HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Watching the clock while a loved one is in the hospital can be one of the most excruciating times for a family member or friend. That time of anxiety sparked a team of doctors in Florida to create an app that connects hospital staff with a patient’s family while they are in surgery, and it’s being …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A traumatic spine injury has forced a Houston surgeon to understand the plight of his patients in a way he never could before. Nationally recognized spinal surgeon Dr. Rex Marco was riding his bike at Memorial Park In July 2019. His tire got stuck, he flipped over the handlebars and landed on his head. “I knew …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A popcorn machine caught on fire at the Toyota Center and it was all caught on video. The 15-second clip was uploaded to Twitter Friday night by a fan. The video shows a small fire ripping through a popcorn stand on what appears to be the first floor of the Toyota Center. It’s unclear what started …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman was taken off life support Friday morning after getting struck by a drunk driver while helping a disabled vehicle on the side of the road, her family tells ABC13. Her family says Mayra Ospina was taken off life support around 10 a.m. Monday, the 23-year-old was one of four people struck by an accused …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston Police have asked for help from the volunteer organization, Texas EquuSearch, to help find 21-year-old Angela Nguyen. EquuSearch will begin searching Saturday morning for Nguyen who was last seen leaving the University of St. Thomas. Authorities released surveillance video of Nguyen who hasn’t been seen or heard from in more than a week. Angela Nguyen …

HOUSTON, Texas — The I-610 Loop at the I-69 Southwest Freeway will be closed in both directions for several weekends coming up as crews continue to work on the interchange, the Texas Department of Transportation has announced. The closures will take place from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday on the following dates: Jan. 31-Feb. 3, Feb. 7-10, Feb. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A north Harris County couple says they just wanted to talk to their neighbor. Instead, they got a gun pulled on them. Emma Nava, 65, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. A neighbor’s camera captured much of the confrontation. “I will shoot them,” Nava is heard yelling on video. The incident happened Thursday …

February is Heart Awareness Month and ABC13 partnered with HCA Houston Healthcare to bring you tips on heart health, well being and the American Heart Association. These tips and more were provided by The American Heart Association. Through this partnership, ACB13 and HCA Houston Healthcare encourages the Houston community to be aware of heart health and urge those around you to prevent …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman killed while working at a gas station in northwest Harris County. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez sent a tweet Friday night saying 20-year-old Marcus Kenneth Cox-Davis was arrested during a traffic stop.   Ed Gonzalez ✔@SheriffEd_HCSO Full name is Marcus Kenneth Cox-Davis. At …

AUSTIN — Starting next fall, low-income students at the University of Texas at Austin will have access to more scholarships and resources thanks to a new partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. The foundation will give Texas’ flagship university $100 million over 10 years to fund new scholarships and support services for students who qualify for Pell Grants, a …