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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman died in a house fire on Sunday morning in northeast Houston. At about 10:40 a.m., a couple couldn’t escape the flames because of the burglar bars on their home near Lemond Drive and Micollet Street. Houston Fire Deputy Chief Douglas Harrison said they transported the couple to the hospital. The husband is being treated …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — All northbound lanes are closed on IH-45 North at Richey Road after a multivehicle crash, according to Houston Transtar. Houston Transtar verified the crash at about 6:40 p.m. See back for details. has real-time traffic data to help you navigate Houston’s roads and avoid traffic delays. Sign up for traffic alerts that are sent straight to …

COLUMBUS, Ohio (KTRK) — It was an in-state statement about Deshaun Watson. Jimmy and Dee Haslam, own the Cleveland Browns of NFL and also run the Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew. In the Columbus Crew’s first home match since the Browns traded former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, fans hoisted 22 signs reading “We believe Jane Doe” during Saturday’s Major …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Harris County deputy constable has died after being trapped in a flaming car on the S. Sam Houston Parkway at Fondren on Saturday evening, according to HCSO. Houston Transtar verified the two-vehicle crash at 5:54 p.m. that killed a Pct. 7 deputy constable. The deputy responded to a tip about a drunk driver on the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It’s been a dream come true for Kinder High School’s Douglas Mills Jr., who still can’t believe he’s competing on America Idol. “I’m feeling overwhelmed (and) excited,” said the Performing and Visual Arts student. “It’s just out of this world, really.” In first one-on-one interview with Douglas since his nationally televised singing debut, the high school …

SPRING BRANCH, Texas (KTRK) — A man was shot in the leg while walking home from work near Pitner Road and Roma Street in Spring Branch, said Houston Police Department Lieutenant Wilkens At about 9:30 p.m. the pedestrian was walking home after having a few beers at work when a black car drove past him and opened fire in an …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Three men have been charged with capital murder in the death of off-duty Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy Darren Almendarez, who was shot in a grocery store parking lot. The three men are a part of a bigger crew that steal catalytic converters. Fredrick Tardy, 17, being taken into the Harris County Sherriff’s Office. He …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — State transportation officials want to push forward with the stalled I-45 expansion project, initially estimated to cost $7.95 billion. According to TxDOT, the project’s total cost could likely climb as it continues to be delayed. It’s one of the largest construction projects in the state. The North Houston Highway Improvement Project, commonly known as the I-45 …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police released photos of a suspect who is accused of shooting a man to death at a car wash in southwest Houston. On March 25, Charles Dade, 51, was shot and killed on South Dairy Ashford Road near Richmond Avenue after picking up his car from the mechanic, according police. During the robbery, police said …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A fatal crash left a Harris County deputy constable trapped in a flaming car on the S. Sam Houston Parkway at Fondren on Saturday evening, according to HSCO. Houston Transtar verified the two-vehicle crash at 5:54 p.m. that killed a Pct. 7 deputy constable. The deputy responded to a tip about a drunk driver on the …