The Mavericks will soon lift their requirement that fans show either proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test within 48 hours to attend home games. At least as long as Dallas County data complies. As the daily average case count in Dallas County remains below 500, which it reached last week, the Mavericks will ease their health and …

With former President Donald Trump peering over their shoulders, Republican lawmakers thrust Texas into the national spotlight by passing divisive laws that restrict mail-in voting, allow the permitless carrying of guns and ban abortions at six weeks of pregnancy, with no exceptions for rape or incest. That’s just part of a flurry of red meat legislation that made critics cringe and the …

Three children and skeletal remains of another possible child were found inside an apartment in Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Heartbreaking. @HCSOTexas units are at an apt complex at 3535 Green Crest, near Addicks Clodine & Westpark Tollway. Units found three juveniles abandoned in an apartment. Skeletal remains, possibly of another juvenile, were also found inside the unit. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/uVcybOugM9 — Ed …

More than half of Dallas’ city employees have reported being vaccinated against COVID-19 since an incentive was announced in late August giving workers extra vacation days if they got the shot. Over 7,500 workers have provided proof of their vaccination status as of Oct. 1, said Kim Bizor Tolbert, the city manager’s chief of staff. The city has more than 12,900 employees, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman was killed after getting out of her vehicle to check on a passenger early Sunday morning on the Katy Freeway, police said. The family identified the woman as Ciandra Reed, originally from Arkansas. Her aunt, Adanah Davis, said Reed just turned 29 years old last month and was making plans to go home for …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A barbecue fundraiser will be held Sunday for Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy Darryl Garrett, who is still recovering after an Oct. 16 shooting outside of a north Houston nightclub that ultimately killed another deputy. The event began at 10 a.m. and will go until 4 p.m. at 4130 1/2 Cavalcade St. Plates of barbecue will …

AUSTIN –  wants to hear from North Texans as we continue reporting about how the state’s new political maps will impact elections and communities around the Dallas Fort-Worth area. This fall, the Legislature’s GOP mapmakers drafted and passed new political lines that cement Republicans’ grip on power for the next decade but blunt the voting strength of non-white voters who fueled Texas’ …

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 …

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 …

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 …