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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Dusty Baker wasn’t part of the Astros’ plans, and they weren’t part of his. But as has been the story of the 74-year-old’s life, there’s potential in a pivot. “Most of my plans don’t work out,” Baker admitted Thursday during a press conference, announcing his retirement from managing after 26 seasons. “I didn’t want to play baseball. I …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County officials are making a new plea to solve a quadruple murder from 2016. Even though it’s been nearly seven years since the gruesome discovery was made in Channelview, investigators aren’t giving up. The sheriff’s office said it has faith in the people of Harris County to find out who killed four adults on Market …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Dozens of students walked out of one of the highest-performing schools in the Houston Independent School District, Eastwood Academy High School, angrily protesting the removal of their principal. They’ve said other administrators are also suddenly gone, leaving them needing guidance as they approach a critical time for college applications. HISD officials are not explaining the removals, but …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 20-year Harris County Sheriff’s Office veteran was indicted on a murder charge Thursday, more than 15 months after a bodycam captured him shooting a shoplifting suspect in the back of the neck. A grand jury returned an indictment against Sgt. Garrett Hardin, who was taken off the streets and placed on desk duty since the July 8, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — When Casey Stewart moved into his southeast Houston apartment complex two years ago, he said there were constant memorials for people killed in his neighborhood. “It was crazy,” Stewart said. “Robbery is really bad around here.” Stewart lives in the 10900 block of Gulf Freeway, which 13 Investigates identified as Houston’s most crime-ridden block in 2021. Our …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A two-weeklong robbery spree ended with the murder of a taco truck owner. Now, the suspect accused of these crimes is charged and in custody. Records show 21-year-old Jimmie Wayne Daniels is currently facing a list of charges ranging from unlawful carry of a weapon with a felony conviction to aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and …

By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: Representatives of the Pakistan Society of North Texas and local Pakistani American industrialists and business community members held a joint press conference today, expressing profound concern over the government’s decision to withdraw the notification appointing Tahir Javaid, a Pakistani American businessperson in Texas, as the State Minister for Investment in the Pakistani cabinet. They …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Independent School District has removed yet another principal and administrative staff from one of its schools. The district told that principal Dr. Ana Aguilar was removed from Eastwood Academy, and “several additional staff transitions” were also made at the top-ranked high school. started asking questions after hearing from parents and students who said the principal, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation is just beginning into a runway collision at William P. Hobby Airport on Tuesday that sparked a ground stop. The airport has since returned to normal operations, though the impact canceled or delayed 144 flights. SkyEye video from above the airport on Tuesday shows the two private jets involved. Crews were collecting debris shortly after …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The story of a man who was the first migrant farm worker to make it to space is captivating many – even making it to the big screen. The movie “A Million Miles Away” is inspired by José Hernandez’s life and is already out, but a screening is happening on Friday. It tells the story of a …