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• One hospitalized after reported stabbing in southwest Houston

  09-03-2018 23:57 via chron.com
  Houston police are investigating a reported stabbing at a shopping center in southwest Houston.
  
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• 14-year-old boy stabbed repeatedly in southwest Houston strip center

  09-03-2018 23:57 via chron.com
  Houston police are investigating a reported stabbing at a shopping center in southwest Houston.
  
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• Teens can book prom prep classes at the Houston Public Library over Spring Break

  09-03-2018 23:54 via chron.com
  The Carnegie Neighborhood Library & Center for Learning, located at 1050 Quitman St., will be hosting prom preparation classes Tuesday through Thursday, as will the Northeast Multi-Service Center, located at 9720 Spaulding St., Wednesday and Thursday.
  
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• Grandparents out on bond in international kidnapping case of Houston boy

  09-03-2018 22:50 via chron.com
  Two Brazilian grandparents who allegedly conspired to kidnap their 8-year-old Houston grandchild are free on bond, court documents show.
  
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• Crosby ISD seeks community input for superintendent search

  09-03-2018 22:37 via chron.com
  Crosby residents can give their suggestions and feedback to the Crosby ISD Board of Trustees and the district about what they want to see in their next superintendent.There will be a superintendent search community forum at 7 p.m. on March 20 at the Crosby High School auditorium.
  Crosby ISD Board President Carla Windfont said emails were sent out to district employees to list qualities they think the next superintendent should have.The forum will give the Crosby community a chance to tell the bo
  
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• Be warned, Houston: Tree pollen will be high this weekend

  09-03-2018 22:31 via chron.com
  Houstonians with allergies should be on high alert this weekend.
  
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• HUD, Houston come to agreement on city's affordable housing efforts

  09-03-2018 21:13 via chron.com
  Mayor Sylvester Turner agreed to set clearer affordable housing policies and plans for Houston and to help more low-income families move to neighborhoods with good schools as part of an agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that, if left unresolved, could have imperiled the city's Hurricane Harvey recovery funding.
  
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• ACLU: Trump administration illegally separates migrant parents and children

  09-03-2018 20:47 via chron.com
  The American Civil Liberties Union filed a national class-action lawsuit Friday accusing President Donald Trump's administration of illegally separating migrant parents and children at the border,charging there have been more than 400 such cases.
  
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• ACLU challenges Trump administration practice of separating migrant parents and children

  09-03-2018 20:47 via chron.com
  The American Civil Liberties Union filed a class-action lawsuit Friday accusing President Donald Trump's administration of separating hundreds of immigrant parents and children who are seeking asylum.
  
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• Key conservative group Empower Texans loses 17 races in primary election

  09-03-2018 18:54 via chron.com
  One of the wealthiest tea party-aligned establishments trying to influence Texas politics fell flat in this week's primary election, losing half of the races it invested time or money in.
  
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• Listen: 'You can't be a liberal man' becomes new ditty for the GOP

  09-03-2018 18:52 via chron.com
  With the primary election now in the rear-view mirror, Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is amusing himself with a short song, "You Can't Be a Liberal Man," that pokes at his Democratic general election opponent, U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke.And even makes fun of his nickname.Liberal. That's the tagline for Texas Republicans seeking to dis their opponents, whether it's Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasting the "Liberal Texas Association of Business" for opposing his conservative agenda or Gov. Greg Abbott workin
  
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• On the move: There are questions to ask when moving to Houston

  09-03-2018 18:42 via chron.com
  There is much to know when moving to Houston. From the very onset, people have a lot of questions about the city, and the type of home, community and lifestyle they can expect to have once they get here.
  When moving to Houston as part of a corporate relocation, newcomers generally have a team of people working together to assist them in finding a place to live.That assistance usually starts with the real estate company's relocation department.
  Pattie Huey is director, business development and re
  
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• GHBA Remodelers Council: There are great reasons for a kitchen remodel

  09-03-2018 18:41 via chron.com
  Ready to remodel your kitchen? Here are some good reasons why you should go ahead and plan the project:
  Style: You want your kitchen to reflect your style. You deserve it. You enjoy beautiful things and appreciate good design. Designers can work with you and your remodeler to identify your style and sort through the extensive array of materials and finishes to design a kitchen that uniquely expresses you and your taste. If your designer uses "virtual" drawing software you can visualize your proj
  
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• Prime property: Tanglewood-area home showcases finishes, charm

  09-03-2018 18:39 via chron.com
  A gated, circular driveway enhances the timeless elevation of this Pine Shadows home in the Tanglewood area. Listing agent Jason Hendricks with Beth Wolff Realtors Real Living says the home is updated with quality finishes and an impeccable design.With more than 5,200 square feet, the two-story home features a open entry that offers a preview of its classic design, its sweeping staircase, variegated hardwood floors and open living areas.The formal dining room is off the foyer and features triple
  
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• Yes, job cuts are coming to HISD. No, pink slips aren't going out today

  09-03-2018 18:38 via chron.com
  A projected $115 million budget shortfall means Houston ISD will have to lay off some employees -- but any decisions on cuts are still weeks away, district leaders said Friday.
  
