WASHINGTON — The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two. Health experts are anxiously awaiting a one-and-done option to help speed vaccinations, as they race against a virus that already has killed more than 510,000 …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — An adult man and a child were reportedly killed in a multi-vehicle car crash in north Harris County on Saturday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s office. The major crash happened at 14700 North Freeway, on the northbound service road near Airtex Drive. Deputies said both the adult and the child were deceased when …

HOUSTON, Texas — When the winter storm hit Texas last week, the overhead sprinklers across the hall from Valerie Malone’s first-grade classroom broke and flooded rooms on both sides. Malone’s elementary school is one of seven in the Arlington Independent School District that couldn’t open for in-person learning this week, joining dozens across the state. The fast-plummeting frigid temperatures and power outages …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It was a muggy Saturday and those muggy conditions will continue into Sunday. Sunday will be similar to Saturday with cloudy skies, warm temps, and sea fog expected. Rain chances though will be a little higher with chances coming in at 30%. A couple of thunderstorms cannot be ruled out. A weak cool front moves in …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As the Houston area continues to deal with the winter storm recovery, multiple groups continue to organize free water or food distribution events throughout the city. Saturday, Feb. 27 Hot food distribution – 1 p.m. until supplies run out – 1334 Brittmore Rd. Food, grocery, blanket and water distribution from United Memorial Medical Center and the …

The Food and Drug Administration approved Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday for use in the U.S., the third vaccine to be approved since the pandemic began. Texas could initially receive more than 200,000 doses, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services, but the agency hasn’t received a timeline for when they would arrive. The company has said it …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Family and friends gathered at a vigil to honor the lives of two teens killed in a crash after a car ‘meet-up’ in Brookshire. DeCarerick “DoBaby” Kennedy, 16, and Faybian “FayFay” Hoisington, 14, suffered fatal injuries when a speeding car hit another car that crashed into pedestrians on the side of the road The candlelight vigil …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houstonians always step-up for our neighbors in need. Whether it’s individuals, small businesses, or large companies, Houston residents can always count on the generosity of complete strangers during difficult times. There was proof of that again on Saturday in southeast Houston. Among the many giveaways to help our hurting communities, this one not only helped with …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texas is now moving into week two of recovery efforts following the winter storm. During a briefing with President Joe Biden, Harris County’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Coordinator Mark Sloan said in initial reports, 10,400 county residents reported broken pipes that caused damage to their homes. Andrew Mitchell and his brother-in-law Isaiah Pinnock with Mitchell’s Plumbing …

After the freeze, drivers may notice their car is not performing as well as it did before. Here’s some tips for your car: If you haven’t driven in the last week, the very first problem you might notice is that your car won’t start. It’s most likely because of a dead battery. But don’t worry, there’s good news! Jumper cables …