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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For a few weeks between mid-June and the start of training camp in July, NFL coaches and staff members are given a rare chance to get away from the practice field. The small sliver is often the only break for coaches who quickly transition from the prior season to the offseason. “For our coaches over the next …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Several law enforcement agencies swarmed a church in northeast Harris County on Wednesday afternoon. The church has been operating as a boarding home without a permit, according to officials. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, their boarding home detail got a complaint about potential code violations at the SonRise Church on East Mount Houston Road. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Wednesday afternoon, the City of Houston was given the distinction of a StormReady community. Members of the National Weather Service and Houston Office of Emergency Management were in attendance for the ceremony at City Hall. The recognition is only given to about two dozen communities and commercial groups in southeast Texas who meet the standards of being prepared to …

GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities issued a Houston Regional Amber Alert for a 13-year-old girl who was last seen in Hitchcock with a man, according to police. Authorities said they learned Leanna Willis chats with adult men online through various platforms. They believe her disappearance may be connected to online solicitation. Her father, Jamie Willis, said he was feeling nervous …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man was found dead in the Clear Lake area where the Houston Police Department was informed of a shooting Wednesday. HPD said its Clear Lake officers were called to the 500 block of Buoy Road, which is off Highway 3 near the Webster city limits. Lt. Larry Crowson said a man in his mid 20s was …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — The Garza family has lived in the same house on Tiffany Street for more than 40 years. They never imagined having to turn to Action 13 to prove to Harris County officials that they are not dog owners. “We were just shocked because you just get a letter, and you’re being sued for something that you …

neighborhood is recovering from a deadly shootout with thieves whom he caught stealing from his garage. Police said he defended himself and shot and killed one of the suspects. The homeowner fears for his safety and wants to stay anonymous, but he showed ABC13 where the bullet went through his thigh, as well as the scrapes and bruises covering his …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman is dead after she was hit and killed by a driver near the scene of the end of a police chase on Houston’s westside. The eastbound lanes of Westheimer Road between Hillcroft Avenue and Winrock Boulevard are closed following the two separate incidents. According to Harris County Pct. 1, a truck owner reported his tailgate …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston police officer accused of shooting his wife in the face told authorities it was an accident that happened while someone was breaking into the couple’s apartment. Police don’t believe that story. Galib Chowdhury appeared in court late Monday night. He stood in a jail jumpsuit as he listened to court officials detail the case against …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — This Week in Texas, sits down with new, state-appointed Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles and details the new cabinet which will help Miles implement his vision for the state’s largest district. As of June 1, Miles took over the district after being appointed by TEA Commissioner Mike Morath. Miles is fresh off his first …