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Jalen Hurts: 10 things to know about the Philly quarterback and Houston native


January 31, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The stage has been set for Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, Feb. 12. Although Houston isn’t hosting, it will indeed be represented by a 24-year-old quarterback who proudly represents the city. Philadelphia Eagles QB and Space City native Jalen Hurts has thoroughly impressed during the 2022-2023 NFL season. Hurts posted a 14-1 record during the regular season …

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DeMeco Ryans in position for Texans coach, barring surprise, reports say


January 31, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Texans, who are a team in need of a lot of help on the field and on the sideline, could get the right man to take their head coaching job – a popular former player who was instrumental in his current team’s back-to-back NFC championship game appearances. DeMeco Ryans, the defensive coordinator of the San …

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3 inmate deaths occur at Harris County jail in the month of January


January 31, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A third inmate has died inside of the Harris County Jail this month Rajdeep Singh Bains, 41, was booked into jail on Dec. 3, 2022, on a family violence charge and died on Jan. 11, 2023. Bains had “a history of numerous medical problems when he was booked into jail,” according to a custodial death report the …

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Heavy police activity can be seen as suspected ‘fentanyl’ lab raid underway in northwest Houston


January 31, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texas Department of Public Safety agents and officers with the Houston Police Department busted a suspected drug lab Monday in northwest Houston, recovering hundreds of pills and pill presses. Authorities were on Sussex Lane near Gessner Road in the Carverdale area. Police were posted outside a business before several officers donned white hazmat suits and entered. DPS …

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Cold rain for Houston, but major ice problems elsewhere in the state


January 31, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A cold drizzle and rain will continue off and on Tuesday. While it’s all a cold rain here in Southeast Texas, freezing rain and icy conditions are expected across the Hill County, North Texas, and West Texas. This will lead to hazardous road conditions and local power outages in those parts of the state. Significant icing is …

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Man killed in hit-and-run crash while riding electric scooter in downtown Houston, police say


January 30, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police are searching for the suspects involved in two separate hit-and-run crashes that killed riders on electric bikes or scooters in a matter of three days. Investigators said the drivers in both Thursday and Sunday’s crashes failed to stop to render aid and fled the scene. The most recent case happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday. According …

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1 killed, HCSO sergeant injured in fatal crash on I-45 N northbound and W Gulf Bank, officials say


January 30, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A major crash on the North Freeway was reported Sunday morning where one person died and a Harris County sergeant was injured, officials said. Drivers should expect delays on I-45 N northbound between W. Gulf Bank and Mt. Houston Road. The crash was reported on the HOV lane at about 5:45 a.m. by Houston Transtar. Houston Metro officials …

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