Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he believes the city is on the cusp of a “new era of safety and prosperity” once the coronavirus pandemic ends. But he warned that the city may not get there without residents working together in COVID-19 recovery efforts and demanding more accountability from government officials. Secret Tipper surprises server in Allen with a $500 …

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: Secret Tipper surprises server in Allen with a $500 tip A server at Allen Cafe receives a surprise $500 tip from a ‘secret tipper ’ with the Tipping Allen… What …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — There’s a new mural in Houston, and it’s celebrating Tejano star Selena Quintanilla. The mural comes after Netflix released its scripted series about the Tejano star on Dec. 4. Netflix described the series as “a coming of age story following Selena as her dreams come true and all the heart-wrenching and life-changing choices she and her …

FORT HOOD, Texas (KTRK) — The Army on Tuesday said it had fired or suspended 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, and ordered policy changes to address chronic leadership failures at the base that contributed to a widespread pattern of violence including murder, sexual assaults and harassment. Two general officers were among those being removed from their …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police chief Art Acevedo has announced a task force to combat road rage incidents on our streets and roadways, where law enforcement will proactively look for people committing crimes. Acevedo said the initiative, revealed Tuesday morning, is in partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Harris County …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The University of Houston Men’s Basketball program has paused all team-related activities because of recent positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing, Vice President for Athletics Chris Pezman announced in a statement Tuesday morning. The Coogs were scheduled to play Sam Houston State on Wednesday and Rice University on Saturday inside the Fertitta Center, but both games …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Our stream of sunny weather will continue into Wednesday. After a cold start in the low 40s, temperatures will end up in the mid 70s under a perfectly sunny sky. Similar weather is on the way Thursday with slightly warmer temperatures. By Friday, it’ll be noticeably warmer in the morning as a storm system pushes through …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Sylvia and Morris Word had their new washer and dryer for less than a year when the washer’s spin cycle stopped working, leaving their clothes soaking wet every time. It was still under warranty when it broke, but when the couple contacted Maytag to ask for repairs, the repair person didn’t have the parts needed to …

HOUSTON, Texas — After a year during which the Greater Houston region lost more jobs than in the Great Recession and the oil downturn of the 1980s combined, experts with the Greater Houston Partnership are projecting job growth in 2021 will fall between 35,000-52,000. Patrick Jankowski, senior vice president of research for the GHP, said at a Dec. 8 event …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A mother believes charges should be filed against her son’s ex-girlfriend in yet another family violence murder in our area. Artuiro Magee, 34, was shot and killed outside the Lakeview Apartment Homes early Monday morning. Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Romanus Robertson III shot and killed Magee after the pair got into …