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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — On day two of Texans Training Camp, heat index values again reached triple digits in Houston. But the heat and humidity didn’t deter new linebacker Denzel Perryman from sporting a beanie and ski mask when taking the field. “I like to make myself uncomfortable,” Perryman, who signed a free agent contract with the Texans this offseason, admitted …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man has died at the hospital after he was carjacked and shot in the stomach at a northeast Houston gas station. Investigators are now looking for the suspect and missing car. Houston police received the call at about 2:30 p.m. Thursday to the Diamond Shamrock gas station near Eastex Freeway and Tidwell Road. According to Det. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The bustling intersection of Federal Road and the East Freeway fell into chaos on Wednesday just before noon. “I didn’t even know he was going to be that violent. I didn’t know he was packing,” Kayla, an employee at the Burger King at the intersection, said. Evelyn Argueta and James Littles took their grandkids to Burger King …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A suspect involved in a chase with Houston police shot at them during the pursuit before officers fired back and hit the person. The Houston Police Department offered those details after the mile-long chase in the Gulfton area on the city’s southwest side. According to police, officers began pursuing a vehicle that was reported stolen the day …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Saharan haze continues to blow in from the Gulf of Mexico, and it will get progressively thicker through Friday. Those of you sensitive to the dust may notice your allergies and asthma flaring up. A small rain chance is still present despite the dust, but it’s only around 20%. Temperatures Friday will start near our seasonal average …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man was killed in a drive-by shooting while walking with his girlfriend in southwest Houston overnight, according to police. Houston police responded to a shooting call at 15815 Boonridge Road near Beechaven Drive at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday. Investigators said the couple was walking just around the corner from where the man lives when he was shot. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — You didn’t think they would miss a potential season-altering sweep of a rival, did you? The Houston Astros, who were a game back from the American League West lead heading into Wednesday, welcomed injured stars Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez back to the lineup. The club announced their return hours before a high-stakes series finale with the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The family of Jalen Randle is demanding justice after he was shot and killed by a Houston police officer last year. HPD says while Randle had a gun, that gun was in a bag. “The family has been very patient, but the family is also very vigilant about seeking justice for their loved one, and we think …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Residents living in east Houston are sounding the alarm over what they’re calling an abundance of 18-wheeler trucks driving through and parking in their neighborhoods. During Tuesday’s public comment session, they said it’s been causing noise disturbances, air pollution, and safety risks to their community. Netta Trahan, a member of the East Houston Civic Club, said due …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A west Houston bookstore owner has filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over a new law that requires booksellers to evaluate and rate books for sexually explicit conduct before selling them to schools. Books deemed “sexually explicit” will be removed from library shelves, supporters say, creating a safer environment for students. Valerie Koehler, a businesswoman, …