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HOUSTON, Texas — Jordan Montgomery shut down the Houston Astros and Leody Taveras homered as the Texas Rangers did just enough against Justin Verlander to get a 2-0 win in the opener of the AL Championship Series on Sunday night. Montgomery pitched five-hit ball over 6 1/3 innings and Taveras provided a two-run lead with his solo homer in the fifth. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Over 2,000 people rallied in Downtown Houston to support Palestine in its war with Israel on Saturday. The demonstration took place one week after the Middle East war began when the Hamas, a militant group the US government has designated a terrorist organization controlling Gaza, massacred at least 1,300 Israeli civilians. However, the conflict itself dates back …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Breezy and beautiful weather continues Sunday with plenty of sun and highs in the 70s. The cool air is still filtering in on northerly winds, so expect even cooler temps in the days to come. How cool will it get behind the front? We expect highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s Sunday through Wednesday, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed at a Houston-area influencer’s event downtown, according to police. The Houston Police Department said the shooting happened at about 1:30 a.m. on Saturday at an event space on Providence Street. Investigators said a YouTuber was hosting a party with about 50 to 100 people attending at …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A person found dead inside a southwest Houston home on Friday appears to be a victim wounded in a shooting in the same area hours prior. The Houston Police Department said its homicide detectives responded to the 12300 block of Hillcroft near Densmore just before noon. HPD told Eyewitness News off-camera that the victim was originally shot …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Are you ready for that fall feel to return to Houston? Ready or not, it’s coming in overnight, and this front has some serious staying power. Temperatures overnight will drop down into the low 60s in Houston with upper 50s possible north of the city. The breeze will blow steadily from the north at up to 20 …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A seven-year Houston police veteran resigned after being accused of lying about a road rage incident while he was off duty in 2021. A Harris County grand jury indicted 30-year-old Juan Miguel Ramos earlier this week. He’s charged with fabricating physical evidence. According to records, the road rage incident happened in April 2021 at the intersection of …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 1. Now, the school voucher legislation is headed for an uphill battle in the House. It gives families taxpayer money to pay for private school tuition. Gov. Greg Abbott and other advocates said it gives parents the freedom to choose the best school for their kids, but critics argue this …

PEARLAND, Texas (KTRK) — After eight decades, a U.S. Marine from Houston was brought home for a proper burial after being killed during World War II. ABC13 was the only one there when Pfc. John Wilson Hoffman Jr. took his final resting place with a 21-gun salute and taps years in the making. Hoffman was killed in 1943 but wasn’t identified …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The energy capital of the world could soon become even more important with more than a billion dollars being invested in a new hydrogen hub. More than 50 years after landing on the moon, President Joe Biden stood in a facility in Philadelphia to announce an investment he hopes brings the next big innovation. “We’re the United …