HOUSTON, Texas — While the Gulf Coast is still ravaged by Hurricane Laura and California is gripped by wildfires, it can be easy to forget that locals are also in need. And for those who do wish to help, the pandemic continues to limit in-person opportunities for Houstonians to volunteer their time and resources. To that end, United Way of …

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 …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The City of Houston is pushing back jury duty. The city’s Municipal Courts Department has extended the suspension of all jury trials and jury duty through Nov. 30, 2020, due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. All jury trials and jury duty will resume on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The court is still open for other proceedings. If …

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 …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Murder charges have been filed against a man accused of fleeing from deputies and causing a fatal crash Saturday night in northeast Houston. Brian Tatum, 45, was driving a white Acura RDX at a high rate of speed on Jensen Road after Harris County Sheriff’s deputies tried to pull him over for running a red light, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Nearly four months after Minneapolis police killed Houston native George Floyd, hundreds of thousands have protested for social justice change in America. Thousands marched in Houston in June, demanding reform and calling on lawmakers to go to work on the issues. Lawmakers introduced the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in Congress, a bill that passed the House …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Keep an eye on high water locations on Houston area roads and other trouble spots for drivers, as Tropical Storm Beta could impact commutes. Remember, if you come across high water, don’t attempt to drive through it. Turn around, don’t drown. IH-45 Northbound At 61ST/BROADWAY in Galveston County 2 Frontage Road Lanes Verified at 5:21 AM …

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) — Most of Texas are now able to loosen some coronavirus restrictions, including letting many businesses increase their capacity to 75%, beginning today. The standard that Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled applies to the 19 out of 22 hospital regions in the state where coronavirus patients make up less than 15% of all hospitalizations. In those 19 regions, …

er Rain chances will return to North Texas later today. Outer bands of rain from Tropical Storm Beta (off the Texas coast) will surge up into North Texas. Of course, the most widespread rain will remain across south and southeast Texas, but North Texas will at least see scattered showers over the next 24-36 hours. Temperatures will be below normal …

Plano ISD was recently recognized among the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) 2020 Districts of Distinction for Visual Arts. The award is given to school districts that provide a well-rounded education integrated with a visual arts curriculum that “inspires creativity and reaches all learners,” according to an announcement from Plano ISD. The TAEA announced 42 award winners (the top 4% …