HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man died after he was shot and robbed while heading to his car in the parking lot of the Marq-E Entertainment Center in west Houston Sunday night, police said. Around 10 p.m. officers responded to a shooting call at 7620 Katy Freeway, the address of the Marq-E The victim was going to his vehicle so …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston’s rising homicide rate will likely be on the top of Troy Finner’s agenda as he is officially sworn in as Houston’s police chief Monday. Finner, who was an executive assistant chief for the department, was approved by a unanimous vote from the city council last month. Finner will be sworn in at 11:15 a.m. at …

SHEPARD, Texas (KTRK) — A pastor from Shepherd, Texas will need a lung transplant after a long battle with COVID-19, his family said. During the height of February’s historic winter storm, Pastor Rick Jolley was there to help. Jolley gave a hand by fixing pipes and getting supplies for others. A week later, the 63-year-old ended up in the hospital …

When people are charged with federal crimes, they tend to lay low and save money for legal fees and other expenses, attorneys say. But every now and then, a defendant will want to book a flight to a tropical island resort. Whether a judge will approve it often depends on a number of factors, including the judge, the defendant and …

When Ashleah Green told her obstetrician that she wanted to have a natural birth, the doctor said, “We’ll see.” This was Green’s second pregnancy. The first ended in a cesarean section, which she wanted to avoid again if possible. Her doctor, she said, didn’t give her much information. The Frisco resident was already in her second trimester, but the lack …

Major League Baseball’s decision to pull its All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to the state’s new election laws is a warning shot to Texas lawmakers considering “voter integrity” legislation of their own. According to MLB officials, corporate leaders and civil rights activists, the election law signed by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp discriminate against minority residents and are designed to …

Black and Latino students looking for high-demand jobs can gain needed skills and opportunities through new initiatives from Dallas College. A year into the pandemic and amid an economic crisis, Dallas College aims to help students of color and those from low-income families with scholarships and a virtual career fair that are part of nationwide efforts to help them enter …

Police are asking the public for help after a man was found fatally shot inside a northeast Dallas apartment. Officers responded to a call about a possible dead person at about 4 p.m. Sunday at the East Town Apartments in the 6400 block of Melody Lane. They found Dangelo Roane, 29, inside an apartment with a gunshot wound. Dallas Fire-Rescue …

Demi Lovato has had fans on the edges of their seats from the moment she first announced her plans to dabble into the world of podcasts and fans are itching to hear more. Their prayers were simultaneously answered when Demi went on Audacy Check In and shared some details into the pre-production process for the venture. It all began once …

Renowned singer Miley Cyrus has fans jaws dropped over her Lucas Oil Stadium performance this Saturday for the NCAA men’s Final Four games. The singer showed off the true extent of her vocal range the moment Baylor Bears claimed their victory against the Houston Cougars. Check it out below: