HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston ISD’s first day of school on Tuesday was missing about 68,000 students, though, that number improved each of the following two days. In all, 140,102 students logged on for the first day, which was highlighted by connectivity challenges as well as existing issues with equipping every child with devices. By Wednesday, about 48,000 students were absent, and …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Millions of recent college graduates are struggling to pay off their student loans in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is help available for those who can’t make their payments. For the time being, student loan repayment is on pause until the first of the year, but that is just a short term solution. However, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston mom of four who was evicted with her children after she lost her job during the COVID-19 pandemic now has a home. Kenia Madrigal’s story spread far and wide, with many stepping up to help after they found out she and her four children, ages 11, 8, 3, and 1, were sleeping in her …

HOUSTON, Texas — The Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before their opener against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display meant to bring awareness to Black Lives Matter and other social justice initiatives. Alicia Keys performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which is often considered the Black national anthem, in a video designed …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A driver was killed in a crash in northwest Harris County, and deputies believe a street racing incident is to blame. It happened near the intersection of Cutten Road and Belgold Drive Thursday night. A driver in a Dodge Charger was traveling in excess of 100 mph when he slammed into the back of a blue …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Four Houston police officers have been terminated after an internal investigation determined they did not use reasonable force when they fired their weapons 21 times at a man who had been experiencing a mental health crisis, killing him in April after he was already injured and on the ground, the police chief announced Thursday. During a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An unusually strong September cool front stalled over Houston Thursday, but a north breeze will finally blow drier air into Houston on Friday. Houstonians should feel a slight drop in the humidity by Friday morning, but it will still be a hot afternoon in the 90s. With the drier air filtering in on a light north …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you want to be tested for COVID-19, you’ll want to plan on when and where to go. There are free testing locations around the Houston area, each with different requirements. Minute Maid Park- Lot C 501 Crawford St The site will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Tuesday and noon to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A couple of firefighters escaped a house fire Friday morning after indicating they were in trouble, according to the Houston Fire Department. It happened around 1 a.m. on Mohawk Street in northeast Houston. Two firefighters went inside the house, but as the smoke and heat grew worse, the roof collapsed. That’s when they indicated to their …

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has confirmed that five patients died of COVID-19 during the last 24 hours in Pakistan. The total count of coronavirus deaths reached to 6,370, whereas, 548 new cases were also reported as active cases recorded up to 5,795 in the country. According to NCOC statistics, 288,206 patients recovered from coronavirus. In Pakistan, …