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One person shot and killed at Clear Lake gas station


October 1, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man was shot and killed outside a Clear Lake gas station. The shooting happened before 5 p.m. in the 200 block of El Dorado Blvd. Wednesday. Police say the man had an altercation with someone in a car at the gas pumps before being shot. No information was released on the suspects, but police are …

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library bringing books to Houston children


October 1, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Thousands of students in HISD have the opportunity to receive books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Parton’s non-profit is partnering with local organizations and Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia in a book gifting program for select communities for children from birth to age 5. Under the “Book a Month” program, a book will be …

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Up to 13,300 fans allowed at NRG Stadium for Texans game this Sunday


October 1, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Texans received the green light from city and Harris County officials to allow up to 13,300 fans into NRG Stadium when they host the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday. The team made an announcement Monday regarding its Week 4 matchup, which would be the second home game on the schedule.   The Texans recently played …

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Why Houston may have advantage against COVID-19 in the fall


October 1, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Public health experts advise new CDC guidelines ahead of new COVID-19 infections this fall and winter. This time, a surge could look different because of cooler temperatures. People will be doing a lot more inside because of the weather. However, in the Houston area, the fall and winter seasons tend to be more mild compared to …

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Officials searching for missing woman who hasn’t been seen in nearly 2 weeks


October 1, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Officials are looking for a 29-year-old woman who hasn’t been seen for nearly two weeks. Emmishae Kirby was reported missing on Friday, Sept. 18, according to the Houston Police Department. Investigators said she was seen leaving the 800 block of Country Place Drive in west Houston. Kirby is a 4-foot-9-inch Black woman with brown eyes and black …

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HPD officer injured in 2018 golf cart accident dies


October 1, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston police officer who fought to recover from a 2018 golf cart accident has died, the Houston Police Officers’ Union announced. Jerry Flores, a 25 year HPD veteran, died Thursday morning.   “RIP brother you are a legend and will be missed by all,” HPOU president Joe Gamaldi tweeted Thursday morning. Flores was hurt in …

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Grammy-winning band La Mafia celebrates 40th anniversary


October 1, 2020

HOUSTON, TX (KTRK) — Shell Freedom Over Texas will look a little different this Fourth of July, due to COVID-19. is partnering with the City of Houston to bring you a live star-studded entertainment and fireworks show through your television, mobile and streaming devices. Grammy-winning Tejano band La Mafia will be among the acts taking the stage at Jones Hall …

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Suspect appears to bite Stein Mart employee during robbery


October 1, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police just released a bizarre surveillance video that appears to show a robbery suspect attempting to bite an employee, and they’re asking for your help in making an arrest. HPD says the robbery happened on Wednesday, July 15 around 3 p.m. at the Stein Mart on 2640 Fondren Rd. The video, which you can watch …

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Two more fronts on the way to Houston


October 1, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two more cool fronts are on the way to Houston, but it will get to nearly 90-degrees Thursday afternoon. A weak front arriving Thursday night will reinforce the the dry air, dropping temperatures a few degrees and giving us more nice weather into the weekend. One hiccup to the weather will be the higher levels of …

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