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• Harris County deputies: Man injured in shooting at Aldine RV park

  16-08-2018 23:56 via chron.com
  Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded around 3:18 p.m. to an Aldine trailer park at 15703 Sellers Rd, where the reported shooting had taken place.
  
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• Whitney Houston's Mother Mourns 'Dear Friend' Aretha Franklin ... - PEOPLE.com

  16-08-2018 23:47
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  Whitney Houston's Mother Mourns 'Dear Friend' Aretha Franklin ...
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  Whitney Houston's mother Cissy Houston is mourning Aretha Franklin, her friend of more than 50 years. “Aretha was my dear friend who I will deeply miss,” ...and more »
  
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• HPD: Trio arrested in apparent murder-robbery in northwest Houston

  16-08-2018 23:45 via chron.com
  Eighteen year-old Jashon Romero Freeman, 19-year-old Jacorey Jervar Randolph and 18-year-old Albert Ray Edmond were arrested "without incident" by Spring Valley police Wednesday night, according to authorities. The three young men face murder charges.
  
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• Houston Humane Society seizes nearly 300 animals living in their ... - Chron.com

  16-08-2018 23:42
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  Houston Humane Society seizes nearly 300 animals living in their ...
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  The Houston Humane Society seized nearly 300 animals on Wednesday from a home in Anderson, where authorities found neglected small dogs, mini horses ...and more »
  
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• Should Houston Texans be worried about quarterback depth? - Toro Times

  16-08-2018 23:29
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  Should Houston Texans be worried about quarterback depth?
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  The Houston Texans have an emerging star at starting quarterback, but what about the depth for the rest of the quarterback roster? Should the Texans be worried? When the Houston Texans selected Deshaun Watson during the 2017 NFL Draft, they knew ...
  Fight at Houston Texans camp after tempers flare between DeAndre Hopkins and 49ers' Jimmie WardChron.com
  Texans QB Deshaun Watson to briefly play in Houston's 2nd p
  
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• Houston media people share photos honoring back to school season

  16-08-2018 22:54 via chron.com
  School is officially back in session, and the annual "first day of school" photos of your friends and family's kids are probably starting to fill your social media feed.
  
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• Houston native released after jailing in Vietnam pledges to help others

  16-08-2018 22:45 via chron.com
  The Houston native who was jailed 40 days after protesting in Vietnam's largest city pledged to help others who remain detained by the communist government.
  
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• Police searching for suspects involved in fatal robbery shooting in NW Houston - KTRK-TV

  16-08-2018 22:42
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  Police searching for suspects involved in fatal robbery shooting in NW Houston
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  A young man was killed at an apartment in northwest Houston over a wallet and cell phone, according to Houston police. Officers were called to the Innsbruck Lemoyne Apartment complex in the 4600 block of Sherwood around 7:45 p.m. for a shooting.
  Man shot, killed in apparent robbery northwest Houston apartment ...Chron.com
  Man found dead after apparent robbery in NW HoustonKHOU.comall 11 news articles&
  
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• Houston's Magic Island could be open for business by the end of November - Chron.com

  16-08-2018 22:36
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  Houston's Magic Island could be open for business by the end of November
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  See inside Magic Island as construction crews work to renovate it for a planned fall revival... Magic Island, once an '80s and early '90s Houston nightlife attraction, is getting new life after a decade of inactivity. The site at 2215 Southwest Freeway ...
  
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• Vice President Pence will visit NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston next week

  16-08-2018 22:24 via chron.com
  Vice President Mike Pence will visit Houston's Johnson Space Center -- home of NASA's astronaut corps -- to discuss human space exploration.
  
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• National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for Houston until 7 PM - Houston Public Media

  16-08-2018 22:10
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  National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for Houston until 7 PM
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  The National Weather Service (NWS) issued Thursday a Heat Advisory for Houston and some surrounding areas that will be in effect until 7 p.m.. Heat index values could range between 108 and 111 degrees and the NWS suggests to limit outdoor activity and ...and more »
  
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• Houston Humane Society seizes nearly 300 animals living in their own filth

  16-08-2018 21:56 via chron.com
  The humane society worked with the Grimes County Sheriff's Office to seize nearly 300 animals from a home in Anderson, where authorities found signs of severe neglect.
  
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• What it cost to go to college the year you were born

  16-08-2018 21:54 via chron.com
  In just the past year, between the 2016-17 and 2017-18 academic year, the average in‐state tuition and fees at public universities increased by $300.
  
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• Arizona football opponent preview: Houston - Arizona Desert Swarm

  16-08-2018 21:45
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  Arizona football opponent preview: Houston
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  We will be previewing all the Arizona Wildcats' opponents before the 2018 season kicks off, and next up are the Houston Cougars. Our BYU preview can be found here. Introduction. The second leg of this home-and-home will take place at 9 a.m. Tucson time ...
  
