George R. Schrader, who served as Dallas city manager for most of the 1970s and played key roles in the development of several city landmarks such as Reunion Tower and the DFW International Airport, died Thursday. He was 89. Schrader died around 3 a.m. at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Plano from complications related to COVID-19, according to Cheryl …

If you’re looking for a way to ring in the new year from the comfort of your own home, you can catch this year’s Lone Star NYE online. The event will be hosted by NBC 5′s Katy Blakey and KARK’s D.J. William and airs from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Shingle Mountain removal begins Workers begin to remove shingles from what is …

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: Shingle Mountain removal begins Workers begin to remove shingles from what is known as Shingle Mountain, a pile What is the virus? Scientists have identified the virus as a novel, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Need a fun, family activity to enjoy while practicing safe social distancing? Look no further! The challenge is on to see who can complete this bike route that outlines the shape of Texas. Creator Jesse Alston said the idea came to him and his cycling-partner while they were looking for ways to switch-up their everyday workout. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — When looking back at 2020, it’s not surprising that many of us are looking for something to lighten the mood. Fortunately, the Houston Zoo shared some of the cutest reasons to celebrate, spreading their adorable baby animal cheer! Here are a few of the animals they welcomed to the herd since last spring. March 31: Traci, …

HOUSTON, Texas — As the year draws to a close, Esquire magazine offers a slightly different take on the national restaurant scene. Instead of another best of list, the men’s lifestyle publication submits its take on “100 Restaurants America Can’t Afford to Lose.” The list’s recognizes “these spots around the country-old and new, scruffy and spiffy-that we consider restaurants that …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Three people died in separate incidents across the city overnight, including a woman who was found dead in the middle of a busy southwest Houston road. The woman’s body was found in the 9000 block of Bissonnet at Braeswood Boulevard. It wasn’t clear what led to her death. In north Harris County, a 19-year-old was shot in …

Terry Beth Hadler was so eager to get a lifesaving COVID-19 vaccination that the 69-year-old piano teacher stood in line overnight in a parking lot with hundreds of other senior citizens. She wouldn’t do it again. Hadler said she waited 14 hours and that a brawl nearly erupted before dawn on Tuesday when people cut in line outside the library …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Although the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine ushered in newfound hope that the end to the pandemic was near, getting vaccinated was still a sad moment for some healthcare workers. One Texas Medical Center security executive said her experience was emotional because she lost her grandfather to the virus just a couple weeks before. “I was …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Now that the rain is gone, sunshine returns and cool temperatures for the first few days of 2021. Low pressure is quickly moving north and away from Houston, which will partially clear out the sky Friday morning. There are still highwater spots and swollen creeks throughout Southeast Texas, so continue to use caution while driving. You …