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Houston mother meets newborn son after battling COVID for over a month


September 28, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston-area mother just met her newborn son last week after spending more than a month in the hospital battling COVID-19. Half of that time was spent in a medically-induced coma. When Chequile Pettaway found out she was first pregnant with baby Karter, she was excited. “Everything was going well up until the ninth month,” said …

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Driver killed after car crashes into tree in southwest Houston, HPD says


September 28, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A person is dead after their car crashed into a tree in southwest Houston, according to Houston police. Initial details were limited, however SkyEye13 was over the scene of the crash in the 5500 block of West Fuqua Street near Beltway 8. Authorities said the accident happened around 4:15 p.m. Monday afternoon. It appears a gray …

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Man accused of killing teen in road rage shooting after Astros game appears in court


September 28, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Gerald Williams appeared in court to discuss his bond conditions. He stands accused of killing 17-year-old David Castro in a road rage incident, and he posted bond on Friday. Paul Castro was also in the courtroom, wanting to look his son’s accused killer face-to-face. “I was able to recognize him and I’m sure he recognized me,” …

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Houston sees 30% increase in homicides compared to this time in 2020


September 28, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you feel like there have been more violent crimes around Houston lately, statistics show that is certainly the case. Many other major U.S. cities are seeing an increase in homicides as well. gathered data from the public information officers at each of these police departments. As of Monday morning on Sept. 27, 2021, Houston has …

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Two wet weather systems rain on Texas this week


September 28, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two wet weather systems will pass through Texas this week, and you could pick up a few inches of rain by the weekend. Deep tropical moisture is moving in Tuesday, and that will lead to scattered showers by the morning commute. Those showers will blossom into thunderstorms by Tuesday afternoon. Any shower or storm could produce …

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2 sisters nearly killed after being hit by car in Houston’s south side, suspect still at large


September 28, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two Houston sisters barely escaped after being slammed from behind by a hit-and-run driver early Saturday morning. “My leg was broken in three different places,” said O’Shanae Bell, who spoke from her hospital room. “My tibia, my femur and ankle.” Clearly in pain, O’Shanae recounted what happened to her and her sister Deneshia this past weekend. …

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