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ERCOT issues report showing likelihood of outages this winter


October 10, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Nearly three years ago, almost 250 people lost their lives when power was lost during a winter storm, and a new report shows the likelihood of more outages this winter. Snow did more than cripple southeast Texas roadways back in February 2021. It caused power to be lost for days, which burst pipes, and sadly, took 246 lives, …

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Domestic violence accounts for 18% of Houston homicides, data shows


October 10, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In the last month, there have been at least four deadly cases in Harris County where someone was shot to death after the victim tried to leave an alleged abusive relationship. On Monday, city leaders and domestic violence advocates gathered to share the alarming data and the resources available to help bring those numbers down. Angela Johnson can …

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Pastor accused of making girl perform oral sex at 7 years old, having his baby at 16, records allege


October 10, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Court documents show 39-year-old Robert L. Carter, a Houston-based pastor, is in jail for allegedly sexually assaulting a family member hundreds of times over a decade and impregnating her. The sexual abuse started when the child was 7 years old, according to the documents. Carter is accused of dry-humping the child and making her perform oral sex …

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