Ole Anthony, a Dallas pastor known for his dogged criticism of numerous TV preachers and their lavish lifestyles, died Friday at age 82. Anthony was president of the Trinity Foundation, a watchdog group founded by Anthony and other Christian leaders in 1972 that monitors religious fraud. He worked with the foundation through the 1990s and 2000s on investigations and lawsuits …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As the days and weeks go by, some nurses at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital are dreading what’s to come. “There’s so many ‘What ifs?’ out there,” said a nurse, who wished to remain anonymous. “June 7 is the deadline. It’s ‘take the vaccine’ or ‘pack up your bags.'” The nurse started a petition in hopes of opting …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — There are several freeway closures drivers can expect this weekend, but added traffic and a headache can all be avoided with these alternate routes we’ve suggested. Starting at 9 p.m. Friday, there will be a closure on I-45 North all weekend. The northbound lanes from IH-10 to Quitman Street will be closed until Monday at 5 …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 16-year-old girl was shot and killed Friday, and a 20-year-old man she was dating has been charged with murder. It happened just before 7 p.m. in the 11000 block of Smokehollow Court near the Sam Houston Tollway at Fallbrook DriveAn investigator on the scene told the girl was found shot to death inside the home. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities are looking for leads in connection with the death of a woman last month in southeast Houston. The body of Cranishia Jackson was discovered in a car in the 5300 block of Almeda Genoa Road on March 13. She was shot multiple times, according to a statement from Houston Crime Stoppers. Jackson, 28, was pronounced …

HOUSTON, Texas — In his first news conference since the first lawsuit was filed against Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said that the team is “respectful of the legal process” and that he doesn’t have “any comment” on the situation. In the past month, 23 lawsuits alleging sexual assault and inappropriate behavior have been filed against Watson. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A violent crash overnight sent two people to the hospital, but first responders didn’t have to travel far to render aid. It happened around 12:30 a.m. in the 10500 block of South Main Street, right outside Houston Fire Station 21. A Chevrolet Impala was northbound at a high rate of speed when it struck a slower …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Several neighbors in The Heights area have filed reports of a brazen plant thief who has been caught on camera pulling into people’s driveways and stealing their pots and plants. Alex Ford, who lives in Shady Acres, had just bought three big pots and plants last week to replace several plants that froze during February’s winter …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Multiple southbound lanes of I-45 Gulf Freeway at SH-3 and Monroe Road are still blocked due to an incident involving an 18-wheeler Saturday evening. The incident was reported at 1:57 p.m. Crews are still working to clear road debris affecting the two center lanes. Authorities are asking that drivers avoid the area and expect traffic delays. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Immigrant led organizations are searching for answers as to why officials abruptly closed a Houston-area shelter which was housing hundreds of young migrant girls on Saturday. A flurry of activity was seen at the shelter just before the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the teens would be transferred or reunited with family or …