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• Small plane crashes in west Harris County; at least one dead

  31-01-2019 23:57 via chron.com
  Gonzalez tweeted that it is unknown how many occupants were on the four-seat plane or if any survived. Channel 2 reported that one person died in the crash, according to a captain with the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department.
  
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• Airplane crashes in west Harris County, fatalities unknown

  31-01-2019 23:57 via chron.com
  Gonzalez tweeted that it is unknown how many occupants were on the four-seat plane or if any survived. Channel 2 reported that one person died in the crash, according to a captain with the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department.
  
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• Houston police exchange fire with robbery suspects near Alief

  31-01-2019 23:45 via chron.com
  The Houston Police Department tweeted that one or more robbery suspects fired shots at the officers at 12600 Bissonnet St. around 3:40 p.m., and that at least one officer returned fire.
  
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• Heidi Cruz talked to Trump about World Bank president job

  31-01-2019 22:37 via chron.com
  Heidi Cruz, 46, reportedly met in the Oval Office with Trump on Monday, following meetings last week with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House advisor Ivanka Trump, the president's daughter. She also met with Larry Kudlow, director of the White House's National Economic Council.
  
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• New Metro line could connect Bush Airport to Downtown Houston - Chron

  31-01-2019 22:35
  New Metro line could connect Bush Airport to Downtown Houston  ChronA direct line from Downtown Houston to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport could be developed as part of the MetroNext 20-year plan. Metro also plans to ...
  
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• Here are names of Houston-area priests ‘credibly accused’ of child sexual abuse

  31-01-2019 21:59 via chron.com
  The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston released the names of priests Thursday who have been “credibly accused” of sexually abusing children over the past decades. Some of the names were already known, including former Galena Park priest Fernando Noe Guzman, who pleaded guilty in 1992 to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, and Donald Leroy Stavinoha, who was convicted of assaulting a 9-year-old altar boy in a church van in 1986. Here is the list with the latest information provided
  
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• These are the Houston-area priests 'credibly accused' of sex abuse - KPRC Click2Houston

  31-01-2019 21:44
  These are the Houston-area priests 'credibly accused' of sex abuse  KPRC Click2HoustonThe Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Thursday released a list of priests with "credible accusations" of sexual abuse of a minor.
  
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• ‘Enough is enough’: HPD union chief doubles down with fiery comments on Fox News

  31-01-2019 21:37 via chron.com
  As Gamaldi's comments made the rounds on social media and sparked outrage online, on Thursday HPD Chief Art Acevedo announced a press conference at 3 p.m.
  
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• Where to watch the Super Bowl in Houston: 12 best bars, restaurants, and breweries for the big game - CultureMap Houston

  31-01-2019 21:31
  Where to watch the Super Bowl in Houston: 12 best bars, restaurants, and breweries for the big game  CultureMap HoustonUsually on Super Bowl Sunday, people are at home watching it — by themselves or with family and friends. But there are those who dare to venture outsid.
  
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• Here are names of Houston-area priests ‘credibly accused’ of child sexual abuse - Chron

  31-01-2019 21:25
  Here are names of Houston-area priests ‘credibly accused’ of child sexual abuse  ChronThe Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston released the names of priests Thursday who have been “credibly accused” of sexually abusing children over the past ...
  
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• Houston Rockets: The Marquese Chriss trade demands are preposterous - House of Houston

  31-01-2019 21:18
  Houston Rockets: The Marquese Chriss trade demands are preposterous  House of HoustonThe Houston Rockets have a situation on their hands with center Marquese Chriss requesting to be traded. Will the team do so by deadline? Let's look.
  
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• Cardinal Daniel DiNardo releases names of clergy accused of sex abuse - KTRK-TV

  31-01-2019 21:14
  Cardinal Daniel DiNardo releases names of clergy accused of sex abuse  KTRK-TVThe 15 Catholic dioceses in Texas have promised to release the names of clergy accused of sexually abusing a minor from 1950 until present.
  
