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 …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Multiple westbound lanes of I-10 East at the Eastex Freeway are blocked due to a crash involving a heavy truck Tuesday. Houston TranStar video from the crash site shows heavy backup forming. It is not known what led to the crash or if anyone was injured. At this time, TxDOT estimates the scene will be cleared …

After 40 minutes of discussion during commissioners court on Tuesday, no decision was made on increasing pay for jurors. In hopes to increase and diversify citizen participation in jury service, Harris County District Clerk asked 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 …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Five months after one of the most “bizarre” incidents in an already bizarre election season, an air conditioning repair man is blaming a well-known GOP activist for a faked accident that ended with the repair man face down with a gun to his head. In a newly filed lawsuit on Tuesday, the repair man, David Lopez, …

Deputies are searching for a man who robbed a mom of two at an H-E-B as she was loading her groceries. The incident happened on Tuesday, March 23 at 11:05 a.m. Deputies say the 34-year-old woman, who was with her 8-year-old and 6-month-old, was at the H-E-B at 1550 N. Fry Road. While trying to load her groceries into her …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Those who are against the I-45 expansion thanked Harris County for suing TxDOT over the project, which could displace families and businesses, and cause health issues. Roll up on the 3100 block of Nance Street and it’s not hard to figure out where Sean Jefferson lives. There’s a “Stop TxDOT I-45” sign in his front yard, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Black Voters Matter group kicked off its “We Got The Power” campaign in Texas as part of their efforts to continue building Black voting power nationwide. The national campaign, which includes a series of power-building events to inform and engage Black voters, began last year in the months leading up to Election Day and has …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The number of lawsuits filed against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson continues to pile up. On Tuesday, attorney Tony Buzbee took to social media to share that he has filed two new sexual assault suits against the NFL star, accusing him of a range of actions during massage appointments over the past year The new suits …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For Delisa Stepney, every day is a struggle. “This is the worst nightmare a mother can ever go through,” she said. “It’s a pain that never goes away. I lost my child. That was a piece of my heart.” On Feb. 27, her son, 30-year-old Tre’veon Buckner, was shot to death while trying to stop a …

It’s like a scene out of Disney’s “101 Dalmatians.” The classic movie told us about dognapping 60 years ago. Now, experts at the American Kennel Club said they are seeing an increase in dognapping cases across the country. “We are seeing a slight uptick in crime,” said Brandi Hunter, vice president of public relations and communications for the American Kennel Club. …