A former Dallas IT employee is now suspected of accidentally deleting large amounts of city files on three separate occasions, according to the city’s chief information officer. An internal review of Dallas’ entire data archive since 2018 found that the worker at some point deleted 13 terabytes of Dallas police files and 2 terabytes of city secretary office materials in addition to …

The Texas House and Senate on Tuesday finally passed a conference committee version of an elections overhaul bill, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott, who is expected to sign it. Republican lawmakers say their bill ensures voting laws are consistent and protects against fraud, which experts say is rare. Democrats said the final bill makes a few strides in the …

Dallas County reported 10 more COVID-19 deaths and 3,872 new coronavirus cases Tuesday in totals that included counts from over the weekend as hospitalizations for the virus in North Texas continue to climb. A forecast from UT Southwestern Medical Center released Monday estimates Dallas and Tarrant counties are on track to near or outpace hospitalization records in mid-September. Dallas County reported Tuesday …

Mihit Sai Garlanka, 17, was in middle school when a family trip to India changed his life. “I was exhausted after a long day,” recalls Garlanka of McKinney, now a senior at Independence High School in the Frisco school district. “When it came time for dinner, I was looking forward to seeing the big feast my aunt had prepared, and …

SPRING, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities in Harris County are investigating after a man was shot in the chest at an apartment complex at 14335 Ella Boulevard near I-45 in the Spring area. Harris County Constable Precinct 4 is responding to the scene at the Venti Apartments. Officials are advising people to avoid the area and keep their doors locked while …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houstonians, it’s time to do what we do best: step up, and help out. Some businesses across the Houston area have decided to open their doors in effort to help those who evacuated before Ida made landfall on Sunday. Houston Astros Foundation The Houston Astros Foundation will host an emergency supply drive at Minute Maid Park …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County’s COVID-19 vaccine incentive program has been extended until Sept. 14, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. The program, which was scheduled to end on Aug. 31, was extended in an effort to help bring down the number of COVID cases as the surge has impacted hospitals. “We have limited beds, limited supply …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The state of Texas took another step toward a huge construction project along I-45 North and into downtown Houston. This has been a controversial project, but on Tuesday, the Texas Transportation Commission voted to continue supporting it. It’s formally known as the North Houston Highway Improvement Project. The Commission voted to keep it as part of …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man is dead after police say he was shot by his brother during an argument in northeast Houston. Officers responded to a call in the 5500 block of Cavalcade Tuesday at about 5:05 p.m. At the scene, officers said they found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. The accused shooter, who was identified as the …

BUNA, Texas (KTRK) — A Texas mom is urging her daughter’s school district to boost its COVID-19 protocols as her 11-year-old daughter remains hospitalized after contracting the virus. Terri Gurganious’s daughter, Brennah Gurganious, attends school in Buna, Texas, just northeast of Beaumont. She went back to school on Aug. 11, and a few days later, Terri said her daughter came …