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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a crash that killed a 19-year-old in 2019 as she was driving to get ice cream, records show. A jury convicted Jahson Albert, whose age is unknown, of intoxication manslaughter on Friday, documents read. In October 2019, Jackie Pleytez was sitting at a red light near …

A political party is soon hoping to be the home to disaffected Republicans and Democrats and anyone who politically identifies as Independent spends some time with This Week in Texas. It is called the Forward Party, and it is gaining traction, according to its organizers. Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang founded it. The party recently held its first convention …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Officials say that a 6-year-old boy was killed after he was run over three times by a man who told police that he had been drinking on Saturday evening. Pedro Alberto Hernandez, 52, is charged with murder and DWI third offense. According to records, in the 9700 block of Leawood Boulevard, the boy was with his grandfather …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — We are not done with this gorgeous weather quite yet. Monday will look about the same as Sunday with high clouds streaming overhead courtesy from Hurricane Orlene which is currently on the Pacific side of Mexico. Temperatures Monday morning will start off cool and pleasant. Most areas will be in the upper 50s. Highs will warm quickly …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A bystander was killed after more than a dozen shots were fired during a shootout in northeast Houston, according to police. At about 11:35 p.m. on Friday, Houston Police Department officers said they responded to a shooting at 4711 Farmer Street. Upon arrival, officers said they found a 25-year-old man lying on the ground with gunshot wounds. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation is underway after police say a man was shot to death while sitting inside a pickup truck Friday night in southwest Houston, according to police. The Houston Police Department said at about 10:17 p.m., paramedics responded to an apartment complex on 10215 Beechnut Street. Upon arrival, responders said they found a man dead sitting inside …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — This weekend is as nice as you could ask for with crisp, cool mornings and warm afternoons. Our humidity will continue to stay on the low side. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a cloud in the sky, and the UV index will be very high between the hours of 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. How long will …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 2-year-old was killed in a hit-and-run in southwest Houston, the Houston Police Department confirmed. The incident happened in the 8400 block of Nairn Street near Gessner Road. According to witnesses, a man driving a truck traveling at a high rate of speed allegedly struck the 2-year-old boy, according to HPD. The driver attempted to flee, but …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A massive apartment fire forced residents to evacuate overnight in southeast Houston. Overnight on Saturday, crews responded to a fire at an apartment complex at 1201 Redford Street. Houston TranStar cameras captured the flames that could be seen from the Gulf Freeway while multiple first responders swarmed the area. Amire Proctor said he was woken up this …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Be prepared! Galleria-area traffic headaches will continue this weekend. Just like last weekend, the I-69 Southwest Freeway at the I-610 West Loop will be closed in both directions. The closure starts at 8 p.m. Friday and lasts until 5 a.m. on Monday. METRO Houston said the closure also includes the HOV express lanes. There are detours that …