Daily Archives: September 24, 2020

Mom beaten to death by boyfriend was 7 weeks pregnant, family says


September 24, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A mother of three was found dead by her 8-year-old son after being severely beaten by her boyfriend, according to Houston police. It happened at an apartment on De Soto Street near Antoine Drive in northwest Houston on Sept. 19. HPD Homicide Division Sgt. S. Murdock and Det. R. Rivera reported Ashley M. Garcia, 27, died …

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Man wanted for robbing woman at gunpoint on sidewalk


September 24, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police need help identifying the man responsible for an aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. On Sunday, Aug. 30, police responded to reports of a robbery in the 3500 block of Sage Road. According to the victim, a small red vehicle stopped in the middle of the street and an unknown man exited from the …

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Officials in Harris Co. working to reduce flooding in neighborhoods


September 24, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With flooding fresh on the minds of Houston-area neighbors after Tropical Storm Beta, took a look at what flood mitigation projects are on the way. Residents living along Clear Creek found themselves raking yards Wednesday. Not because of dead leaves, but due to debris left behind from the flood. “I couldn’t even get through here,” Valarie …

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Deputies recently responded to 2 deaths at unlicensed group home where 35 adults were found


September 24, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Deplorable conditions, that’s how a sergeant with the Harris County Precinct 7 Constable’s Office described an unlicensed group home. At least 35 people were living inside a two story home in the 14000 block of Long Meadow Drive. learned from deputies that over the past several months, they’ve responded to two deaths at the home. Eyewitness …

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19-year-old girl hit and killed by SUV in southwest Houston, police say


September 24, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 19-year-old was hit and killed by a car in southwest Houston, according to police. It happened at 11600 South Sam Houston Parkway on the service road at about 5:25 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. Police said Destiny Rudd was walking on the center lane of the service road when the driver of a green Chevrolet …

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4-year-old attends virtual school with help from grandmas


September 24, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston 4-year-old is reaping the benefits of virtual learning because he’s been able to go to school while also spending time with his beloved grandmothers. Aaron Brooks started his first day of pre-kindergarten in front of a laptop with both of his grandmothers by his side. His mother, Melba, shared adorable photos of the trio …

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Remembering Hurricane Rita 15 years ago


September 24, 2020

Hurricane Rita swirled toward the Gulf Coast as a 165-mph, category 5 storm 15 years ago. More than 1.3 million people in Texas and Louisiana were evacuated, with many stuck on the roads for hours and hours in gridlocked traffic. In 2018, meteorologist Travis Herzog shared his memory from that time: “Houston and Galveston dodged the worst of the devastating …

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Final 2 Selena-themed 2020 cups now available at Stripes


September 24, 2020

The final two cups in the Selena commemorative collection are now available at Stripes convenience stores. In a Facebook post on Sept. 21, Stripes said fans can now grab their memorabilia of the icon from inside the store, or have it delivered using Favor Delivery. The “Selena Collage” and “Selena XXV” are reportedly the last cups to be released in …

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Drying out after Beta, fall front arrives next week


September 24, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — We will gradually dry out over the next few days as we await the arrival of our first real fall front. We should get more breaks in the clouds today, bringing some sunshine that will warm temperatures back to around 82. With drier air continuing to filter in on a northwesterly wind, morning lows will dip …

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