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82-year-old man possibly on crutches last seen in Pleasant Grove found safe


May 9, 2021

Dallas police are asking for the public’s help finding an 82-year-old man who was last seen Saturday afternoon in Pleasant Grove. Robert E. McFan was last seen around 2:30 p.m. walking northbound through an alley in the 200 block of Buttercup Lane, near North Prairie Creek Road and Elam Road. He is possibly using crutches to walk, and may be …

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Storms possible on Mothers Day


May 9, 2021

Saturday was warm and windy across North Texas. Winds gusted over 40 mph in many areas, and a Wind Advisory remains in effect through 10 pm. Sunday’s weather looks good for most of Mothers Day. But a cold front will move into the area late in the afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms will develop along that front, and increase as they spread …

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Bicyclist killed in morning crash in SE Houston


May 9, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A bicyclist died Saturday in a crash with a vehicle near Ellington Airport, authorities said. It happened around 8:15 a.m. in the 12400 block of Galveston Road. It wasn’t clear what led to the crash or what happened to the vehicle involved. The road where it happened is a four-lane highway with a turn lane and …

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Chicken prices on the rise as demand returns


May 9, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Poultry prices, especially prices for chicken breasts, have skyrocketed due to surging demand, tighter supplies and a transitioning supply chain, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. While production of poultry, beef and other livestock declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, companies scrambled to keep up with the rising demand as restaurants reopened and the infamous …

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Major Houston road closures will impact your Mother’s Day weekend


May 9, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Don’t get stuck trying to see mom this weekend. There are huge closures that will seriously tie up traffic across town. You’ll want to plan for plenty of extra time as you travel around Houston this weekend. Southwest Freeway at West Loop Luckily, TxDOT officials announced that the I-69 Southwest Freeway mainlanes at I-610 West Loop …

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Voting rights advocacy groups rally across Texas as SB7 advances to Texas Senate


May 9, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Several advocacy groups opposed to Senate Bill 7, a bill that would change how Texans vote, hosted rallies in Houston and in Austin on Saturday. Texas has become the latest state to advance sweeping new limits on voting, despite no evidence of election fraud from the last presidential election. Tom Abrahams joined Houston NAACP President Bishop …

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Sam Houston State Bearkats are National Championship bound


May 9, 2021

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KTRK) — The Bearkats are preparing to take down their next opponent after a hard-fought win against James Madison University advanced them in the FCS National Football Championship on Saturday. Sam Houston University players battled for the victory after being down 24-3 at halftime. The Bearkats were able to win the game with a final score of 38-35. …

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George Floyd’s family reacts to federal indictments of former officers


May 9, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The family of George Floyd is reacting to news of federal indictments that have been handed up against four former Minneapolis police officers in connection with his death. Family members, their attorney, Benjamin Crump and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee spoke Saturday morning about the week’s developments. A three-count indictment unsealed Friday names Derek Chauvin, Thomas …

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