HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Travis Scott’s second running of his ASTROWORLD Festival doesn’t start until Saturday, but a stacked lineup had fans already lining up at the gates of the concert grounds. ABC13 caught dozens of Travis Scott fans setting up camp Friday night, trying to become the first to claim prime viewing spots at NRG Park. One concern over …

HOUSTON, Texas — Houston’s newest food hall opens today in Rice Village. Politan Row, the latest concept from the operators of St. Roch Market in New Orleans, opens its doors with eight restaurants and a cocktail bar. Previously announced tenants include Cochinita & Co. (Mexican seafood), Kin (Southeast Asia), Breaking Bao (Chinese-style steamed buns), Nice Sprout (vegan comfort food), Susu …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Talk about a cornerman! A north Houston boxing gym that was the victim of a burglary is getting some heavyweight help from Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. A day after ABC13 aired a story about 713 Boxing Club losing thousands of dollars worth of equipment and trophies to criminals, McCullers reached out to Eyewitness News on …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Another powerful cold front is on the way to Houston, but first we get to enjoy a sunny weekend with pleasant temperatures. Chief Meteorologist Travis Herzog says the gloomy sky will clear out overnight, dropping temps into the upper 30s and lower 40s across southeast Texas. Abundant sunshine returns for Saturday and Sunday. Expect chilly temps …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An assistant district attorney with the Harris County District Attorney’s office has been fired after allegedly questioning a sex assault victim’s immigration status and refusing to file charges on the suspect. “I’m glad the D.A. finally took action on one of her top appointees picked by her,” said Joe Gamaldi, president of the Houston Police Officers’ …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Travis Scott fans, your chance to go ‘SICKO MODE’ is finally here. The Houston native’s popular ASTROWORLD festival returns to his hometown this weekend. The festival will rock NRG Park on Saturday, Nov. 9. But if you haven’t bought your tickets, you’re out of luck. The event sold out in a matter of minutes. More than …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Harris County judge who has served on the bench of the 164th Civil District Court for 10 years went before a federal magistrate Friday. She’s been charged with 10 counts of wire fraud, with prosecutors alleging she diverted campaign funds for non-campaign expenses. She pleaded not guilty. Alexandra Smoots-Thomas is accused of appropriating some $25,000 …

During a university-sponsored event on Thursday at the University of North Texas, the event’s speaker — UNT assistant general counsel Caitlin Sewell — used a racial epithet while discussing the limits of free speech on campus. Following a storm of controversy, Sewell submitted her resignation Friday morning, UNT system chancellor Lesa Roe and president Neal Smatresk said in a statement. …

HOUSTON (AP) — An anti-abortion group that has come under fire for failing to fulfill its promise to provide health services to thousands of low-income Texas women owes the state more than $1.5 million for reimbursement payments that were either inflated or that the state shouldn’t have paid at all, according to state investigators. The office of the health inspector …

WASHINGTON – A former National Security Council official whose account is central to the impeachment probe against President Donald Trump said she “personally had no concerns” about Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s dealings over Ukraine. That endorsement from Fiona Hill, Trump’s former top Russia expert, came in testimony she gave last month and that was released by impeachment investigators Friday. It provides …