If you’re expecting a delivery during the holiday season, Garland police say you need to take extra precautions and be aware of “porch pirates” who swipe packages. In a social media video posted Thursday, the department offered a few tips. Constable feels “disrespected” after office moved to basement near “NEGROES” sign Ellis County Constable Precinct 3 Curtis Polk Jr. speaks …

With colder temperatures on the horizon, flu season is on it’s way to North Texas and thanks to a new partnership, Tarrant County is providing free flu shots to residents. Tarrant county partnered with Kroger and Albertson/Tom Thumb pharmacies to administer free flu shots to uninsured residents, according to a county news release. County residents have until Dec. 30 to claim …

Health authorities areclosely 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: As COVID-19 surges, North Texas long-term care facilities brace for impact on their staff and… What is the virus? Scientists have identified the virus as a novel, or new, coronavirus. The …

Clouds will decrease across North Texas tonight allowing temperatures to drop to around freezing Friday morning. Sunshine will be plentiful on Friday but it will be cool with highs in the mid to upper 50s. The weekend will be dry and seasonably mild with highs in the upper 50s to around 60. A passing storm system will bring some clouds …

Even amid closures and tight financial situations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Colleyville restaurants are working together to raise money for a chef who has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma. Daniel Albarran, 46, who has been the chef at Colleyville’s Loveria Caffé since it opened in 2017, was hospitalized in October when doctors determined he had a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Changes are coming to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s staff. During a Thursday briefing, Turner announced Ronald Lewis is leaving his role as city attorney for a unique opportunity, which he said will be announced soon. “Ron has been a very good friend, a fraternity brother of mine, counselor, advisor, and more importantly, a very moral and …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The younger sister of Alexis Sharkey told Eyewitness News she wants her sibling remembered as a businesswoman, not a social media sensation. Tobi Robinault spoke out about her family’s devastating loss. “Throw it away. She actually hated that word. She wasn’t an ‘influencer.’ She was a businesswoman,” said Robinault. “Honestly, I know it’s the way she’s …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Hospitalizations are increasing in Houston at a concerning rate, but there is something that’s helping keep some patients from ending up in hospitals. It’s an antibody treatment called Bamlanivimab. Both Memorial Hermann and Houston Methodist are administering it. Sandy Zeluff, a 69-year-old retired nurse, was one of the patients at Houston Methodist. “I started having crazy …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston Rockets star James Harden may be known for his talents as a shooting guard. Now, he’s trying his hand at restaurant ownership. The new restaurant, Thirteen, is set to open soon and is looking for workers. A job fair scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 4 will recruit for full-time positions, including managers, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you’re looking for work or considering going back to school virtual job fair Thursday showcased more than 200 positions and information about returning to learning. For more than seven months, has partnered with to host a weekly job fair. During the 30-minute event recruiters took applications and calls to help job seekers. There are more …