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• Industrious fire ants reveal surprise secret to success: selective laziness

  16-08-2018 21:21 via chron.com
  Ants don't tend to get in traffic jams. They might butt heads (or antennae) momentarily as they go about their industrious business, but ants somehow have mastered the art of keeping things moving. They're geniuses of flow.
  Another striking thing about ants is that some of them just sit around doing nothing. This has also been noticed in other social insects, such as bees. When ants build a nest, some of them just sit around, inert, lazy, seemingly useless.
  Now a study out of Georgia Tech, publi
  
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• None of Forbes' highest paid country music stars hail from Texas

  16-08-2018 19:59 via chron.com
  The list includes Toby Keith, Florida Georgia Line and Garth Brooks.
  
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• Northwest Houston sports bar says it won't buy NFL programming due to National Anthem protests - Chron.com

  16-08-2018 19:54
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  Northwest Houston sports bar says it won't buy NFL programming due to National Anthem protests
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  ... NFL programming due to National Anthem protests. 1 / 35. Back to Gallery. Due to what it calls divisive actions regarding National Anthem protests by players before games, Henry Hudson's Pub off FM 1960 will not be rolling out the red carpet for ...
  Houston Bar Cancels NFL TV Subscription Due to Players' National Anthem ProtestsEater Houstonall 80 news articles »
  
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• Must See: Two locals passing out BBQ to Houston commuters— during traffic! - CW39

  16-08-2018 19:19
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  Must See: Two locals passing out BBQ to Houston commuters— during traffic!
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  HOUSTON — Getting stuck in traffic is never fun, but getting free food is normally nice. Putting the two situations together seemed like a great idea for Houston social media stars Pee Wee and MyHouseIsDirty. The pair worked on their first video ...
  
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• Houston police warn people to look out for hotel scam - Chron.com

  16-08-2018 19:18
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  Houston police warn people to look out for hotel scam
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  Police are asking hotel guests in Houston to be cautious of a phone scam targeting their credit cards. The scam involves a person calling a hotel's front desk and asking to be transferred to a random room number, according to Houston police officer ...
  
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• Houston's Magic Island could be open for business by the end of November

  16-08-2018 18:47 via chron.com
  First opened in 1983, Magic Island was a destination dining experience featuring magic shows, music, dining and drinking.
  
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• Houstonians rally around 2020 Democratic National Convention bid

  16-08-2018 18:20 via chron.com
  Houston is one of three cities still in the running to host the  convention. Miami Beach and Milwaukee are the other two.
  
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• Dignitaries tout Houston in bid for 2020 Democratic National Convention

  16-08-2018 18:20 via chron.com
  Houston is one of three cities still in the running to host the  convention. Miami Beach and Milwaukee are the other two.
  
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• Arkema held 'crisis team meeting' the day Harvey rolled in. Prosecutors want to know what was said

  16-08-2018 17:30 via chron.com
  A group of Arkema executives, including CEO Richard Rowe, had a "crisis team meeting" on Aug. 25, the day Hurricane Harvey made landfall. But what they discussed is not clear. The French multinational company is claiming attorney-client privilege prevents them from releasing a note summarizing that meeting, which is attached to an email sent from Rowe on Aug. 25.
  
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• Houston Exponential to launch inaugural Growth Summit - Chron.com

  16-08-2018 17:26
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  Houston Exponential to launch inaugural Growth Summit
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  Houston Exponential, a nonprofit tasked with marketing and connecting Houston's various innovation initiatives, will hold its inaugural Growth Summit conference on Oct. 10. The event will provide entrepreneurs with digital sales and marketing resources ...and more »
  
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• How likely are you to get into a fatal DUI in Texas

  16-08-2018 16:59 via chron.com
  The probability of getting into a fatal DUI wreck varies among large Texas cities, according to a new analysis.
  
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• First African American deputy director of NASA's Johnson Space Center speaks at free event next week

  16-08-2018 16:00 via chron.com
  The first African American deputy director of Houston's Johnson Space Center will be speaking at an event next week alongside two other leading ladies of NASA.
  
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• Photos: See the 10 most expensive Houston homes sold in July 2018 - Houston Business Journal

  16-08-2018 15:46
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  Photos: See the 10 most expensive Houston homes sold in July 2018
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  The Houston residential real estate market recorded more record-high prices in July, thanks in part to a year-over-year increase in luxury home sales, according to the latest monthly report from the Houston Association of Realtors. The most expensive ...
  
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• Nearly 100 Houston companies make 2018 Inc. 5000 list - Houston Business Journal

  16-08-2018 15:31
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  Nearly 100 Houston companies make 2018 Inc. 5000 list
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  Greater Houston has 99 companies on the 2018 Inc. 5000 list, which the magazine released Aug. 15. That's down from 113 last year, but Houston is still made the top 10 list of cities with the most Inc. 5000 companies. With 72 companies within its city ...and more »
  
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• W Hotel deal proposed for downtown Houston goes to a vote ... - Chron.com

  16-08-2018 15:15
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  W Hotel deal proposed for downtown Houston goes to a vote ...
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  Houston First is expected to vote today on deal that could bring a W hotel to downtown Houston. The hotel would be built atop the Partnership Tower, Houston ...
  W Hotel proposal set for Houston First vote - The Business JournalsHouston Business Journalall 6 news articles »
  
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• Houston police warn people to look out for hotel scam

  16-08-2018 14:59 via chron.com
  The scammer pretends to be hotel staff and asks guests to re-read their card number over the phone.
  
