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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — After five years of testing and research, the University of Houston is announcing a breakthrough that could be a powerful, life-saving tool against the opioid epidemic. It’s a vaccine that stops fentanyl from getting into the brain. “If the drug does not get into the brain, there are no effects. There are no euphoric effects, and there …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Trae Tha Truth, a Houston rapper, celebrated the World Series champs in his own way! Truth, along with partner “IceMan,” gifted the players, coaches, and some staff members with custom diamond chains revealed at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday. Each necklace has a pendent in the shape of the Astros’ logo, is said to be made with …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A group of collectors who met each other in the crypto world built a community where artists and consumers can both benefit from digital assets. And now, they’ve collaborated with Houston artists and released an NFT, non-fungible tokens, mixtape called “Welcome to Gang Wars.” NFTs exist in the crypto world, but they hold real value that is …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Win, reload, repeat? The Houston Astros confirmed on Tuesday their first major move of the post-James Click era by re-signing bullpen arm Rafael Montero to a new three-year deal. While the World Series-winning ballclub didn’t disclose additional terms of the deal, the Associated Press reported that the 32-year-old right-handed pitcher will make $11.5 million for each season …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A week after the election, votes are still being counted in Harris County as leaders still don’t know the extent of what went wrong. Although, they’re making suggestions on improving future elections. The voting booths are where voters make their voices heard, but when there are issues, commissioners court is another place where neighbors can voice concerns. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Neighbors can make or break where you live. But for one woman who reached out to Action 13, her so-called “neighbors,” are a big problem. “I want the raccoons gone,” Britany Miller told. For more than a year, Miller has called the Lansbourough Apartments on Cullen Boulevard home. Unfortunately, so have lots of raccoons. “On a good …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A teenage girl died after being hit by a train Tuesday evening in northwest Houston, according to police. The Houston Police Department said at about 3:20 p.m. a caller heard a girl wailing at 7575 N. Picnic Lane. Upon arrival, the 17-year-old victim was found by first responders on the railroad tracks near Memorial Park. The teenager …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Student enrollment is dropping significantly at Houston Independent School District. Numbers presented at the most recent school board meeting show on average, every HISD school is serving 73 fewer students now compared to six years ago. Districtwide, it’s a 14% decline in enrollment. Q: Can we be seeing potential school closures? “No, I don’t think so. I …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Next week is Thanksgiving and the people organizing the annual Super Feast need lots of help. The City Wide Club says it still needs 8,500 turkeys to pull off the traditional Super Feast on Thanksgiving Day. Here’s how you can help. You can call 713-752-CLUB (2582) to coordinate the pick up or delivery of frozen turkeys. The …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A body has been found in the search for a missing 28-year-old father from Oklahoma who was last seen in the Texas Medical Center. Tuesday afternoon, just before 1 p.m., that a body was found in Brays Bayou near MacGregor Park, where Texas EquuSearch crews have been looking for Ridge Cole. EquuSearch said they were coordinating with …