Fort Worth is proudly celebrating the Como neighborhood’s recent recognition for its outstanding community revitalization efforts, honored by Neighborhoods USA as the best in the nation. Alongside this achievement, city leaders are also acknowledging the upcoming Comofest celebration scheduled for the July 4 holiday. However, these commendations are tinged with solemn reflections, less than a year after a tragic incident …

Before Game 3 of the NBA Championship Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics at the American Airlines Center, both teams are ensuring their players are well-prepared beyond the court, and Chef Alban Besiri plays a crucial role in this game plan. Besiri, along with his wife Gena, opened Enoteca Italia in Oak Lawn during the pandemic and …

In the Allen city council chambers on Tuesday, leaders felt compelled to acknowledge the heroes who responded to the city’s worst tragedy on its first anniversary. Mayor Baine Brooks made a point to recognize the brave men and women who, without seeking acknowledgment, put their lives on the line to respond to the events at the Allen Premium Outlets on …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man is now facing charges after allegedly stabbing a family member with scissors during an argument on Monday. The Houston Police Department reported that 42-year-old Michael Edward Banks has been charged with aggravated assault of a family member. The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. at The Life at Grand Oaks, an apartment complex near De …

SAN FRANCISCO, California (KTRK) — The Houston Astros are in dire need of wins due to a slew of injuries. With a 30-36 record, the team has won six of its last ten games following a three-game losing streak. Despite this, the defending AL West Division champions are still playing catch-up to the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. On Sunday, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Residents of Sunnyside are frustrated with an illegal dumping site on the 9500 block of Jutland Road, where trash, busted concrete, furniture, paint cans, and even an old boat have been discarded. Travis McGee, a local resident, told that the issue has persisted for decades without improvement. Anthony Simmons, another Sunnyside resident, mentioned that the problem …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Boston Celtics are dominating the 2024 NBA Finals, holding a 2-0 lead as they head into Game 3 against the Dallas Mavericks. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and their teammates could be on the verge of clinching their 18th championship with a win on Wednesday night. As highlighted by Sports, history seems to be repeating itself. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles announced that the 2024 STAAR results show significant academic growth, marking one of the best years in the district’s history. During a press conference on Tuesday, Miles praised the performance of HISD students and teachers, noting impressive achievements in the third through eighth grade STAAR exams and end-of-course exams in high …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock assumed leadership of METRO in February. Now, she oversees an agency with a $1.6 billion budget, serving hundreds of thousands who rely on it for safety, timeliness, and convenience. “If a service is easy to use, people will use it,” Brock told. This straightforward principle guides the new METRO under Brock’s leadership. She …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It’s not your imagination. This year, the Houston area and the country have seen a significant amount of damaging severe weather. In fact, there have been so many weather emergencies that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is already nearing the depletion of its funds. With hurricane season just beginning, typically the most hazardous time of …