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Experts say COVID-19 pandemic has caused mental fatigue


April 3, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The COVID-19 pandemic has us all stressed, and many people have reported severe mental fatigue over this past year. If you’re one of those people that have been so stressed out that its hard for you to focus sometimes, mental health experts say you might be experiencing something called “cognitive dulling.” “Everyone’s feeling overwhelmed right now. …

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Houston-area churches offer in-person worship for Easter Sunday


April 3, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Last year around this time most businesses and establishments began shutting down. Easter services were virtual and people really weren’t aware of just how much would change over the next year. Now with the rollout of the vaccine, new hope and a new outlook is on the horizon. Church is a place where people come together …

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Students explore alternative careers at Fort Bend ISD’s new center


April 3, 2021

SUGAR LAND, Texas (KTRK) — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many people are exploring vocational training. The James Reese Career and Technical Center opened in 2019 in Fort Bend County. The center serves students from all 11 Fort Bend ISD high schools by offering students classes in subjects like Agriculture and Natural Resources, Architecture and Construction, Arts and Audio/Video Technologies …

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First bus carrying migrant girls from border arrives in Houston


April 3, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The first bus of unaccompanied migrant children arrived at a Houston-area shelter shortly after 6 p.m. on Friday night. Federal authorities, community and faith leaders worked together for a few days to prepare the shelter that will house the children, which are all girls, at a facility being run by the National Association of Christian Churches. …

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UH’s Justin Gorham has a guardian angel on the hardwood


April 3, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Gerald Gorham, Jr. seemed to always have a shadow behind him when playing sports with his neighborhood friends. That shadow was his little brother, Justin Gorham, who is now a senior on the University of Houston’s men’s basketball team – who’s making big headlines in the Bayou City for landing a spot in the Final Four. …

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Comfortable temperatures and a few showers for Easter weekend


April 3, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — We’re already seeing a few showers northwest of Houston this morning, and low rain chances will continue through Easter weekend. What is the outlook for Easter weekend? The Gulf breeze returns for the weekend, bringing back clouds and mild temps. We currently have a 20% chance for brief shower on today, with dry air evaporating most …

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16-year-old Houston girl hit by car while vacationing in Florida now out of ICU


April 3, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston family is counting their blessings on Good Friday after their daughter was critically injured while on a family vacation in Florida. Melissa Friels, 16, was hit by a car while riding a bicycle in Pensacola. She has been in the ICU at a hospital since Monday, March 15, after having to undergo emergency brain …

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