Arlington, Texas, and the Texas Rangers are gearing up to host thousands of baseball fans at Globe Life Field for the 2024 MLB All-Star week and the MLB All-Star Game. “It’s really exciting for everyone in our organization to bring the greatest players in the world to Globe Life Field in celebration of the great game of baseball,” said Rob Matwick, the Texas Rangers’ executive vice president of business operations. The week-long event will be centered in and around the Entertainment District. Crews are currently constructing the Capital One All-Star Village, which will complement All-Star events taking place inside Choctaw…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
The summer surge of COVID-19 has arrived as numerous states, including Texas, report an increase in cases. According to the CDC, COVID-19 infections are either growing or likely growing in 44 U.S. states and territories, with declines observed in 1 state or territory, and stability or uncertainty noted in 5 states and territories. This indicates the onset of an anticipated summer wave. Recent CDC data shows that COVID-19 activity is on the rise nationwide, with Texas categorized as experiencing “growing” transmission. Although the CDC no longer tracks COVID cases directly, it estimates transmission trends based on emergency department visits, which…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A three-vehicle collision on the Grand Parkway caused significant traffic delays on Tuesday morning but has since been cleared. Harris County Precinct 4 deputies investigated the crash near Mueschke Road and reported that Life Flight was called to the scene due to major injuries. SkyEye captured footage of the active scene, where the southbound lanes of the Grand Parkway south of Mueschke were closed. All lanes have now been reopened. Details on how the accident occurred and the severity of the injuries remain unclear. For real-time traffic updates to navigate Houston’s roads and avoid delays, sign…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — In a follow-up to a story first reported by, Harris County District Court Judge Kelli Johnson found herself facing legal trouble on Tuesday morning after being arrested on a DWI charge last week. Johnson appeared in court with her attorney to sign her bond conditions. Inside the courtroom, the judge was described as “empathetic” toward the charges against her. Due to a conflict of interest, the district attorney’s office recused itself from the case, and a special prosecutor will be appointed to continue handling it. Following her court appearance, Johnson and her attorney spoke with…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Sunnyside resident Travis McGee described his neighborhood as resembling a jungle due to the overgrown grass at Worthing High School on Reed Road. On Tuesday morning, McGee and fellow resident Tyrone North met with to express their frustration with the unkempt landscaping. “Get the grass cut,” North urged. Both North and McGee are alumni of Worthing High School and were dismayed by the grass, which reached well past their knees as they walked around the campus. “It’s ridiculous,” North commented. Worthing High School is not the only Houston Independent School District (HISD) campus with this issue.…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A woman still has shotgun pellets lodged in her forehead after an incident outside an after-hours club in north Houston over the weekend. Paige Bartlett, 20, was standing outside La Mona on West Parker near the North Freeway on Sunday around 3:30 a.m., waiting in line to get inside. Bartlett said several security guards were outside, one of whom had a shotgun. “It doesn’t make sense to me. A security guard carrying a shotgun,” Bartlett said. She overheard someone nearby asking if the shotgun was real. “‘It’s just pellets,’ and then, ‘Boom,'” Bartlett recalled the guard…
At a campaign fundraiser in McLean, Virginia, on Tuesday evening, President Joe Biden attributed his poor debate performance last week to extensive foreign travel in June, as per pool notes. “I decided to travel around the world a couple of times,” he said, referring to recent trips, including his visit to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. “I didn’t listen to my staff,” he continued, mentioning that he nearly “fell asleep on stage.” Biden also apologized for his performance, emphasizing the importance of winning the upcoming election.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A southeast Houston man has been arrested and charged with illegal hunting in a popular nature preserve, a crime he has previously been convicted of multiple times. The Armand Bayou Nature Center, one of the largest urban wilderness preserves in the United States, is home to nearly 400 species, some of which are endangered. People of all ages visit the center to enjoy nature and learn about conservation. “Our job here is to try and protect that wildlife, so it’s very disconcerting to us when we hear of incidences here or in other places where folks…
President Joe Biden has not yet addressed the growing unease within the Democratic Party about his viability as their candidate following a widely criticized debate performance last week. However, the calls for him to step aside from current and former lawmakers, as well as key party figures, are becoming louder. While many prominent Democrats continue to support Biden and only one member of Congress has called for him to withdraw, concerns about his mental acuity are increasingly being voiced in TV appearances, public statements, and interviews with News. Some of the most explicit calls for Biden to step aside have…
A woman has died following a shooting in the Westchase area, according to the Houston Police Department. On Tuesday, HPD announced on X (formerly known as Twitter) about the incident in the 10000 block of Westpark, where the woman was found deceased. Details about the shooting and potential arrests have not yet been released. Stay tuned to Eyewitness News for updates on this developing story.
