A suspect is in custody 15 months after the fatal shooting of a teenager who was driving in Pleasant Grove. Ivan Joey Piedra, 22, was booked into the Dallas County jail Monday on a murder charge in connection with the slaying of Mark Lemmons. Piedra also faces charges of aggravated assault, evading arrest and failure to identify as a fugitive, …

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 …

Plano has had 16,786 confirmed coronavirus cases, a figure equal to 5.89% of the city’s population, according to Plano’s website. The most recent number of deaths reported is 35. Collin County has had 71,862 confirmed cases and 793 fatalities. Collin County previously announced it will no longer post COVID-19 case data on its website. Counts of new and confirmed cases, recoveries …

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. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police are looking for suspects who they said went onto a dealership lot, and stole a truck that was being serviced. Surveillance video from AutoNation Chevrolet on the Gulf Freeway shows how quickly a truck was stolen from the car lot. It appears as if the suspects were working under the hood to inspect the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The pandemic has caused some massive disruption to daily routines, potentially causing your child to spend more time sitting throughout the day and gaining extra weight. Sports clubs being canceled, virtual learning and quarantining at home also haven’t helped. “So, a lot of it is just being extra animated and encouraging to the students,” said Cicely …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A wild scene began along the Southwest Freeway, involving multiple suspects and more than one stolen vehicle. Houston police say they spotted a stolen vehicle, with four people inside. That’s when they say the suspects broke into and stole another vehicle. A short time later, the pursuits ended at a couple of locations across southwest Houston. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Shortly after Ashley Solis went public as one of the 22 women accusing Deshaun Watson of unwanted sexual acts, the Houston Texans quarterback’s lawyer fired back at claims that she and fellow accusers aren’t going after his money. According to Rusty Hardin, Watson’s attorney, Solis had demanded $100,000 to stay quiet about the allegations. In a statement released …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The first of 22 victims to file a lawsuit against Houston Texans’ quarterback Deshaun Watson spoke publicly for the first time at a press conference held by Houston attorney Tony Buzbee Tuesday. Ashley Solis identified herself as a victim of sexual assault by Watson. She spoke about her encounter with Watson on March 30, 2020 in …

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 …