Across the state, 1,714 more cases were reported Sunday, including 1,684 new cases and 30 older ones recently reported by labs. The state also reported 21 COVID-19 deaths, raising its toll to 47,746. Of the new cases, 1,465 were confirmed and 219 were probable. Of the older cases, all 30 were confirmed and none was probable. The state’s case total …

A man has been arrested driving a vehicle that was linked to several attempted kidnappings over the weekend in Denton County, authorities say. Denton police stopped the SUV late Sunday afternoon. The driver, whose identity was not released by police, was arrested on an unrelated charge of driving while intoxicated and is being held at the Denton County Jail, police …

HOUSTON, Texas — It wasn’t the homecoming they hoped for, but the University of Houston men’s basketball team returned home Sunday to a warm welcome and plenty of accolades for a stellar season. The team touched down at Hobby Airport just after 1 p.m. and headed to the Guy V. Lewis Development Facility on campus Made great time on the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A sergeant with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office is being remembered as a “go-to guy” who was instrumental for his work to organize evidence and property and his rescue efforts during Hurricane Harvey. Marcus Sam, a 12-year veteran of the department, died Friday in a one-vehicle crash on US 290 while off duty. “Sergeant …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The 6th annual Houston Black Restaurant week is kicking off in the Bayou City, Galveston and Beaumont on Friday, April 2. Dozens of Black-owned restaurants are participating this year. Plus, you’re in for a treat! The organization expanded its list this year to include food trucks, sweets, and more. Check out the list of participating restaurants …

SHEPARD, Texas (KTRK) — A pastor from Shepherd, Texas will need a lung transplant after a long battle with COVID-19, his family said. During the height of February’s historic winter storm, Pastor Rick Jolley was there to help. Jolley gave a hand by fixing pipes and getting supplies for others. A week later, the 63-year-old ended up in the hospital …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — We’re seeing some patchy fog this morning across parts of Southeast Texas, that fog will gradually lift through the mid-morning and won’t be a concern for most. Mostly cloudy skies early will transition to partly sunny/partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. A couple of isolated showers will be possible but most of us will stay dry. …