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• HomeAid teams with GHBA members on remodeling projects

  09-03-2018 18:38 via chron.com
  HomeAid Houston, a 501(c)(3) charity of the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), is finalizing plans to begin three renovation projects as part of its HomeAid Care program.
  These are projects that are smaller than other HomeAid projects, with cost typically under $50,000. HomeAid donates $10,000 per project to help cover labor and materials.
  HomeAid is partnering with the GHBA's Remodelers Council to provide repainting and minor repairs for Wellsprings Village, a nonprofit charitable org
  
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• Westin completes GHBA Benefit home construction

  09-03-2018 18:37 via chron.com
  Westin Homes has completed construction of their 4,019-square-foot Carter III plan as part of the Greater Houston Builders Association's Benefit Homes Project.The 38-year-old charity fundraiser offers potential home buyers a fully loaded luxury home with amenities that are not often found in homes with similar pricing. Westin Homes donated construction management and GHBA members donated materials and labor to ensure that proceeds from the sale of this home will benefit local charities.This year
  
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• Canyon Creek Preserve promotes acreage sale

  09-03-2018 18:36 via chron.com
  Spring is upon the Hill Country, and there isn't a better time to explore the newest 25-plus-acre tracts for sale at Canyon Creek Preserve. Located 13 miles from San Antonio, these new large acreage homesites have made Canyon Creek Preserve one of the hottest selling new communities in the Northside Independent School District.
  Buyers can take advantage of low ag exempt taxes and live in proximity to Helotes, while enjoying Hill Country views, great trees and a variety of wildlife.
  Many new fami
  
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• In the Hill Country: Spring marks the time to find property in Vintage Oaks

  09-03-2018 18:35 via chron.com
  With its rolling hills, blooming flowers and pristine landscape, it's hard to beat spring in the Texas Hill Country.And it is the ideal time to make the scenic drive to New Braunfels and see new acreage homesites available at Vintage Oaks.
  This master-planned community just released new 1- to 2-acre, wooded properties in its East Ranch neighborhood.
  Blanketed by post and live oak trees, East Ranch offers a stunning Hill Country landscape as well as building sites for a picturesque custom home.
  P
  
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• Realtor view: Avoid mistakes when shopping for a home

  09-03-2018 18:34 via chron.com
  If you're looking for a reason not to buy a home, you'll probably find one. Maybe the den is painted in the school colors of your most-despised college team. Or the granite counter in the kitchen has a foot-long crack.Perhaps the otherwise fantastic house has only 2½ baths rather than three full bathrooms you desire.
  Before you decide undesirable features like these are deal killers, take a moment to consider them. Not every shortcoming in a property should disqualify it.
  How big a deal i
  
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• Ask George and Chuck: Homeowner needs to correct pressing taxation issue

  09-03-2018 18:33 via chron.com
  Q: I bought a house in Fort Bend County that is my homestead. My daughter bought a house in Harris County. I guaranteed her note and they put my name, along with hers, on the deed to the Harris County property. She has declared that property her homestead. Fort Bend County has denied my homestead exemption for real estate taxes, saying I can only have one homestead. The Harris County property is hers, not mine. How can they do this?
  A: Well, they did. You need to get to the Fort Bend appraisal d
  
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• Area high-rises don't come up short on luxury

  09-03-2018 18:31 via chron.com
  The word "luxury" has so many meanings, but when it comes to high-rise living, especially in Houston, options are able to offer incredible amenities, living spaces and locations.What is it about a luxury high-rise that makes people leave behind single-family homes and take up an entire new way of life?According to the U.S. News & World Report January 2017 article, How to Define Luxury Real Estate in Today's Market, it is the little things that buyers are most concerned about in condominiums.
  
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• Beth Wolff Realtors Real Living holds agent appreciation luncheon

  09-03-2018 18:29 via chron.com
  Dressed in Go Texan Day attire, Beth Wolff and Ed Wolff of Beth Wolff Realtors Real Living hosted their team at Tony's for their annual agent appreciation luncheon celebrating their 40th year of exceptional service, and praising their dedicated team of Realtors.Complete with cowboy boot centerpieces and Texas-themed cookies, Go Texan Day was in full effect at Tony's.After 40 years, Beth Wolff Realtors is still thriving, still growing, and still counts among its ranks some of the area's top exper
  
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• BBB on homes: Be careful, diligent when selling anything online

  09-03-2018 18:27 via chron.com
  Many view spring as a great time to clean and declutter. It is also a good time to sell items no longer in use. Furniture, equipment, baby gear and other items may potentially provide a little extra cash that everyone can use, while repurposing an item someone may really need; however, be sure to use caution, safety and research first to gain the cash that you want, safely.
  After the recent article warning buyers about Facebook marketplace scams, the Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and
  
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• One of formerly conjoined twins discharged from hospital

  09-03-2018 17:50 via chron.com
  Anna Grace Richards, one of the formerly conjoined twin girls separated in a recent seven-hour surgery at Texas Children's Hospital, was discharged Friday after 428 days in the hospital. The Richards family will remain in Houston until Anna's sister, Hope, is able to go home, anticipated to be in the near future.
  
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• Jeffrey Payne declines to endorse in Dem gov runoff

  09-03-2018 17:20 via chron.com
  Dallas businessman Jeffrey Payne, whose campaign for governor ended Tuesday when he failed to make a May 22 runoff, announced Friday that he will not endorse either of the two remaining candidates.Supporters of both Lupe Valdez, the former Dallas County sheriff, and Houston entrepreneur Andrew White had reportedly been hoping that Payne -- who had developed name ID in campaigning across the state since last summer -- would endorse their candidate.
  
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