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From ‘boring, but radical’ to turning ‘crisis into opportunity’: Texans weigh in on Joe Biden’s big speech


April 29, 2021

As President Joe Biden made his case for ambitious investment and tax plans, Texans in Congress were split on how they felt about what they heard. Texas Republicans asked where Biden’s calls for “unity” went as they decried the crisis-level surge of migrants at the border, as Democrats celebrated the administration’s successes so far and say the country is back …

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What do a brewery and a church have in common? On-site COVID vaccination drives


April 29, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Saint Arnold Brewing Company only sells beer, but guests at the brewery also had an opportunity to get a shot on Wednesday. The brewery hosted a drive-in COVID-19 vaccination site and Saint Arnold founder Brock Wagner said the event was significant on a variety of levels. “It’s just so important to get everybody vaccinated,” said Wagner. …

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Cooler with numerous showers and storms


April 29, 2021

The severe weather threat will end during the morning hours Thursday once a cold front passes through, but the threat for widespread heavy rain and some flooding will likely linger through midday. Rain totals will range from 1 to 4 inches. Though, isolated amounts of 4 to 6 inches are possible. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 10 …

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ITC settles lawsuit with Harris Co. for $900K over Deer Park facility explosion


April 29, 2021

DEER PARK, Texas (KTRK) — More than two years after the massive ITC facility fire in Deer Park, which sent a large plume of smoke into the sky for days, the company has agreed to pay $900,000 to settle a lawsuit filed against them by Harris County. County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced the settlement on Tuesday, 25 months removed …

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Building trust at center of HPD plan to protect Asian community


April 29, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — On the surface, it may not seem that Houston has a problem with violence against our Asian American and Pacific Islander community, but local leaders said Wednesday night that even one case is too many. More than a year after a rash of hate crime incidents unfolded against AAPI people across the U.S., residents are now …

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Heavy rain likely Friday, street flooding possible


April 29, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It won’t be as windy on Thursday but there will be a better chance for showers. A slow moving storm system will move in Thursday night, and give us heavy rain which could produce some street flooding. And that threat for heavy rain may last into the weekend as well. When is our next best opportunity …

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Houston Texans newly-hired head coach David Culley only sees the positive


April 29, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston Texans head coach David Culley can barely contain his excitement nowadays. “Greg, I don’t know if I need to take some medicine or something to keep me down because I don’t know … I can keep going,” said a smiling Culley when spoke with him on Wednesday. Culley starts early and goes all day as …

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More than 570K Texans overdue for 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot


April 29, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — While many people feel a weight lifted getting fully vaccinated for COVID-19, there are still hundreds of thousands in Texas who are overdue for a second dose. Texas Department of State Health Services said, as of April 25, 570,399 Texans who have their first shot are 43 days or more past due for the second. For its …

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What’s next for the position of Harris County sheriff?


April 29, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — President Joe Biden named Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez as a nominee for Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday. Harris County attorney Christian Menefee said Tuesday’s announcement was a welcomed surprise. “Congratulations to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez,” Menefee said. “I think it’s a testament to the work that he has done …

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