In the aftermath of the storms, various organizations across North Texas are stepping up to provide food and essential items to families facing financial strain. Irving resident Stephanie Morris, like many others, endured days without power during the recent storm. With five children at home, the loss of refrigerated food was particularly challenging, especially with the added expenses of feeding …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A city employee has been identified as the pedestrian who was fatally struck by a METRO bus in downtown Houston on Friday morning. The incident occurred near Rusk and Smith just before 7:40 a.m. According to Lt. Tim McClelland of the METRO Police Department, the pedestrian was in the crosswalk and had the right of way …

Emergency responders swiftly transported a 10-year-old boy to the hospital following a shooting incident on Houston’s south side, as reported by the Houston Police Department. The incident occurred in the 7100 block of Scott Street in the Greater Old Spanish Trail/South Union neighborhood. The child was stabilized by first responders before being taken to the hospital. Initial reports indicated a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A fatal four-vehicle crash in southwest Houston on Friday resulted in the death of one woman and left five others hospitalized. The Houston Police Department reported that the crash occurred at approximately 9:25 a.m. on the 10900 block of South Sam Houston Parkway West service road. According to police, the incident began when a man driving …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A tragic incident occurred in Independence Heights on Friday morning, resulting in the death of a mother. Houston police report that the woman’s child’s father shot and killed her during a dispute. Authorities received a call around 8:45 a.m. and arrived at a home in the 700 block of E. 36th Street, where they discovered the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A former City of Houston Public Works employee has been arrested for allegedly taking bribes and funneling money through several businesses over nearly ten months, according to charging documents. Patrece Lee faces four charges of bribery and abuse of official capacity exceeding $300,000. Six additional individuals are expected to surrender in the coming days, accused of …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Despite a grim diagnosis predicting he wouldn’t live past his 20s due to muscular dystrophy, Dr. Felix Wu has defied the odds. After graduating from Rice University, he is now dedicated to making the world better for people with disabilities. Felix Wu’s parents, Lisa Hu and Gang Wu, recall the day their son’s life changed forever. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston ISD is seeking voter approval for a $4.4 billion bond proposal, the largest in the district’s history. Despite the significant amount, HISD assures that it will not result in a tax increase. The bond proceeds from a future election will replenish the district’s general fund, which is used to finance the bond. Portable buildings at …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — T.G.I.F.! Here’s what’s happening in Houston this weekend. It’s your last chance to catch Disney’s Newsies, the Tony Award-winning musical, in a brand-new production by Theatre Under The Stars. Newsies is inspired by true events, where a group of underdogs became unlikely heroes and stood up against the most powerful men in New York. Use the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Several members of a travel group who had disembarked from a cruise in the Pacific Northwest arrived at Bush Intercontinental Airport with flu-like symptoms, as disclosed by multiple agencies to. The Houston Fire Department reported being called to Terminal C at 6:20 p.m. regarding numerous sick passengers on a flight from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. These …