News 2 Know: Teen wins roping competition, new video released of cargo plane crash and more

Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. So what are you giving up for Lent this year? Let us know!

On this day in 1836, the Battle of the Alamo ended when Mexican troops overwhelmed Texans defending the mission near San Antonio.

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Today's Weather

Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley has a look at the much warmer weather headed this way.

Don't forget! You can keep track of the radar and forecast throughout the day at click2houston.com/weather or by downloading the Frank's Free Forecast app.

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Surveillance video captured a woman who was set on fire on March 5, 2019.

Woman set ablaze in parking lot bought lighter fluid, store owner says

Authorities are still looking for the person who is accused of setting a sleeping woman on fire and leaving her to burn, but a nearby store owner said the woman bought lighter fluid about 20 minutes before the fire started. Read more >

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New video released of deadly cargo plane crash in Trinity Bay

Another video was released Wednesday of a deadly cargo plane crash in Trinity Bay. Read more >

Jude Obinyan appears in a Harris County courtroom in Houston on March 6, 2019.

Rice School teacher accused of inappropriately touching 2 students

A teacher at The Rice School is accused of inappropriately touching a student two years ago, according to court documents. Read more >

Texas News 

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Fulshear teen wins $110,000 in roping competition

She's only 16 years old and can already call herself a roping champion. Read more >

National News

R. Kelly back in custody after child support hearing

Singer R. Kelly has been taken into custody for failure to pay child support and is expected to be jailed this evening, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office in Chicago. Read more >

Dunked or no?

Happy National Oreo Cookie Day

If you're looking for an excuse to indulge, Wednesday is the perfect opportunity to grab a package of Oreos. Read more >