Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19. Here are the answers to key questions about the outbreak: What is the new virus? Scientists have identified the virus as a novel, or new, coronavirus. The name comes from the Latin word for crowns or halos, which coronaviruses resemble …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police Sgt. Harold Preston was honored by his friends and family during a service Thursday. A private funeral for family, friends and HPD staff was held at Grace Church Houston at 14505 Gulf Freeway. Here are some of the most memorable moments from the memorial service: WATCH: Honor Network founder explains Sgt. Preston’s casket flag …

IRVING, Texas (KTRK) — ExxonMobil’s Houston management offices will be primarily impacted by job cuts that the oil giant announced Thursday. In a news release, the company said it anticipates about 1,900 workers will be affected by the workforce reduction through “voluntary and involuntary programs.” As has been with similar energy companies as of late, the Irving-based company cites the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As Houston continues to grow, so do its highways. Construction, however, could have an adverse impact on people living in areas along those highways.   “There’s just a lot of things I love about this area,” said Sean Jefferson Jr. about his home along I-10 near the northeast side of town. He and his family have …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — has covered a string of shootings, including shocking video released Wednesday that shows a road rage incident that happened on Main Street. Police are still searching for the shooter. Also, another road rage shooting was reported last Friday on US-59 and SH-288, killing an 18-year-old. Sean Teare, Division Chief of Vehicular Crimes with the District Attorney’s office, said …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Denina Gilliam was a patient at TIRR Memorial Hermann, a rehabilitation facility, since August after being treated for MS at a hospital. “After the hospital, I went to the rehab center to get stronger, exercise these muscles,” she said. On Thursday, a day she had been looking forward to for some time, she and other patients …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police Sgt. Harold Preston, who was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call last week, was supposed to celebrate his retirement in the coming months. He spent 41 years on the force. The beloved sergeant was honored by his friends and family during a service Thursday. In a heartbreaking interview with ABC13’s …

Pakistan were two for 92 in 19 overs in their series-opening one-day international against Zimbabwe at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. Earlier, captain Babar Azam had won the toss and elected to bat. Both teams are opening their World Cup Super League campaigns after the International Cricket Council introduced the competition to bring context to ODI cricket. The top …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — At the same place where Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Jesse Valdez III was fatally injured, his family and friends remembered him Thursday night. “My dad was a good man. He went out there and saved lives every day,” said Valdez’s son, Avery, to a crowd of supporters. Thursday marked six years since Valdez was hit head-on …

MELBOURNE: Highly-touted all-rounder Cameron Green has been selected in Australia’s One-day International and Twenty20 International squads for the upcoming series against India, while Moises Henriques earned a recall. The 21-year-old Green averages 52.23 with the bat and 21.53 with the ball from 17 first-class matches for Western Australia, and former Test captain Greg Chappell has described him as the best …