HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A record-setting number of southeast Texas students are failing classes amid the chaos brought on by the pandemic, and an investigation found school districts with a high percentage of virtual learners are struggling the most. At the Goodman household, kindergarten student Eddie and Alan, who’s in the third grade, get plenty of support. Not only is …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A familiar face was back in town over the weekend, and as the former Texans star put it, it felt “damn good.” feels damn good to see you again Houston. all the love. 🙏🏼🤘🏼 — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 2, 2021 J.J. Watt left Houston back in March when he signed with the Arizona Cardinals after being …

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) — A 4-year-old boy from Austin, who was at the center of an Amber Alert on Monday and was believed to be in serious danger, has been reunited with his mother after being found safe in Harris County. Officials found Wyatt Crowley when they located 36-year-old Joshua Crowley, who was wanted in connection with Wyatt’s abduction Law …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston officially hit 90-degrees Monday for the first time in 2021. We won’t have to wait long for heat relief as a cool front blows through Tuesday with a chance for showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will start very mild in the mid 70s, but our highs will peak in the mid 80s with the front arriving …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As a boil water notice rolled into its fourth day in a portion of Houston’s east side, a new water distribution took place Monday afternoon for the 6,000 residents impacted by a line break. Water has since been restored to the east Houston neighborhoods, but with limited pressure. “You pay your taxes. You pay your water …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Starting Monday, there’s a new incentive to get vaccinated against the coronavirus at NRG Park. If you get a vaccine between now and May 16, you will be entered into a random drawing to win tickets to fun local events. Tickets from the following events will be awarded to lucky Houstonians selected from the random drawings: …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Starting Monday, there’s a new incentive to get vaccinated against the coronavirus at NRG Park. If you get a vaccine between now and May 16, you will be entered into a random drawing to win tickets to fun local events. Tickets from the following events will be awarded to lucky Houstonians selected from the random drawings: …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Electronic billboards are expected to go up across the state starting Monday in the missing person case of Houston mom Erica Hernandez. Hernandez’s family and friends have also planned a banner drop on the bridges off the Southwest Freeway between Dunlavy and Holcombe. Those wishing to join the banner effort should meet at the Will Weber …

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Eric Schmid threw for 227 yards and a touchdown, and his 6-yard touchdown run with 3:39 left helped send second-seeded Sam Houston State past defending FCS champion North Dakota State 24-20 on Sunday. The Bearkats (8-0) advance to face the winner between No. 3-seed James Madison and North Dakota in the semifinals. Sam Houston State’s win gives …

Voters in Grand Prairie approved $75 million in bonds for economic development while two of three council races were so close they are now headed to a June 5 runoff. In total, 57.1% of residents voted for the bonds, according to Saturday’s election results, with 8,466 weighing in on the measure. The bonds will support revitalization of commercial, retail, residential and mixed-use …