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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Residents in the Westchase area of Houston have been victimized by mail thieves, caught on camera, who are committing crimes while people sleep. The first break-in happened on Oct. 17 around 11:30 p.m. Video shared with shows a man and woman prying open community mailboxes with a crowbar at a complex on S. Gessner. Furthermore, the woman …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Four of Houston’s top mayoral candidates debated each other on stage at Texas Southern University, where sponsored in partnership with TSU. Among the topics being discussed were critical issues facing voters in the city, such as crime, housing, and the economy All four candidates polled at 4% or higher in a recent poll conducted by the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Brrr! Suddenly, it feels like winter in southeast Texas, and it is possible some in Southeast Texas could get an early season frost to kick off the month of November. Tuesday morning is going to look and feel a lot like Monday, with clouds, light showers, and a cold wind pushing wind chill readings into the upper …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The family of a Rosenberg woman fears time may be running out to keep her husband and alleged killer behind bars. They claim he’s in custody in El Salvador, but authorities will soon be forced to let him go if officials in Harris County don’t act fast. The last four weeks have been agonizing for Karly Navarrete …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Early voting is now underway. ABC13’s program This Week in Texas examines the ballot and the 14 propositions that could change the Texas Constitution. This Week in Texas sits down with the newest candidate for the US Senate, Democrat Mark Gonzalez. He is the former District Attorney of Nueces County and visits the studio about his run …

BENBROOK, Texas (KTRK) — A Silver Alert has been issued for an 80-year-old man who was last seen in Benbrook, Texas, about 3 hours from the Houston area, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Officials are searching for Darwin Atwood, who was last seen in the 10100 block of Stoneleigh Drive at about 7 p.m. on Saturday. Atwood is …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston area could see temperatures in the upper 40s on Monday morning, but the wind chill will have it feeling even colder, according to Meteorologist Elyse Smith. That’s not cold enough to worry about wrapping pipes, driving on ice, or covering plants, but many of us will use our heaters for the first time in …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — That strong cold front we’ve been talking about all weekend is here and it will soon pave the way for a cold start to the week. Temperatures will reach the mid-upper 40s by Monday morning. Factor in a northerly breeze between 20 to 25 mph and we get a wind chill that will make it feel like …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Día de los Muertos is here, and over the next two weekends, you’ll get the chance to remember and celebrate in Houston. This Saturday, the Magnolia Park Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival will celebrate its tenth anniversary in the East End. What started out as a block party has grown into a colorful, community-wide celebration, with thousands of attendees. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department says they are looking for a 34-year-old suspect dubbed the “Bath & Body Works Bandit.” According to officers, Michael Ledell Porch stole $35,311 in merch between July and October from two Bath & Body Works locations in northwest Houston. Officers reported seeing video of multiple incidents where Porch put store merchandise into a personal bag …