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• 'Laverne & Shirley' star, 'Big' director Penny Marshall dies - Chron.com

  18-12-2018 23:36
  'Laverne & Shirley' star, 'Big' director Penny Marshall dies  Chron.comNEW YORK (AP) — Penny Marshall, who indelibly starred in the top-rated sitcom "Laverne & Shirley" before becoming the trailblazing director of smash-hit ...
  
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• Where Houston's Top 100 high school football recruits are signing - Houston Chronicle

  18-12-2018 23:19
  Where Houston's Top 100 high school football recruits are signing  Houston Chronicle Wednesday morning will be the first time high school football recruits in the Class of 2019 can make their college decisions official.
  
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• Aggies have won 3 straight with Valparaiso coming to town - Chron

  18-12-2018 23:05
  Aggies have won 3 straight with Valparaiso coming to town  ChronCOLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M is on its biggest roll of the early season – and not a moment too soon. The Aggies pulled even through eight games at 4-4 ...
  
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• 5 fancy Houston holiday desserts for a sweet Christmas dinner - CultureMap Houston

  18-12-2018 22:47
  5 fancy Houston holiday desserts for a sweet Christmas dinner  CultureMap HoustonWith Christmas only a week away, the time has come to consider exactly what to serve for the holiday. Just like at Thanksgiving, many families have beloved t.
  
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• The Red Planet is surprisingly colorful, new Mars photos show - Chron

  18-12-2018 22:46
  The Red Planet is surprisingly colorful, new Mars photos show  ChronMore than a dozen photos taken thousands of feet above the Martian surface show how eerily Earth-like yet pleasantly alien Mars exactly is. The photos were ...
  
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• DNR: 2 Houston Co. deputies suspended in connection to illegal deer hunting - wgxa.tv

  18-12-2018 22:22
  DNR: 2 Houston Co. deputies suspended in connection to illegal deer hunting  wgxa.tvHOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Two Houston County deputies have reportedly been suspended from the sheriff's office in connection to illegal deer hunting.
  
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• Homes for sale in Houston's historic districts - Chron.com

  18-12-2018 22:05
  Homes for sale in Houston's historic districts  Chron.comHouston's 20 historic districts still offer on-the-market homes with character-filled, old and new features that are near the city center. The City's Historic ...
  
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• Autopsy: Texas A&M fraternity member from Houston died from drugs, including Adderall - Chron

  18-12-2018 21:51
  Autopsy: Texas A&M fraternity member from Houston died from drugs, including Adderall  ChronJoseph Little, a graduate of Houston's St. Thomas High School, died of strokes due to seizures induced by the combination of snorting of Adderall and smoking ...
  
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• 77-year-old woman sexually assaulted in Alief assisted living facility, deputies hunt for suspect

  18-12-2018 21:23 via chron.com
  The assault happened around 8 p.m. on Oct. 1 inside a living facility in the 13800 block of Canyon Hill Drive, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
  
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• Feeling Christmas spirit of giving? 85 Houston families in need of diapers - KPRC Click2Houston

  18-12-2018 21:08
  Feeling Christmas spirit of giving? 85 Houston families in need of diapers  KPRC Click2HoustonHOUSTON - If you are looking to help someone in need this holiday season, consider picking up some diapers or donating money online to The Diaper ...
  
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• It’s official: McDermott leases entire Houston building for new HQ - Houston Business Journal

  18-12-2018 20:47
  It’s official: McDermott leases entire Houston building for new HQ  Houston Business JournalHouston-based McDermott International Inc. (NYSE: MDR) has signed a lease for its new headquarters, where it will consolidate employees from five locations ...
  
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• Texans cut WR Sammie Coates - Chron

  18-12-2018 20:42
  Texans cut WR Sammie Coates  ChronThe Texans have released veteran wide receiver Sammie Coates, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly. Coates had indicated on social ...
  
