by Amazon truck, police say


April 3, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man is dead after he was hit and killed by an Amazon truck on Highway 6 in southwest Houston, according to police. The crash happened around 3:40 a.m. Monday. Highway 6 northbound between Westpark and Richmond was closed as officers investigated the deadly crash. It has since reopened. Houston police said an Amazon Prime truck hit …

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Man accused of using fraudulent checks to buy at least 5 luxury cars at Houston dealerships


March 31, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 44-year-old man accused of passing a series of fraudulent checks in order to purchase luxury vehicles was caught after a unique Ferrari was spotted at a restaurant, according to charging documents. Angel Reyes is charged with the aggregate first-degree felony offense of theft. Police reportedly connected him to five separate fraudulent car purchases around Houston, totaling …

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SILENT VICTIMS: THE PLIGHT OF BIHARI WOMEN


March 30, 2023

SILENT VICTIMS: THE PLIGHT OF BIHARI WOMEN By: Anees Ali Shah The Bangladesh Liberation War, also known as the War of Independence, was one of the most tragic and violent events in South Asian history. After a bloody nine-month struggle against the Pakistan Army, the war resulted in the formation of Bangladesh, formerly known as East Pakistan. One of the …

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Sindh na Khappay?


October 2, 2022

Syed Fayyaz Hassan

Sindh na Khappay? By Syed Fayyaz Hassan The Bhola Cyclone in 1970 sowed the seeds of a new homeland for the devastated and death-stricken people of then East Pakistan. Thirty million people were displaced, thousands lost their lives, and countless were left to themselves, hoping the state would come to their help, while they were told many times that the …

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