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• Afghan military interpreter freed after week in ICE detention - Chron

  18-01-2019 23:50
  Afghan military interpreter freed after week in ICE detention  ChronAn Afghan interpreter for the U.S. military, detained at a Houston airport and threatened with deportation, has been released after a week in custody, advocates ...
  
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• Ahead of dueling women's marches, Houston U.S. Rep Al Green calls Farrakhan a 'bigot' - Chron.com

  18-01-2019 23:43
  Ahead of dueling women's marches, Houston U.S. Rep Al Green calls Farrakhan a 'bigot'  Chron.comWASHINGTON — Houston Democrat Al Green, distantly under fire for his embrace of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan in a 2006 encounter, broke a long ...
  
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• Houston family reunited with dog stolen during home burglary - Chron

  18-01-2019 23:39
  Houston family reunited with dog stolen during home burglary  ChronA Houston family can thank diligent police officers for reuniting them with their family dog after a burglary in December. The dog, a bulldog named Max, was ...
  
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• Houston family reunited with dog stolen during home burglary

  18-01-2019 23:39 via chron.com
  The dog, named Max, was stolen from a home in the 500 block of Shawnee Street in southeast Houston on Dec. 30.
  
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• UPDATED: Now that crawfish season is here, check out these 25 Houston area spots - Chron.com

  18-01-2019 23:30
  UPDATED: Now that crawfish season is here, check out these 25 Houston area spots  Chron.comBelieve it or not, crawfish season is already upon us. And while there is no shortage of places to get authentic Gulf coast seafood in town, Houstonians are picky ...
  
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• Ahead of dueling women's marches, Houston U.S. Rep Al Green calls Farrakhan a 'bigot'

  18-01-2019 23:16 via chron.com
  Green, an outspoken advocate for impeaching President Donald Trump on the basis of his past racial comments, said Farrakhan's attacks on Jews should also be denounced.
  
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• Ramp closure will affect your downtown commute for months - KTRK-TV

  18-01-2019 23:00
  Ramp closure will affect your downtown commute for months  KTRK-TVTxDOT is closing the I-45 Gulf Freeway ramp to I-69/288 southbound for 6 months.
  
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• Wharton High School placed on lock-out after student posts picture of gun to Snapchat

  18-01-2019 22:49 via chron.com
  They eventually located the students and learned that they did not have any weapons on them.
  
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• Buzbee: Turner should return campaign cash from hurricane relief contractors

  18-01-2019 22:20 via chron.com
  Tony Buzbee on Friday laid the seeds for a mayoral campaign built on tackling crime, paying firefighters more and putting stricter limits on political donations to city officials.
  
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• George Foreman: A theory on the lack of sizable Houston Sports success - House of Houston

  18-01-2019 21:13
  George Foreman: A theory on the lack of sizable Houston Sports success  House of HoustonGeorge Foreman is one of the most beloved athletes. But one theory indicates he could be responsible for a lack of Houston Sports success. What's going on?
  
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• New Port Houston Commission Chairman Appointed - Industrial Distribution

  18-01-2019 20:57
  New Port Houston Commission Chairman Appointed  Industrial DistributionHouston businessman Ric Campo was appointed Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority by the City of Houston and Harris County ...
  
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• Young blood the cure to your ills? Houstonians can try it -- for $8,000

  18-01-2019 20:51 via chron.com
  Houston is one of six U.S. cities where a startup called Ambrosia is providing a "fountain of youth" therapy for people willing to pay $8,000 for a blood infusion. Experts say there's no evidence the infusion will provide any health benefit.
  
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• Crawfish season is upon us: This is where Houston gets its mudbugs - KPRC Click2Houston

  18-01-2019 20:00
  Crawfish season is upon us: This is where Houston gets its mudbugs  KPRC Click2HoustonHOUSTON - Crawfish season is upon us! KPRC asked our viewers on social media where they get the best mudbug offerings at restaurants and grocers across ...
  
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• Houston School Board Elects Diana Dávila As President - Houston Public Media

  18-01-2019 19:31
  Houston School Board Elects Diana Dávila As President  Houston Public MediaThe Houston School Board has new officers to set the tone and direction of the group. On Thursday, Trustee Diana Dávila was elected as president, which ...
  
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• UH transgender students could soon get preferred names on diplomas, transcripts

  18-01-2019 19:20 via chron.com
  The university had already allowed student to use their preferred name in most university records, including class rosters, student milestones and student ID cards.
  
