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Donald Trump has turned himself in to authorities in the US state of Georgia, where the former president faces criminal charges over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The former president was fingerprinted and had his mugshot taken when he surrendered at the Fulton County jail. It was the fourth such surrender this year for Trump, who has been indicted in three …

By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada The renowned Pakistani singer, Kaifi Khalil, who has captivated the world with his enchanting melodies, unique style, and soulful voice, has touched the hearts of his fans by performing live concerts in various states across the United States. These opportunities in the entertainment industry were made possible through CNYDesi Entertainment and National Promoter Rehan Siddiqui. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — More chaos is unfolding at the Houston Independent School District under state-installed Superintendent Mike Miles. Still, this time, it’s the sudden and mysterious departure of a well-liked elementary school principal. Parents told Eyewitness News on Wednesday that former Stevens Elementary School principal, Erin Trent, was a beloved and hard-working school administrator. “I’ve had two kids under her leadership and …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — One firefighter was hospitalized, and two others were treated for heat exhaustion while working to tame a large fire at a restaurant in northwest Harris County off of Highway 249, according to officials. A viewer sent Eyewitness News a video that shows black smoke clouding over a Los Cucos Mexican Cafe, located at 22390 Tomball Parkway. Klein …

As the Earth’s climate continues to change, the impact on local weather patterns in southeast Texas will also change. And some of the region’s biggest impacts, such as heat and flooding, could be amplified. For this part of the Weathering Tomorrow project, our data team at News analyzed peer-reviewed data models provided by the First Street Foundation, a nonprofit research …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Tomas De la Rosa has spent much of his life outdoors, but he can rarely recall in his life when it was this hot for this long. “It’s unexplainable,” De la Rosa admitted during an interview with . “I grew up on a farm, working with farm equipment, and this is nothing like what it was back …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — There will be nearly 60 people vying for 16 different seats on the Houston City Council in November after the deadline to file for candidacy passed on Monday. Hispanic and Latino residents make up nearly 45% of the city’s population, and advocates have been pushing for adequate representation on the council for years. But experts don’t think …

HUMBLE, Texas (KTRK) — The suspect accused of shooting four officers in separate incidents is now facing federal charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. On Tuesday, Terran Green was slammed with federal charges on top of his attempted capital murder charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Green is accused of injuring three law enforcement officers the night of his …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A former teacher at KIPP East End High School has been arrested for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old female student, according to court documents. Over Santiago Garcia Lopez, 25, has been charged with improper relationship with a student and sexual performance by a child, which are both felonies. Court records state the relationship lasted several …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles has moved to fire a teacher who has been with the district for almost three decades after a board meeting that happened in June. During the meeting, the eighth-grade science teacher, Larry McKinzie, mentioned members’ home addresses and named their family members. He also mentioned protesting at their places of employment. The …