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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Mayor John Whitmire met with Houston law enforcement leaders Thursday to discuss how to tackle crime in our city. The issue was a huge focus during his campaign – promising to improve collaboration and communication with other surrounding agencies. Just four days into the job as mayor, Whitmire has been prioritizing getting a better idea of where …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two people were killed in a head-on crash Thursday morning on Highway 249 in northwest Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. According to preliminary information from the sheriff and posted to X, formerly Twitter, at about 8:02 a.m., two vehicles were involved in the crash at 11500 Highway 249 and Breen. The sheriff initially said that a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans sets the tone and the team follows. The Texans face the Colts in Indianapolis on Saturday with a playoff spot on the line, and while many coaches would shy away from the high stakes, Ryans isn’t built like that. This week, he challenged his players to deliver and cap a stunning turnaround. …

HOUSTON, Texas — The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2024 is just 53 days away until opening day, but fans have some dam good Texas news to kick off the new year. This year’s 2024 Downtown Rodeo Parade grand marshal will be none other than Buc- ee’s founder and CEO, Arch “Beaver” Aplin III. Aplin will be joined by his iconic, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — At least three suspects were arrested Thursday after police say shots were fired and one man was injured in Houston’s Third Ward area. Houston Police Department officers reportedly heard gunfire in the 3000 block of Alabama Street and then saw a vehicle speed away from the area. Police said after a short pursuit, four suspects bailed out …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Traffic was slow moving on the I-45 Gulf Freeway on Wednesday morning, where a jackknifed 18-wheeler blocked multiple northbound lanes. All northbound lanes, including the feeder road, were shut down just before Telephone Road, causing a massive traffic headache. The freeway mainlines reopened around 9 a.m., though one feeder road lane was still blocked. Houston Transtar first …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — We are just days away from the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Houston’s NRG Stadium. It’s a highly-anticipated matchup between the No. 1 ranked Michigan Wolverines and the No. 2 Washington Huskies. The CFP National Championship game is on Monday, Jan. 8, at NRG Stadium, but the fan events will kick off on Friday, Jan. 5, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman was arrested after her 26-year-old brother was shot and left critically injured, according to police. The shooting happened Tuesday at about 5:25 a.m. in the 12100 block of Tambourine Drive. Yaquelin Artiga-Rosales is charged with aggravated assault of a family member after authorities said she shot her brother and then called 911 to inform police …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Texans could make the playoffs for the first time in four years. All they have to do is win their final regular season game against the Colts on Saturday. The team landed in this position after a dominant New Year’s Eve win over the Titans at home. It happened as quarterback CJ Stroud returned after missing …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police are searching for 18-year-old Joseph Refugio Ramos after a man was allegedly targeted by a group of masked men back in November. The Houston Police Department released an image of Ramos on Wednesday, saying he is facing a murder charge for 26-year-old Dominique Rice’s death. Rice was shot and killed on Nov. 12 while walking with …