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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A judge has sentenced Andre Jackson, who was convicted of murdering 11-year-old Josue Flores in 2016, to life in prison. Jackson testified during Wednesday’s proceedings ahead of Judge Denise Collins’ decision. He could have been given a minimum of just five years, but Judge Collins instead decided on the maximum term possible. Before learning his sentence, …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County leaders will discuss crime prevention at a press conference today. This time, it’s coming with a big price tag. The focus for the new $4 million Youth Reinvestment Fund is eliminating gun violence before it happens by focusing on kids and putting money back into grassroots organizations that can help at-risk youth. Judge …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 51-year-old woman pleaded guilty in connection to the crash that killed a grandfather who was driving home with his three grandchildren. Cathy Ann Gilley pleaded guilty to a DWI of the 3rd degree on April 29, 2022, and is sentenced to six years in TDCJ, records show. Houston police said Gilley was drinking behind the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It took first responders at least 45 minutes to rescue two dogs stranded along the North Freeway. The pair is sitting at BARC Animal Shelter and will be up for adoption if the owners do not claim them by the end of business day on Monday. Houston TranStar cameras captured the moments first responders rescued a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — On Sunday, Houston Sylvester Turner and several City Council members presented Megan Thee Stallion, a three-time GRAMMY-winning recording artist, songwriter, and philanthropist, with a proclamation and a key to the city. Turner proclaimed May 2 as “Megan Thee Stallion Day,” a date that coincides with her grandmother and mother’s birthday. Houston has a history of honoring …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 22-year-old man with autism has gone missing in southwest Houston, Houston police say. Christon Bradley was last seen walking along the 5300 block of Tidewater Drive on Sunday. Bradley is described to be a Black man, 5 feet and 10 inches tall, and weighing 168 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray sweater with …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Family and friends of Jalen Randle gathered on Friday where he was shot and killed by an officer on Wednesday to call for a thorough investigation and the body cam footage to be released. “This young man, Jalen, did not deserve to die. Period,” said community activist Quanell X. On Wednesday afternoon, members of the narcotics …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department started a program that aims to curb the rise in catalytic converter thefts with a unique and easy solution. reported on the rise in catalytic converter thefts for the past few months, and it can be a real financial burden. Commander Caroleta Johnson, from the Houston Police Department’s South Central Patrol, came …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — As the number of pending felony cases in Harris County doubled over the last two years, 13 Investigates analyzed tens of thousands of cases to see which judges are resolving them and whose backlog is growing the most. Our investigation found: Fifteen judges resolved fewer felony cases during the pandemic and all 23 courts have …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Talk about a hot and humid weekend! Those same conditions will continue throughout much of your work week. Monday will start off in the low 70s but highs will again climb into the upper 80s! A couple of showers and storms will again be possible Monday but coverage looks lower than what we saw Sunday afternoon. …