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By: Raja Zahid Khanazada Houston: Marriage of Muhammad Sameer Sheikh with Afifa Arif was solemnized in Houston.To celebrate the occasion a reception was hosted by Muhammad Saeed & Farida Sheikh and Arif & Saima Burney on June 05, 2022 at Marriott Sugarland Town Square. This grand fairytale style event was attended by who’s who in USA including S. Javaid & …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — One of Houston’s most celebrated and historic music venues is getting a major renovation. Project Row Houses is leading a $9.7 million project to restore the ElDorado Ballroom, once one of the country’s most acclaimed venues for black musicians. Legends like Etta James, James Brown, B.B. King and Ray Charles once performed on its stage. “This …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police are searching for the suspect(s) involved in a drive-by shooting at a party that injured a teenager and a man in east Houston. At about 1:00 a.m., officers with the Houston Police Department responded to a shooting in the 6700 block of Avenue P. Upon arrival, HPD officers said they found a man shot in …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Both the city of Houston and Harris County are confirming their first cases of monkeypox. The Houston Health Department announced on Saturday a confirmed monkeypox infection in a Houston resident with recent international travel. The resident developed symptoms after returning from travel and is experiencing a mild illness. The resident didn’t require hospitalization and is isolating …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A suspect is dead after allegedly shooting an officer during a standoff with law enforcement Saturday morning in southeast Houston, police said. The suspect’s aunt and uncle told that he had mental health issues and they tried to prevent anything like this from ever happening. “We got a call around three in the morning saying there …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — At least one person was killed in a crash in northeast Harris County, officials said. It is unknown what caused the crash that the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said involved a motorcycle. @HCSO_VCD is investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle on the southbound/inbound lanes of the Eastex Fwy at Hopper. One person is deceased. Lanes …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Make sure Dad has a cool spot to chill today. We’re starting off with temperatures in the upper 70s and will warm into triple-digit-territory during the afternoon under a mostly sunny sky. Like we’ve seen the past couple of days, we’ll see a few isolated showers and storms, but we’re keeping rain chances at just 20%. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Some dads will be looking sharp this Father’s Day with their brand new haircuts. A barbershop, House of Classic Cuts, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, has decided to expand its services to Houston, just in time for the special holiday. House of Classic Cuts teamed up with Impact Houston Church of Christ to offer a fresh shave …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For almost 30 years, Project Row Houses has served as a catalyst for change in the Third Ward. Not only has the non-profit transformed abandoned homes into socially-engaged art exhibits, it’s enriching the community and helping small businesses get off the ground. Project Row Houses’ Incubator program provides mentorship opportunities, physical space and other resources to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A therapist’s ex-wife and former office manager has been indicted for defrauding Medicaid of more than $600,000, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Authorities took Kay Le Farmer into custody on Friday and is expected in court at 1 p.m. On June 9, a federal grand jury returned the 22-count indictment which was unsealed upon the …