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• 13 reasons why we should love living in Houston during the polar vortex - Chron

  31-01-2019 20:46
  13 reasons why we should love living in Houston during the polar vortex  ChronImagine, for a second, the horror that would come with a -42 degree wind chill in Houston. Cars would stop along Interstate 45. People would film themselves ...
  
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• 13 reasons why we should love living in Houston during the polar vortex

  31-01-2019 20:46 via chron.com
  I'm not sure Texans would do in -40 degree temperatures, but we certainly wouldn't be outside.
  
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• Man accused of stalking Houston socialite, another woman, freed on bond - Houston Chronicle

  31-01-2019 20:41
  Man accused of stalking Houston socialite, another woman, freed on bond  Houston ChronicleA man accused of stalking Houston philanthropist Carolyn Farb for decades and another woman for 12 years was released from jail on bond Wednesday.
  
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• Man accused of stalking Houston socialite, another woman, freed on bond - Chron

  31-01-2019 20:41
  Man accused of stalking Houston socialite, another woman, freed on bond  ChronA man accused of stalking Houston philanthropist Carolyn Farb for decades and another woman for 12 years was released from jail on bond Wednesday.
  
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• Man accused of stalking Houston socialite, another woman, freed on bond

  31-01-2019 20:41 via chron.com
  Robin Chiswell, 60, posted bail on a total $152,500 bond for two separate stalking charges, according to court records.
  
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• Roger Clemens' son suing Houston bar over alleged assault - USA TODAY

  31-01-2019 20:24
  Roger Clemens' son suing Houston bar over alleged assault  USA TODAYKacy Clemens, the son of former major league ace Roger Clemens, have filed a lawsuit against a nightclub after he and a friend were assaulted on Jan. 1.
  
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• GHP launches $50 million fundraiser to help attract new businesses - Chron

  31-01-2019 20:16
  GHP launches $50 million fundraiser to help attract new businesses  ChronThe Greater Houston Partnership is launching a $50 million fundraising campaign to help pay for an initiative to attract more business to the region. GHP, the ...
  
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• Taxidermy King to auction off rare items in Houston this weekend - Chron

  31-01-2019 20:05
  Taxidermy King to auction off rare items in Houston this weekend  ChronIt's not every day you see a narwhal tusk for sale, but this Saturday the public is invited to bid on one in Houston. Taxidermy King will be hosting an auction ...
  
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• Caregiver accused of sexually assaulting disabled 69-year-old woman in shower

  31-01-2019 19:39 via chron.com
  Mark Countryman faces a first-degree felony charge of aggravated sexual assault of an elderly person.
  
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• Houston County sheriff asking for help after receiving tip on 19-year-old cold case - KTRE

  31-01-2019 19:37
  Houston County sheriff asking for help after receiving tip on 19-year-old cold case  KTREThe Houston County Sheriff's Office has recently received anonymous information as to the whereabouts of the body of a woman missing since 2000 and is ...
  
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• Pearland police: 18 vehicle burglaries reported in one day - Chron

  31-01-2019 19:29
  Pearland police: 18 vehicle burglaries reported in one day  ChronPearland police have released surveillance images of a suspect they believe is connected to a rash of vehicle burglaries that occurred Jan. 21-22 in the ...
  
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• Tigers Welcome Houston, Rice to The Natatorium - LSUsports.net - The - LSUSports.net

  31-01-2019 19:28
  Tigers Welcome Houston, Rice to The Natatorium - LSUsports.net - The  LSUSports.netBATON ROUGE – The 25th-ranked LSU women's swimming and diving team is set to welcome Houston and Rice for a two-day meet in the LSU Natatorium ...
  
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• Houston Puppy Bowl to feature adoptable puppies - KTRK-TV

  31-01-2019 19:00
  Houston Puppy Bowl to feature adoptable puppies  KTRK-TVLooking for a new best friend? You can draft a member of the Los Angeles Ruffs or the New England Pup-triots!
  
