HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Federal law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm about switches, describing them as “a plague to our community.” So, what exactly is a switch? It’s an inch-long device that converts a semi-automatic gun into a fully automatic weapon. attended a demonstration this morning, where a representative from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) …

SAN FRANCISCO, California (KTRK) — There’s no sugarcoating it: the Houston Astros desperately need wins amid a slew of injuries. Currently standing at 30-36, the team has won six of its last ten games after a three-game losing streak. However, the defending AL West Division champions have been playing catch-up to the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers during this …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A coalition of community groups is calling on Houston Mayor John Whitmire to apologize for comments he made last month regarding the immigrant community in the Gulfton neighborhood. Twenty-eight community activists, including those representing undocumented immigrants, signed a letter criticizing Whitmire’s remarks about rapid transit in Gulfton. They stated that his comments “reveal a shocking level …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Some Houston-area residents are still awaiting assistance after recent wild weather, despite being approved, as the state agency responsible has requested federal help. Recent flooding, tornadoes, and wind events have significantly impacted many in southeast Texas. To assist, FEMA offered help. However, numerous residents reported delays, prompting to contact FEMA. FEMA stated that the Texas Health …

Two months after the first human case of bird flu was confirmed in the Texas panhandle, the City of Austin reported detecting traces of the virus in its wastewater systems. However, city officials assured the public that there are no human cases, and the risk remains low. Last Friday, inquired with Harris County Public Health in the Houston area about …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Drivers should be cautious of high-water locations on Houston-area roads as rain continues to fall in southeast Texas. Remember, if you encounter high water, do not attempt to drive through it. Turn around, don’t drown. Houston TranStar has reported the following high-water location: – Interstate 610 West Loop northbound at the U.S. 290 exit ramp, which …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 62-year-old man accused of killing his wife and placing her body in a freezer has taken a last-minute plea deal. Curtis Allen Holliday was scheduled for jury selection on Monday morning. Instead, he pleaded guilty to his wife’s murder in exchange for a 10-year prison sentence, as stated by his attorneys. The plea deal includes …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Nearly four months have passed since Harris County sued the owners of an apartment complex due to persistent raw sewage issues affecting residents. ABC13 followed up to see if the lawsuit had spurred any action to resolve the problems. In a February interview, a resident of Palms on Rolling Creek described having to navigate around …

Former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Asad Umar’s health deteriorated and was rushed to a medical facility.  According to details, Asad Umar was moved to the hospital via Sindh Rescue Ambulance Service 1122 after receiving a call. The former minister in his video statement inside the ambulance lauded the services of Sindh Rescue Ambulance 1122 as it reached within …