PALOMAS, Mexico – To escape the lingering, devastating effects of two hurricanes and the reach of organized crime, Pedro Gomez fled Guatemala in January and headed north, looking for hope. Thousands of miles south, Jhon Jairo Ushca Alcoser, too, left his country, Ecuador, fleeing political unrest and the economic fallout of a global pandemic that’s ravaged his nation. For both …

The sixth victim killed in a Fort Worth crash involving more than 100 vehicles was identified Saturday, one day after lawmakers called for an investigation into whether the roads were properly treated for icy weather. Thursday’s pileup was the most staggering of the crashes that dotted ice-slicked roads across Dallas-Fort Worth. The crash north of downtown Fort Worth, which was …

About 20 people were displaced from their homes after a fire broke out at a northeast Dallas apartment complex Saturday afternoon. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to a call about a fire at 3:17 p.m. at the LaVita on Lovers Lane Apartments at 6603 East Lovers Lane, near Abrams Road. About 70 firefighters worked to put out the fire in the two-story …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston Housing Authority spokesperson Adrian Hudspeth said when it comes to preparing for weather, renters should check their lease and contact their landlord to know what they are responsible for. About 57% of Houstonians are renters, and nearly 45% of Harris County residents are renters, according to a report from the Kinder Institute. Hudspeth said depending …

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 …

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 …

coup HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — County and city officials are warning people about the importance of preparing for frigid temperatures and an extended hard freeze that could last for up to three days. “Sometimes, it’s hard to fathom what could happen in these potentially dangerous storms,” said Harris County Flood Control District Meteorologist Jeff Lindner on Friday night. Gov. Greg …

b HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The City of Houston plans to open the George R. Brown Convention Center this weekend to provide a warm and safe place as temperatures continue to plummet. The city will open the GRB on Sunday evening for people who are homeless and need a place to stay for two to three days, city officials said. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Here’s some advice for those of you who haven’t been through an ice storm before. Do not pour boiling water on your windshield. The quick change in temperature can cause the glass to crack. Do not tap the windshield with a hammer. Do not use a key, metal spatula, knife or a crowbar to clean off …

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) — Governor Greg Abbott is asking all Texans to start conserving the energy inside of their homes beginning on Sunday to brace for possible power outages during the expected winter storm. In a press conference on Saturday, Abbott gave residents a few tips on small things they could do around their homes to help prevent major power …