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Warm start to the work-week, then storm chances


October 25, 2021

Unseasonably warm weather will be the theme to kick-off the new work-week. Highs in the mid to upper 80s are expected today and Tuesday under mostly sunny skies. In addition, the humidity will start to creep back up on Tuesday. These well above normal temperatures will come to a head Wednesday as a strong storm system provides a chance of …

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Texas Democrats left in the lurch after Congress fails to act on voting rights


October 25, 2021

Texas Democrats looked to Congress for help in derailing a GOP-driven elections bill they described as discriminatory. And they pleaded for protection against a redistricting plan that voting rights advocates contend unfairly manipulates communities of color. Nothing happened. The inaction in Congress on voting rights, particularly in the Senate, should be galling to the Texas Democrats who staged a highly …

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Southbound lanes of North Fwy blocked by multi-vehicle crash at Shepherd, HPD says


October 25, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Drivers along I-45 could expect delays as crews are working to clear a major crash on the southbound lanes. Police said a call came in at about 12:08 p.m. Sunday about nine vehicles involved in the crash, including a motorcycle. At least two people have been transported to a hospital, their conditions are unknown. It’s unclear …

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Girl survives dad’s deadly wrong-way crash in NW Harris Co, deputies say


October 25, 2021

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A child survived a deadly wrong-way crash that deputies say her father caused Saturday night in northwest Harris County. Deputies said the girl was in a Toyota Sienna minivan that crossed a concrete median on Highway 6 over Hempstead Road at about 10:45 p.m The girl’s father, who deputies later identified as Xuan Tran, died …

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Procession route announced for fallen Harris County Pct. 4


October 25, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy Constable who was shot and killed while working an extra security job will be laid to rest on Monday. The procession for Deputy Kareem Atkins is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Klein Funeral Home in Tomball and will end at the Champion Forest Baptist Church. The public …

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World Series 2021: Houston Astros face off with old NL playoff nemesis Atlanta Braves


October 25, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Astros are back in the World Series for the third time in five years, and we have all the details on events leading up to the Fall Classic. The Houston Astros are headed to the World Series. 🤘#ForTheH pic.twitter.com/vSWUWa3BIm — Houston Astros (@astros) October 23, 2021 Who are the Astros facing for the Commissioner’s Trophy? The …

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9-year-old has been dead inside SW Houston apartment for a year, 3 other kids were abandoned: HCSO


October 25, 2021

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A nine-year-old found dead inside a southwest Harris County apartment may have been dead up to a year, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Harris County deputies responded to a gruesome scene Sunday where skeletal remains were found and three children were left abandoned. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez provides update on kids found abandoned along …

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Foggy start with near-record heat today… cold front midweek


October 25, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Much of Southeast Texas is dealing with patchy dense fog this morning, and a Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Inland Brazoria, Inland Matagorda, Waller, and Wharton Counties until 9AM. While the city of Houston is not included in that advisory, it doesn’t mean we are fog-free. As the fog gradually …

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