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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — President Joe Biden is planning to pardon thousands of Americans convicted of simple possession of marijuana, but Texas will not see much of an impact. The owners of Oilwell Cannabis are preparing to debut their latest idea: A vending machine that will be filled with legal cannabidiol, or CBD, products. The shop owner, Collin Valencia, has previously …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A man accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend, who was later found dead, has now been charged with capital murder. Earlier Friday, Daniel Chacon was given a $1 million bond after he was found in Mexico and brought back to Pasadena. The bond amount is tied to an aggravated kidnapping charge. It’s not immediately known if the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. You can reach Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 (U.S.) or 877-330-6366 (Canada) and The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386. While mental health is a topic that impacts everyone, our Hispanic …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Drought conditions continue to build over Southeast Texas. The weak cool front passing by early Saturday morning is not expected to produce any significant rain. Dry air behind the front will clear our skies allowing temps to reach towards 90. Our humidity levels will be low though. Ragweed pollen will remain extremely high for the time being. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The murder trial for a man accused of shooting and killing Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal in 2019 is set to begin Monday morning. Robert Solis, 47, is charged with capital murder after prosecutors said he shot Dhaliwal during a traffic stop, firing his gun several times. The events unfolded after Dhaliwal went back to his patrol cruiser …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A political consultant was convicted of coercion after he tried to affect the outcome of the 2020 Texas House of Representatives District 132 election, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced on Friday. Damien Jones, a Democratic consultant, was convicted of coercion of a public servant for sending anonymous threatening text messages to then-State Rep. Gina …

LIVINGSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Just as a new statewide Amber Alert was issued Friday afternoon, authorities delivered fortunate news after a baby girl from Livingston was taken. Two-week-old Sonni Meilike has been located safe, Polk County Sheriff Byron Lyons said. The original alert mentioned that the newborn may have been abducted by her non-custodial mother, Sylvia Norman, whom Lyons said was …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An Army veteran was killed as he walked across Westheimer Road, and his family is asking for the public’s help in identifying who is responsible. On Friday, Sept. 16, Houston police officers were called to the 8800 block of Westheimer Road at about 5:15 a.m. Officers determined that the veteran, identified as Jerry Young, was attempting to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man caught in a love triangle turned himself in after investigators say he shot and killed a woman’s boyfriend. Shanquez Stranton, 20, is currently in police custody and maintaining his innocence. Police say he shot and killed a man Thursday night on Overbrook Lane in west Houston. Stranton’s lawyer says it was all in self-defense. “He …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. You can reach Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 (U.S.) or 877-330-6366 (Canada) and The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386. While mental health is a topic that impacts everyone, our Hispanic …