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Houston mayor says abortion-related investigations are ‘lowest priority’


September 2, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston city leaders announced they are de-prioritizing abortion-related investigations. Texas law punishes those who are caught performing abortions with life in prison and huge fees, except in narrow cases. “First and foremost, the city of Houston will not prioritize utilizing resources to create any record used against those experiencing miscarriages, seeking abortions, or any other pregnancy outcome,” …

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Toys ‘R’ Us sues small Houston Toyz store owned by immigrant family


September 2, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Attorneys for the new owners of Toys ‘R’ Us is turning one Houston family’s American dream into a litigious nightmare. They are suing the family for copyright infringement, but the family is fighting back. On the second floor of the Houston Galleria, the Afzal family sees its Toyz store as the culmination of the American dream. “My …

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Houston Astros’ No. 1 prospect Hunter Brown gets opportunity to pitch with Justin Verlander


September 2, 2022

SUGAR LAND, Texas (KTRK) — After dominating Triple A this season with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, pitching phenom Hunter Brown was added to the Houston Astros’ big league roster late Thursday afternoon. Brown turned 24 years old on Monday. That’s the same day Sugar Land manager Mickey Storey told him he’d be leaving the minors, joining the big league squad, …

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Rainy pattern developing Labor Day weekend could bring street flooding


September 2, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Rain chances are on the rise as we head into the holiday weekend, and you’ll want to draw up some indoor options in case your outdoor plans get rained out. Friday starts seasonal and dry with sunrise temperatures in the mid 70s. Scattered downpours will pop up once temperatures warm into the lower 90s Friday afternoon. Any …

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Rainy pattern developing Labor Day weekend could bring street flooding


September 1, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — September begins like August ended: Seasonally hot with a chance for an afternoon downpour. By the first weekend of September, widespread rains will return to southeast Texas and possibly flood streets. Rain chances are lower again Thursday, but widespread rains return for the holiday weekend ahead. Thursday morning will start dry and humid with low temperatures in …

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Harris County Pct. 1 constable spreads awareness of jury duty scam calls


September 1, 2022

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Stay alert! Harris County officials are warning residents about a new scam call going around. Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen said he’s received several reports of a scammer who calls himself Deputy Scott and claims to work for the precinct. According to Rosen, the scammer has been calling people to tell them they’ve missed their federal …

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Man’s body in early decomposition stages pulled from manmade lake in southeast Houston, police say


September 1, 2022

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man’s body was pulled from a manmade lake at an apartment complex in southeast Houston, according to police. On Tuesday at about 10:20 a.m., Houston police officers responded to a drowning at 1400 El Camino Village. Upon arrival, investigators found a body in the beginning stages of decomposition, according to Houston Police Department Homicide Detectives. The …

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