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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 28-year-old Houston man was sentenced to life in prison for killing his girlfriend’s brother, who was trying to protect her from domestic abuse, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Saturday. Kempsha L. Wilson was sentenced after five days of trial for fatally shooting 32-year-old Spencer Nichols on Feb. 15, 2022. Officials said that on Valentine’s …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Dynamo FC have advanced to the conference semifinals in Game 3 against Real Salt Lake at Shell Energy Stadium Saturday evening. Here is how the match transpired: Dynamo winger Corey Baird scored early in the first half to help his team lead 1-0 against Real Salt Lake. However, Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna tied …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Our weekend will be filled with clouds, chilly temperatures, and occasional showers and sprinkles, but a more powerful weather system blowing through Monday has prompted our weather team to declare the first day of the work week an ABC13 Weather Alert Day. How is Sunday looking? Sunday will stay dry for most but remain cloudy and chilly …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Hearts were heavy at TDECU stadium where the Cougars took the field for their homecoming game against the Cincinnati Bearcats Saturday night. On the minds of many alumni and students’ tonight are the three former university of Houston football players who died tragically in a car wreck this morning. For many, homecoming is more than a football …

HOUSTON, Texas — Amidst the quiet hum of bees and the gentle work in the hives, military Veterans are finding their peace and purpose through beekeeping. “It’s helped me overcome some fears that I’ve had, it’s helped me be a better mother,” Veteran Shynita Reese said. Her involvement with the bees not only helped her overcome personal fears but also brought …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Mickey Mouse and stars from the newest Disney on Ice show, “Find Your Hero,” are taking over NRG Stadium this weekend. The new show invites audiences to discover what it truly means to be a hero, and features a medley of classic and modern Disney tales. Performers Ida Sjolin and Quentin Lourenco-Aubry, who portray Rapunzel and Flynn …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An argument between two roommates turned deadly at a southwest Houston home, and police say the alleged shooter claims it was self-defense. On Friday at about 3:41 p.m., Houston Police Department officers responded to the shooting at 4406 Belle Park Drive. HPD Lt. Larry Crowson told ABC13 at the scene that a man came out when officers …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Our weekend will be filled with clouds, chilly temps, and occasional showers and sprinkles, but a more powerful weather system blowing through Monday has prompted our weather team to declare the first day of the work week an Weather Alert Day. What can we expect for Veterans Day? Cloudy and cool. Temperatures will be in the …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation is underway after authorities say someone was shot outside an urgent care in northwest Harris County on Friday. The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office shared on X, formally known as Twitter, that someone reported a person being shot in front of the Champion Urgent Care in the 4900 block of FM 1960. Deputies …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Elections in our area ended on Tuesday, and just as expected, we’re heading off to a runoff, so we are not done yet. That means the candidates who did not get the needed 50% vote will go into a runoff race to finally declare a winner. Results are still being updated, but there are a few key …