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• Connector closings will block direct access to Loop 610 this weekend

  31-01-2019 18:59 via chron.com
  Ramps from I-69 to Loop 610 and Texas 288 to Loop 610 affected from Friday night to Monday morning
  
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• Houston High senior named district's STAR student - wgxa.tv

  31-01-2019 18:51
  Houston High senior named district's STAR student  wgxa.tvHOUSTON COUNTY, GA – Houston County High School senior Tien Tran is the 2019 System Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Student for ...
  
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• BARC Houston's Pet of the Week - Chron

  31-01-2019 18:40
  BARC Houston's Pet of the Week  ChronThink you're ready to welcome home a new furry friend? The BARC animal shelter has you covered. This week some adorable new additions to the shelter are ...
  
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• Houston Texans: What the Brian Cushing hire is setting the stage for - House of Houston

  31-01-2019 18:33
  Houston Texans: What the Brian Cushing hire is setting the stage for  House of HoustonThe Houston Texans have decided to add Brian Cushing, one of the franchise's longest-tenured players to their coaching staff. Possible effect? Let's look.
  
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• Governor, top Texas state leaders settle on property tax plan

  31-01-2019 18:30 via chron.com
  But Thursday’s announcement did not address how they plan to pay for the potential loss of revenue for Texas school districts, a major sticking point.
  
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• Former Magnolia pastor sentenced to 75 years for sexual assault of child

  31-01-2019 18:19 via chron.com
  Ronald Wayne Mitchell, 59, was found guilty on five charges of sexual assault of a child, a second-degree felony. He received 15 years for each charge on Tuesday, all stacked to a total 75 years in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility.
  
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• Son of ex-Yankee Roger Clemens assaulted at Houston bar, lawsuit says - syracuse.com

  31-01-2019 17:52
  Son of ex-Yankee Roger Clemens assaulted at Houston bar, lawsuit says  syracuse.comHouston — Kacy Clemens, the son of former New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox star Roger Clemens, was allegedly attacked at New Year's Eve party in ...
  
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• Keep your umbrella handy: Showers in Houston as warmup begins - KPRC Click2Houston

  31-01-2019 17:51
  Keep your umbrella handy: Showers in Houston as warmup begins  KPRC Click2HoustonYou'll want to keep your umbrella close by Thursday as off-and-on showers are expected in Houston.
  
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• Martin Fein's unique journey to achieving the 'American Dream' - Houston Business Journal

  31-01-2019 17:50
  Martin Fein's unique journey to achieving the 'American Dream'  Houston Business JournalWhy starting his own real estate business after the '80s oil bust was the epitome of Martin Fein's American Dream as an immigrant from Germany and the son of ...
  
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• Husker WR recruit Demariyon Houston keeps Nebraska close as decision looms - Scottsbluff Star Herald

  31-01-2019 17:50
  Husker WR recruit Demariyon Houston keeps Nebraska close as decision looms  Scottsbluff Star HeraldDemariyon Houston was committed to Texas for nearly five months. But he never lost contact with Nebraska. If the receiver eventually joins the Huskers, that ...
  
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• Husker WR recruit Demariyon Houston keeps Nebraska close as decision looms - Omaha World-Herald

  31-01-2019 17:50
  Husker WR recruit Demariyon Houston keeps Nebraska close as decision looms  Omaha World-HeraldDemariyon Houston was committed to Texas for nearly five months. But he never lost contact with Nebraska. If the receiver eventually joins the Huskers, that ...
  
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• Death of Waller County inmate raises issues from Sandra Bland case - Houston Chronicle

  31-01-2019 17:45
  Death of Waller County inmate raises issues from Sandra Bland case  Houston Chronicle An accused murderer has died after hanging himself in the Waller County jail, a sheriff's office official confirmed Wednesday. Evan Lyndell Parker, 34, died a ...
  
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• Da Camera concert brings 1900 Vienna to 2019 Houston - Houston Chronicle

  31-01-2019 17:19
  Da Camera concert brings 1900 Vienna to 2019 Houston  Houston Chronicle A renewed energy invigorated Vienna in the early 1900s, with an artistic transformation to a more modern form of expression, characterized by subjectivity and ...
  
