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: Player of the Year, Cecily Bramschreiber Player of the Year, Cecily Bramschreiber, led Lovejoy to an undefeated season and to the Class 5A… What is the virus? Scientists have identified …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — At least 1,000 people received a COVID-19 vaccination Saturday at Houston’s first clinic, according to the Houston Health Department. Appointments for Sunday’s clinic filled up fast as 750 people signed up to receive the vaccine. Across the state, vaccines are being administered to people in Phase 1A and 1B, which includes health care workers, residents and …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston has a reputation for road rage, and deadly confrontations are increasing. Two siblings who had been planning some sister-brother bonding over a fishing trip for many months will be unable to go now because one of them lost his life in a road rage incident. Travis Rowden, who was fatally shot on Dec. 4 in …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Nurses and first responders working for the largest school district in Texas are among the hundreds getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and teachers could be up next. According to a statement issued by HISD on Monday, all nurses and first responders are currently getting vaccinated and the district is working with the city …