HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo was sworn into office on Nov. 30, 2016. Now four and a half years later, he’s setting out on a new venture, taking the reigns as top cop in Miami. Acevedo’s tenure has been marked by several big events, ranging from joyous moments for the city of Houston to darker times …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texans who fall in group 1C, those who are 50 years and older, can now get the COVID-19 vaccine. But there are people in group 1A who said they’re still struggling to get that first dose. Jennifer Darosa loves being a nurse. She works with a special group of patients. “I’m in home health care. I …

HOUSTON, TEXAS — He’s been called the Croatian Sensation, the Pied Piper of Memorial Park, even St. Francis of Assisi. But Bob Bunoza is most well known as the Bird Man. He was born in Croatia, delivered in the hay and straw with the animals. Bunoza first moved to New York when he came to the United States. But after …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With Art Acevedo’s exit from the Houston Police Department, Mayor Sylvester Turner has a new executive task: finding someone to lead an agency with more than 5,200 officers. On Monday, Turner expressed his gratitude to his outgoing chief, crediting Acevedo with helping carry Houstonians through crisis and, at times, celebration. Turner confirmed Acevedo will remain with the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An Austin man is desperately trying to find a family painting he says was hastily sold at his mother’s estate sale on January 24. “My mom, for as long as I can remember, never showed me the thing,” said Sam Gorman. “It sat in the garage for 40 years.” Due to his mother’s dementia, Sam and …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texas is expanding its vaccine availability to those 50 years and older, the age group that has made up 93% of COVID-19 deaths in Texas, in the state’s 1C phase. Texas’ 1C phase is different from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s definition of the 1C Category. The state announced it will base the phases on ages, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — More than 20% of Texans may have COVID-19 antibodies, according to a scientific study done by UTHealth in Houston and The Texas Department of State Health Services. Researchers at @UTexasSPH and @TexasDSHS released preliminary data today estimating that 14%-24% of Texans have COVID-19 antibodies, months after launching @texas_cares, the largest #COVID19 serological survey in the U.S.https://t.co/NsVTYDRHcS pic.twitter.com/IzL47qsmTO — UTHealth (@UTHealth) March 15, 2021   Four …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Skateboarding has come a long way since it was first invented. It has evolved from a hobby to an art form, and it will debut as an official Olympic sport this summer. Some still view skateboarding as a sport for white males. But these Houston skateboarders are breaking barriers – proving you can be any race, …

HOUSTON, Texas — New single-family homes are popping up like mushrooms around Greater Houston, with the region nailing down its status as the busiest home construction market in the country. Data from the National Association of Home Builders shows the Houston area issued 48,208 construction permits for single-family homes in 2020. That cements the Bayou City’s status as No. 1 …

HOUSTON, Texas — Before COVID-19, Katrina Barlow was prepared to retire at 55, was driving her dream car, had recovered from cancer and was able to support her disabled mother. After a year of living through the pandemic, Barlow is spending her savings on keeping her small business in Pearland, Salons on the Lake, afloat. “I have had my business …