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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman was hospitalized after being shot during a disturbance in southwest Houston on Friday, according to police. The Houston Police Department responded to the incident at about 3:45 p.m. along Beechnut Street. SkyEye flew over the scene of an apartment complex where a heavy police presence surrounded the area. HPD Lt. Larry Crowson said an officer …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Like the thousands locked up in the Harris County jail, Christian Rayo was awaiting the next stage of his pending case – a murder count tied to a chase that led to the death of a 12-year-old girl riding in his vehicle. On Thursday, more than 10 months after that New Year’s Eve ordeal, Rayo became …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A transgender woman said she had her throat slit during a first date with a man she said she met on a dating app. Kordel Stewart, 24, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for the alleged attack that happened on Sept. 20. The 22-year-old victim, Tayla Smith, said she has been on dating apps …

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas (KTRK) — Eyewitness News obtained video Friday evening showing search crewmembers helping a missing Houston hiker off of a helicopter and out to an awaiting ambulance. The hiker, 25-year-old Christy Perry, was found alive earlier in the day at Big Bend National Park after rangers said she vanished a week prior. In a video taken by …

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas (KTRK) — Multiple agencies are currently working to find 25-year-old Houston woman Christy Perry, who disappeared in Big Bend National Park. According to the National Park Service, Perry’s family reported that she did not return home from her trip. A close family friend confirmed with that Perry did not tell anyone the details of her itinerary …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A KFC in northwest Harris County was forced to pick up the pieces caused by two chase suspects who wound up crashing into the restaurant Friday evening. The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office posted to its social media accounts a photo of a sedan halfway into the restaurant through what used to be a glass …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Court records show that 34-year-old Martin Hernandez has spent the last two years fighting to stay out of prison and clear his name. In 2021, Hernandez was charged with sexual assault and impersonating a public servant. On Wednesday, found his charges were dismissed after attorneys said, “No probable causes exist at this time to believe (Hernandez) committed …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Researchers say there are economic and racial disparities in traffic deaths in the City of Houston. Critical infrastructure, like sidewalks, is underfunded in areas where people rely most on public transportation. “Do something!” pleaded Waldean Cameron, sobbing. “This is ridiculous. No one should have to go through the pain I’m going through right now.” Cameron’s little brother, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Massive power poles are taking up entire sidewalks in Montrose. CenterPoint utility poles were creating ADA accessibility issues. Now, a notice that appears to be from the city’s engineering department is posted on the pole – with the same concerns saying there isn’t room to build a handicap ramp. For months, people have been swerving around and …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston First Corporation, the public agency that is supposed to promote tourism and attract conventions to the City of Houston, is expected to vote Thursday afternoon on whether to pay for nearly $124,000 in books about outgoing Mayor Sylvester Turner’s life, given out during the State of the City luncheon. The book “A Winning Legacy” was distributed …