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Tax preparer seen pulling out gun says customers were harassing her over refund


March 30, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A tax preparer who was caught on camera pointing a gun at a customer said the people involved weren’t even her clients and claims they came into her business unannounced harassing her over their refund, according to her attorney. Latunya Wright was arrested last week after cell phone video surfaced of her pulling out a gun …

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Timeline: Sexual assault lawsuits against Deshaun Watson


March 30, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The number of lawsuits filed against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, accusing him of a range of actions during massage appointments over the past year, from refusing to cover his genitals to forced oral sex, continues to grow. Watson has denied the allegations in the lawsuits, which do not name any of the women. He is …

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Harris County District Clerk requesting pay raise for jurors


March 30, 2021

In hopes to increase and diversify citizen participation in jury service, Harris County District Clerk is asking the Commissioner’s Court to raise the daily pay for jurors during the rest of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter, Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess said Harris County’s jury participation has “historically been low, hovering in the low 20s percent.” “Currently, the …

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Deshaun Watson’s lawyer denies Texans QB is reaching out to women accusing him


March 30, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Deshaun Watson’s attorney is disputing a claim that the Texans quarterback had deleted Instagram messages and has reached out to the women accusing him of unwanted sexual acts. In a statement Monday afternoon, attorney Rusty Hardin insisted his client hasn’t “deleted any messages since March 15th, the day before the first lawsuit was filed,” adding “like …

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Harris County deputy hurt in crash on I-10 at Beltway 8


March 30, 2021

A Harris County deputy has been hospitalized after a crash along I-10 at Beltway 8 near Barbara Mae Street. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened at 7:40 p.m. on Monday. The crash involved a Motorist Assistance Program unit that was hit by another vehicle. The deputy and the driver of the vehicle were taken to the hospital with minor …

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TSU law student uses George Floyd case trauma as learning tool


March 30, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As the Derek Chauvin trial begins, the president of the Houston Police Officers Union Doug Griffith is keeping a close eye on the trial. “I don’t think you can be in the law enforcement community and not watch that trial,” Griffith. But as protests died down and the attention faded, many are waiting on the outcome …

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A Harris County deputy has been hospitalized after a crash along I-10 at Beltway 8 near Barbara Mae Street. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened at 7:40 p.m. on Monday. The crash involved a Motorist Assistance Program unit that was hit by another vehicle. The deputy and the driver of the vehicle were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Authorities said some of the westbound lanes on I-10 are temporarily closed as they work to clear the scene. It is unclear what led to the crash.


March 30, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you drove by the Scott Street corner store Monday, nothing would be out of the ordinary. The now-iconic George Floyd mural painted on side of the store loomed quietly over the neighborhood. But listen for a moment, and you might hear Chris Hutchins, who looked up to Floyd as a big brother growing up, talk …

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Warming up ahead of a strong cold front Wednesday


March 30, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A warm front will blow through Houston early Tuesday morning, but we won’t have to wait long for a stronger cold front to bring back the chilly air and sunshine. Temperatures will actually warm up overnight and push into the mid 60s by 7 a.m. You’ll notice extensive clouds and a touch of fog in the …

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