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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A.J. Armstrong’s text messages, iPad searches, and a call to 911 the morning his parents were shot to death in July 2016 took center stage on day four of his capital murder trial. The day began with tense moments between defense attorney Rick DeToto cross-examining Houston Police Sgt. Jimmy James, a crime scene unit officer who photographed …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Mayra Moreno met with a young Latina woman who has been making waves in the podcasting world. Rita Bautista, the founder of Latina Podcasters Network, started her very own podcast in 2019 but said when she did not see herself reflected in the voices of podcasting, she took a giant leap. …

SEATTLE, Washington (KTRK) — In the words of iconic wordsmith Marshall Bruce Mathers III, “If you had one shot, or one opportunity, to seize everything you ever wanted. One moment. Would you capture it or just let it slip?” For the Houston Astros, a golden, shining opportunity awaits them in the typically cloud-covered, gloomy Pacific Northwest, where a twice-beaten but understandably …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — There was yet another bombshell in the trial of Robert Solis, accused of murdering Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal. Court is in recess after Solis, who is representing himself in his own capital murder trial after firing his attorneys, is now trying to replace the judge. He asked for a recusal Friday, which was a day marked …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — After a lifetime in California, couple Nancy and John Casper found the perfect home in the Texas countryside for retirement. “When I came to Texas, I thought, oh, Texas is such a great place, and I said everybody was so friendly, howdy ma’am and howdy sir,” Nancy said. But it was that genuine warm hospitality that was …

SEATTLE, Washington (KTRK) — The Houston Astros are on the brink of history. With a possible win Saturday in Seattle, they can advance to their sixth straight American League Championship Series, which is a playoff round they are clearly getting comfortable playing in. The first shot at sealing the AL Division Series against the Mariners is in the right hand of …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police need help searching for a woman accused of walking away from a southeast Houston hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian dead in September. Chantay Solano-Saldana, 26, is charged with failure to stop and render aid, according to the Houston Police Department. Solano-Saldana is wanted for her role in the death of Evelina Channel McKenzie, 37. On …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Cypress man charged with robbery and killing a good Samaritan at a restaurant in Chinatown on New Year’s Day in 2016 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without parole, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said. Enzo Ubadimma, 24, was convicted of capital murder after a five-day trial and automatically sentenced to life in prison …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — This Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month we brought you stories of culture, history and of remarkable people in our community making strides. “Look around. Latinos are everywhere in Houston, we’re not going anywhere, and I think we’re hard working. We’re passionate people, and as you can see with this next generation, here, the possibilities are endless,” Mexican American …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Prosecutor John Jordan held up a black pistol as he walked slowly in front of 15 jurors: the gun A.J. Armstrong allegedly used to shoot and kill his parents, investigators say. A.J. was just 16 years old when his parents, Dawn and Antonio were found murdered in their bedroom in 2016. They had each been shot once …