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• Armed robbers strike twice in NW Houston - Houston Chronicle - Chron.com

  16-08-2018 14:16
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  Armed robbers strike twice in NW Houston - Houston Chronicle
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  Two armed robberies occurred less than 2 miles apart in northwest Houston overnight. Despite the close distance and time between robberies, Houston police ...and more »
  
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• City of Houston calls bill pay service 'suspicious' - Houston Chronicle - Chron.com

  16-08-2018 14:15
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  City of Houston calls bill pay service 'suspicious' - Houston Chronicle
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  Doxo is a "simple, secure way to pay your bills" that has been publicized in write-ups in Forbes, the Washington Post and beyond, according to its website.and more »
  
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• Armed robbers strike twice in NW Houston

  16-08-2018 13:53 via chron.com
  Two armed robberies occurred less than 2 miles apart in northwest Houston overnight.
  
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• Three in custody after leading police on chase in Near Northside

  16-08-2018 13:30 via chron.com
  Houston police ended a chase in the Near Northside Thursday morning after a driver dead-ended at a bayou, according to Metro Video.
  
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• City says bill pay service is 'suspicious'

  16-08-2018 13:00 via chron.com
  In a news release from Houston Public Works on Wednesday, the city describes Doxo as a "suspicious" and "unauthorized" third-party website claiming to accept payment for Houston water bills.
  
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• City of Houston says bill pay service Doxo is 'suspicious'

  16-08-2018 13:00 via chron.com
  In a news release from Houston Public Works on Wednesday, the city describes Doxo as a "suspicious" and "unauthorized" third-party website claiming to accept payment for Houston water bills.
  
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• City of Houston calls bill pay service 'suspicious'

  16-08-2018 13:00 via chron.com
  In a news release from Houston Public Works on Wednesday, the city describes Doxo as a "suspicious" and "unauthorized" third-party website claiming to accept payment for Houston water bills.
  
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• Truck fire blocks Texas 225 westbound at Allen Genoa Road

  16-08-2018 12:51 via chron.com
  An 18-wheeler caught fire on State Highway 225 Thursday morning, slowing traffic around Allen Genoa.
  
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• Hurricane Harvey-caused water and air pollution likely far higher than residents realize

  16-08-2018 07:01 via chron.com
  Changing estimates of Hurricane Harvey-related pollution underscore questions about just how much air and water pollution was truly released in the aftermath of Harvey and how much of it could or should have been avoided by better planning, maintenance and procedures, a new report says. The report, released Thursday, chronicles the amount of air and water pollution caused by Harvey and how state, local and industrial officials can better prepare for the next big storm.
  
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• Why did Nancy Pelosi avoid the two hottest Texas congressional races during Houston visit?

  16-08-2018 07:00 via chron.com
  Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had zero events with Democrat Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, the Democrat trying to unseat Rep. John Culberson
  
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• ‘She can’t even keep track of her gun.’ Gov. Abbott attacks rival Lupe Valdez over missing weapon

  16-08-2018 07:00 via chron.com
  Abbott’s campaign tweeted Thursday about the missing gun, posting an online video that paints Valdez as a hypocrite for saying parents should be held accountable for the reckless storage of weapons that can lead to crimes.
  
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• Appeals court halts portion of Harris County bail fix

  16-08-2018 07:00 via chron.com
  Fourteen misdemeanor judges requested the stay, saying they wanted 48 hours to set bail
  
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• Additional suspects arrested and charged in connection to Texas City mother's murder

  16-08-2018 04:07 via chron.com
  Cory Thomas McCay, 19, and a female juvenile have been taken into custody and charged in connection to the death of Lucy Bertrand, a mother of three, KTRK reported.Their arrests are preceded by that of Amy Lynne Medina, who was arrested Saturday and charged with one count of murder in connection with Bertrand's death, court records show.
  
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• Skeletal remains found in Rosenberg along train tracks

  16-08-2018 03:30 via chron.com
  A train conductor reported that he spotted what appeared to be a human skull while traveling along the tracks at the 1500 block of Avenue G, police said. The discovery came Wednesday around 1 p.m.
  
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• Man shot, killed in apparent robbery northwest Houston apartment

  16-08-2018 03:21 via chron.com
  Three men fled the scene before the police arrived.
  
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• Fifth Circuit upholds lower court decision barring officer from suing Black Lives Matter

  16-08-2018 01:24 via chron.com
  A federal appeals court on Wednesday affirmed a lower court's decision to toss a Louisiana police officer's lawsuit against Black Lives Matters and several of the group's most prominent members.
  
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• Gang members in custody after pursuit through northeast Houston, 1 still at large

  16-08-2018 00:51 via chron.com
  Police are still looking for at least one suspect.
  
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