HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The driver of a BMW, who authorities say tried to run from a southwest Houston crash that killed a 5-year-old boy, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter. Houston police identified 26-year-old Sebastian Matta as the person arrested in the two-vehicle crash in the area of the Southwest Freeway service road and Fountain View Drive early Sunday …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A report released by the White House on Monday to promote a new jobs bill shows how bad infrastructure is in Texas. Overall, the White House gave Texas a C for its total infrastructure, which includes many items including roads, water, and green energy. But when focused on roads and highways, Texas received one of the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you think receiving a vaccine means you’re completely immune from getting COVID-19, Houston health experts want you to review some of the latest data. According to the Houston Health Department, more than 100 residents in the city have reportedly tested positive after they say they were fully vaccinated. “That is not unexpected,” said Dr. David …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A candlelight vigil was held Monday night for a Houston R&B singer who was killed last week in a wrong-way crash on the Westpark Tollway. It was an emotional event for those who knew and loved her. Jaelyn “JaeRene” Chapman, 19, died in the crash that happened in the inbound lanes near Dunvale. The singer was …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Spring Branch ISD teacher has been placed on administrative leave and the district is apologizing for a slide she shared with a class on Monday that included a racist term. A picture of the slide, which was shared on social media, read, “How is the word ‘(expletive)’ complicated? How has it changed?” This was part …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you’ve been hoping for some rainfall to water the parched lawns and fields in and around Houston, this could be the week your hope becomes reality. A cool front will slide into Southeast Texas Tuesday and stall out northwest of Houston. Showers are possible anytime during the morning as Gulf moisture flows toward the front. …