It’s unlikely Texas schools will know anytime soon if they’ll have extra money to pay for summer programs, tutors or smaller class sizes to help kids recover from the pandemic. Early drafts of the next state budget have notably omitted about $18 billion in federal funds meant to help students and schools make up lost ground. Educators are desperate to …

An off-duty Celina police officer and his young daughter died in a chain-reaction crash Monday afternoon in Grayson County. KTEN-TV reported that the crash took place at State Highway 56 and Old Sanborn Ranch Road near Whitesboro, about 60 miles north of Dallas, when a garbage truck rear-ended a car. Several other vehicles were involved in the ensuing pileup. Detective K.C. …

A windy day in North Texas is upon us. A strong southerly breeze will range from 20 to 30 mph throughout the day. A few gusts this afternoon could exceed 35 mph. That’s strong enough for a Wind Advisory, which the National Weather Service has issued for 12 p.m. to midnight. It will be a warm wind with temperatures into …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 37-year-old man died after he was robbed and shot while heading to his car with his daughter in the parking lot of the Marq-E Entertainment Center in west Houston Sunday night, police said. Around 10 p.m. officers responded to a shooting call at 7620 Katy Freeway, the address of the Marq-E. The victim, identified by …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Another lawsuit has been filed against Deshaun Watson, this one alleging the Houston Texans quarterback assaulted a licensed esthetician “by touching her with his penis and exposing himself.” The lawsuit, filed Friday night and made available on the Harris County District Clerk’s website on Monday, says “Watson’s behavior is part of a disturbing and escalating pattern,” …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo may not be taking place this year because of COVID-19, but a fan-favorite event is going virtual! This year, you can still enjoy the calf scramble right from your living room. The popular rodeo event, which features students running around trying to rope 15 prized calves, will be held as …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center announced it’s expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans, their caregivers, spouses, and CHAMPVA beneficiaries under the SAVE LIVES Act. And the agency is making it easy, too. No appointment is necessary, and wait times are minimal. All those who served in the U.S. military are eligible and not just limited to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two months after Texas was plunged into a deep winter freeze, a corner of Houston’s historic Third Ward is still dealing with its life-altering aftermath. “We can take a shower, but it’s not pleasant,” said Jared Sublett, a renter living in a house at the corner of Delano and Francis. Yes, the water is finally running …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police are asking for help in finding the suspects who robbed a family involved in a crash. The incident happened on Jan. 25, at 5:30 p.m. in the 5300 block of N. Wayside. Police said the victim was teaching her 15-year-old daughter to drive when they were involved in a minor accident. The woman told …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As more Houstonians start to receive their second COVID-19 vaccine dose, the date provided on the vaccination card for the second dose may not be when they receive it. Right now, thousands of people a day are receiving their COVID-19 vaccine at various Houston sites. It’s a shot Kimberly Mannino told she was thrilled to get. …