For the first time in more than three years, Marsha Jackson shed tears of joy outside her southeast Oak Cliff home. On Friday, she sat in a folding chair on the dirt road in front of her house of 25 years, flanked by her daughter, granddaughter and supporters. Jackson, 62, bobbed her head and briefly wiped an eye hidden behind …

Two women were arrested this week after a flight from DFW International Airport had to be diverted when a fight broke out. The incident, apparently spurred by racial slurs, took place Wednesday afternoon on American Airlines Flight 776 from DFW Airport to Los Angeles. According to police in Phoenix, where the plane landed, witnesses said that two women on the flight were …

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) — Those 50 years old and older with chronic health conditions can now join the COVID-19 vaccine waitlist at NRG Park, the Houston Health Department announced on Twitter. Initially, vaccine shots were only being administered to those who live in zip codes hit hard by the virus. Just a few days ago, priority groups included individuals 65 …

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has revoked the ability for energy retailer Griddy to operate on its power grid. The Houston-based company, which offers plans that are tied to the wholesale price of electricity, came under fire when customers faced staggering bills during a deadly cold snap that led to widespread blackouts across Texas. ERCOT took away Griddy’s access …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Get ready for more sea fog, warm temperatures, and humid air over the weekend. A warm front pushing through Texas will keep lows overnight in the mid-to-upper 60s. Sea fog will continue to be a problem along the coast, and a Dense Fog Advisory will be in effect until noon Saturday. A little sunshine breaking through …

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities have arrested the suspect who allegedly shot and killed Texas State athlete Khambrail Winters in San Marcos last November. According to U.S. Marshals, 19-year-old Christopher Lee Williams has been arrested and charged in connection to the murder. A warrant was issued back on Feb. 6 in efforts to locate Williams in Hays County. Authorities …

  HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A major hurdle could be cleared on Friday regarding COVID-19 relief, but will it be the final package that comes with a stimulus check for Americans? The major order of business for President Joe Biden and Congress is to pass a $1.9 trillion COVID relief package before the round of unemployment benefits and other aid …

HOUSTON, Texas — Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys is bringing a new “H-Town Originals” sandwich to its three Houston locations in collaboration with Dr. Peter Hotez. Hotez-chair of Tropical Pediatrics at Texas Children’s Hospital, co-director of Texas Children’s Center for Vaccine Development, and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine-collaborated with Antone’s Executive Chef Alex Padilla to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two weeks before he died, 35-year-old Charles “Charley” Torres struggled to breathe as he said his goodbyes to his three children and four stepchildren. “I love you with all my heart. I love you so much,” Torres said in an emotional video. “Take care of your mother. I love you. There were times when his family …