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Triple digit heat is here


July 26, 2021

Here comes the heat! Temperatures have been below normal for weeks. But that is changing. DFW officially hit 100 for the first time this summer at 3:10 pm Sunday afternoon. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 7 pm, and will again be in effect from noon through 7 pm on Monday. Please take precautions if you plan on spending …

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‘Not a UFO’: meteorite reported shooting across North Texas sky


July 26, 2021

A meteorite was reported shooting across the North Texas sky Sunday evening, exploding over the area as it hurtled toward the earth. Texas Storm Chasers posted on Twitter that shortly after 9 p.m. the meteorite was observed in Oklahoma and parts of North Texas. A “boom” was widely reported, Texas Storm Chasers said. In a video of the meteorite posted …

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8 Houston boys gain new honor after being promoted to Eagle Scout


July 26, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A group of Houston Boy Scouts are walking with new badges of honor after earning the promotion of a lifetime for their years of service. The eight boys and their families said the youngsters have committed time and effort into their former troop, 242, for nearly all their life. And now, they’re seeing benefits from the …

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Trae tha Truth’s ‘Howdy Homemade Ice Cream’ opens in Katy, employing adults with special needs


July 26, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A new ice cream shop is opening today in Katy, and it will help support people with special needs. Howdy Homemade Ice Cream is located at 20920 Katy Freeway near Westgreen. The store franchise is owned and run by Houston rapper, activist and philanthropist Trae tha Truth and his business partner Roderick Batson. The business gives jobs to …

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Pregnant woman, man shot to death at soccer tournament in Harris Co., deputies say


July 26, 2021

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A pregnant woman and her boyfriend were reportedly killed Sunday morning after a shooting at a soccer tournament at a northwest Harris County sports facility.Family members believe the gunman was the woman’s ex-husband, and that he pulled the trigger after a confrontation between the three, but authorities did not confirm that information.The shooting happened some …

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Over 5,000 COVID-19 deaths reported in Harris County and Houston combined


July 26, 2021

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — The City of Houston and Harris County reached 5,001 deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday, the Harris County Public Health Department announced on Twitter. The department also reported there are currently 413,022 confirmed cases of the virus in the county and the city combined, as of Sunday, July 25. As of today July 25 (4:00pm), there …

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Pregnant woman, man shot to death at soccer tournament in Harris Co., deputies say


July 26, 2021

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A pregnant woman and her boyfriend were reportedly killed Sunday morning after a shooting at a soccer tournament at a northwest Harris County sports facility. Family members believe the gunman was the woman’s ex-husband, and that he pulled the trigger after a confrontation between the three, but authorities did not confirm that information. The shooting …

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112-year-old Houston woman celebrates her birthday with car parade


July 26, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Look out world, Miss Francis just hit another milestone! Ms. Elizabeth Francis turned 112 years old on Sunday, and her family threw her a car parade to celebrate. Not only did her family show up, but Ms. Francis had a couple elected officials stop by to give her well-wishes. “She’s got that can-do spirit, that’s Houston,” …

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Armed, masked thieves caught on camera stealing out of cars in Huffman area


July 26, 2021

HUFFMAN, Texas (KTRK) — Armed thieves were caught in the act by a woman’s security camera as they broke into parked cars in a northeast Harris County neighborhood. The suspects were both reportedly wearing ski masks to cover their faces, and one was seen carrying what appeared to be a handgun. The victim, who asked to stay anonymous, said she …

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