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What you need to know about coronavirus


February 1, 2021

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: Dallas leaders urge everyone to register for COVID-19 vaccines. (Video: Everton Bailey, Jr./DMN) Subscribe to The Dallas Morning News: What is the virus? Scientists have identified the virus as a …

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Internet providers in rural Texas threatened after funds are cut


February 1, 2021

Some rural Texans are facing the threat of losing phone and internet service after the state recently slashed subsidies that help providers offer service in sparsely populated areas. More than a million Texas households are in rural areas where network phone service is more expensive to provide, with fewer customers and longer distances between them. Broadband internet service is not subsidized but …

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Juvenile driver slams into HPD cruiser on SW Freeway


February 1, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An intoxicated juvenile driver crashed into a Houston police cruiser early Sunday, as officers were blocking parts of Southwest Freeway for a stalled vehicle, police said. It happened around 12:30 a.m. near Kirby Drive. An officer had closed off lanes of the freeway for the stalled vehicle when a black Camaro slammed into the cruiser, according …

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Shadow Creek basketball star player excited to attend UH next year


February 1, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — One of Houston’s top high school basketball players is ending out his senior year with a commitment to stay home and attended the University of Houston. Senior Ramon Walker said he looks forward to playing with the Cougars next year, and said the team will push him to become a better player. The 6-foot-5-inch leading scorer …

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No Layups: Is Deshaun Watson gone?


February 1, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you head on over to Deshaun Watson’s Twitter or Instagram, you’ll see he’s changed his profile pictures from him in a Texans jersey to something else. Is QB1 done? In this episode of “No Layups” with David Nuno and Raheel Ramzanali, the guys break down what could be next following Deshaun’s latest message reflecting disinterest in the …

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Burglary suspect thrown from car in fatal NW Harris Co. crash


February 1, 2021

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A burglary suspect died in a major crash Sunday morning after he was being chased by a security officer in northwest Harris County, authorities said. The crash happened at the intersection of Greenhouse Road and Cypress North Houston Road. It began around 6:20 a.m. several miles away in the 300 block of Lantana Heights when …

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Man shot and killed at SE Houston tire shop, police say


February 1, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police are investigating a shooting in southeast Houston that left one person dead. According to police, the shooting happened Sunday afternoon at the Pineda Tire Shop in the 4400 block of the South Loop Freeway. Detective Eric Martinez said when law enforcement arrived on scene, they found a man unresponsive on the ground near his …

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Expect chilly Monday morning with mild afternoon temps


February 1, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It was a gorgeous Sunday with lots of sunshine and mild afternoon temperatures. Winds were also a bit breezy today but are expected to decrease this evening into the ovenight hours. What can we expect Monday? Sunny skies continue into Monday. We may see some high clouds at times but it shouldn’t dampen the sunshine much. …

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Pres. Biden has signed 42 executive actions since his inauguration


February 1, 2021

WASHINGTON D.C. — President Joe Biden hasn’t wasted any time setting his agenda into motion through a flurry of executive actions that address everything from COVID-19 to the climate crisis. While his administration continues the plodding work of coordinating with Congress on more ambitious policy goals, Biden has inked 42 executive actions thus far. See them all here organized by …

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Family running out of time to save 3-month-old with rare disorder


February 1, 2021

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (KTRK) — A family in The Woodlands is seeking help after two of their children were diagnosed with a deadly medical disorder. “It’s so hard on their little bodies,” said mother Victoria Rasberry. “I want him to have a chance and I want him to able to grow up.” Victoria and Zackery Rasberry have six children. Two …

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