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Sheila Jackson Lee assists Kashmere Gardens church vandalized in break-in


January 20, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Saturday, a northeast Houston church targeted by a thief suspected to be looking for metal to steal, had reason to rejoice. The story of the Christian Faith Church of God in Christ was told Saturday night on ABC13, and Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee took note. WATCH: ABC13 Deborah Wrigley’s original story on the Christian Faith …

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American Ninja Warrior with Parkinsons running Houston Marathon


January 20, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Allison Toepperwein is the epitome of an inspirational story. She is a single mom who has competed in the America Ninja Warrior competition and she is competing in her first Chevron Houston Marathon. She does all this while having Parkinson’s disease. What started off as a chairing opportunity for HAPS (Houston Area’s Parkinson’s Society) has turned …

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The International Space Station flew over Houston Sunday evening


January 20, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The International Space Station flew over Space City on Sunday evening! The weather provided the perfect sky conditions to see the ISS across the sky for six full minutes. In the video above, Travis walks you through exactly what you need to know to make sure you don’t miss the next rare sighting. The next time …

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Vigil held in honor of man shot while helping clerk during robbery


January 20, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Elwin Oubre will be remembered as a fixture on Fondren and Bissonnet in southwest Houston. He didn’t have a traditional job, but friends said he earned a small amount of money doing everything from stocking shelves at convenience stores, to washing windshields for tips. “He wasn’t homeless, he wasn’t just a face, and people liked him,” …

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Training faster may not make you race faster, experts say


January 20, 2020

  HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — This weekend, many will embark on their first ever Chevron Houston Marathon. Others will try to finish with a personal best, but you’d be surprised to learn that running faster in training doesn’t necessarily make you faster on race day. “The science to going faster isn’t going fast all the time,” insists Kimberly Gandler with …

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Patchy frost Monday morning, more rain midweek


January 20, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Get ready for a cold morning as the clear sky and lights winds will allow temperatures to dip into the mid and upper 30s, and patchy frost is expected before sunrise. We’re in for another beautiful, crisp afternoon on MLK Day as high pressure keeps the sky clear and sunny. High temperatures will peak around 60 …

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Houston business owner allegedly shot to death by wife


January 20, 2020

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — New details have been released in the death of a Houston business owner authorities say was shot by his estranged wife in northwest Harris County. The incident happened Sunday afternoon when deputies responded to a home in the 14100 block of Barons Bridge Drive. According to court records, the victim, 66-year-old Ray Court arrived at …

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I-10 bridge over San Jacinto River back open in both directions after months of repair


January 20, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — After several months of bridge repair, the East Freeway is back open in both directions. All mainlanes of I-10 East Freeway EB at the San Jacinto River back to three lanes this morning. Thank you for your patience during the WB bridge repairs. pic.twitter.com/c4GwfbxPmG — TxDOT- HOU District (@TxDOTHouston) January 20, 2020     The East Fwy is …

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Man fatally shot at Fort Worth bar, police say


January 20, 2020

A man was fatally shot during an argument at a Fort Worth bar Saturday, police said. Officers were called about 9:30 p.m. to the La Botica bar in the 3700 block of Hemphill Street, near I-35W and West Biddinson Street, where they found the wounded man on the floor. The victim, whose name was not released, was taken to a …

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Woman arrested in 30-year-old man’s fatal stabbing in Arlington, police say


January 20, 2020

A woman was arrested Saturday in Louisiana in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in Arlington earlier this month, police said. Leah Franklin, 31, faces a murder charge in the Jan. 11 death of Antonio Daniel Merle. Leah Franklin, 31, faces a murder charge in connection with the death of Antonio Merle, police said.(Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office) Merle …

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