HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — One day after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of multiple murder charges and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, one of Floyd’s brothers admits though he’s only gotten a handful of hours of sleep, he’s filled with joy. “I felt like I won a championship, and I’m bringing a ‘W’ back …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Investigators believe a 16-year-old was accidentally shot while he and three others were handling a handgun inside an abandoned home on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at about 1:18 p.m. to the 12800 block of Flagstaff Lane, which is located near Beaumont Highway and S. Lake Houston Parkway. The teen …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two weeks have passed since Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick took shots at city and county leadership in the Houston area during a fiery defense of state voting integrity bills. On Wednesday, Mayor Sylvester Turner was among Houston political and community leaders who offered a retort to GOP lawmakers in Austin, reiterating what they’ve argued as …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Nearly a month after a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy was captured on camera punching a teenager, the boy’s family is getting support from community activists, calling on the sheriff to discipline the deputy. The family of Carlos Rodriguez, a high school sophomore, recruited help from FIEL Houston to press Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The family and …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With a clear sky and light winds overnight, not only will we have another round of chilly temperatures, but we’ll also have ideal viewing conditions for the Lyrids meteor shower. Temperatures will bottom out briefly in the upper 40s, then warm into the 70s during the afternoon. The day will start mostly clear, but the Gulf …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — One day after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of multiple murder charges and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, a Houston family is remembering their loved one who was killed by police one year ago on Wednesday. Nicolas Chavez, who was 27 years old at the time, was experiencing a mental …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For Houstonians who watched the Derek Chauvin verdict on Tuesday, many are wondering what happens next closer to home as the nation’s fourth largest city continues to tackle the question of what it means to have meaningful police reform. “I’d like to see more expedient things happen,” said Cesar Espinoza, an immigrant rights activist and one …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In case lawmakers in Austin vote on constitutional carry legislation, a group of religious leaders from across the state spoke out against it. The bill, known as HB 1927, passed the House and could allow Texans to carry a handgun in public without a license. The law would allow Texans to carry a handgun without a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It was Houston’s worst riot in modern history. It all started with a Cinco de Mayo celebration at Moody Park on Houston’s north side, and ended with a police officer being run over, two reporters beaten and stabbed, dozens arrested and police cars set on fire. Tensions in Houston’s Hispanic community had been simmering for a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texas EquuSearch is asking for your help in finding a mom of three who was last seen in southwest Houston on April 17. Erica Hernandez, 40, was last seen wearing a teal V-neck T-shirt, jeans, and teal/black tennis shoes at the time of her disappearance. She is said to have waist-length, dark brown hair with highlights, …