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• Here are the 5 best concerts in Houston this week - CultureMap Houston

  18-12-2018 20:32
  Here are the 5 best concerts in Houston this week  CultureMap HoustonBefore the shows of the week, let's take a minute to recognize the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Last week, the organization located in Cleveland released.
  
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• Crash closes westbound US-290 at West 43rd - Chron

  18-12-2018 20:24
  Crash closes westbound US-290 at West 43rd  ChronA crash has closed all outbound lanes of US 290 at West 43rd Street in northwest Houston, police said. The wreck, which involved a heavy truck and at least one ...
  
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• Crash closes westbound US-290 at West 43rd

  18-12-2018 20:24 via chron.com
  A crash has closed all lanes of US-290 at West 43rd Street in northwest Houston, police said.
  
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• ACLU sues Texas schools, AG over Israel boycott law - Chron.com

  18-12-2018 20:16
  ACLU sues Texas schools, AG over Israel boycott law  Chron.comThe American Civil Liberties Union of Texas filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Ken Paxton, two universities and two school districts on Tuesday, alleging a ...
  
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• Judge lifts order blocking Houston firefighter pay measure - Miami Herald

  18-12-2018 20:03
  Judge lifts order blocking Houston firefighter pay measure  Miami HeraldA judge has lifted a court order blocking the implementation of a new charter amendment which would give Houston's firefighters pay parity with city police ...
  
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• The Red Planet is surprisingly colorful, new Mars photos show

  18-12-2018 20:00 via chron.com
  A special camera developed by the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, called the High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE for short), is an "indispensable instrument" used by other scientists to determine landing sites and learn more about the planet.
  
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• Subway worker in Houston fends off robbery suspects with box cutter - Chron

  18-12-2018 19:59
  Subway worker in Houston fends off robbery suspects with box cutter  ChronA Subway worker wasn't about to let two men get away with money from the register, even when one of them punched her, and hit her over the head with a metal ...
  
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• Autopsy: Texas A&M fraternity member from Houston died from drugs, including Adderall

  18-12-2018 19:45 via chron.com
  The report states the 18-year-old "may have smoked marijuana at the evening (fraternity) rush event and ingested Adderall to stay awake for the pledge event the next morning."
  
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• Prison sergeant pleads guilty to felony but won’t face jail time after evidence-planting scandal

  18-12-2018 19:37 via chron.com
  The former Texas prison sergeant accused of conspiring to plant screwdrivers in an inmate's cell pleaded guilty to a third-degree felony tampering charge - but he won't face any jail time and could have the conviction wiped from his record in four years.
  
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• Katy Boardwalk District developers unveil plans for hotel, more - Houston Business Journal

  18-12-2018 19:29
  Katy Boardwalk District developers unveil plans for hotel, more  Houston Business JournalDevelopers are preparing to break ground on the residential component in January, the hotel in fall 2019 and the retail component in late 2019.
  
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• Kohl’s to open 83 hours straight for last-minute Christmas shoppers - Chron

  18-12-2018 19:21
  Kohl’s to open 83 hours straight for last-minute Christmas shoppers  ChronKohl's will again keep its doors open for 83 hours straight to accommodate last-minute Christmas shoppers. Doors will open Dec. 21 at 7 a.m. and won't close ...
  
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• Chinese Barbecue Counter Siu Lap City Returns As Standalone Eatery - Eater Houston

  18-12-2018 19:12
  Chinese Barbecue Counter Siu Lap City Returns As Standalone Eatery  Eater HoustonThe family behind now-defunct Long Sing Supermarket and its popular Chinese barbecue counter just opened a new spot for their standout eats in Midtown.
  
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• Houston's hottest suburb reveals plans for game-changing boardwalk entertainment district - CultureMap Houston

  18-12-2018 19:05
  Houston's hottest suburb reveals plans for game-changing boardwalk entertainment district  CultureMap HoustonIf the booming success of LaCenterra and the move of Inner Loop favorites such as Bosscat and Star Pizza out west are any indicators, Katy is argua.
  
