At least six people died and dozens were taken to hospitals after an accident involving more than 100 vehicles on a Fort Worth interstate Thursday — a pileup that was the most staggering of the crashes that dotted ice-slicked roads across Dallas-Fort Worth. Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis said the crash in the southbound TEXPress lanes of Interstate 35W …

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 …

After ice spread terrorizing conditions across roads in Dallas-Fort Worth early Thursday, a new winter storm watch is raising concerns about “near blizzard conditions” to come. North Texans are likely to get a break from dangerous weather conditions for a while, but they could soon be struggling in slick conditions again. A round of snow could come late Sunday into …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As Houston prepares to go into full winter weather mode ahead of what may be a historic ice storm, we wanted to know how Texas grocer H-E-B is preparing and what items are selling fast. Are items flying off the shelves much like in the early stages of the pandemic? Melanie Lawson: “Have you seen more people …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The time to act to protect your home from freezing weather is before the temperatures drop. Luke Burkhalter is a licensed master plumber with the family-owned business Alan’s Plumbing in Missouri City. Burkhalter said you could save yourself money by doing a few simple things ahead of frigid temperatures. He said you should focus your efforts …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — 7:35PM Thursday: A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Brazos, Washington and Grimes counties until 4 a.m. on Friday. 6PM Thursday: Arctic air is moving down the Plains, and we are now predicting the coldest February temperatures in 70 years to reach Houston next week. The leading edge of cold air has moved through Houston. Temperatures …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In north Texas and around the Austin area, school districts announced delays, closures or transitioned to virtual learning due to the weather conditions. Houston ISD is one of the school districts that does have students scheduled for in-person and online learning on President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 15. However, the district has not announced any plans or …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — This week, people have lined up on the campus of Texas Southern University to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But as potentially historic cold weather approaches, those appointments may be put on pause. TSU has partnered with Baylor St. Luke’s to provide vaccines in the communities surrounding the university. The effort is specifically targeting elderly people in …

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was prepared to plead guilty to third-degree murder in George Floyd’s death before then-Attorney General William Barr personally blocked the plea deal last year, officials said. The deal would have averted any potential federal charges, including a civil rights offense, as part of an effort to quickly resolve the case to avoid …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you want the COVID-19 vaccine and aren’t in line to get it, there are still a number of vaccine trials- some involving kids. Lakshy Patel is in the eighth grade and going to school virtually hasn’t been easy. “The WiFi problems, so I really get stressed out. I really want to go back to school,” …