The Grand Prairie Fire Department on Saturday said it had recovered the body of a 55-year-old man from Joe Pool Lake. A dive team for the city found the body around 8:15 a.m. Saturday, officials said. The Dallas County medical examiner’s office hasn’t released the man’s name. The Fire Department said it was notified about 1:45 p.m. Wednesday of a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Nurses who were among the 153 workers at Houston Methodist Hospital that either resigned or got fired after refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine protested against the hospital Saturday morning. Former employees and their supporters demonstrated outside the hospital in the Texas Medical Center. “It shows that a majority of the people want to be free …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Independence Day is around the corner, and the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office is encouraging those participating in fireworks to understand and practice safety. “A professional public fireworks display is a great way to celebrate and enjoy fireworks with your family and friends; it is also the safest,” Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie L. Christensen said …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man driving on a north Houston road was shot Friday night before crashing into a light pole, authorities said. It happened around 8:30 p.m. on East Parker near Muckleroy. The victim was eastbound on Parker when someone driving in the opposite direction started shooting at him, according to Houston police. The shooter fired at least …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — One of the two Houston natives who were among those unaccounted for after this week’s high-rise collapse near Miami has died. In a tweet Saturday night, Miami Police reported 54-year-old Manny Lafont’s body had been recovered. “Please keep their families and loved ones in your prayers,” the tweet read. “I’m asking everyone for a nugget of …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Rain chances are on the rise today, and will peak tomorrow as deep tropical moisture spreads in to give us scattered thunderstorms. While no severe weather is expected, street flooding will be possible under any of these slow moving showers or storms. The increase in cloud cover and rain chances will keep highs in the 80s …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff are expected to visit Minute Maid Park Tuesday to get a look at the new Astros COVID-19 vaccination event, according to White House officials. Officials said Biden and Emhoff are staying to watch the Astros take on the Orioles that evening. Mayor Sylvester Turner spoke at a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston Police are looking for the driver on the loose after hitting a child in southeast Houston. It happened around 8:10 p.m. on Japonica Street near the Gulf Freeway and Griggs Road. Police said the girl who was struck was playing out front during a gender reveal party. The girl was rushed to the hospital in …