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 …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County Precinct 4 is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects responsible for shooting at a man after he confronted them for stealing the tires off his neighbor’s vehicle. It happened in the Big Cypress Hill Estates Friday around 5:30 a.m. Constable Mark Herman released the video found above that captured the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 69-year-old man took matters into his own hands during an ATM robbery in southwest Houston in which a suspect tried taking his money while armed with a knife, according to police. It happened on Jan. 29 around 10 p.m. at a bank ATM in the 11000 block of South Sam Houston Parkway. According to police, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A pedestrian who was run over and killed at the Katy Freeway and Fry Road intersection was a good Samaritan trying to help another driver, police say. Houston police say the victim witnessed a pickup truck run off the freeway and hit a tree around 6 a.m. Friday. When he got out of his vehicle to …

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott touted on Friday his state’s accomplishment of administering 10 million vaccines since December. He credited everyone from healthcare workers, to volunteers, to the Texas National Guard According to Abbott, the 10 million figure represents a little over 30% of eligible Texans having received the vaccine. The milestone comes ahead of Texas widening eligibility …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An ex-girlfriend of the man accused of causing 8-year-old Keyontae Holzendorf’s death spoke out. She said she found the courage to end what she called an abusive relationship. The woman pressed charges against Dominique Lewis in September 2018. She asked not to be identified due to the sensitive and violent nature of the incident. Police arrested …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 15-year-old was shot Friday afternoon in northwest Houston during what police are describing as “an exchange of gunfire.” It happened around 5:20 p.m. at the Miami Gardens Apartments on Kempwood Drive. According to a tweet posted by the Houston Police Department, the boy was shot during the shooting   Northwest officers are at a shooting …

BAYTOWN, Texas (KTRK) — A tip to Crime Stoppers about a dead baby led the Baytown Police Department to the Scottish Inn Suites in Sept. 2020. When officers arrived, they found 32-year-old Nikki Reardon wearing only a sports bra and shorts. Children’s clothing and toys were scattered throughout the room. Police said officers repeatedly asked her about a child, but …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A tax preparer is now in jail after pulling a gun on customers who say they noticed issues with the tax return that she filed for them. The incident was all caught on camera. Marquita Boyle said she pulled out her phone and started recording the situation because she didn’t know what else to do. She …

CYPRESS, Texas (KTRK) — A 10-year-old was accidentally shot in northwest Harris County, deputies say. It happened at a home in the 20000 block of Cypress Breeze Drive Friday night. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office told Eyewitness News the child was shot by accident and was rushed to the hospital. The 10-year-old is stable, according to investigators. It’s unclear what …