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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A seventh grader at Drew Academy, which is part of the Aldine Independent School District, is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a girl on the bus ride home. The victim was left with serious injuries, according to her mother. In a video that you’ll see, two boys are seen beating the victim, but the Harris County District …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A grand jury has declined to bring charges against a Houston police officer who was captured on body-cam footage shooting and killing a chase suspect in 2022. was the only station present when the grand jury made their decision, which the district attorney’s office said took just moments. In April 2022, Houston Police Officer Shane Privette …

ARLINGTON, Texas (KTRK) — Astros fans made the trip up Interstate 45 for Wednesday’s big Game 3 of the American League Championship Series, hoping to turn around what has been a disappointing series so far. The ALCS marks the first time the two Texas teams have faced off in the postseason. stopped by popular taco spots in Houston and Dallas. “It’s …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 27-year-old man stood in front of a Harris County judge on Wednesday after being accused of sucking and biting the neck of a 10-year-old who was singled out among a group of boys, according to charging documents. Colton Tyler Ryan is facing two charges of felony enticing a child and another charge of injury to a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 12-year-old girl is expected to be OK after she was trapped under a vehicle that crashed into a southwest Houston-area home Wednesday afternoon, police said. The crash happened in the 6300 block of Ludington near the 11700 block of Sandpiper. Video from SkyEye showed the white vehicle wedged onto the side of a home and a …

ARLINGTON, Texas (KTRK) — For the first time in the American League Championship Series, the Houston Astros held a lead against the Texas Rangers in Game 3 and sustained it, giving the defending World Series champs their first victory of the ALCS. The ‘Stros were able to plate three runs against Rangers’ starting pitcher, Max Scherzer, in the second inning. Yordan …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — You still might want a jacket the next few mornings, but a huge warm-up is on the way for the afternoons. By Friday high temperatures will be back near 90 degrees, and a surge of moisture brings back warmer mornings and chances for widespread rain next week. Temperatures Thursday morning will briefly flirt with the upper 50s. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Kevin Porter Jr.’s promising days with the Houston Rockets have ended, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Tuesday. Porter, 23, who’s accused of attacking his girlfriend – a former WNBA player, was reportedly traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder along with two second-round draft picks in exchange for Victor Oladipo and Jeremiah Earl-Robinson. The Rockets confirmed the report …

ARLINGTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Astros are a resilient crew, and you can see that in the last week of their regular season when they went from holding a position out of the playoffs to becoming the American League West champs. So, it’s no wonder the ‘Stros, who are down 0-2 against the Texas Rangers in the AL Championship Series, …

SHELDON, Texas (KTRK) — Through tears, a desperate mother pleaded with someone to come forward after her daughter’s body was found in water over the summer. Months have passed since a mother saw her daughter’s face. But, she still remembers the moment she learned she’d never see it again. “When they came knocking on my door, I knew what it was,” …