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Astros vs. Red Sox: Houston takes ALCS lead with 9-1 win over Boston


October 21, 2021

BOSTON, Massachusetts — Framber Valdez was perfect through four, took a two-hit shutout into the seventh and became the first pitcher in the 2021 postseason to finish eight innings on Wednesday as the Houston Astros beat Boston 9-1 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series and moved one win from another trip to the World Series. Yordan Alvarez had …

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DA confirms criminal investigation connected to Houston City Hall


October 21, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Harris County District Attorney confirms a “pending criminal investigation” connected to Houston City Hall. In a letter obtained by 13 Investigates, the DA denies access to documents related to the probe, because in their words, “this investigation has yet to be resolved” and is “in the course of preparing for criminal litigation.” requested documents from …

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Fifth Ward organization hoping to inform of the potential impacts of lead exposure in kids


October 21, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As first reported by our partners at the Houston Chronicle, a study recently released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows many children enrolled in Medicaid are missing out on required blood lead tests. Exposure to lead is especially harmful to children as it can cause developmental delays and learning disabilities. “That may …

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Serial burglar costs Houston used car lot owner thousands of dollars


October 21, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A business owner in Houston’s southeast side is hoping to get the person who stole cheap car parts from his shop off the streets. Desmond Kelvin said he moved his used car shop to Cullen Boulevard from Scott Street for safety. “The breaking in [it] was too much in that neighborhood. It made me move,” Kelvin …

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2 pedestrians dead after major crash on South Main, witnesses say


October 21, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two people were killed Wednesday night in an auto-pedestrian crash on Houston’s south side, according to witnesses. It happened in the 9900 block of South Main Street between West Bellfort Street and the South Loop. While it wasn’t clear what exactly happened, witnesses told that two people walked in front of a car. It wasn’t clear …

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