Houston News

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The wet and active weather pattern as of late comes to a halt Wednesday through Friday. You can expect clouds to give way to period of sunshine throughout the day. As we move into the afternoon there will be just enough moisture in place and daytime heat to trigger a couple of thunderstorms. Those storms are expected …

Pakistani music industry legend Sajjad Ali enthralled his fans with his singing in Dallas, By:Raja Zahid Khanzada Dallas: Pakistani music industry legend Sajjad Ali enchanted his fans and mesmerized the audience with his singing in Dallas,Texas This sold-out concert, organized by Platinum Production and 24/07 Entertainment.Not only Pakistani but also Indian fans attended the event. Ali mesmerized music lovers with …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An argument over a vape pen led to shots being fired in Houston’s south side on Monday, according to police. Lt. Larry Crowson with the Houston Police Department said officers received reports of the shooting at 12811 Scott St. at about 3:30 p.m. Crowson said when officers arrived, they found a man had been shot in the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Monday begins week three of jury selection for A.J. Armstrong’s third capital murder trial. Seven of the nine potential jurors questioned were asked to return for final jury selection at the end of the month. Those seven potential jurors include an Army veteran with an engineering background, a real estate agent from Spring, and a transportation manager …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department was called to the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash in the city’s southwest area on Monday evening. Officers got the call around 8:20 p.m. and learned that a car had hit one person in the 7000 block of the Southwest Freeway in the Sharpstown area. According to police, the driver fled the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man wanted for a woman’s murder in Colorado was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of fatally stabbing an acquaintance and stealing his car in Houston in 2019, the district attorney’s office announced. Abbas Abdal Abed, 47, was convicted by a jury last Thursday for the stabbing death of 29-year-old Abdulrahman Haris on Dec. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities identified a body found in Brays Bayou on Friday, ending the search for a missing man who died saving two children. On Monday, the Houston Police Department confirmed that the body belonged to 23-year-old Miguel Calzada. Calzada’s body was found on Friday after crews had been searching for him since Wednesday. Police said Calzada went into the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department is investigating after an officer shot and killed a man who was allegedly wielding a knife Saturday. The incident happened in the 100 block of Palmyra Street in northeast Houston. The 65-year-old man was allegedly upset over loud music being played at a college graduation party one street over. “Every time he heard …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — When it comes to what Houstonians are most concerned about, it comes as both a surprise and is completely expected. It’s crime. In partnership with Rice University, that data point was released Monday by the Kinder Institute for Urban Research in its annual longitudinal survey. It’s a treasure trove of insight into what people in and around …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — By the end of Tuesday, will the Houston Rockets secure victory, or see some one else take it from them? The victory in question is the right to select Victor Wembanyama first overall in this summer’s NBA Draft. The 19-year-old, 7-foot-5-inch phenom is the coveted prize when ping-pong balls will be selected Tuesday for the NBA Draft …