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Police seek man, 21, in shooting that killed woman, wounded 7 others in northwest Dallas nightclub


March 24, 2021

Police have identified a suspect in a shooting that killed one person and wounded seven others early Saturday inside a crowded Dallas nightclub. Jonathan La’Cory Terrell Rogers, 21, is wanted on one count of murder and seven counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, police said. Rogers has previously been arrested in two shootings in Louisiana, one of which …

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What you need to know about coronavirus


March 24, 2021

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 …

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Houston couple out $8K as catalytic converter theft spikes in area


March 24, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In just a few minutes’ time, thieves are crawling under vehicles and cutting off catalytic converters leaving Houston area drivers out thousands of dollars. “[It’s] very costly. The repairs were $8,000,” explained Leanna Sparacino, who’s among many victims. Sparacino and her husband are among the growing number of victims of catalytic converter thefts. Both Harris County …

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With just 50% capacity, Astros single-game tickets go on sale Wednesday


March 24, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Astros haven’t had fans sitting for games inside Minute Maid Park since the team’s heartbreaking World Series loss nearly a year and a half ago. But with a shortened MLB season under their belt, not to mention relaxed restrictions statewide, the ‘Stros are ready to welcome their fans back, despite setting capacity limits to …

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Houston Art Car Parade revs up new day and night ‘experience’ for 2021


March 24, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas — In a car-centric town such as this, few local events are more consummately Bayou City than the annual Houston Art Car Parade. Typically, the parade draws tens of thousands downtown who clamor to view the cool, cutting-edge, and kooky car designs. Sadly, COVID caused things to stall last year and the 34-year tradition was forced to go …

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Deshaun Watson’s lawyer says 1 of 16 claims against QB was ‘consensual’


March 24, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Tony Buzbee, the attorney who has been retained by now 16 women who have accused Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is striking back at the NFL star’s attorney. Buzbee’s social media post is the latest response after Watson’s attorney stated that in at least one of the claims Watson was being blackmailed over a “consensual encounter.” …

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Mother convicted in brutal death of 4-year-old daughter up for parole again


March 24, 2021

SPRING, Texas (KTRK) — Year after year, the father and paternal grandparents of a 4-year-old killed by her mother’s boyfriend are forced to relive the horrendous details. Emma Thompson died in Spring in June 2009. Investigators said at the time of her death, Emma had a skull fracture, more than 80 bruises, cuts on her head, evidence of blunt force …

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