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What you need to know about coronavirus


June 12, 2021

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 …

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Houston surpasses 200 homicides this year so far


June 12, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As of Friday morning, HPD has responded to 202 homicides. At the same time last year, there were 148 homicides, a 36% increase year over year. Despite the increase in homicides in Houston, one area of Harris County has been working to bring down their crime numbers. Community leaders in Greenspoint said it’s been a concerted …

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TikTok trend, dry scooping, could land you in the hospital… or worse


June 12, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (KTRK) — On the social media platform TikTok, users are challenging themselves to a dry scoop of pre-workout powder with the goal of boosting energy levels in the gym. WTVC reports Briatney Portillo, a 20-year-old social media influencer, is speaking out about the harmful trend. In a rival TikTok video, Portillo reveals she suffered a heart attack after …

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Sheila Jackson Lee to host COVID vaccine ‘barbershop tour’ tomorrow


June 12, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In an effort to get more Houstonians vaccinated in an easier way, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is hosting a “barbershop tour” this weekend that will feature mobile vaccine clinics. It’s happening Saturday, June 12, at 12:30 p.m. The event is being held in partnership with Premier Barber School and will offer doses of the Pfizer vaccine. …

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Discovery Green reopens splashy water feature for kids in time for summer


June 12, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas — More local vaccinations plus an imminent summer break mean more locals are in search of warm-weather fun. With that in mind, a beloved local destination is letting young Houstonians dive into its popular attraction. Discovery Green‘s Gateway Fountain is now open after being closed for some 15 months due to COVID-19 precautions. Understandably, parents might be concerned about …

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Here’s when a chance for cooling downpours returns


June 12, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Extreme steam will stick around through the weekend, but your chance for a cooling downpour returns next week. No rain is expected on Saturday but it certainly will be super steamy with a high temp of 96 and feels like temps over 100 Any rain for the weekend? A front pushing toward the Gulf Coast will …

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$2,500 HISD teacher raises help, but lower earners left out, union chief says


June 12, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston ISD Board of Trustees approved a $2,500 pay raise for teachers Thursday night at its board meeting. Trustee Elizabeth Santos initially proposed a $5,000 pay raise for teachers, but the board later cut it in half before voting to approve it. Santos wanted the raises to be paid out of the district’s fund balance. …

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Deputy investigated after serving ex-husband child custody order in uniform


June 12, 2021

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — An ongoing custody battle has now put a Harris County Precinct 6 Deputy Constable under an internal affairs investigation. It’s a case where both sides, armed with cell phone videos, are saying they are in the right. The incident occurred on May 21. In cell phone video obtained by Eyewitness News, you can see Deputy …

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