HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As thousands of kids were struggling through online glitches to access Houston ISD’s virtual learning platforms on Tuesday and Wednesday, HISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan told 13 Investigates that she was hoping for full attendance. “Of course, I would be hoping for 209,000 today, but we’ll see,” Lathan said. Despite promising to release the attendance figures, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It has been six months since the first COVID-19 case was identified in the Houston area, giving way soon after to the abrupt end of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Since then, official special events – both in the convention and sporting realms – have been called off over fears of the virus’ spread. On Wednesday, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Thousands of Texans currently receiving an extra $300 in weekly payments on top of their unemployment benefits will stop getting the help this week. On Wednesday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) informed the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) that the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program ends this week. Because the funds provided by FEMA were limited, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police say a 77-year-old man who is diagnosed with dementia was found shortly after he was reported missing. Kim Nguyen was last contacted Wednesday, police said. Nguyen was last seen leaving the 6300 block of Spruce Manor Lane in an unknown direction.   According to police, Nguyen was last seen wearing a long-sleeve maroon and …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police are investigating after an innocent woman was hit during a suspected road rage shooting in southwest Houston. Officers said it happened Wednesday at around 5:44 p.m. They said the 25-year-old woman told them she was at a traffic light when a white car with a man and woman pulled up next to her. The …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Despite what Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a press conference Wednesday, BakerRipley indicates tenants will not be able to apply for the rental relief program without participation from their landlords. Last week, Turner told renters they could sign up on their own. That came as good news to many whose landlords and property managers chose not …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — On the driveway of the southeast Harris County home she shared with her husband for years, Becky Lopez grieved. “It’s been very hard for me and my kids because we all thought he was going to get better,” Lopez said. “It’s been really, really hard.” The family had a small birthday gathering in July. Most of …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Raquel Mathis, a 10-year-old fourth grader, was so excited to start school, her feet barely touched the ground as she walked toward Bastian Elementary on Houston’s southeast side Tuesday morning. When we asked her when the last time she was in class was, “Umm, I really don’t remember,” she said tugging at the straps of her …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a man who sexually assaulted one woman, and attacked another while they were jogging at a west Harris County park. Jeremiah Williams, 26, was arrested after he was seen running from MUD Park No. 257 in the 16500 block of Smithstone Drive on Tuesday, according to investigators. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An unusually strong September cold front continues to push through Texas, but it is slowing down as it approaches our part of the state. The front will push into southeast Texas, stalling just west of Houston Thursday morning. At this time we expect the front to stay west of Houston during the day Thursday, keeping the …