Kenneth Mosley rides the bus often. But while trying to get home this afternoon, he realized that he was waiting at the wrong stop for his bus. Mosley wasn’t alone in his confusion as DART introduced new bus routes Monday as a part of a redesign plan, which it says aims to increase ridership and decrease wait times for passengers. Mosley knew about the changes but didn’t know exactly how it would affect him. He knows it will take time to get used to the new system. “People are getting adjusted,” Mosley said while standing at the bus stop at the…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
The number of new omicron cases may have hit its peak locally, UT Southwestern researchers said in an updated COVID-19 forecast Monday, citing a flattening in test positivity rates. The forecast, based on data from Jan. 20, lowered the number of new cases expected in Dallas County before the end of January to 6,000. That’s down from 8,000 daily infections projected in the previous forecast, which was based on data from three days prior. “Our forecasted peaks have been revised downward due to slower growth in hospitalizations and plateaus in test positivity rates,” the forecast commentary said. In Tarrant County,…
As the pandemic enters its third year with the highest case numbers in Dallas County, three candidates are challenging County Judge Clay Jenkins’ approach to fighting COVID-19. Two Republicans and two Democrats, including Jenkins, are running in the March 1 primary for a chance to serve as the most senior elected official in Dallas County for the next four years. The county judge leads the Commissioners Court and is in charge of emergency response, which has meant Jenkins has been tasked with mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Jenkins’ approach has put him at odds with state Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, who…
Around a hundred people gathered inside Cornerstone Baptist Church of Mesquite on Monday night to pray and mourn the death of 16-year-old Key’Mydre Palmer Anderson, who was fatally shot in the chest over the weekend. Palmer was taken to a hospital, where he died. Police were initially called to the scene for reports of a motor vehicle accident, and a witness told police a person fell out of a vehicle. It is unclear if the teen was shot while inside the vehicle. The prayer vigil was organized by recently elected Mesquite mayor Dan Aleman, who is also a pastor. A dozen pastors…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — This year at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s cookoff, 250 teams will compete in the World Championship BBQ Contest hoping for a taste of success. Ticket-holders will get to taste their delicious and smoky ribs, sausages, pork shoulders and more with a show on Feb. 24 through Feb. 26 at NRG Park. Headliners are: George Ducas Pat Green Roger Creager DJ Du, Chad Cooke Band and George Ducas will be performing on Thursday, Feb 24. DJ DU, Braydon ZInk, Bri BAgwell and Pat Green will be performing on Friday, Feb. 25. On Saturday, Feb. 26,…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man has been charged with stabbing an HPD K-9 while evading deputies over the weekend in the Heights. According to records, 26-year-old Ryan Mitchell Smith is charged with evading arrest and interference with a police service animal. The stabbing happened Saturday, Jan. 22, at 7:50 a.m. in the 1600 block of Bass Street. Officers were responding to an attempted carjacking call at 800 Memorial Heights Drive. Witnesses said Smith had left the location and went to a nearby H-E-B, where he stole merchandise and left. Smith was eventually located inside a nearby apartment parking garage…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 6-year-old boy and his mom are reflecting back on his scary battle with a rare COVID-19 complication in children that left him hospitalized in the ICU for more than two weeks. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, also known as MIS-C, in children is a rare condition where different parts of the body become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, and brain. It usually happens three to four weeks after contracting the virus. It is extremely rare with only 1% of kids with COVID getting it. Last January, Sara Cantu took her son Santana, who was 5 at the…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A 12-year-old girl is the only survivor in a horrific crash that killed both her father and grandmother Sunday night. The crash happened just after 9 p.m. Sunday in the 10800 block of North Gessner at Loyal Pointe. “We didn’t know what happened to Johnny or Julie, or if Johnny was even in the car,” said Wade Zollinger, a cousin who shares a duplex with the family. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office confirmed 57-year-old, Julia Moore, was driving a Toyota Corolla northbound on North Gessner, with her granddaughter in the passenger seat. Family members said…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Fewer IRS workers, and more filers could mean delays for Americans waiting for their 2021 tax return. IRS OPENS 2021 TAX RETURN SEASON EARLIER THAN LAST YEAR On Monday, Jan. 24, the IRS started to take 2021 tax returns, which is weeks earlier than the filing date for 2021. In 2021, Americans had to wait until Feb. 12 to file a return. Ahead of this year’s return, the IRS is warning there could be delays. Transparency CPA, Ed Gardner said this is a good thing. “The commissioner is trying to come out front with that,” Gardner…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Greater Houston area’s approximate 80 Jewish organizations and programs will have a new security director to turn to. This comes in response to the increase of antisemitism across the country and the hostage incident at a synagogue in Colleyville over a week ago. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg gathered with more than four dozen law enforcement officials, faith-based leaders, and representatives of nonprofit organizations Monday morning to show solidarity against religion-based hate towards Jewish congregations. Rabbi Oren Hayon, who leads Congregation Emanu El, pointed out this is the third time they’ve assembled in this…