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• Houston's hottest suburb reveals plans for game-changing boardwalk entertainment district - CultureMap Austin

  18-12-2018 19:05
  Houston's hottest suburb reveals plans for game-changing boardwalk entertainment district  CultureMap AustinIf the booming success of LaCenterra and the move of Inner Loop favorites such as Bosscat and Star Pizza out west are any indicators, Katy is argua.
  
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• Which Houston neighborhoods were most plagued by potholes in 2018 - Houston Chronicle

  18-12-2018 19:03
  Which Houston neighborhoods were most plagued by potholes in 2018  Houston Chronicle Thousands of Houstonians phoned into the city's 311 *service* complaining about potholes in 2018.
  
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• Which Houston neighborhoods were most plagued by potholes in 2018 - Chron

  18-12-2018 19:03
  Which Houston neighborhoods were most plagued by potholes in 2018  ChronHouston – the home of highway spools, perpetual road construction and potholes. Thousands of Houstonians phoned into the city's 311 *service* in 2018 ...
  
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• Is Gen Z killing gangs? DPS report says young members ignoring traditions

  18-12-2018 18:45 via chron.com
  The 2018 gang threat assessment said younger gang members are "opting for less organizational oversight."
  
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• 19-year-old to be charged in drunk driving crash that killed young mother, police say - KTRK-TV

  18-12-2018 18:44
  19-year-old to be charged in drunk driving crash that killed young mother, police say  KTRK-TVEric Hernandez will be charged in the drunk driving crash that killed a 23-year-old woman in the city of South Houston, police say.
  
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• Houston DT Ed Oliver is a name to monitor for Raiders - Raiders Wire

  18-12-2018 18:27
  Houston DT Ed Oliver is a name to monitor for Raiders  Raiders WireOne of the names the Raiders will have to monitor during the draft process is Houston's defensive tackle Ed Oliver. Coming into the 2018 season, Oliver was in ...
  
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• Austin VC firm targets Houston startups with new partnership - Houston Business Journal

  18-12-2018 18:23
  Austin VC firm targets Houston startups with new partnership  Houston Business JournalJoshua Baer, founder and CEO of Capital Factory, told the Houston Business Journal that Houston companies selected to its accelerator will have access to ...
  
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• Fog rolls into Houston, as cool pictures and memes blanket social media - Chron

  18-12-2018 18:22
  Fog rolls into Houston, as cool pictures and memes blanket social media  ChronAs thick fog descended Tuesday on Houston, several Houstonians (and at least one Canadian astronaut) took to Twitter to voice their perspective. While a ...
  
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• Fog rolls into Houston, as cool pictures and memes blanket social media

  18-12-2018 18:22 via chron.com
  While a dense fog advisory issued by the National Weather Service expired for much of the Houston area expired at 10 a.m., the obstructionist weather pattern still lingered around much of the city until noon.
  
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• Man charged in crash that killed young mom posts bond - Chron

  18-12-2018 17:56
  Man charged in crash that killed young mom posts bond  ChronA Pearland man charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash killed a young mother has posted bond. Erick Raphael Hernandez, 19, posted bond, which ...
  
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• Houston Texans vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Odds, Analysis, NFL Betting Pick - Bleacher Report NFL

  18-12-2018 17:55
  Houston Texans vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Odds, Analysis, NFL Betting Pick  Bleacher Report NFLThe Houston Texans are 5-0 straight up and 3-1-1 against the spread over their last five road games. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles are only 3-3 SU and ...
  
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• AT&T mobile 5G network now live in parts of Houston

  18-12-2018 17:46 via chron.com
  AT&T announced Tuesday that its mobile 5G network is live in 12 cities, including parts of Houston, San Antonio, Dallas and Waco. It will begin selling some 5G-capable devices on Friday.
  
