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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Officials are investigating a 3-year-old’s death after the toddler was found drowning in a Houston apartment complex pool. In a social post, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez reported that Precinct 7 deputies responded to a near-drowning at the 3500 Block of S Sam Houston Parkway E at about 2 p.m. on Saturday. Based on preliminary information, Sheriff Gonzalez said …

In Houston, Texas (KTRK), the Houston Fire Department reported that at least three firefighters sustained injuries during a restaurant fire in the city’s Second Ward on Saturday morning. Firefighters were called to respond to a fire at a restaurant located near 2221 Canal Street and Navigation Boulevard. The blaze was swiftly extinguished; however, firefighters were transported to nearby hospitals after …

In Houston, Texas (KTRK), authorities are currently seeking the individual responsible for shooting two teenage boys in north Houston on Friday night. According to reports, police responded to the scene at 23 Casa Grande Drive around 10:08 p.m. following reports of two individuals being shot. It was revealed that a 16-year-old and another individual aged 18 or 19 were spending …

Jaelyn Kirby rejoined the Rice baseball team this week, but this time her proximity and connection to the team were much closer, both physically and emotionally. In late February, 16-year-old Jaelyn, a patient at Texas Children’s Hospital due to complications from her rare genetic condition known as Marfan syndrome, watched Rice’s February 20th baseball game from her hospital room on …

Four teenagers have been apprehended by the police for allegedly committing armed robberies at various businesses across the Houston area. On January 6th, an individual, opting to remain anonymous, recounted his encounter while walking home from a bar in The Heights after his birthday celebration. He encountered three masked individuals shortly after they had reportedly robbed a Circle K on …

The University of Houston men’s basketball team secured a narrow 87-85 victory against Oklahoma at the Lloyd Noble Center this past Saturday night. This marked Houston’s first visit to Oklahoma since December 17, 2011. In the initial half of the game, the Cougars displayed remarkable shooting accuracy, hitting 67% of their shots and outscoring the Sooners. However, Houston encountered a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In a span of three days, four men were killed by law enforcement in the Greater Houston area. On Thursday, Houston police shot and killed a man believed to be in his 20s or 30s who they said was robbing businesses at gunpoint for weeks. He was reportedly riding a scooter. HPD said on scene that the …

Houston, Texas (KTRK) — Among this year’s Oscar nominees, one hails from Houston: director Wes Anderson! Anderson, a Houston native, received a nomination for Best Short Film – Live Action for his work on “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” at the 96th Academy Awards. This marks his eighth Oscar nomination. Renowned for his directorial efforts on films like “The …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A community garden that’s served Houstonians for decades needs your help following a reported vandalism incident earlier this week. The Houston Police Department told that someone flagged down an officer at the Braes Interfaith Ministries Garden in the 4300 block of West Bellfort on Wednesday after discovering vandalism and dumping on the property. “They damaged the tractor, the …

Contrary to popular belief, Houston’s drivers rank better than those in many other U.S. cities, as per a recent study conducted by Forbes Advisor. Titled “Cities With The Worst Drivers, Ranked,” the report, published on February 8th, evaluated the driving habits of the 50 most populous U.S. cities across various metrics. These metrics, calculated per 100,000 city residents using data …