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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman was rescued by strangers who dragged her away from a smoking Tesla moments before it burst into flames in southeast Houston Friday night. Unfortunately, the good Samaritans were not able to pull the male driver out before the vehicle was engulfed in flames. According to Houston police, he died of his injuries. Sgt. Matthew Sudduth …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Friday night, the 19-year-old who is charged in the murder of his classmate’s mother appeared in probable cause court. Giovanni Medrano was arrested on Friday after being accused of killing 46-year-old Kimberly Lewis during a drive-by shooting in April on Winchester Ranch Trail in Katy. Medrano was charged with murder and given a $500,000 bond. In …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Silver Alert was issued Saturday for a 67-year-old woman last seen in the Acres Homes area, according to Houston police. Olga Silva, who authorities say is diagnosed with cognitive impairment, was last seen on foot at about 7 p.m. Friday in the 2500 block of Morehouse Lane. Law enforcement officials believe Silva’s disappearance threatens her health …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The back-to-school season is just around the corner, and there are several events geared at getting ready for the 2023-24 school year. With many events happening across Houston, we’ve made a list of some upcoming back-to-school events families can attend before the school year begins. On Saturday, the Harris County Clerk’s Office is hosting a birth certificate …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Just days before the University of Houston football team holds its first official practice as a member of the Big 12 Conference, several players on the team spent one of their final free weekends for months helping their community. Thirteen Coogs offensive linemen put their strength to good use – and towards a good cause – by …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It’s going to be a hot end to July and start to August for southeast Texas with triple digit heat back in the forecast. A Heat Advisory for all of southeast Texas begins Sunday at 1 p.m. and lasts until 9 p.m. Monday. Afternoon high temperatures will bear near 100 degrees in Houston and much of the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Homicide detectives are investigating a deadly stabbing in northeast Houston Saturday night. The Houston Police Department said the incident happened along Sakowitz Street, near the Greater Fifth Ward, at about 7:12 p.m. One person was reportedly killed in the stabbing. Police have not confirmed the identity of the victim or released any suspect information.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Friday night, the 19-year-old who is charged in the murder of his classmate’s mother appeared in probable cause court. Giovanni Medrano was arrested on Friday after being accused of killing 46-year-old Kimberly Lewis during a drive-by shooting in April on Winchester Ranch Trail in Katy. Medrano was charged with murder and given a $500,000 bond. In …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police say dogs helped alert a man to car burglars before he was shot in northwest Houston Saturday morning. At about 12:30 a.m., neighbors heard dogs barking in the neighborhood near the Carverdale Community Center on Algiers and Teague Road, according to police. Investigators say two people inside a home saw shadows in the backyard and …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Three people are in the hospital, including one on life support, after a police chase ended in a crash at Ella Boulevard and Rankin Road in north Houston. Humble police said a driver refused to pull over, then slammed into a car that just happened to be traveling through the intersection. Police said officers initiated the pursuit …