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20-year-old man arrested in robbery, sexual assault of elderly woman in Richardson


June 8, 2021

A 20-year-old man has been arrested more after authorities say he forced his way into an elderly woman’s home to rob and sexually assault her last month. David Austin Gonzales faces charges of aggravated sexual assault and aggravated robbery in connection with the May 22 incident. It was unclear whether he had an attorney. Police said that a woman living …

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Get ready for a hotter, drier week


June 8, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The last big rain maker for our area brought storms to our far northern areas Monday afternoon. With high pressure over northern Mexico pushing in our direction, it’s about to get drier and hotter. As that high pressure builds over the area this week, rain chances will drop to 20% or less. Temperatures will soar to …

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Inbound North Fwy reopened after fatal crash closed lanes for much of afternoon


June 8, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Inbound traffic of I-45 North Freeway is flowing again after police investigated a fatal crash for much of Monday afternoon. Police confirmed that just after 11 a.m., an SUV struck an 18-wheeler. They say it was a fatal accident, but there’s no further information on who the victim was. Houston police diverted motorists off the freeway …

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4-month-old baby dies 2 days after crash on Eastex Freeway


June 8, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two sweet angels — sisters — barely starting to create a bond. Sadly, a tragic accident Wednesday tore a young family apart. Dayan Aranzola said there’s no way other way to put it, the family is broken. He said his nieces’ mother was driving north on Highway 59 at Laura Koppe Road at about 9:20 a.m. …

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Uber driver wanted for allegedly assaulting 15-year-old during ride


June 8, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police are asking for your help in finding a 49-year-old Uber driver who is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl while giving her a ride. According to Houston police, Leonel Medina is wanted on two counts of sexual assault of a child under 17 years old. Police said that on May 12, the teen …

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Bond raised to $600K for woman charged in 5-year-old’s death


June 8, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Theresa Balboa appeared in court for the first time in Harris County on Monday. On Monday, a judge increased her bond to $100,000 for the assault case. Her existing bond for a charge of tampering with evidence, in particular a human corpse, in connection with Samuel’s death remains at $500,000, bringing her total bond to $600,000. …

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Houston Spaceport groundbreaking launches 120,000-square-foot Collins Aerospace campus


June 8, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Spaceport is taking the next step in solidifying itself as a major player in American private space flight with a groundbreaking of a 120,000-square-foot complex that includes the city’s first “spaceflight incubator.” Collins Aerospace, one of a handful of companies already committed to flying out of the facility at Ellington Field, broke ground on …

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HPD investigating death of 4-year-old who was found with severe trauma on parts of his body


June 8, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police are investigating the death of a 4-year-old boy from the Greenspoint area. Investigators say the child was brought to Houston Northwest Hospital on Monday where he was pronounced dead by hospital staff at 5:25 p.m. The attending physician reported the child suffered trauma over several parts of his body. Hospital staff called the authorities …

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Group of Houston Methodist nurses host walkout today over COVID-19 vaccine job requirement


June 8, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — One of the nurses suing Houston Methodist Hospital over its COVID-19 vaccine requirement led a walkout Monday evening as she completed her shift. Several employees from different branches and many supporters met at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital to greet the nurses with cheers and rounds of applause.”We support their right to choose,” said Betsy Larsen, a …

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H-Town Spotlight featuring CSC – Learn about the 2021 Staff Draft!


June 8, 2021

Our city is full of exciting people, places and businesses! H-Town Spotlight is a fun and informative segment that showcases all that Houston has to offer! On June 7 we highlighted Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC) to learn about the 2021 Staff Draft, submit your application in advance and join in-person on Wednesday, June 9th in the West Club at NRG Stadium for on-site interviews …

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