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Continued mild and dry


November 6, 2020

It has been a mild start to the month of November and that trend will continue through the weekend. There will be daily periods of low clouds, but the afternoons will end up with sunshine. High temperatures will mainly be in the mid 70s. Low rain chances return Tuesday as our next cold front arrives. The front does not look …

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9-year-old twin entrepreneurs learn valuable skills managing their own makeup company


November 6, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas — Taraji and Tajere Cossey love to play like other 9-year-old girls. But these twins from Houston, Texas are also working hard as entrepreneurs. The Cossey sisters started their own vegan makeup company during the pandemic called Melanin Skholars. “We came up with the name because the girls are filled with melanin. We are constantly encouraging them to …

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Rapid COVID-19 testing is underway in these Houston-area school districts


November 6, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A statewide rapid testing program in schools is getting a lot of interest from school systems across the state. The program is voluntary and school systems must apply. As of Monday night, 247 school systems had been accepted into the program, less than a week after the program opened up statewide after a pilot program. Some …

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Curious about the stock market? Set aside $10 a week to start


November 6, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As we approach the new year, it may be time for a new resolution – saving more money. If you’re new to saving money, start out by saving $10 to $20 a week in an envelope or a shoebox. After a few months, put the money in a bank account or open an online savings account …

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Houston woman pleads guilty in massive marriage fraud scheme


November 6, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston woman accused in an international marriage fraud scheme pleaded guilty on five counts Thursday. Ashley Yen Nguyen, AKA “Duyen,” was identified by prosecutors as the mastermind behind the scam in May 2019. As part of her plea, a U.S. Attorney’s Office stated the 55-year-old woman admitted to conspiring to engage in marriage fraud, mail …

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Texans have player with positive COVID-19 test for 2nd straight week


November 6, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For the second straight week, the Houston Texans will close their facilities due to a player that has tested positive for the coronavirus. Sources told Eyewitness News linebacker Jacob Martin tested positive for the virus. Also, Whitney Mercilus and Dylan Cole must quarantine for five days after potentially having contact with Martin.   The Texans confirmed …

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It’s normal to continue counting votes after Election Day, elections administrator says


November 6, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With democracy still in action, Harris County’s newly appointed Elections Administrator wants you to remember that after Election Day, votes are still being counted, not just locally but across America. Isabel Longoria is Harris County’s newly appointed Elections Administrator. She said it’s normal for election officials across Texas and America to still be counting votes. She …

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Houston man offers $12,000 reward for return of missing 10-month-old dog


November 6, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston pet owner is offering a $12,000 reward for the return of his missing French bulldog, Jocko. Ian Gonzales shared his plea to find Jocko on social media. Gonzalez said he filed a police report on Aug. 23, the same day the dog went missing in the Westchase area of Houston. Gonzales said Jocko was …

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Former Florida election official reflects on the controversial 2000 election


November 6, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas — As the presidential election drags on, with vote counting under the microscope in five key states, Kurt S. Browning watches with a different perspective. “I’ve been there. I’ve done that. I do not envy them at all. I know exactly what they’re going through,” said Browning. Browning served twice as Florida’s Secretary of State, once under Gov. …

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