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Two sisters and a niece of James Byrd Jr. addressed the media after the execution. Here is the text of the statement read by Clara Taylor: “Today we witnessed the peaceful and dignified execution of John King for the savage, brutal and inhumane murder of James on June 7, 1998 — really a modern-day lynching. King, who was the ringleader …

Dozens of people were arrested in an undercover, human-trafficking sting conducted in the Katy area last month, according to local law enforcement officials. Houston Police Department Sgt. John Wall said during a press conference Wednesday that 22 local, state and federal agencies partnered up for “Operation Tri Point” over the period of March 19-28 to tackle human trafficking in Katy …

Homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a man whose body was found  in a northwest Houston ditch Thursday morning. Houston paramedics were called out to check on the man, who was found along W. 12th Street near Hempstead Road around 7 a.m., according to the Houston Police Department. When medics arrived, they called for police officers to come …

EAST NEW YORK, Brooklyn — A man is under arrest after an elderly woman was attacked in her Brooklyn home, and her Life Alert may have saved her life. Police say the 88-year-old victim allowed the attacker into her apartment on Vermont Street around 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. According to next-door neighbor Gregory Damien-Worrell, the suspect is his nephew who …

RUSTON, Louisiana (KTRK) — Two people were killed when a tornado slammed Ruston, Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards confirmed Thursday morning. Ruston is about an hour east of Shreveport. The teams @GOHSEP, @LAStatePolice and @LANationalGuard are assisting local responders following a tornado in Ruston this morning that has killed two people. Our prayers are with the people of Ruston today. — John Bel Edwards (@LouisianaGov) …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man and a woman were killed and another man was injured in a rollover crash in northeast Houston. Police told ABC13 that the crash happened just before 3 a.m. on the 3700 block of Parker Road, and that it appeared to be a single-vehicle accident. This car is mangled pretty badly. @houstonpolice now on scene conducting investigation …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston’s first CBD coffee shop will open its doors on an unofficial holiday for marijuana enthusiasts. The Smoking Pot will open on Saturday, April 20 at 8 a.m. According to the event page, the grand opening will feature artwork from local artist Khriz Obey and 0-60 Catering will be there for “your munchie need.”‘ The shop …

WASHINGTON — The redacted report from special counsel Robert Mueller has just been released to the public. The report reveals President Donald Trump’s efforts to seize control of the Russia probe and force the special counsel’s removal, AP reports. WILLIAM BARR PRESS CONFERENCE Attorney General William Barr held a news conference to present his interpretation of the report’s findings, before …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Periods of heavy rain and a few strong storms created some rush hour havoc this morning. Some of the storms could be severe, with damaging winds being the main threat. Downed tree branches are a threat around Houston. At least one house fire was sparked as a result. CLOSE CALL: This tree landed in between two houses!!🏡 Just …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police are looking for the three suspects who shot and killed a store clerk during a robbery in southwest Houston. Several clerks were on duty when the masked suspects burst through the doors of the convenience store at the ExxonMobil gas station on 9200 Main and Murworth around 11:30 p.m. Monday. One of the clerks behind …