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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — While our streak of triple-digit days continues, there’s at least a big drop in humidity on the way! August’s version of a cold front is pushing through Texas, and it reaches Houston late Tuesday. Now before you get too excited, we are still predicting highs in the 100s all week long, but for a couple of days …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texas Southern University is home to a one-of-a-kind program in the state that helps anyone who had to pause pursuing their college degree have a chance to get to the finish line. Mom of three Crystal Parish is proof that with perseverance, you can pick up where you left off. Parish graduated with her bachelor’s degree in May from …

MANAMA: Western naval forces operating in the Gulf warned ships sailing in the strategic Strait of Hormuz against approaching Iranian waters to avoid the risk of seizure, according to statements issued over the weekend. “Vessels are being advised to transit as far away from Iranian territorial waters as possible” to minimise the risk of seizure, US Fifth Fleet spokesperson Commander …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A triple-shooting outside of an ice house in southeast Houston left one person dead, a pregnant woman shot, and another man injured Sunday morning, according to police. The Houston Police Department said shots were fired in the parking lot of an ice house in the 4600 block of Almeda Genoa at about 1:38 a.m. Investigators believe the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation is underway after a man opened fire at a kid’s birthday party in north Houston on Saturday, according to police. The Houston Police Department said the shooting happened at about 11: 20 p.m. at the Rockridge Place apartments in the Greenspoint area. Investigators said two neighbors were arguing over who was going to pay for …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A suspect is on the run after reportedly shooting and killing a man who attempted to stop a fight in the parking lot of a grocery store near the Sunnyside area, according to police. The incident occurred at 11:03 p.m. on Friday in the parking lot of a Fiesta store in Cullen Plaza near Wilmington. Southeast officers …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Our streak of days with temperatures over 100 degrees has now reached 14 straight, and it looks like we’ve got more to come. this heat wave will approach the standing record for most consecutive 100-degree days in a row which stands at 24. Keep in mind that with the hot weather and dry ground, there is an …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A 1-year-old child has died after drowning in an apartment complex pool on Sunday afternoon, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. at the Lake Forest Apartments located at 19780 Atascocita Shores Drive. Summer fun in the pool turned tragic. @HCSOTexas @AVFDOEM responded to a near-drowning at an apt complex located at 19780 Atascocita …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A homeowner allegedly shot and killed a man who drove a golf cart through his gate after being told to leave Saturday evening, according to deputies. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said the series of events unfolded at a home in the 24300 block of FM 2100 at about 8:30 p.m. The homeowner heard his dogs barking …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Fire Department responded to a large mulch fire that sent heavy smoke into the area in northwest Houston on Sunday afternoon, according to officials. The fire was located at the Living Earth landscaping facility in the 5800 block of Crawford Road. has previously covered another fire at the same landscaping facility in February earlier this …