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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police reported a fatal two-vehicle crash in southwest Houston Saturday afternoon that left one dead and two injured. The deadly crash happened at 11301 Burdine Street near West Bellfort around 1:50 p.m. According to the Houston Police Department, one died at the scene, and two others were transported. No other information has been released yet.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — This is your weekend to get things done outside because next weekend we might be dealing with widespread showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures Saturday will fall from the upper 70s to low 60s overnight. Pair the calm winds and clear sky with the current weather conditions and a few areas of patchy fog could develop overnight. Shouldn’t be …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — We had perfect weather for Saturday night’s Dia de los Muertos parade in Downtown Houston. Organizers began the afternoon with their third annual festival at Sam Houston Park, where thousands gathered to enjoy performances highlighting Mexican culture and traditions. At sundown, Downtown Houston came to life with a kaleidoscope of bright colors, costumes and floats. Eyewitness News …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — The countdown to Election Day is on. There are just three more days left. Saturday was supply pick up for election judges who are critical in making sure the voting process goes smoothly. Officials say 6,000 employees in total are involved in the preparation and execution of Nov. 7. The biggest shake-up in 2023 is the …

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — One person was arrested after a high-speed police chase with an 18-wheeler Saturday afternoon. Christopher John Lubowski, 51, of Ormono, Florida, was arrested for felony charges of evading and possession of a controlled substance after more than 2.5 hour chase. “I didn’t think I was going to make it, because it was so fast,” Gean …

Houston, Texas: Prominent Pakistani American S. Javaid Anwar received “Outstanding International Philanthropist Award” from the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston, at their 25th Annual Jesse H. Jones Award Luncheon. Former President George W. Bush presented the award at a special ceremony held at the Presidential Reception. He was nominated for this prestigious recognition on his international impact, exceptional leadership, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities need help finding a man they believe shot his ex-girlfriend to death last month in southwest Houston. The Houston Police Department said 40-year-old Roger Betancourt-Castillo faces a murder charge in connection with the death of his 56-year-old ex-girlfriend, Miriam Martinez Pol, on Oct. 8. According to police, the deadly shooting happened at about 5:20 p.m. at …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Four armed robbery suspects were caught on video storming into a restaurant in southeast Houston last month, and police now need help finding them. The Houston Police Department said the incident happened on Oct. 22 at about 11:45 p.m. in the business along Almeda Genoa near Blackhawk. Surveillance video shows the moments the group of men forced …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Imagine this: You go pick up your child from school, and he tells you a teacher body-slammed him. It happened to a northeast Houston mother, and now she wants the teacher to face the consequences. “The teacher – he was pushing me and pushing me,” fifth-grader Chad Huff said. “I kind of like pushed him off me, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As questions remain about how a mulch fire in Spring Branch started and who is responsible, learned a lawsuit was filed. Residents of the area may be forced to breathe in smoke for weeks as many wonder who will be held accountable for the fire. On Thursday night, the Houston Fire Department and Houston Health Department held a …