HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For days, has asked Harris County officials for a copy of any plans or permits related to the Astroworld festival – anything that would show they approved or even reviewed safety plans, but so far nothing from the county team that runs NRG Park except an expression of sadness and a referral to their lawyer. Digging …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As questions about how the Astroworld Festival got out of hand go unanswered, Houston concert promoters discuss what could have been done differently and how they see the future of general admission concerts. John Blomstrom, the founder of American Bands Management, has been in the entertainment industry for the past 50 years. What happened at the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston and Harris County leaders both agree concert changes are most likely coming following the Astroworld Festival tragedy, but it may take months to establish what they are. ASTROWORLD FESTIVAL INVESTIGATION COULD TAKE MONTHS AND HERE’S A REASON WHY During Tuesday’s Harris County commissioner court’s meeting, Judge Lina Hidalgo said she wants an independent review of …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Axel Acosta, age 21, lost his life during Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival on Nov. 5, 2021, at Houston’s NRG park. Initially authorities needed the public’s help to identify Acosta. Axel’s father, Edgar, confirmed to over the weekend that his son was the unidentified victim who had been recovered from Memorial Hermann Hospital after the incident. Cynthia Acosta, Axel’s …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Brianna Rodriguez was only 16 when she lost her life in the Astroworld Festival concert disaster. She is remembered as a vibrant teen with a passion for dance. Brianna was a member of the Heights High School Redcoats dance team. “She was so passionate,” dancer Julia Hasbrouck said of her teammate. “She was one of our …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — has confirmed from sources that Travis Scott attended a prescheduled afterparty Friday night, following his Astroworld concert. Sources say Scott went to a private party at Dave & Buster’s, which was part of an event scheduled with his friend and fellow artist Drake. According to sources, Scott was unaware there were fatalities and injuries at his …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It’ll be noticeably milder out the door on Wednesday. Temperatures will start off around 60 degrees and warm to nearly 80 in the afternoon. The Gulf breeze will pick up in speed as low pressure moves out of the Rockies and into the Plains. This will push in enough moisture to bring isolated showers during both …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Before the mom of the children abandoned with their brother’s decaying corpse was arrested two weeks ago, a video shows her and her boyfriend at a library where sources told they were looking up news articles on the shocking case. Gloria Williams, 35, and her boyfriend, 31-year-old Brian Coulter, remain in jail. Coulter is charged with …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In the aftermath of the Astroworld Festival tragedy, more victims continue speaking up about their experiences in the event that killed eight people and injured others. On Tuesday, five victims represented by attorneys Ricardo L. Ramos and Clark Martin held a conference to recap their timeline of events. The victims present at the conference are: Bryan …