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Memorial Hermann moves to 2nd phase in COVID-19 vaccinations next week


December 25, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — More Texans have the opportunity to get treated after the latest shipment of COVID-19 vaccines arrived at Houston’s Memorial Hermann Hospital on Wednesday. The arrival of the Moderna vaccine means healthcare officials at Memorial Hermann can transition to Phase 1B of the Texas Vaccine Allocation Guiding Principles, allowing them to treat more people who weren’t a …

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30,000 meals given away those in need at 42nd Super Feast


December 25, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — This Christmas Eve, a lot of people are still in need due to the pandemic, and volunteers are out to help. The City Wide Club’s Christmas Eve Super Feast kicked off this morning at the George R. Brown Convention Center, providing thousands of meals to Houstonians in need. Super Feast is one of the nation’s largest …

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Less wind and warmer temps for Christmas Day


December 25, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An area of high pressure moving in from the west will drop our winds overnight. Clear skies and dry air will give us nice, cool temps in the 30s for Santa’s arrival. Temperatures should ‘warm’ up to around 60 Christmas afternoon under sunny skies, perfect weather for riding that new bike.   What is the weather …

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Rockets’ James Harden ordered to quarantine by NBA


December 25, 2020

NEW YORK — James Harden will be in quarantine until Friday, meaning the Houston Rockets star could be eligible to play Saturday when his team is to finally open its season in Portland. The Rockets were scheduled to play Wednesday against Oklahoma City, a game postponed for a variety of coronavirus issues. Among them was Harden declared unavailable to play …

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Houston-area churches reimagine Christmas services amid COVID-19 pandemic


December 25, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — After nearly a year of social distancing and staying at home, many families are looking toward the holiday season more than ever before. Churches across the Houston-area have had to reimagine traditional Christmas services in order to accommodate social distancing. For example, at Lakewood Church, attendees must register online in advance of the 6 p.m. Christmas Eve service …

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Bar attack suspect captured, charged with assault


December 25, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The man accused of hitting a Houston bar employee in the head with glass has been arrested, Houston police chief Art Acevedo tweeted Thursday. “This suspect has been apprehended and charged with assault, bodily injury,” Acevedo said. “Proud of the work of @houstonpolice Major Assaults and CRU.” The suspect, 32-year-old Patrick Kelly, who is a U.S. Navy …

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Chinese restaurants preparing for their busiest day of the year: Christmas


December 25, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Restaurant owners in Houston’s Asiatown are getting ready for Christmas, their busiest day of the year. “Every year on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and then New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day,” said Cori Xiong, the owner of Mala Sichuan Bistro. “Business usually doubles.” At Mala Sichuan Bistro, the extra business matters. Several restaurants have …

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Houston-area senior facility staff members step in to help residents celebrate Christmas


December 25, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As the holidays approach in an already challenging year, senior living facilities are stepping up in ways they have not before. Staff members said they saw seniors struggle with depression and weight loss from being isolated from their families to avoid COVID-19 exposure. “Over the last year, we have seen a decline in our residents not getting that …

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