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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man with a cane was shot and killed by a group of teens behind a Walmart Monday night in north Houston, police say. At about 8:40 p.m., police were called to a Walmart on E Crosstimbers St. and Fulton. Authorities told a group of teens, including four girls and two boys, were harassing the older …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Cougars softball team’s second baseman Becca Schulte is partial to power hitting. “There is no feeling like hitting a home run,” Schulte told. And the University of Houston softball slugger has experienced that home run feeling 13 times this season. But Schulte’s blasts are different. They’re Mom Bombs. “This has been the hardest but …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a release from his office. The release says Garcia will be working a limited schedule while isolated at home. Garcia says his symptoms are minor, and he’s “feeling good.” A previously planned press conference scheduled for tomorrow to announce the VIPER …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A woman was arrested and charged with murder after Harris County deputies said they found her husband shot to death at their home in Spring. On Saturday, Precinct 4 constable deputies arrived at the 23600 block of Buttress Root Drive to find the man with multiple gunshot wounds, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. Carin Stewart, 51, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The heat continues this week as a ridge builds over us keeping us hot and mostly dry. Our next slight chance of rain comes this weekend. You’ll want to take the necessary precautions from this heat and keep an eye on your pets and loved ones. Monday will be similar to Sunday with mostly cloudy skies …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — There were a number of shootings across the Houston area overnight, but no gunmen have been arrested. One killed, one injured in shooting at Diamond Inn on Gulf Freeway Around 4 a.m. on Monday, two men were shot at the Diamond Inn on the Gulf Freeway near Canniff in southeast Houston. One of the men was …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A couple beat the odds and are now gushing over their newborn baby girl. “She’s been a delight. A long awaited gift,” said 38-year-old Anne Briggs-Cheng. Anne and her husband Mark said their struggle to bring their baby girl into the world was not without its share of complications and heartbreak. The couple met online in …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — People in Houston have heard it before — a suspect accused of a violent crime while out on bond, and then bond is set yet again. It’s a continuous cycle, which many are fed up over. Bearing the brunt of the blame from many local officials, law enforcement, and families who have lost their loved ones …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Are you still having a hard time thinking of where to go or what to do for Mother’s Day? Here are some ideas. If your mom is a sports fanatic, what better way to celebrate than to go cheer on the ‘Stros. The game starts at 1:10 p.m. at Minute Maid Park where they will take …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police are searching for a missing 21-year-old woman who was last seen in northwest Houston. Laura Garcia was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, police say. Garcia was last seen on Monday at the 5300 block of De Soto Street. It is unknown what she was last wearing. The 21-year-old is described as a Hispanic woman, …