WASHINGTON — One week after a deadly riot at the Capitol, House members forced to seek refuge from a mob trying to overturn President Donald Trump’s defeat impeached him for “incitement of insurrection.” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said a trial couldn’t possibly finish before Trump’s term expires at noon next Wednesday, so he won’t allow it to start before …

AUSTIN — The Republican-led Texas Senate voted Wednesday to undercut Democrats’ power in a move championed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. The action, taken after Democrats picked up another seat in the November election, effectively limits their say in which bills come to the floor. The rule change means that the chamber’s Republicans will continue to be able to advance …

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: What is the virus? Scientists have identified the virus as a novel, or new, coronavirus. The name comes from the Latin word for crowns or halos, which coronaviruses resemble under …

Dallas County on Wednesday temporarily opened its COVID-19 vaccination site at Fair Park to any North Texan 75 or older in an effort to quickly use a small surplus of shots. The decision to open the vaccine site up to people without an appointment was made after the county began turning away people under 75 who were not authorized to make appointments …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With the desire to end the COVID-19 pandemic and get back to normal as soon as possible, a top Houston-area doctor is explaining what it will take to do that. Dr. Peter Hotez, the Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, participated in town hall on vaccine questions Tuesday night. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — At the request of the Houston Forensic Science Center board, the city of Houston’s Office of Inspector General will investigate allegations made against personnel in the crime scene unit. This comes after a four-page letter was sent to the board by an anonymous group of past and present CSU investigators, claiming a hostile work environment within …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Rockets have reportedly granted James Harden’s wish, trading their MVP-level superstar to the Brooklyn Nets. The Rockets have agreed to send Harden to his desired destination as part of a complicated four-team deal that also involves the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne. Houston will get Brooklyn’s …

HOUSTON — There was no Lady Ga Ga or NFL experience, a country western singer sang the National Anthem, and halftime entertainment consisted of a university marching band and high school dance team. It was Super Bowl VIII, held in Houston in on January 13, 1974. The Miami Dolphins took on the Minnesota Vikings in Rice Stadium. The Super Bowl …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The demand for the COVID-19 vaccine is growing every day, and there are new efforts to get more doses to the state. Many who qualify in the first phase of the distribution said they are having a hard time getting the vaccine. Katlyn Reed is 80 years old but can not find a COVID-19 vaccine. “I’ve …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Hours after former Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson spoke up about the team’s dealings with current franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson, Johnson was spotted at the Rockets game with him. Johnson, who is known for being more reserved when it comes to social media, used his platform to give Watson advice Tuesday afternoon in a rare …