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• Before & After: How Houston-area defendants change through criminal justice process - Houston Chronicle

  18-12-2018 17:26
  Before & After: How Houston-area defendants change through criminal justice process  Houston Chronicle After an arrest, weaving through the court system can be a physically and mentally exhausting task, especially in some cases that take years to prosecute.
  
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• Man charged in crash that killed young mom posts bond

  18-12-2018 17:19 via chron.com
  Erick Raphael Hernandez, 19, posted bond, which was set at $30,000 after the deadly crash late Sunday in South Houston. He was arrested that night.
  
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• Sole finalist named to lead Houston-area school district - Houston Chronicle

  18-12-2018 17:09
  Sole finalist named to lead Houston-area school district  Houston ChronicleKATY, Texas (AP) — The acting superintendent of a Houston-area school district has been named sole finalist to replace an administrator who resigned amid ...
  
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• Metro plans could extend service to Bush, Hobby airports

  18-12-2018 17:09 via chron.com
  The next wave of Houston transit projects could extend two Metro lines to Hobby Airport and create a dedicated bus line from downtown to Bush Intercontinental Airport.
  
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• Subway worker in Houston fends off robbery suspects with box cutter

  18-12-2018 16:58 via chron.com
  The worker ended up drawing blood from one of the assailants, police said.
  
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• Gunmen on the run after triple shooting in southwest Houston - Chron

  18-12-2018 16:55
  Gunmen on the run after triple shooting in southwest Houston  ChronThree men were shot in southwest Houston on Monday night, police said. The shooting happened around 9:45 p.m. in the 5900 block of Melanite, not far from ...
  
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• Katy ISD picks finalist to replace outgoing superintendent - Chron.com

  18-12-2018 16:44
  Katy ISD picks finalist to replace outgoing superintendent  Chron.comThe Katy ISD board of trustees voted 4-3 Monday night to name Acting Superintendent Ken Gregorski their sole finalist to replace the outgoing and embattled ...
  
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• Solange's video crew takes over Third Ward-area street - Chron

  18-12-2018 16:35
  Solange's video crew takes over Third Ward-area street  ChronSolange is the queen of serving up oddly fascinating music videos with deep messages. We guess her newest one will have the same effect. Last weekend, a ...
  
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• Local artist commissions tribute to Houston greats - CW39

  18-12-2018 16:28
  Local artist commissions tribute to Houston greats  CW39HOUSTON — Local artist Daniel Wolfe, who grew up in Sugar Land, wanted to create a mural that reflected the spirit of Houston. That masterpiece is now on ...
  
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• Travis Scott Designed Senior T-Shirts For This Lucky Houston High School Class - Vogue

  18-12-2018 16:20
  Travis Scott Designed Senior T-Shirts For This Lucky Houston High School Class  VogueThe rapper responded to a request on Twitter from one of the students.
  
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• Lil Wayne kicks off Tidal X tour with free Houston show - Chron

  18-12-2018 16:19
  Lil Wayne kicks off Tidal X tour with free Houston show  ChronLil Wayne performed in November for several thousand fans at the inaugural Astroworld Festival in Houston. Exactly one month later, he entertained just a few ...
  
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• 18 out-of-state restaurants that have landed in Houston - Chron

  18-12-2018 16:15
  18 out-of-state restaurants that have landed in Houston  ChronBottled Blonde, an Arizona-based pizza and beer mini-chain, is heading to Washington Avenue. The eatery is set to open its doors at 4901 Washington Avenue, ...
  
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• Red Zone Play: Houston Texans Are The #2 Seed Indeed - Battle Red Blog

  18-12-2018 16:00
  Red Zone Play: Houston Texans Are The #2 Seed Indeed  Battle Red BlogWhen Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney compared Deshaun Watson to Michael Jordan prior to the 2017 NFL Draft, where Watson would get passed over by ...
  
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