A man was found fatally shot at his far northeast Dallas apartment early Sunday, police said. Officers responded to a shooting call about 6:20 a.m. at the Oasis Apartments complex in the 9600 block of Forest Lane. When they arrived, officers found Timothy Nelson, 54, lying on the ground with a gunshot wound in front of his apartment door. Dallas …

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 …

Across Texas, 3,815 more coronavirus cases were reported Sunday, including 3,636 new cases and 179 older cases that were recently added by labs. The state also reported 197 COVID-19 deaths, raising its toll to 42,936. Of the new cases, 2,921 were confirmed and 715 were probable. Of the older cases, 155 were confirmed and 24 were probable. The newly reported …

The southbound lanes of Dallas North Tollway reopened Sunday after a semitrailer struck a safety barrier and burst into flames, causing road closures. The crash was cleared shortly after 8:30 p.m., according to the North Texas Tollway Authority. The truck was traveling south about noon on the tollway when its driver lost control and struck a crash attenuator near Interstate 635, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Colleges and universities in the Houston-area are helping students and employees who were impacted by the arctic freeze last week. Lone Star College announced it is helping employees and students and has set up money for emergency grants for up to $250 to help people with water damage repairs. “I know so many of our students …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As the Houston area continues to deal with the winter storm recovery, multiple groups continue to organize free water or food distribution events throughout the city. Monday, Feb. 29 Houston Food Bank, Collaborative Communities and FBISD Police will be hosting a Neighborhood Super Site food distribution from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mercer Stadium. Greater Pure …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and multiple organizations came together to provide about 3,000 people with food and water during a drive-through distribution Sunday. Turner partnered with NACC Disaster Services, the Teamsters Union and AFL-CIO to distribute food, water, meal kits, pillows and cups. The mayor said he received a call from David Diaz of NACC Saturday …

HOUSTON, Texas — Houston’s Southern Smoke Foundation has kicked off a new round of fundraising in response to the devastation of Winter Storm Uri. These efforts include intriguing new chef dinners, a collaboration with global burger juggernaut Shake Shack, and a massive donation from a concerned Houstonian. Over the weekend, the local nonprofit announced the creation of its Texas winter …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The man police believe is responsible for the murder of a former member of a popular 90s R&B group has been charged. Police said they received an anonymous tip that led them to Andre Ford. Ford has been charged in the murder of Cedrick Cotton, 46, who was stabbed to death outside of a food mart in southwest …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is anticipated to begin its rollout process after the FDA approved its Emergency Use Authorization. The Center for Disease Control gave the developer, Janssen Pharmaceutical, the final greenlight Sunday afternoon. Texas is expecting to get its first 200,000 doses of the vaccine this week. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the …