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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — People who frequently interact with members of the undocumented community worry they could be unfairly targeted under a new bill making its way through the Texas special session. SB4 would enhance penalties from two to 10 years for human smuggling and the operation of a stash house. Advocates are concerned that the language in the bill is not specific …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a man says he shot someone for breaking into his car. The shooting happened at about 11 p.m. Wednesday at the City Cross apartments on Woodforest Boulevard. According to investigators, the man who was shot showed up at a nearby gas station and was later taken to the hospital. …

CONROE, Texas (KTRK) — The owner of three local Massage Envy franchise locations has agreed to pay $1 million, split between two victims. Lawyers say there were at least two sexual assault incidents reported at the Conroe location. In fact, lawyers said they believe there may be more victims. Jose Franco, 53, has been accused of assaulting the two women. He …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A preliminary report from the Texas Secretary of State’s office found that Harris County’s 2022 election administration had “multiple failures” that could have prevented some voters from casting a ballot, but the report stopped short of suggesting the outcome of any race was affected. The first draft of the audit, which was released Thursday afternoon, days before early …

ARLINGTON, Texas (KTRK) — Here’s a fair question: would the Astros’ magic from Game 3 of the American League Championship Series hold over into Game 4? Both Houston and the Rangers got that answer throughout Thursday evening when the Astros strung together 10 runs while the bullpen kept Texas bats in check. In the end, Houston turned a 0-2 ALCS into …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — We know cancer does not discriminate, and the pain and financial burden that comes with it is hard for patients and families. On Saturday, the Texas Oncology Foundation in Webster is hosting its first-ever walk/run to fundraise money for cancer and to celebrate cancer survivors. One of our very own family members, Rudy Gallardo, is a …

HOUSTON, Texas — A new project from filmmaker Charlie Minn will debut on Oct. 20 to highlight the dangers of fentanyl. The documentary features several Houston-area law enforcement officers, first responders, and families who have been affected by the fentanyl crisis. Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas hosted a press conference on Oct. 13 to promote the film and share how fentanyl is …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Hilton canceled an upcoming conference put on by the U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights in Houston. The event, announced months before the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, was supposed to take place at the Galleria-area hotel on Post Oak Boulevard from Oct. 27 through Oct. 29 but was canceled due to safety concerns, per a hotel spokesperson. “Hilton …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man who was possibly shoplifting at a convenience store in southeast Houston on Tuesday night was shot in the back, according to police. Houston police responded to a shooting call shortly after 7:40 p.m. at a gas station located at 2402 S. Wayside Dr., near the I-45 Gulf Freeway. At the scene, officers found a man …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A seventh grader at Drew Academy, which is part of the Aldine Independent School District, is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a girl on the bus ride home. The victim was left with serious injuries, according to her mother. In a video that you’ll see, two boys are seen beating the victim, but the Harris County District …