HOUSTON, Texas — As the Houston Rockets navigate an offseason of major change, a new challenge is emerging for the franchise — the uncertainty of former MVP guards James Harden and Russell Westbrook on their futures with the team, sources told ESPN. In the wake of the departures of head coach Mike D’Antoni and general manager Daryl Morey, Harden and Westbrook have expressed concern …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — George Springer is officially heading to free agency. The superstar outfielder declined the Houston Astros’ qualifying offer of a one-year, $18.9 million deal to remain with the team that drafted him nine years ago. Springer, 31, could remain with Houston for a contract worth more than the amount in the qualifying offer, but he is seen …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — We’re in for a crisp fall night with lows down into the 50s, but you’ll have to wait until next week for temperatures to drop into the 40s. Sunshine on Thursday will warm temperatures back into the mid 80s. It’ll feel pleasantly warm with the lower humidity. Similar weather is expected for Friday. Our next opportunity …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As the pandemic continues, here are some locations around the Houston area offering free COVID-19 tests right now. Aramco Services Company 9009 West Loop South, 77096 Drive-thru | Nose self-swab Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tues, Thurs: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Call 832-393-4220 for access code. Southwest Multi-Service Center Southwest Multi-Service …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A new analysis conducted by Air Alliance Houston shows people in Hispanic and Black communities in the city are dying younger and sicker. For reasons out of their control, they’re not living as long as their counterparts in more affluent areas. Eyewitness News visited Trinity Gardens in northeast Houston, where life expectancy is lower than the national average. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A shelter in place alert has been issued after a large trash fire broke out at Independent Texas Recyclers in northeast Houston on Wednesday.   HFD Chief Samuel Pena said the precautionary shelter in place was issued inside a half-mile radius around the plant.. The Houston Fire Department currently has 25 units responding to the recycling …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A family member of the 24-year-old accused of killing a Houston police sergeant told the suspect isn’t perfect, but is also no killer. The relative, who spoke with Eyewitness News on Wednesday under condition of anonymity, said Robert Soliz is a family man who took care of his wife and hadn’t been in trouble for years. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Live music was one of the first industries to close for health restrictions on March 13, leaving thousands of Houstonians with an uncertain future. “The Texas Music Office reports that there are more than 3,300 quote-unquote ‘working musicians’ in the Greater Houston area and more than 10,000 music industry professionals,” said Mark Austin, the senior talent …

LONDON: Many COVID-19 survivors are likely to be at greater risk of developing mental illness, psychiatrists said on Monday, after a large study found 20% of those infected with the coronavirus are diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder within 90 days. Anxiety, depression and insomnia were most common among recovered COVID-19 patients in the study who developed mental health problems. The …

d LAHORE: Provincial health authorities on Wednesday reported five more cases of dengue fever in Punjab in 24 hours. “Four dengue fever patients were reported in Lahore and one from Sargodha,” according to a spokesperson of the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Punjab. The tally of confirmed dengue fever cases in Punjab has now reached to 190 this year since …