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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A coffee shop owner in the Third Ward is picking up the pieces again after her shop suffered another break-in. Kaffeine Coffee at 5225 Almeda Road was hit by burglars for the eighth time in just 10 years. Owner Orgena Keener said the criminals stole their register with petty cash inside, ransacked their kitchen and stole croissants …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — When Carlos Correa left Houston to sign with the Minnesota Twins following the 2021 season, he knew – after seven years playing for the team – he wasn’t done with the Astros. “When I signed with Minnesota, I knew that for us to get to a World Series at some point, we would have to beat the …

WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, Texas (KTRK) — A West University Place developer and father of three, who was the subject of a massive missing persons search back in June might not have disappeared, according to a recent civil lawsuit filed in Harris County. The lawsuit explains his disappearance was part of an elaborate fraud scheme to defraud investors. Lawyers representing a defrauded …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Third Ward native Corisha Rogers moved into her own home six months ago. She’s the first in her family to own a home. “It is an amazing feeling, and it’s hopefully inspired my younger brother,” she said. On Friday morning, local companies and governmental agencies announced a new partnership called “Own the HOU.” The goal is to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two full seasons should be enough time for Astros fans to get over the departure of Carlos Correa, right? As Game 1 of the American League Division Series looms Saturday, supporters of the defending World Series champs may need to put any fond memories of the star shortstop’s clutch performances in the rear-view. Yes, Correa has come …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a kidnapping in Harris County, according to officials. Hubert Hurtado was arrested and charged after holding two men at gunpoint and demanding money from their families in 2022. At the time, police said Hurtado took the men to separate locations and took pictures of himself …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — You may see a lot of pink this month at and around the country because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s the most cancer in American women after skin cancers and a disease that’s hit a lot of our families personally, including our own Erica Simon’s. In July 2019, Lyndsay Levingston was caught completely off …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The reigning World Series champions are 11 wins from a repeat. “The closer you get to your goal, the more visible it appears that it could happen,” Astros manager Dusty Baker admitted Thursday, two days before his team hosts Game 1 of the American League Division Series against Minnesota. “We’re a lot closer than we were last …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A man with a history of domestic violence against his ex-wife led police on a high-speed chase before he was taken into custody in west Harris County on Thursday morning. ABC13 sources identified the man as 59-year-old Errol Kelly. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said the standoff happened after 8 a.m. in the 1300 block of …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A man who authorities say drugged and raped a teenager and was later released from jail because of a mistake made by prosecutors is now back in custody. Luis Sanchez pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child on Thursday. Documents state the crime occurred in April 2022. He agreed to 15 years in prison, according …