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• Brenham's Truth BBQ opens first Houston location this weekend - Chron

  18-01-2019 18:27
  Brenham's Truth BBQ opens first Houston location this weekend  ChronWe've been waiting with bated breath for Truth BBQ to open. Now, the wait is nearly over. The Houston outpost of the Brenham joint, which earned a spot on ...
  
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• Houston lottery winner claims jackpot, walks away with $8.5M - Chron

  18-01-2019 18:11
  Houston lottery winner claims jackpot, walks away with $8.5M  ChronThe winner of the $12.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot finally stepped forward. The Houstonian, who decided to remain anonymous, walked away about $8.5 million ...
  
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• Houston lottery winner claims jackpot, walks away with $8.5M

  18-01-2019 18:11 via chron.com
  The most recent Lotto Texas jackpot started off at $5 million in November and rolled 20 times before Saturday's winning draw.
  
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• How the US-Mexico border looks now, amid partial government shutdown

  18-01-2019 17:30 via chron.com
  The partial government shutdown is now in its fourth week, with no solution in sight, while the hectic scene at the border persists.
  
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• Two Houston-area cities have the safest drivers in the state - Chron.com

  18-01-2019 17:17
  Two Houston-area cities have the safest drivers in the state  Chron.comAccording to a six-part series from the Houston Chronicle, Houston's drivers and roads are some of the most deadly in the nation. The numbers speak for ...
  
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• Houston, We Have a Promotion - National Review

  18-01-2019 17:14
  Houston, We Have a Promotion  National ReviewIf you live in the area or will be in town this Wednesday (January 23), then do think about attending the terrific NR Institute event featuring NRI fellow Richard ...
  
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• Harris County Constable's deputies track down skimmer after several of them were skimmed

  18-01-2019 17:07 via chron.com
  During their investigation, the deputies also uncovered another way to spot the devices at the pump.
  
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• Houston couple stages fake 'Baby Draft' for funny gender-reveal video - Fox News

  18-01-2019 16:13
  Houston couple stages fake 'Baby Draft' for funny gender-reveal video  Fox NewsGus and Cynthia Forward staged an elaborate fake press conference to reveal their pick for the “Forward Baby Draft 2019."
  
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• City of Houston announces updated trash pickup and recycling schedule after major delays - CultureMap Houston

  18-01-2019 16:01
  City of Houston announces updated trash pickup and recycling schedule after major delays  CultureMap HoustonThe posts on Nextdoor and Facebook neighborhood pages repeat a now-familiar chorus: "When is my recycling going to be picked up?" Houstonians are (
  
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• Houston’s 10 Best Vietnamese Iced Coffee Destinations - Eater Houston

  18-01-2019 16:00
  Houston’s 10 Best Vietnamese Iced Coffee Destinations  Eater HoustonThanks to Houston's thriving Vietnamese dining scene, the sweet, strongly-caffeinated nectar that is Vietnamese iced coffee is readily available throughout the ...
  
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• Head-on crash in Willis area sends five to hospital, including infant

  18-01-2019 15:26 via chron.com
  One person was transported in critical condition, while four others were stable.
  
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• DWI warrant issued for driver involved in Willis-area head-on crash

  18-01-2019 15:26 via chron.com
  Authorities are issuing a Driving While Intoxicated arrest warrant for one male driver sent to the hospital and later released and who they say caused the collision by driving the opposite way, said Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Erik Burse.
  
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• $37M update planned for Hilton Americas-Houston - Houston Business Journal

  18-01-2019 15:21
  $37M update planned for Hilton Americas-Houston  Houston Business JournalThe makeover will focus on new color and design schemes, artwork and technology in the guest rooms.
  
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• Timeline: How cold it will get in Houston and when - KHOU.com

  18-01-2019 15:19
  Timeline: How cold it will get in Houston and when  KHOU.comHOUSTON — The National Weather *Service* issued a dense fog advisory this Friday morning through 10 a.m. Overcast skies will continue throughout the day ...
  
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• Cold front blows into Houston this weekend - KTRK-TV

  18-01-2019 15:09
  Cold front blows into Houston this weekend  KTRK-TVCold air is on its way to Houston, so plan your weekend accordingly.
  
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• Houston bound flight diverted after passenger allegedly attacks woman - KTRK-TV

  18-01-2019 14:57
  Houston bound flight diverted after passenger allegedly attacks woman  KTRK-TVPassengers on a United flight to Houston jumped in to deal with a man who allegedly assaulted a woman in mid-air.
  
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• Standoff ends with apparent suicide of man suspected in wife's death

  18-01-2019 12:50 via chron.com
  Deputies are on the scene of a standoff with a man accused of killing his estranged wife and critically wounding her daughter at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Cypress on Thursday.
  
