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What we know about the Houston influencer found dead


December 1, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A popular 26-year-old Houston Instagram influencer whose body was found on the side of a road over the weekend is being described as a smart woman who had a bright future. During an interview with Alexis Sharkey’s mother on Monday, Eyewitness News learned more about the young self-starter, whose goal was always “to see the world.” …

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Mother of Houston influencer believes her daughter was murdered


December 1, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The body of a woman found dead on the side of the road over the weekend is that of 26-year-old Alexis Sharkey, police confirmed Monday. Sharkey was a popular Houston Instagram influencer. An investigation began Saturday after a Houston Public Works employee reported finding a woman’s unclothed body around 8 a.m. in the 1000 block of …

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Houston man shot in leg during robbery in River Oaks apartment garage


December 1, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police are investigating a robbery that ended in a shooting in the River Oaks area. On Monday, police say they responded to a call of the shooting at 4:21 p.m. in the 4400 block of Westheimer Road. When police arrived at the scene, officers say they found a man shot in the leg.   Details …

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Man who shot dead UH football star visited him to buy weed


December 1, 2020

WACO, Texas (KTRK) — A man identified as a suspect in the fatal shooting of a former University of Houston football player has been arrested and charged with capital murder. Waco police arrested Devion Michael Hurtado on Friday, Nov. 20, and charged him five days later for the murder of 22-year-old Ka’Darian Smith. They identified Hurtado as the person who …

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Houston doctor hugs COVID-19 patient in ICU on Thanksgiving in viral photo


December 1, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas — A photo of a Houston doctor has gone viral after it showed him hugging and comforting a patient in the COVID-19 intensive care unit on Thanksgiving. The photo of Dr. Joseph Varon and the patient was taken in the ICU at United Memorial Medical Center.   Health officials and city leaders have repeatedly urged now that we’re in the …

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Texans’ Will Fuller and Bradley Roby get 6-game ban for performance-enhancing drugs


December 1, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas — Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller and cornerback Bradley Roby have been suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. Fuller said the violation was a result of his taking prescribed medication not permitted under the policy. “Earlier this year, I sought treatment from a medical professional who prescribed medication that he believed …

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