Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19. Here are the answers to key questions about the outbreak: What is the virus? Scientists have identified the virus as a novel, or new, coronavirus. The name comes from the Latin word for crowns or halos, which coronaviruses resemble under …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities have arrested the man who was seen taking in a tiger that was spotted roaming loose in a Houston neighborhood on Sunday. That tiger, whose name is India, has yet to be located. Multiple police sources identified the man as 28-year-old Victor Cuevas. Cuevas, who is currently out on bond on an unrelated murder charge, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — People in a Houston-area neighborhood said the land they’re living on is literally killing them. Just yards away from the Union Pacific Railyard off Liberty Street, a group of neighbors gather to talk. They’re rattling off how many children they know born with a condition or birth defect. “We all had to deal with it. I …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston ISD announced Tuesday that its hard-working teachers could be seeing some extra money later this month. As an appreciation for their dedication and commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic, trustees said they’re considering a one-time stipend of $750 for eligible district employees. If approved by the Board of Education during Thursday’s meeting, the payment will appear …

CYPRESS, Texas (KTRK) — Nearly two months after a deputy and cadet trainee were involved in the deadly shooting of a man armed with a knife, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office offered a new first-hand look of the confrontation through body camera and eyewitness video. The incident happened outside of a convenience store in the 12900 block of Telge Road …

The images are stunning. Lines of cars in North Carolina and in Georgia as drivers react to the threat of a supply shortage because of the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline- the conduit from southeast Texas that delivers 45% of the gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel to the east coast. David Braziel is the CEO of RBN Energy, a consulting …

HUMBLE, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County Precinct 4 constable deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted in connection to a road rage shooting that left a man critically injured. Constable Mark Herman posted a photo of 33-year-old suspect Marvin Barnette on Facebook Tuesday. Deputies responded to a road rage shooting on Monday, April 26, in the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — After fixing some software issues, the state’s rental assistance program is distributing millions of dollars, but some Texans say they’re still waiting. The grip is getting tighter for Anthony Agi as the date on a piece of paper gets closer “On the fourth of this month, we got a notice to vacate,” Agi said. “As you …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The big cat caper continues to grow, as the tiger seen wandering a West Houston neighborhood Sunday remains missing. In various videos posted about the tiger, Victor Cuevas was seen ushering the tiger back into the house he lived in. Shortly after that, Houston police said Cuevas put the tiger in a white truck and took …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A local man was shocked when he received a $102,000 bill for a surgical procedure he said he was told would be covered by his insurance. J, whose name we’re not using since he works undercover in law enforcement, said he spent months scheduling the surgery with CHI St. Luke’s. He said he gave them his …