Cases of COVID-19 are spiking because of the delta variant — and children can contract the virus. While adults can get vaccinated and protect themselves, those under 12 years old are still too young to get a COVID-19 shot. With students heading back to school this month, here’s a few tips from Children’s Health System of Texas to keep children …

Every year, Jan. 12 brings back memories of trauma for Ted Registre, a Fort Worth resident who was born and raised in Haiti. On that day in 2010, Registre was living in Haitian capital Port-au-Prince when a catastrophic earthquake struck the Caribbean nation. It was one of the most worst natural disasters in modern history, with some death-toll estimates running …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Astros and the parents of a girl who was hit by a foul ball at Minute Maid Park more than two years ago have settled after her family sued the ball club. On Saturday, the family’s attorney, Richard Mithoff, told that the family had reached an agreement to settle and was relieved that the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With some students back in school and others gearing up for the start of classes, some school districts are defying Gov. Greg Abbott’s COVID-19 orders and requiring masks. Below is a list of what school districts are doing to keep your child safe amid the surge in COVID-19 cases. Alief ISD: The school district is not requiring masks, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The numbers don’t lie when it comes to catalytic converter thefts showing no signs of slowing down, as crooks keep coming for them in greater Houston. Houston police said that in 2018, there were only 85 reported incidents of catalytic converter thefts in the city. In 2019, there were 375. In 2020, there were 1,793. By …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — After a year of virtual learning, the city of Houston is trying to get families prepared to go back to school. Mayor Sylvester Turner is hosting his 11th annual “Back to School Fest” today at NRG Park’s Yellow Lot as a “drive-through” event. Organizers hope to provide thousands of economically disadvantaged Houston-area elementary school students and …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Family, friends and fans of J.R. Richard, a flame-throwing right-hander who spent 10 years with the Houston Astros, said their goodbyes at his funeral Saturday morning. The team announced his death last Thursday but did not provide any further details. Several people in attendance at the Fountain of Praise honored Richard by wearing his jersey. Mayor …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Astros and the parents of a girl who was hit by a foul ball at Minute Maid Park more than two years ago have settled after her family sued the ball club. On Saturday, the family’s attorney, Richard Mithoff, told that the family had reached an agreement to settle and was relieved that the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Another summer front pushing down the Plains will bring more chances for cooling downpours both Saturday and Sunday. Most of the area remained dry Saturday afternoon but a few of us saw some cooling downpours. A boundary will continue to move south into the area Saturday evening bringing scattered storms with it. Storms could bring gusty …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County is showing support for other cities and counties that are in a legal fight over Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates. County Attorney Christian Menefee filed an amicus brief with the state Supreme Court in the San Antonio, Bexar County, and Dallas County cases. The brief opposes Abbott’s executive order that bans …