Daily Archives: September 13, 2020

Man in wheelchair killed in north Houston shooting


September 13, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man who authorities believe may have been caught in the crossfire of a gunfight died Saturday in north Houston, police said. Officials said 34-year-old Jarmel Joiner was shot to death and the Houston Police Department said a search is underway for the suspects. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. on Crosstimbers Street near the I-45 …

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New video shows moments before pregnant woman allegedly shot another woman


September 13, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — New video has surfaced showing a pregnant woman pull out a gun on victim who had a 5-year-old in the backseat. Harris County deputies said it was a road rage incident that escalated into a shooting and ended on Rankin Road on Friday. The family of Ta’Liyah Williams said they are still in shock and shaken …

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How likely are you to be exposed to COVID-19 while in the car?


September 13, 2020

‘ HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The school year looks a lot different, even when it comes to carpooling. If you’re sharing a ride with another family to school, or anywhere else, there are steps you should take to help prevent your exposure to COVID-19. “If it’s just us, we don’t need to wear a mask. But, if we’re carpooling or …

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‘Be Someone’ graffiti painted over with political slogan


September 13, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Gone again. After returning to the north-facing side of a railroad bridge over I-10 and I-45 north of downtown in August, the ‘Be Someone’ graffiti has been painted over with #VOTEORDIE. The latest vandalism was committed by someone overnight Friday. The #VOTEORDIE phrase comes before the 2020 presidential election in November. The “Be Someone” graffiti returned …

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Hundreds show up to Pres. Trump boat parade on Lake Houston


September 13, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Hundreds of boaters showed up to Lake Houston on Saturday in support of a Trump boat parade. More than 500 people responded to a Facebook event titled, “Lake Houston Boat Parade Big T 2020 Trump Support,” asking participants to decorate boats in “red, white and blue for 2020.” Video from the event, which started at 2 p.m., showed …

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Tropical moisture brings better rain chances today


September 13, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A tropical disturbance moving southwest through the Gulf of Mexico will send some moisture our way Sunday. This will increase the chance for some soaking showers and storms. This disturbance itself is unlikely to become a named system, but will impact our weather regardless. Radar is currently dry, but by the afternoon and early evening rain …

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Sen. Ted Cruz calls for criminal investigation into highly debated Netflix’s ‘Cuties’


September 13, 2020

Netflix’s highly-debated new film “Cuties” is now at the center of a criminal investigation, according to a letter penned to the Department of Justice by Senator Ted Cruz. The film has recently drawn lots of attention after the promotional video was released. Social media had split opinions on whether or not the scenes were age-appropriate for the young actors. Some …

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Houston hookah lounge fight leads to parking lot shooting


September 13, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man in the parking lot of an uptown hookah lounge was shot early Saturday and police are looking for the shooter. It happened around 12:30 a.m. in the 5800 block of Westheimer at Fountainview. Someone drove up in the parking lot and fired several shots, Houston police said. Investigators were looking into whether an earlier …

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