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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It’s going to be a hot week, but we’ll see increasing chances for rain towards the end of the week as more moisture moves in. Monday though will be hot with temperatures topping out near 100. Heat index values look to top out around 107 so you’ll want to take heat precautions if you are outdoors. …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — The owner of a used car dealership was shot and killed in northwest Harris County on Sunday, according to investigators. At about 2 a.m., Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting at La Divina Auto Sales in the 7800 block of Fallbrook. Upon arrival, deputies said they found the owner of the dealership, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The XFL is coming back, and Houston will again be part of the league. In an announcement made Sunday night in Arlington, Houston is one of three Texas franchises in the 8-team league taking part in the return of the XFL in 2023. The yet-to-be-named team will play its home games at TDECU Stadium on the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston Police Department patrol unit headed to a crime scene crashed into a car in Houston’s southside on Sunday, according to police. Police said at about 1 a.m., an HPD patrol unit was traveling eastbound on Old Spanish Trail with lights and sirens responding to a priority call when a driver traveling westbound attempted to …

HOUSTON, Texas — Year-over-year total property sales fell by over 9% in the Houston area for June, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ July 13 Multiple Listing Service report. Total active listings on Houston-area property was 29,344 June, 27.4% higher than the previous year, according to the report. However, despite a replenishing market, the median single-family home price rose …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Gunmen fled the scene after a man was injured in the parking lot of a bar in northwest Houston, police said. At about 2 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the parking lot of Cloud 21 Lounge located at 8600 Long Point Rd. The Houston Police Department said a Hispanic man got into an argument …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man was shot to death outside a food store in southwest Houston, police said. At around 10 p.m. on Saturday, authorities said the victim got into an argument with the suspect outside the store on West Airport near Fondren. The victim was shot multiple times and the suspect took off, police said. Officials said several …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tested positive for COVID-19 eight months after catching the virus in another “mild case,” Patrick’s campaign said in a statement released Sunday. The second-highest political seat-holder in the state is experiencing mild symptoms after testing positive on Saturday. “He is experiencing only mild symptoms and is isolated at home and following …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities seized thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit sports merchandise during a week-long multi-agency operation targeting counterfeit sporting goods in the Houston area, according to HSI. Homeland Security Investigations, the Houston Police Department, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than 6,593 items of counterfeit soccer merchandise with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police responded to a deadly crash on the 610 South Loop at Gulf Freeway Saturday morning. The crash has the I-45 southbound ramp closed. The I-45 southbound ramp is closed after a deadly crash took place on 610 South Loop going eastbound. Officials urge drivers to avoid the area and expect delays. 610 South Loop …