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Brothers detained after fatal stabbing at NE Houston party


June 27, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — One person died early Saturday and another was injured in a stabbing at a party in northeast Houston, police said. It happened around 1:30 a.m. in the area near Brock Park off Tidwell Road. A fight broke out at the party on Valley Flag Drive that led to the two being stabbed, according to Houston police. …

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71-year-old woman robbed on South Loop by fake good Samaritan


June 27, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 71-year-old woman recalls her most vulnerable moments when she was robbed earlier this year while stranded on Houston’s South Loop. Lois Tennen had car trouble late one night back in March when someone she thought was a good Samaritan stopped. She hoped he was about the lend a hand. Instead, he carried out his bad …

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Texas EquuSearch founder Tim Miller back home after being hospitalized


June 27, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The man who has helped lead volunteers in the search for missing persons across southeast Texas is back home after being hospitalized due to a serious health condition. Tim Miller, the founder of Texas EquuSearch, was in the hospital since Saturday, June 19. EquuSearch posted on Facebook earlier this week, saying Miller has a “serious health …

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Body of 55-year-old man recovered from Joe Pool Lake, officials say


June 27, 2021

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 …

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Former Houston Methodist nurses protest hospital over COVID vaccine requirement


June 27, 2021

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 …

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What you need to know before shooting fireworks in Harris County on July 4


June 27, 2021

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 …

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Driver crashes into N. Houston light pole after shooting


June 27, 2021

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 …

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Houston native among those dead in Florida high-rise collapse


June 27, 2021

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 …

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Shifting to a wetter weather pattern Sunday


June 27, 2021

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 …

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First Lady Jill Biden to visit COVID-19 vaccine event at Minute Maid Park


June 27, 2021

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 …

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