Across the state, 1,982 more coronavirus cases were reported Sunday, including 1,905 new cases and 77 older ones that were recently reported by labs. The state also added 59 COVID-19 deaths, raising its toll to 46,413. Of the new cases, 1,677 were confirmed and 228 were probable. Of the older cases, 72 were confirmed and five were probable. The state’s …

The first weekend of spring has been glorious across North Texas. But things are about to change. Clouds and humidity will be increasing overnight. Our next cold front will bring rain showers to North Texas on Monday. Widespread thunderstorms are likely by late Monday afternoon and evening. While the threat of severe weather is not very high, a few of the …

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 uner …

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KTRK) — The iconic blue and white locomotive built in honor of former President George H.W. Bush has run the rails for a final time as it arrived Sunday in College Station. Engine No. 4141 rolled into town under a large cover behind another special locomotive, No. 1943 “The Spirit,” which honors military veterans. The engine was scheduled …

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — The University of Houston Cougars are headed to the Sweet 16 after taking down Rutgers 63-60 in the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The Cougars are on an impressive streak, winning the last eight consecutive games in the regular and postseasons combined. Houston is a No. 2 seed and faced 10th-seeded Rutgers in the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police are looking for a man accused of causing more than $20,000 in damages to three different businesses in the Spring Branch area. Video from the scene shows the suspect using a hatchet to smash windows at a coffee shop. Owners said it will cost about $2,000 to fix. The suspect is also accused of …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — I hope you enjoyed all of that sunshine over the weekend because cloud cover will start moving back in to start off the new workweek. Winds will increase Monday ahead of our next cool front. We also could see an isolated shower or two during the day Monday but most of us will stay dry. Rain …