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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 …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In the latest in the fight over redistricting, Hispanic and Latino community leaders said they’re worried the new maps approved by Houston City Council on Wednesday evening will dilute the voice of their people. Parts of Magnolia Park, one of Houston’s oldest Hispanic neighborhoods, will now move into its neighboring District H. Councilmember Robert Gallegos repeatedly expressed …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Yordan Alvarez continues to make the Astros look like geniuses, now six years running. Alvarez, whom the Astros made the highest-paid designated hitter earlier this season, followed up a game-winning blast in Game 1 with a go-ahead homer to the Crawford Boxes in Game 2 on Thursday, cementing another Houston Astros come-from-behind win. The ‘Stros took Game 2 …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Jurors heard testimony Thursday linking DNA from the weapon used to kill beloved Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal to the man on trial for his murder, Robert Solis. Solis has fired his attorneys and is representing himself in his own capital murder trial. Thursday morning, he announced that his stomach hurt and he wanted to postpone the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Twin sisters who disappeared Thursday have been located, Houston police said Thursday night. Rockell and Rochell Cox, both 8 years old, were last seen some time Thursday in the 6900 block of South Loop East Freeway, which is the Gulfgate area. While police said they’ve been located, information, including their condition and where they were found, was …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 15-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was shot in the face, according to Houston police. HPD’s South Gessner Patrol Officers responded to the 7200 block of Kings Gate Circle, which is just off Fondren near Bissonnet, on Thursday afternoon. A Houston police tweet showed a photo of crime scene tape blocking off what appears …