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Saving money and staying safe this garage sale season


October 16, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A favorite pastime for bargain hunters is starting to come back! Garage sales and estate sales are picking up again. You can find garage sales near you with a simple internet search. They are a great place to find bargains but in the era of COVID-19, you should take some steps to stay safe. First up, …

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COVID-19 ‘long haulers’ will now receive additional care at new clinic


October 16, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Doctors are learning that some people who become sick with COVID-19 can suffer from symptoms months after they no longer carry the virus. The first post-COVID clinic is now open in Houston to help those patients considered “long haulers”. Rudy Cabrera, 52, is a healthcare hero. Cabrera is a registered nurse who has been on the …

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Heads up! A nearly 5-mile stretch of I-10 to shut down this weekend


October 16, 2020

Construction on the Elysian Viaduct bridge north of downtown Houston will close I-10 in both directions Oct. 16-19, the Texas Department of Transportation has announced. The closure starts at 8 p.m. Oct. 16, affecting the eastbound lanes of I-10 between Shepherd Drive and I-69 and the westbound lanes between I-69 and I-45.   Crews will be making repairs to the …

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Man kills teen who tried to rob him with toy gun, HCSO says


October 16, 2020

HARRIS COUNTY (KTRK) — A man is claiming self-defense after he shot and killed one of two teen robbery suspects who approached him with a toy gun overnight in northeast Harris County, the sheriff’s office said. The deadly shooting happened around 1:40 a.m. at the Forest Creek Apartments on Uvalde near Wallisville Road. The man told deputies he went to …

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Missing Houston woman who disappeared last month found dead, medical examiners confirm


October 16, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 29-year-old Houston woman who hadn’t been seen in nearly a month was found dead. Frank Black with Texas Equusearch says Emmishae Kirby was found on Oct 3. in the Bear Creek Park area. The circumstances surrounding her death weren’t immediately available. The medical examiner’s office also confirmed Kirby’s death. Emmishae was reported missing on Friday, …

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Multiple major vehicle accidents reported overnight as rain causes slick roads


October 16, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Multiple major vehicle crashes were reported on Houston roadways overnight as rain caused slick conditions across the city. South Loop 18-wheeler crash Authorities responded to a heavy truck accident on the I-610 South Loop near Wayside Drive around 3:50 a.m. Friday. Houston Police say an 18-wheeler truck crashed on the westbound side of the freeway. Both …

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Cold front blowing through Southeast Texas


October 16, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Our much anticipated cold front is blowing through Southeast Texas Friday morning. The front will blow in cooler air along with some rain showers for Friday morning and when you head outside it will feel like a different season in Houston. After nearing our record high of 92 Thursday afternoon, temperatures will drop all the way …

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Houston woman makes masks to help COVID-19 and cancer patients


October 16, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Rebecca Wechter, an athletic trainer at St. Agnes Academy, first came up with the idea of making masks when she discovered leftover fabric in a closet. The idea then grew to making face coverings for her family and friends. When people encouraged Wechter to sell the masks, she came up with a plan to help people …

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High school student starts fashion business during COVID-19 pandemic


October 16, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The COVID-19 pandemic has changed every aspect of our daily lives, but one St. Agnes Academy student used her time at home to do something more. “During quarantine you either level up or you stay where you are. I couldn’t be a person who stayed where I was. I had to be bigger. I’m here for …

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