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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An Austin man who is fighting his fourth round of cancer says he ended up battling his insurance company too. Michael Ginsberg is an addiction counselor from Austin. Married with a son and stepson, he knew he had no choice but to take cancer head-on again. “So I have Hodgkin’s lymphoma for the fourth time,” said …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Four middle school students are in custody after videos circulating social media showed them attacking a Langham Creek High School Coach on campus on Thursday, Feb. 10. The Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District also confirmed threats were made on social media against the school on Friday. Thursday’s attack happened when four middle school students, who …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As the price of oil rises, it’s having a ripple effect in the Houston-area economy, and we have a way for you to tap into the demand. Every Thursday at 11:30 a.m., partners with Workforce Solutions to host a virtual job fair. This week’s features about 100 jobs, with starting pay at $18 an hour. During …

CONDADO HARRIS, Texas (KTRK) — Aprendiz de plomero de Spring Branch fue sentenciado a 25 años de prisión por abusar sexualmente una niña de cuatro años en la sala del hogar de la menor. La Procuraduría de Distrito del Condado Harris indicó que esto ocurrió mientras su jefe y los padres de la niña inspeccionaban un baño en el segundo …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Road rage is a serious problem we talk about way too often. Children, including 9-year-old Ashanti Grant, who was shot in the head this week in her family’s van, are among the recent victims. At one time, you could hop behind the wheel, turn on your music and head to your destination without much worry. Now, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — While the Texas power grid left some energy experts feeling encouraged after last week’s brush with subfreezing temperatures, leaders tell ABC13 more must be done to prevent another disaster like we saw during last February’s historic winter storm. “This was just a lucky break,” U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia said. “We thought it was going to be this cold, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The price at the pump might sting, but it’s helping the Houston economy bounce back. GAS PRICES ARE RISING, BUT THAT’S A GOOD THING FOR THE HOUSTON ECONOMY The latest state jobs report shows logging and mining, which includes oil and gas, added 11,900 jobs in 2021. Workforce Solutions data shows that’s the fastest-growing sector by …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Looking at her mantel decorated with diplomas and pictures of her son, Shanetta Lewis let out a cry that could barely encompass her grief. “Who is the police working with? Who are they protecting?” she asked. Lewis’s only child, Charion Lockett, was shot and killed by Houston police in her front yard on Monday, Feb. 7. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston ISD approved the proposed academic calendar for its 2022-23 school year during Thursday’s board meeting. According to a press release, the calendar moves the last day of first semester to before winter break and adds an extra spring holiday for April. Holidays include one week for Thanksgiving break, two weeks for winter break and one …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Parents who want to see Houston ISD repeal its face mask mandate gathered at a board meeting Thursday night, demanding change. District leaders approved the mandate at the start of the school year, but now, some parents hope encouraging COVID-19 numbers will help their cause. The push to end the HISD mask mandate is coming as …