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 …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A large fire consumed a northwest Harris County industrial facility Saturday, and water access issues only added to the challenge, authorities said. Firefighters responded to IQ Products Company on Tomball Parkway near Beltway 8 at around 5:20 p.m. Rachel Neutzler with the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office said the fire was contained to the back …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Our next cool front will be moving in tonight into early Monday. Along and behind the front, we are expecting showers and storms. An isolated storm or two could be strong to marginally severe especially in counties northwest of Harris County but the overall threat is low. Cities including Brenham, College Station, Conroe, and Huntsville are …

den HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texas is now moving into week two of recovery efforts following the winter storm. During a briefing with President Joe Biden, Harris County’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Coordinator Mark Sloan said in initial reports, 10,400 county residents reported broken pipes that caused damage to their homes. Andrew Mitchell and his brother-in-law Isaiah Pinnock with Mitchell’s …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Residents of a southwest Houston apartment complex are frustrated as they head into week two with no water. Tenants at the Villas Del Paseo apartment complex said they have been without water since the winter storm, and do not feel as though they are getting enough answers from those in charge. The leasing office has locked …