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Harris County Election Security Task Force bracing for Election Day


October 31, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With early voting now over in Harris County, concerns about election safety now turns to Election Day. “We want to make sure everyone feels safe, secure and like they’re able to exercise their right to vote, which is so important,” said Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen. Rosen’s office is one of four that make …

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Halloween forecast – no tricks, all treats


October 31, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you liked the weather Friday, then you’re going to love the weather this weekend. Saturday is starting off chilly with lows in the 40s (and a few spots dropping in to the 30s), but plenty of sunshine will warm temperatures into the lower 70s. Any patchy morning fog will burn off my mid-morning. Trick-or-treat weather …

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Houston prepared to support El Paso in COVID-19 crisis


October 31, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The U.S. has now crossed 9 million cases. Some parts of the country seeing lockdowns again, including El Paso. The county judge ordered a two-week shutdown of non-essential businesses in response to a massive surge in cases which has overwhelmed hospitals. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tweeted the shutdown is a violation of the governor’s executive order, and that he’s exploring …

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Man shot after attacking HPD officer inside Heights Walmart


October 31, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man was shot Saturday morning at a Houston Walmart after attacking a police officer, authorities said. It happened around 12:40 a.m. at the store in the 100 block of Yale Street near Interstate 10. A Houston police officer had stopped by the store during her shift when a store employee alerted her about a man …

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Police called about ‘unknown creature,’ man testing Halloween costume


October 31, 2020

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas police received multiple calls Wednesday about an “unknown creature” wandering the streets, which turned out to be a man testing a homemade Halloween costume. Arlington Police started getting the calls around 9 p.m. “(It’s) big as a gorilla,” one witness told dispatchers. Another caller said it had “spikes and five legs.” Police Service Assistants, employees who are …

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