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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As travelers take to the skies and hit the roads this holiday season, it’s important to plan ahead. With a little over a week until Thanksgiving, Houston Airport System officials said they’re gearing up for one of their busiest seasons. “Houston Airports is excited and we’re ready to welcome about 2.3 million passengers over an extended period,” …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Astros owner Jim Crane admits he’s “never satisfied” and can be demanding of his employees. Where does that leave the defending World Series champs in their pursuit of free agents like Justin Verlander? Following his decision not to retain general manager James Click, the Astros owner will take the lead in negotiations with their free-agent pitching ace. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A now-former city of Houston employee is in jail after being accused of a parking violation scheme that would make her money. While charges are still pending, 45-year-old Aisha Mercer was arrested Wednesday on allegations that she tried to exploit people in a bad situation. Officials believe Mercer encouraged parking violators to pay fees directly to her …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The last time Sarah Borchgrevink talked to her brother, she said he called from jail and told her he was worried about not getting insulin for his diabetes. “He begged on the phone for socks because he was so cold. He begged for lip balm because he wasn’t receiving enough water and his mouth was starting a …

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 …