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SHENANDOAH, Texas (KTRK) — Clifton McNeely is not only a basketball coach, he’s a bit of a fortune teller. “I was working the Adidas All-Star Camp in New York, and I remember guaranteeing the bigwigs that I had a future pro,” McNeely, the head basketball coach at College Park High School in The Woodlands, recalled to . “That was when Quentin …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, is asking Texans to conserve energy for the second day in a row this week, due to scorching temperatures across the state. ERCOT’s conservation appeal has been issued for Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. “Current forecasts are showing a potential to enter emergency operations this evening because …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you enjoyed the weather Wednesday, you’re going to love Thursday! With dry air in place, morning low temperatures will again dip into the upper 60s and low 70s across most of Southeast Texas. But that dry air comes with a price, namely an increased fire danger in the afternoon. Remain extra vigilant to avoid starting any …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Sparks flying from power lines tangled in a tree caught the attention of several people living in a north Houston neighborhood, worried about the potential fire risk. One of them called CenterPoint to help trim down the tree. But when the power company dragged its feet, he turned to Action 13. Thomas Quintero said his concerns began …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Opening week in college football is always special, no matter how many times you’ve been a part of it. On Saturday, when Rice plays at Texas, one Owls player is set to be part of his sixth season opener. Rice transfer quarterback JT Daniels started his career at the University of Southern California where he spent two …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A civil lawsuit filed this week alleges the final days of an inmate who died of diabetic ketoacidosis were “nothing short of a living hell as his blood glucose levels rose to dangerous levels with no means for him to protect himself.” Investigates first started looking into 28-year-old Matthew Shelton’s death last year. Shelton turned himself into …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — The new law going into effect in Texas on Friday that prioritizes certain cases in court will be challenging for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office to abide by because of a backlog at the city’s crime lab. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg is a strong proponent of SB 204, which prioritizes murder and capital …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Record-breaking drought conditions are putting farmers and ranchers out of business. According to the Texas Department of Agriculture, it’s something that’s affecting all Texans. Why? Because it means our food supply statewide is taking a hit. The conditions are leading to the lack of rain, and extreme heat severely impacts productivity. These conditions are leading to water …

NAVASOTA, Texas (KTRK) — Random acts of kindness have the potential to make the world a better place, especially in sports. A Houston Astros player surprised a young cancer patient from Navasota. The 5-year-old boy battling cancer named Braxton Castillo is a huge Astros fan and recently received a gift box from Astros star, Alex Bregman. The gift box included a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston ISD plans to send out additional police officers to Madison High School on Thursday after the district was told a student in the city’s Central Southwest neighborhood was shot off campus. A message sent to parents read that a Madison High School student was shot in an incident after school was dismissed. The student was injured …