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Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. charged with strangling girlfriend

Tuesday, September 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested in New York City on Monday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick, police sources told ABC News.Porter, 23, was formally charged with assault and strangulation.On Tuesday, he pleaded not... Read More.

Houston issues mandatory water conservation efforts as drought conditions continue

Monday, August 28 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- Houston, Texas, implemented the second stage of its mandatory water conservation measures on Sunday, as the area experiences drought conditions, according to the city.The city's drought contingency plan is enforced when there is a major drop in yearly rainfall and when higher... Read More.

Three-month-old dies after being left in hot car in Houston, police say

Wednesday, August 9 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- A baby boy died in Houston on Tuesday after being left in a car amid a dangerous and unrelenting heat wave, police said.A mother and her two children arrived in the afternoon for a visit at the Harris Center for Mental Health... Read More.

Biden praises World Series champion Houston Astros for impact off the field during White House celebration

Monday, August 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden hosted the 2022 World Series champion Houston Astros to celebrate the team's win on Monday, and focused on their work off the field, particularly in the wake of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting.The Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies in... Read More.

Pregnant woman killed, four others injured in shooting at Houston park

Saturday, July 22 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- A pregnant woman was shot and killed after a fight broke out at a Texas park early Saturday, her family told ABC Houston station KTRK.Four other people were struck by gunfire, including two suspected shooters, after dozens of shots were reportedly fired, police... Read More.

‘Sticky Note Bandit’ robs fourth Houston bank in two weeks, FBI says

Wednesday, July 19 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- A man who's been nicknamed the "Sticky Note Bandit" robbed another bank in Houston on Tuesday, marking his fourth robbery in two weeks, the FBI said."He has committed four robberies in less than two weeks, and we need your help to find... Read More.

Houston confirms 1st heat-related death of the year amid extreme heat across US

Monday, July 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The most populous city in Texas has confirmed its first heat-related death of the year as record high temperatures scorch a swath of the United States.The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences told ABC News on Sunday that there has been... Read More.

2 teens arrested in connection with spate of Houston bike trail robberies

Tuesday, June 6 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a spate of robberies along a popular Houston bike trail, as police look for more suspects in the attacks, authorities said Tuesday.Since May 16, five people have been robbed and assaulted and "held up at... Read More.

Four-year-old shot and killed by 3-year-old in Houston, sheriff says

Monday, March 13 by ABC News

(HOUSTON, Texas) -- A 3-year-old in Houston, Texas, gained access to a firearm and "unintentionally" shot and killed a 4-year-old, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.Gonzalez said the preliminary investigation showed that the two children had been inside an apartment on Bammel North Houston... Read More.

Woman allegedly held captive in locked Houston trailer for four years

Friday, March 10 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- A Houston man has been charged with kidnapping for allegedly holding a woman captive in a locked Houston trailer for several years, court records show.Abraham Bravo Segura, 42, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with kidnapping, a felony, for allegedly restraining the... Read More.

Houston airport fire grounds United Airlines flights

Sunday, February 5 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- A fire Sunday morning in a laundry room at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a 90-minute ground stop on all United Airlines flights to Houston, officials said.The FAA issued the ground stop shortly before 5:30... Read More.

Black mayors call public safety, homelessness biggest issues for New York, LA and Houston

Sunday, January 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- For the first time in history, Black mayors are leading America's four largest cities.ABC News' Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl recently sat down with three of them -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Houston Mayor... Read More.