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) — A man found shot to death Saturday morning outside a north Houston apartment complex may have been struck hours before his body was discovered, authorities said. It happened in the 500 block of Wells Fargo Drive sometime overnight. The man’s body was found with a gunshot wound near the front gate of the complex, according to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Astros have agreed to a one-year contract with All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa on Saturday, General Manager James Click announced. The two sides agreed to a one-year deal worth $11.7 million, according to multiple reports. Correa has been the only remaining unsigned arbitration eligible player on the Astros roster. “Going through the arbitration process is …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man has surrendered to authorities after police had reason to believe he was holding his girlfriend hostage inside a north Houston apartment complex. The incident happened in the 13500 block of Northborough Dr., near Rankin Road.   In an update by SWAT Lieutenant Richard Besselman, he said police received a domestic violence call around 3:05 …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Everyone has a unique story. In the case of one group of Houstonians though, their stories are strikingly similar, equally heartbreaking, and they hope a Saturday event raises awareness to find their loved ones. Family members and friends of people who’ve been reported missing gathered Saturday for the 7th annual Houston/National Missing Persons Day. This year, the …

PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) — The Pasadena Police Department is asking for prayers from the community as they mourn the death of detective Pedro ‘Pete’ Mejia Jr., who died after a difficult battle with COVID-19. In a statement released on Saturday, officers said Mejia had worked for the department since 2005 after graduating from the academy. He was also a decorated …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A cold front moved in Saturday clearing out the clouds for Sunday, but a more powerful cold front next week could bring us the harshest freeze of the winter. Mostly clear skies overnight will allow temperatures to drop to near 40 degrees Sunday morning. Mostly sunny skies are expected to continue into the afternoon… temperatures should …

KATY, Texas (KTRK) — An off-duty deputy was involved in a shooting at an apartment complex while he worked security in the Katy area on Saturday night. The shooting took place in the 23600 block of Western Centre Drive. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez made a post on Twitter describing what happened during the incident. In the tweet, Gonzalez said …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Recent data from multiple sources shows minority groups are less likely than whites to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In Houston, 43% of the population that have already received a vaccine are white, compared to 21% that are Hispanic, 15% that are Asian and 18% that are Black, according to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. The Houston Health …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The life of George Floyd will forever be remembered in Houston through a piece of colorful street art. Stretching two blocks of Alabama Street, bright red and gold paint came together to represent the legacy Floyd left behind. “This (artwork) is another public statement that the life and death of George Floyd is not in vain,” …