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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Philadelphia Phillies made the improbable happen in Game 1 against the Houston Astros. After going down 5-0 in the third inning, largely due to two home runs by Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker, the Phillies buckled down and clawed their way back, tying it up on a J.T. Realmuto double in the fifth. Neither team was able to score for the remaining four innings, although …

Denton police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who is accused of robbing a restaurant Wednesday afternoon. Denton police are looking for the person in the image above in connection with an aggravated robbery that occurred Wednesday.(Denton police) Shortly before 5 p.m., officers were dispatched to a restaurant in the 2100 block of East University Drive. A …

Men have played women’s roles on stage since Ancient Greece. But drag as a performance art as we know it, often linked to cakewalks, minstrel and vaudeville shows, began to come into its own in the 19th century. Historians and queer scholars believe the moniker “drag” likely referred to the swishing effect of early performers’ petticoats and skirts. Drag has …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — On Thursday, the Houston METRO board voted to approve the purchase and installation of 127 more safety barriers to go between the bus operator and the passengers. Back in June, the board approved the purchase and installation of 734 barriers. With Thursday’s approval, all 861 busses that are part of their current active fleet will have a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As the Astros get ready to face the Philadelphia Phillies this weekend in the World Series 2022, drivers should also get ready to face some major traffic downtown. Games 1 and 2 will begin Friday and Saturday at Minute Maid Park at about 7 p.m. The Phillies will host three games from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Crime and criminal justice has become a central issue this campaign season, especially in the race for Harris County Judge. On This Week in Texas we explore that issue in depth. You’ll hear from Harris County’s top public defender, Alex Bunin, and get his take on the system and its role in crime. “I don’t think Texas …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police are searching for a man they say is accused of stabbing and killing someone outside a hotel near Bush Intercontinental Airport. Murder charges have been filed against Steven L. Jones, 28, who’s accused in the death of 28-year-old Clarence Logan. Police said as the victim was being taken to the hospital, he asked someone to call …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Voters had the option to remain in the comfort of their own vehicle while casting their vote. But this November, voters no longer have that option after state leaders overhauled some election laws this summer. One woman who utilized the drive-thru voting option in the 2020 presidential election, said she’ll be voting at the Sunnyside Multi-service center …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The family of a man shot by Houston police six months ago, spent Thursday morning protesting in front of Houston City Hall, hoping to get the attention of city officials. Jalen Randle was shot and killed by Officer Shane Privette at the end of a chase involving a car Randle was riding in. Bodycam video of the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston pediatricians are keeping a close eye on hospitalizations, after seeing unusual peaks in respiratory syncytial virus cases among children this year and bed space nearing capacity. Experts said surges typically happen in the winter, but this year, they’ve already seen them in the summer and now the fall. RSV is a contagious virus that causes respiratory …