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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 …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Strong thunderstorms rumbled across parts of Southeast Texas Thursday, mostly missing the city of Houston. If you were hoping to get some free water from the sky, take heart. Higher chances are in the forecast beginning Sunday afternoon and lasting through Monday. As the front pushes deeper into the Gulf of Mexico overnight, you can expect a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — More trains could be coming through the city of Houston soon. It’s all part of a railroad merger in the works. It’s something some folks say would make an existing problem worse. City leaders tell trains already stop hours on end and block intersections. They say it brings problems for homeowners, commuters, businesses, and for public safety. Councilmember Robert …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Jurors in the trial of Robert Solis saw the moment he was detained after the murder of Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal. Solis admitted in court that he used his son’s name when a deputy asked for identification. After firing his attorneys, Solis is representing himself in his own capital murder trial. After Deputy Dhaliwal’s murder, as …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A young Afro-Latina mom who’s a writer and poet is making change when it comes to Latin culture representation in the literary world. Jasminne Mendez is a Dominican-American poet, playwright and award-winning author of several books for kids and adults. She was discovered by Arte Publico Press while at a reading at the library. Since then, she has published …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Showers are popping up in this warm and humid air mass. The atmosphere is moistening up ahead a weak front arriving Thursday morning. By sunrise Thursday it will be mostly dry with the front pushing deeper into the Gulf of Mexico. That will drop the humidity for the rest of Thursday and Friday. One exception to this …