Daily Archives: September 19, 2020

After the nomination of the new PPP officials USA, by the PPP overseas committee split its US wing into two fractions.


September 19, 2020

After the nomination of the new PPP officials USA, by the PPP overseas committee split its US wing into two fractions. By: special corespondent NewYork: New Office holders of Pakistan People’s Party were announced recently on the recommendations of the party’s overseas committee, which split its US wing  into two factions.   Senior Party stalwarts have called this a devastating …

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East End cafe became BBQ spot after owner won it in dice game


September 19, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas — If you’re looking for authentic Texas barbecue, it’s hard to beat Lenox Bar-B-Q in Houston’s East End. The local favorite has a unique history. It was founded in 1946 as Lenox Cafe but three years later, a machinist won the restaurant in a game of dice. He transformed it into a barbecue spot and is even credited with introducing …

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Lawmakers debrief after walking Fort Hood grounds


September 19, 2020

A press conference was held by several elected officials after they visited Fort Hood this week following the recent tragic deaths that captured national attention. Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia and Congresswoman Jackie Speier, along with a delegation of six other representatives held the meeting Friday after families demanded the Army base be closed, specifically after the horrific murder of Vanessa Guillen. …

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Mayde Creek QB arrested for robbery was recently offered full-ride scholarship


September 19, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A football star who played for Mayde Creek High School is accused of robbing three people at gunpoint and then opening fire at them as they tried to get away. The star athlete, Donte Javary Jones, 18, was also recently offered a full-ride scholarship to play at Texas Southern University, the school confirmed. Jones was arrested …

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15-year-old girl shot in face during drive-by shooting in north Harris County


September 19, 2020

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A 15-year-old girl was shot in the face during a drive-by shooting in Northridge Park, according to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman. It happened in the 500 block of Northvalley Drive near the park around 4:30 p.m. on Friday evening. A suspect in a black Sedan drove away after the incident.   Officials …

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Here’s some pros and cons that come along with a COVID-19 vaccine


September 19, 2020

No doubt, 2020 has been tough. COVID-19 has affected all aspects of life, from our health to the economy to visiting loved ones. decided to take a look at the remainder of 2020. Family gatherings over the holidays in November and December are already raising red flags. We asked Health Authority for the Houston Health Department Dr. David Persse if …

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13-year-old on ventilator after testing positive for COVID-19


September 19, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As people continue to wade through the COVID-19 pandemic, others have experienced sudden, world-stopping incidents leaving them to fight for their life. An Edinburg family’s world was turned upside down recently after their 13-year-old daughter was diagnosed with lupus two months ago. Now, their world has taken another blow after the teen contracted COVID-19. Dianita Rodriguez …

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Wrong-way driver hits 18-wheeler head-on, sending it off I-45 and into Downtown Aquarium parking lot


September 19, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A wrong-way driver on I-45 southbound crashed head-on into an 18-wheeler Friday morning, sending the truck flying over a bridge and into a parking lot below. It happened at Preston when a car was headed northbound in the southbound lanes, police said. The truck landed near the Downtown Aquarium with the driver inside. Surveillance video captures …

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How to apply to Houston’s rental assistance program if your landlord isn’t participating


September 19, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — There is still a large number of people in the Houston area that need help paying their monthly rent. Mayor Sylvester Turner advised tenants two weeks ago to apply for the joint city-county rental assistance program, even if their landlord didn’t apply, but the program administrator BakerRipley wasn’t equipped to take those applications. Houston and Harris County …

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Lovely weather Saturday as we prepare for Beta’s impacts


September 19, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — We get to enjoy some lovely weather Saturday as we prepare for impacts from Tropical Storm Beta. We’re starting off with low humidity and temperatures in the upper 60s, then sunshine will warm us to near 90 but with very low humidity. While the rainbands of Beta should stay offshore Saturday, the tide levels along the …

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