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Former mayor’s documentary produced by city now pulled from website


January 10, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — We are getting a closer look at a City of Houston-produced documentary made in the final days of former Mayor Sylvester Turner’s administration. The 30-minute video was archived after asked questions about its production and its cost of $2,450. The documentary chronicles the former mayor’s path from a child growing up in Acres Homes to high school …

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Video shows stolen car driving wrong way before 17-year-olds among 3 arrested in weekend chase


January 10, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A police chase involving a stolen vehicle ended with three people, including two 17-year-olds, being arrested over the weekend. Court officials confirm Oscar Calles, a 17-year-old high school student, is the accused reckless driver who allegedly evaded law enforcement and went the wrong way on a busy road. Suspects Daniel Luna and Sarai Garcia are also tied to this …

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Man charged after video shows group sexually assaulting toddlers in Galleria restroom, records show


January 10, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man is in federal custody charged with sexually assaulting toddlers at the Galleria and posting videos online, records show. The court documents tell of a disgusting pattern of assault. They outline four short videos that were posted online showing the sexual assault of two 2-year-olds, where more than one perpetrator was present. The documents state Arthur …

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Texas law draws criticism after hundreds of Houston-area students removed from school for vaping


January 10, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Large numbers of Houston-area public school students have been sent to alternative schools this year by a new state law aimed at curbing vaping by minors. In a story first reported by ABC13’s news partners at the Houston Chronicle, the punishment is coming with pushback from critics who say it doesn’t fit the crime. SB114 went into effect on …

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Vehicle found submerged in water in east Harris County may be tied to missing person’s case: Sheriff


January 10, 2024

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — The discovery of a body found in a vehicle submerged in water in east Harris County has sparked an investigation after authorities said the vehicle may be linked to a missing person’s case out of Houston. Tuesday’s scene began unfolding at 17741 East Freeway. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a Harris County sheriff’s unit was flagged down …

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Vehicle found submerged in water in east Harris County may be tied to missing person’s case: Sheriff


January 10, 2024

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — The discovery of a body found in a vehicle submerged in water in east Harris County has sparked an investigation after authorities said the vehicle may be linked to a missing person’s case out of Houston. Tuesday’s scene began unfolding at 17741 East Freeway. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a Harris County sheriff’s unit was flagged down …

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Pakistan shooter Kashmala Talat qualifies for Paris OlympicsPakistan shooter Kashmala Talat qualifies for Paris Olympics


January 9, 2024

Pakistani shooter Kishmala Talat on Monday qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics after bagging a silver medal at the Asian Shooting Championship. Talat ranked second in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event with a remarkable score of 236.6 points at the Asian Shooting Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia. India’s Esha Singh clinched gold with 243.1 points, while her teammate Rhythm Sangwan claimed bronze …

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