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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — In the midst of this Houston drought, water is at a premium. The Texas Legislature formed its first-ever Water Caucus this past session to address issues statewide, and some of the state’s record surplus is going to help an underserved community in unincorporated Harris County. One of the areas is in the Airline Improvement District. It’s …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A boil water notice was issued for Harris County MUD District 46 residents early Saturday morning. According to the district, the precautionary boil notice is in effect in the Atascocita area due to three water main breaks and the extreme drought conditions the Houston area has seen. 🚨 Update on August 26, 2023 at 11:23 AM: …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Pearland man knows where his stolen Tesla is but says he can’t get any help retrieving it. Albert Molina’s Tesla was towed to the Westchase Service Center for a repair on Aug. 18. The following day, he said he received a call from an employee asking him if he had picked up the vehicle because their …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Take every heat precaution you can through this weekend because we are now predicting Houston’s temperatures will hit an all-time record high of 110 degrees on Sunday. The good news is we should see scattered thunderstorms pop up the very next day as a weak front blows into southeast Texas. Sunday morning starts off dry and warm …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting that left one person dead in north Houston on Saturday afternoon. Details are limited, but police say the incident happened in the 100 block of West Little York. When officers arrived, the victim, identified as a man, was found dead, according to police. An investigation into the shooting revealed that …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It could have been a better first week of school for some 700 University of Houston students as they’ve reportedly been left without housing, according to a report. A student contacted to express the problems they and several students have faced regarding move-in day at the Haven at Elgin student apartment complex. According to the student, the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A blood cancer diagnosis can bring dark moments not just for patients, but everyone who loves them. This fall, you can help illuminate a path through Houston and Montgomery County, and save lives as part of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night campaign. “It’s a walk that takes place in the evening, so it makes it a …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — At 7 feet tall, twice the weight of a pickup truck with bulletproof glass and metal, “The Rook” has become an integral part of the Tactical Response Unit at the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. “I would say ‘The Rook’ is an absolute gamechanger in law enforcement, for the safety of our personnel and for the safety …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston’s news leader, will host an Action 13 town hall Monday night (7:00 p.m. CDT), highlighting the impacts of extreme heat throughout southeast Texas, from its human and environmental toll to its influence on business and finances. Eyewitness News chief meteorologist Travis Herzog and chief forecaster David Tillman are gathering experts to answer your questions about …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Before he even steps outside his front door, Chris Pratt, a Houstonian resident, said he can hear music blaring from a club a few streets over. “It’s just been an absolute nightmare to live over here because every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, they’re going till 3:00 a.m. a lot of times,” Pratt said. “They just do …