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What you need to know about coronavirus


February 10, 2021

virs 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: What is the virus? Scientists have identified the virus as a novel, or new, coronavirus. The name comes from the Latin word for crowns or halos, which coronaviruses resemble …

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42 children under age of 12 have been killed in Harris County since 2019


February 10, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It’s a grim statistic that’s severely impacting the Houston-area community. In just over the last two years, the Harris County Medical Examiners Office said 42 children under the age of 12 have been homicide victims. Already in 2021, autopsies have shown that both 1-year-old Fernanda Morales and 2-year-old Tevin “TJ” Jefferson suffered from blunt force trauma …

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18-year-old boy with intellectual disabilities reported missing in west Houston


February 10, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A search for a missing 18-year-old boy with intellectual disabilities kicked off on Tuesday, and authorities are asking for the public’s help. According to Texas EquuSearch, Zion Xavier Nicholls was last seen in west Houston on Monday. He was seen at his home located in the 2000 block of Briarlee. Volunteers met at West Oaks Mall on …

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Houston’s largest winery debuts with sprawling bar, patio, and restaurant


February 10, 2021

RICHMOND, Texas — The Houston-area’s largest winery has opened for business. Texas winemaker Messina Hof’s new facility in Richmond’s Harvest Green community is now serving oenophiles and diners. Originally announced in 2019, Messina Hof Harvest Green Winery & Kitchen joins Messina Hof’s facilities in Bryan, Grapevine, and Fredericksburg. The new facility represents the latest evolution of Messina Hof’s expansion. It …

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Woman charged in connection with crash that killed HCSO sergeant


February 10, 2021

PEARLAND, Texas (KTRK) — A woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Harris County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Bruce Watson. Pearland police say Floribeth Sandoval-Benjume was the driver of the vehicle that struck Sgt. Watson’s patrol motorcycle back in January. Watson was transported by Life Flight at the time to Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center where he …

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Snow and ice possible in Houston around Presidents Day


February 10, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — We are on Arctic Front Watch this week, and we’ve got answers to your most common questions about what we expect. Is there a chance for snow in Texas this week? Yes, but initially those chances will stay far to our north. A huge mass of Arctic air is building over Canada, and it’s already spreading …

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