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Early vote total exceeds 2016; GOP chips at Dems’ advantage


October 26, 2020

With nine days before Election Day, more people already have cast ballots in this year’s presidential election than voted early or absentee in the 2016 race as the start of in-person early voting in big states led to a surge in turnout in recent days. The opening of early voting locations in Florida, Texas, Illinois and elsewhere has piled millions …

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Christmas comes early for 14-year-old Houston boy fighting rare cancer


October 26, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Ryan Roberson, Jr. is just 14 years old and battling a rare form of bone cancer called osteosarcoma. Ryan’s family isn’t sure if he’ll make it through the end of the year, but they say that doesn’t stop him from having a positive attitude. “He is a very happy kid,” said his mom, Robin Wilson. “He …

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Man gets special permission to bring late dad’s photo to polls


October 26, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Voting in 2020 means more for some families who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic than just submitting a ballot. As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations rise across the country, the pain that’s left behind of losing a loved one is still raw for some families. “I don’t have a husband,” Patty Essissima explained. “There’s an …

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Aaron Rodgers throws 4 TDs as Packers beat Texans 35-20


October 26, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas — Aaron Rodgers threw for 283 yards and four touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers rebounded from their first loss with a 35-20 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday. Rodgers played a near-flawless game and tied his season high for TD passes. The performance came after he threw two interceptions, including one that was returned for a …

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Election scammers stay busy during the campaign season


October 26, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With just a few days left to vote, your phone may be ringing off the hook, and those calls aren’t just from pollsters or politicians looking for votes. The Houston Better Business Bureau says scammers are calling too. They are not really interested in your opinion or your vote either. They want your personal information. Fundraising scams are …

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83-year-old Houston woman with dementia reported missing


October 26, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An 83-year-old woman with dementia and possibly in the early stages of Alzheimer’s was reported missing Sunday afternoon, according to Houston police. Maxine Nibsy was last seen walking away from the 11200 block of Braesridge Drive Sunday around noon. Police described Nibsy to be about 5-foot-3 and weighing about 110 pounds. She also has brown eyes, …

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Warm Monday but cooler air is on the way


October 26, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Monday should start off with temperatures around 70 degrees and we should top out in the upper 70s and low 80s. Mostly cloudy skies are also expected to continue with a few showers possible. A rumble of thunder cannot be ruled out. A cold front will start approaching Southeast Texas late Monday afternoon or evening. Temperatures …

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Students falling behind as wait for technology continues in HISD


October 26, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It’s a small start. Just five Chromebooks delivered to help children whose families fight homelessness or who are in foster care. Our first stop was to meet Carla Alvarez, a mother of four who lost her job during the COVID-19 pandemic and was on the verge of eviction. “Helpless,” said Alvarez of her situation. “There’s no …

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Houston teen rescued from sex trafficking situation in ‘nick of time’


October 26, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County Precinct 5 is issuing a warning to parents after reportedly rescuing a Houston teenager being lured into human trafficking. According to a post from Constable Ted Heap on Facebook, the 17-year-old victim’s parents alerted authorities with concerns after their daughter left home on the evening of Oct. 16. Precinct 5 deputies intercepted her car …

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