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Clerk shot to death at Arlington convenience store, police say


January 18, 2021

A customer discovered an Arlington convenience store clerk behind the counter who had been fatally shot early Sunday, police say. Detectives stay hopeful 25 years after Amber Hagerman’s kidnapping Arlington Police Department held a press event on the 25th anniversary of Amber Hagerman’s death… Arlington police were called about 5 a.m. to the E-Z Mart store in the 100 block …

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What you need to know about coronavirus


January 18, 2021

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: Detectives stay hopeful 25 years after Amber Hagerman’s kidnapping Arlington Police Department held a press event on the 25th anniversary of Amber Hagerman’s death… What is the virus? Scientists have …

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Backstreet Café is losing its signature camphor tree


January 18, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas — A part of its outdoor scene long before the restaurant opened in 1983, Backstreet Cafe’s sprawling camphor tree is set to be removed. “It’s impossible to say how many special moments have been shared and memories made on the patio under Backstreet Cafe’s beautiful spreading camphor tree… Unfortunately, the time has come to say goodbye to their …

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Mayor Turner says only ‘legitimate’ restaurants should be open


January 18, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Mayor Sylvester Turner is issuing a strong warning to bars and nightclubs across Houston and said he plans to go after any establishment seen disregarding capacity guidelines. In a tweet posted by Turner on Sunday afternoon, the mayor called out the promotional team for rapper Bow Wow, who was scheduled to perform at a day party …

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No Layups: Former Rockets player Vernon Maxwell joins the discussion


January 18, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In today’s episode of No Layups, David Nuno and Raheel Ramzanali will be joined by former Houston Rockets player Vernon Maxwell. One can only wonder what this Rocket may have to say about James Harden leaving, only to explode in his recent debut with the Brooklyn Nets. That alone should definitely be an interesting conversation, but …

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Pleasant MLK Day in Houston but rain chances return Tuesday


January 18, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It was a gorgeous weekend. Clear skies will continue into the start of MLK Day, but clouds will increase in the afternoon. Rain chances tomorrow evening will remain low but are expected to increase late Monday night into Tuesday. What will the weather be like in Houston for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day? It looks great! …

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Innocent man hurt after Texas bounty hunters broke in and started shootout


January 18, 2021

CYPRESS, Texas (KTRK) — Three Texas bounty hunters have been charged after they made illegal entry into a home and engaged in a shootout with one of the residents, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The bounty hunters arrived to the Cypress home just after 8 a.m. as the home renter was also just getting home, deputies said. Ricky …

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Sen. Ted Cruz responds after video showed Capitol rioter saying senator ‘would want us to do this’


January 18, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Days after The New Yorker released video showing a shocking, inside look at the U.S. Capitol siege, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is, once again, condemning their actions. In a portion of the nearly 12-minute video, documented by Luke Mogelson, a veteran war correspondent and a contributing writer at The New Yorker, rioters were seen examining a …

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