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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 …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For the first time since the school started its program last decade, Houston Christian University will finish a football season with a winning record. “It helps put HCU football on the map,” head coach Braxton Harris explained to. “People recognize the caliber of Division I football we have here at HCU. This is a big city. There’s …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As Houston prepares for Thanksgiving, the city’s newest LGBTQ+ organization hopes to channel some gratitude to help our most vulnerable. Houston’s New Faces of Pride will collect new and gently-used jackets, blankets, backpacks and hand warmers on Dec. 6 to help homeless and home-insecure teens. The supply drive, which will run from 6-9 p.m. at Ripcord in Montrose, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston First Corporation made an 11th-hour decision to remove an agenda item during its Thursday board meeting that would’ve addressed whether the agency would be paying for outgoing Mayor Sylvester Turner’s book. Questions arose about why the public organization that’s funded by taxpayer money would be footing the bill. Houston First focuses on promoting tourism and attracting conventions to …

KATY, Texas (KTRK) — Dramatic video captured the moment a trooper crashed into an 18-wheeler during a chase, but a witness insists it shouldn’t have happened. On Halloween night, an eyewitness with a camera captured an 18-wheeler moving through an intersection at Mason Road near the Katy Freeway. Moments later, you see a DPS trooper blow through the red light. The witness who …

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 …