U.S. health officials Saturday agreed to allow emergency use of a second antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19, an experimental medicine that President Donald Trump was given when he was sickened last month. The Food and Drug Administration authorized use of the Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. drug to try to prevent hospitalization and worsening disease from developing in …

Dallas County on Saturday added a record 2,183 coronavirus cases, all of them considered new. It was the first time the county has reported more than 2,000 cases in a single day without a significant portion coming from previous months, and it continues the menacing trend of rapidly rising case numbers. Nine new COVID-19 deaths were also reported Saturday.   …

Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19. Here are the answers to key questions about the outbreak: Constable feels “disrespected” after office moved to basement near “NEGROES” sign Ellis County Constable Precinct 3 Curtis Polk Jr. speaks about his relocated office in the… What is the new …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — We all love the traditional Thanksgiving meal that consists of turkey, sides and desserts, but if you’re looking to shake things up a bit, there are a few restaurants that have put a twist on the typical Thanksgiving offerings. Killen’s Barbecue The Pearland restaurant is offering a truly Texan Thanksgiving this year. If you have a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — There may be no Thanksgiving parade in the traditional sense this year in Houston, but cars lined up well before dawn Saturday to take part in one of several free food distribution events across the city. Thanksgiving Day Parade Food Giveaway   Five-thousand families benefitted from a large-scale food distribution event at NRG, which included items …

ta HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Fans heading to NRG stadium are in for a new atmosphere this Sunday as the Houston Texans take on the Patriots. For the first time in nearly six years, the roof at NRG stadium will be open as fans shuffle in for the midday match-up.   The team said they want to “honor the men …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A construction worker was found shot to death Saturday in a neighborhood under development in west Harris County, authorities said. The discovery happened around 7:30 a.m. in the 31700 block of Harmony Heights Lane near Bauer Road outside of Hockley. Construction workers arrived at the location and found the body of their co-worker, a man in …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — While Dallas will forever be known for one of the darkest days in American history 57 years ago, President John F. Kennedy’s last full day of his life was spent here. On Nov. 21, 1963, the president and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy arrived from San Antonio at what’s now known as Hobby Airport to a reception …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston man has been out of prison for a year now and is still a convicted murderer in the court system. Lydell Grant is patiently waiting for a final say from the criminal court of appeals on his exoneration. “Being locked up, if I didn’t learn anything else, I learned how to have patience,” Grant …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Patchy morning fog will be possible again as we head into Sunday morning, but we will be working with less moisture so the chance for dense fog will be lower. Our next cool front looks to arrive Sunday night, bringing a small chance for a quick shower and seasonal temperatures to kick off Thanksgiving week. Another …