Authorities are investigating after a small Collin County church burned in a devastating fire early Friday.Substitute teaching is a ‘tough’ job and Texas can’t find enough of them during the pandemic Firefighters were called about 1 a.m. to Anna United Methodist Church, at West Second and Riggins streets. No one was injured in the blaze, according to the Anna Fire …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — There are two major closures this weekend that could affect your drive time. The 610 West Loop ramp is closed southbound to US-59 southbound all weekend. The Richmond and Almeda exits are also closed in both directions. You are advised to take the Bissonnet exit and make a U-turn to avoid any traffic. The ramp is …

HOUSTON, Texas — Every year you’ll see thousands of Christmas light events, decorations on neighbors’ homes, even displays up at work. But one father is on a mission to make decorating for Hanukkah more popular. Philip Grosman started putting out lights for Hanukkah a few years ago at his home in Meyerland. Over the years it has grown bigger and …

Dallas County on Saturday reported 2,111 more coronavirus cases, all of them considered new. Eight new COVID-19 deaths were also reported. 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… The latest victims include a Farmers Branch man and a …

Dallas police are asking for the public’s help locating an 83-year-old man with Alzheimer’s last seen Saturday afternoon in far northeast Dallas. Jesse Jackson is described as a Black man who is 5-5 and weighs about 150 pounds. He has gray hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing black sweatpants, a black t-shirt and a black jacket. Secret …

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: COVID-19 vaccine to start arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials say What is the virus? Scientists have identified the virus as a novel, or new, coronavirus. The name comes …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston oil and gas company attempting to buy jackets from The North Face, was rejected by the clothing company, an official claims. Innovex Downhole Solutions, a company that sells products used in drilling, wanted to order company jackets as Christmas presents for its employees, according to CEO Adam Anderson. But, when the company tried to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It’s been another weekend of violence across the city, as four people have been killed in a span of less than 12 hours. In north Houston, a man was shot to death in his driveway after he and his son had returned from a trip to the grocery store. It happened Friday night around 9 p.m. in the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — One person died Saturday when a gunman opened fire on a family at a northwest Houston apartment complex. It happened around 12:30 a.m. in the 1400 block of West Gulf Bank near Veterans Memorial. The family was gathered in the parking lot of the complex when someone drove up, got out of their vehicle and opened …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston rapper and philanthropist Trae Tha Truth is hosting a Christmas shopping spree for children with special needs and disabilities Saturday afternoon at a Walmart in Houston. “I wanted to do something special on behalf of my son,” Trae said in an Instagram post.   The event is on behalf of the U’Neek and Gifted Foundation, started …