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Increasing wind and rain ahead of Delta, TS Warning issued for upper Texas coast


October 8, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Increasing wind and rain ahead of Hurricane Delta. Tropical Storm Warning issued for upper Texas coast. At this time we expect some impacts from Delta to begin Thursday along the coast as rough surf and big waves arrive, pushing tides 1-2 feet above normal. Moisture from Delta could bring us rain as early as Thursday afternoon …

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Couple’s car hit with gunfire as they left Med Center


October 8, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A family in Galena Park wants to know why someone shot into their car Tuesday evening as they left the medical center. Omar Chaves says his father was driving his mother home from the medical center when their window was shot out. “The one thing no one wants, is to get is a call that your …

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Houston SPCA heads to Louisiana to evacuate animals before Delta’s landfall


October 8, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston SPCA headed to Louisiana Wednesday morning to help evacuate some animals ahead of Hurricane Delta. A group left around 9 a.m. to pick up 15 cats and kittens to keep safe in Houston until the storm clears. The transport allows the animal protection organization to focus on emergency services during and after the hurricane. …

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Houston’s richest and campaigns they’ve donated to


October 8, 2020

From the Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta to Houston pipeline mogul Richard Kinder, we’re taking a look at Houston’s well-known richest and the campaigns they’ve donated to in the past, as the 2020 presidential election heats up. First, records from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) show Fertitta donated to multiple Republican party campaigns – from the National Republican Senatorial Committee …

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More than 1 million cars on Houston roads have an open recall


October 8, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston drivers, you may have a serious problem and not even know about it. A staggering 27% of the cars on the roads in Houston have an open recall that has not been fixed. When Takata first issued its airbag recall, millions were replaced, but there are still cars out there with faulty bags and they …

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What doctors recommend for children’s eye health amid long screen times


October 8, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If your teen or child is constantly scrolling through their phone, playing video games or learning virtually, their eyes have probably been exposed to a lot of blue light in recent months. This particular light is emitted from the screens of many devices and, in some cases, can have an impact on your child’s eye health. …

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‘Zooming’ and driving: A new concern during the COVID-19 pandemic


October 8, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — There may be fewer drivers on the road these days, but driving may be more dangerous than ever. Distracted driving has become an even bigger concern during the pandemic, and part of the problem may be all of those virtual meetings. According to Zendrive, phone usage while driving is up 38% during the pandemic. Other bad driving …

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Late singer Johnny Nash used ranch for community outreach


October 8, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas — Houston singer and songwriter Johnny Nash has died at the age of 80. The reggae and pop singer had been in declining health, his son, John Nash, III told ABC13. Nash is best known for his 1972 hit “I Can See Clearly Now.” The record sold more than a million copies and reached No. 1 on the …

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