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• Best of Houston® 2019: Best Thai Restaurant - Houston Press

  18-01-2019 12:00
  Best of Houston® 2019: Best Thai Restaurant  Houston PressIn this year's Best of Houston® 2019, the Houston Press selected Night Market Thai as the Best Thai Restaurant.
  
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• Houston only major U.S. market to lose renters in 2018 - Chron

  18-01-2019 09:00
  Houston only major U.S. market to lose renters in 2018  ChronHouston-area apartment occupancy spiked after Hurricane Harvey as thousands of displaced homeowners sought temporary rentals. That bounce came and ...
  
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• Treemont’s director of nursing keeps staff focused on quality care

  18-01-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  Leadership is the key ingredient in the success of any operation. Treemont Retirement Community’s director of nursing Sheree Wade, RN, is the kind of person you want at the helm.Wade basically grew up in a nursing home, following in the footsteps of her CNA mom and LVN grandmother.“My mother passed away when I was 12, but her work ethic inspired me to become a nurse. I remember visiting the nursing home and residents knew me by name. They were like family. I became a CNA at 17 at tha
  
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• Seminars fill need for senior education

  18-01-2019 07:00 via chron.com
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• RCM helps others ‘Live Life Well’

  18-01-2019 07:00 via chron.com
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• Patients regain bladder, bowel control after new, non-invasive procedure

  18-01-2019 07:00 via chron.com
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• Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick makes changes to Texas Senate committee posts

  18-01-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced new committee assignments in the Texas Senate on Friday
  
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• Indicted road rage driver arrested for stopping traffic under ‘Be Someone’ bridge

  18-01-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  The driver alleged to have shot at three egg-throwing teens before a deadly New Year’s Day wreck has been arrested a second time this week for a traffic-stopping stunt under Houston’s iconic “Be Someone” bridge. Christopher Lopez, 48, turned himself in overnight on a single count of obstructing a highway, just hours before he appeared in court Friday morning on charges stemming from the north Houston crash that killed an innocent woman. Lopez and his attorney sped out of
  
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• Houston barbecue and the legacy of Lyons Avenue - Houston Chronicle

  18-01-2019 07:00
  Houston barbecue and the legacy of Lyons Avenue  Houston Chronicle There's not much to see today at the intersection of Lyons and Jensen in Houston's Fifth Ward. But at one point, the area was a hot spot for Southeast Texas-style ...
  
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• Elder Law: Medicare won’t pay for long-term care

  18-01-2019 07:00 via chron.com
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• Company executives travel to China to exhibit at LPS Shanghai luxury property event

  18-01-2019 07:00 via chron.com
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• Career Rescue: New year, new look for older job candidates

  18-01-2019 07:00 via chron.com
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• BBB on Seniors: Have a scam-free new year

  18-01-2019 07:00 via chron.com
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• Amenities, lifestyle bring non-retired to senior communities

  18-01-2019 07:00 via chron.com
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• Afghan military interpreter freed from ICE detention

  18-01-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  An Afghan interpreter for the U.S. military, detained at a Houston airport and threatened with deportation, has been released after a week in custody, advocates and a government spokesman said. The interpreter, Mohasif Motawakil, 48, who was detained at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Jan. 10 after arriving in the U.S. with his wife and five children, was freed Thursday, his lawyers said. A spokesman for U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed the news. “State Department has revi
  
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• Afghan military interpreter freed after week in ICE detention

  18-01-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  An Afghan interpreter for the U.S. military, detained at a Houston airport and threatened with deportation, has been released after a week in custody, advocates and a government spokesman said. The interpreter, Mohasif Motawakil, 48, who was detained at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Jan. 10 after arriving in the U.S. with his wife and five children, was freed Thursday, his lawyers said. A spokesman for U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed the news. “State Department has revi
  
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• Houston domestic violence homicides spike in 2018 - KPRC Click2Houston

  18-01-2019 04:56
  Houston domestic violence homicides spike in 2018  KPRC Click2HoustonPolice and prosecutors are trying to understand why the number of domestic violence-related homicides spiked in Houston last year. Houston Police Chief Art ...
  
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• Child accidentally shoots, kills cousin in Houston - KXAN.com

  18-01-2019 04:25
  Child accidentally shoots, kills cousin in Houston  KXAN.comHOUSTON, Texas (KXAN) — A nine-year-old boy in Houston was shot Wednesday and Houston police say his cousin was the one who accidentally pulled the ...
  
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