HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A driver has been charged with reckless driving after hitting a child near Twin Creeks Middle School in Spring. The accident happened at about 4 p.m. in the 27100 block of Cypresswood Drive. Authorities said the driver was on a dirt bike during dismissal near the school. The child was taken to the hospital in …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A security guard shot and killed a man after an argument over parking escalated outside a Walgreens in east Harris County, authorities said in an update Wednesday morning. The man’s 12-year-old daughter was inside the store shopping at the time. The incident unfolded at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the store at 388 Uvalde near Woodforest. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The U.S. Federal Drug Administration is sending out a major warning about a parasite treatment often used in animals after misinformation has prompted people to take it to treat COVID-19. The FDA says it has not approved Ivermectin for use in treating or preventing COVID in humans. It’s actually intended for horses. Despite the warning, the FDA said …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — High temps will stay on the steamy side with highs in the middle 90s the rest of the week. Lucky for us, moisture is moving in from the east and that means a return of those cooling afternoon and evening storms. One or two of these storms could be on the strong side, so be prepared …

FREEPORT, Texas (KTRK) — Yolanda Ross’ 24-year-old son, LaWayne, has been in the ICU for nearly three weeks after being diagnosed with COVID-19 in early August. “I’ve only seen him twice, and the only reason I’ve seen him twice was because he was that critical,” recalled Ross. “The doctors weren’t sure if he was going to survive this.” LaWayne is …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston ISD’s police department is looking for a woman who they say tried to abduct a child near Herod Elementary School. The attempted abduction happened Tuesday, Aug. 24, at about 3 p.m. near Hillcroft and Beechnut. Police said an unknown woman tried to encourage a student to go with her. The student acted fast and went …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police are looking for a man they say shot at a man and woman on the North Freeway in north Houston. On Aug. 22, officers responded to a shooting call at about 11:40 a.m. in the 13000 block of I-45 North Freeway. At the scene, officers learned that a husband and wife had been in an …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 71-year-old woman found dead inside her home on Aug. 19 did not die of natural causes. The medical examiner said Doris Williams died from multiple blunt force injuries. Her family and friends said she was a loving grandmother and a cherished community member in the Acres Homes neighborhood. Houston Police Department investigators are now looking …