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• Celebrate Kealia Ohai's 27th birthday with these photos - Chron

  31-01-2019 17:19
  Celebrate Kealia Ohai's 27th birthday with these photos  ChronHouston Dash captain Kealia Ohai is celebrating her 27th birthday today. Non-soccer fans may know Ohai as J.J. Watt's girlfriend, but that's being disrespectful ...
  
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• Houston retail construction slows as online shopping grows - Chron

  31-01-2019 17:09
  Houston retail construction slows as online shopping grows  ChronConstruction of retail centers is expected to decline in the Houston area for the third straight year, falling back in line with historical numbers as major retailers ...
  
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• Houston Texans: 4 bold predictions for the offseason - Toro Times

  31-01-2019 16:47
  Houston Texans: 4 bold predictions for the offseason  Toro TimesThe 2019 offseason could best be described as a pivotal one for the Houston Texans. Not only does the team need to rebound from a disappointing home Wild ...
  
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• Houston Police release search warrant from drug raid that left five officers injured - Chron.com

  31-01-2019 16:42
  Houston Police release search warrant from drug raid that left five officers injured  Chron.comHouston police narcotics officers sought a no-knock warrant to search a Pecan Park home Monday, one day after a confidential informant bought what officers ...
  
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• Francesca's CEO resigns as Houston retailer explores potential sale - Houston Chronicle

  31-01-2019 16:34
  Francesca's CEO resigns as Houston retailer explores potential sale  Houston Chronicle Francesca's CEO Steve Lawrence has resigned as the struggling Houston retailer explores "strategic alternatives," including a potential sale.
  
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• Francesca's CEO resigns as Houston retailer explores potential sale - Chron

  31-01-2019 16:34
  Francesca's CEO resigns as Houston retailer explores potential sale  ChronFrancesca's CEO Steve Lawrence has resigned as the struggling Houston retailer explores "strategic alternatives," including a potential sale. The women's ...
  
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• Houston leaders OK up to $400M in Harvey construction deals - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

  31-01-2019 16:24
  Houston leaders OK up to $400M in Harvey construction deals  Columbus Ledger-EnquirerThousands of Houston homeowners still struggling with repairs after Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017 could benefit from up to $400 million in federal grants.
  
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• Houston sees significant revenue drop-off following Tom Herman's departure for Texas, documents show - Dallas News

  31-01-2019 15:59
  Houston sees significant revenue drop-off following Tom Herman's departure for Texas, documents show  Dallas NewsA quick look at Houston's financials from the 2017-18 school year showed why the Cougars recently switched football coaches.The university reported...
  
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• Houston named one of 14 anti-vaccine 'hotspots' - KHOU.com

  31-01-2019 15:54
  Houston named one of 14 anti-vaccine 'hotspots'  KHOU.comHOUSTON — Houston is one of 14 so-called "hot spots" around the U.S. where there's a delay or refusal to vaccinate, according to a study published at the ...
  
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• Woman charged with trespassing after 'testing' Santa Fe High School security

  31-01-2019 15:52 via chron.com
  A 23-year-old Galveston County woman was arrested Wednesday after getting through security at Santa Fe High School, walking through the campus where a teenage gunman killed 10 and wounded 13 last year.
  
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• 'Foreign objects' contaminating sugar at Houston restaurants Jan. 21 to Jan. 27 - Chron.com

  31-01-2019 15:46
  'Foreign objects' contaminating sugar at Houston restaurants Jan. 21 to Jan. 27  Chron.comInspectors weren't able to identify black "foreign objects" they found contaminating an open 50-pound bag of sugar at a Houston restaurant during inspections ...
  
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• 'Foreign objects' contaminating sugar at Houston restaurants Jan. 21 to Jan. 27 - Chron

  31-01-2019 15:46
  'Foreign objects' contaminating sugar at Houston restaurants Jan. 21 to Jan. 27  ChronInspectors weren't able to identify black "foreign objects" they found contaminating an open 50-pound bag of sugar at a Houston restaurant during inspections ...
  
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