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• An adults-only sleepover at Houston Museum of Natural Science will let you snooze amid exhibits - KTRK-TV

  22-05-2019 23:52 via abc13.com
  An adults-only sleepover at Houston Museum of Natural Science will let you snooze amid exhibits  KTRK-TVAn adults-only sleepover at Houston Museum of Natural Science comes with dinner and drinks, a magic show and even a flashlight tour.
  
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• Houston lowers Lake Houston by 1 foot ahead of $10 million dam rehab project - Chron

  22-05-2019 23:17 via chron.com
  Houston lowers Lake Houston by 1 foot ahead of $10 million dam rehab project  ChronProperty owners near Lake Houston will deal with varying water levels through fall 2020 as the city completes the $10 million Lake Houston Spillway Dam ...
  
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• Tattoo removal increasing as regret sets in, particularly among millennials - Chron

  22-05-2019 23:13 via chron.com
  Tattoo removal increasing as regret sets in, particularly among millennials  ChronCostly tattoo removal is on the rise as regret sets in. In Houston, the director of the Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center Dr. Paul M. Friedman, MD, is seeing an ...
  
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• Houston proposed budget shrinks after Proposition B ruling, legislative action - Community Impact Newspaper

  22-05-2019 23:06 via communityimpact.com
  Houston proposed budget shrinks after Proposition B ruling, legislative action  Community Impact NewspaperMay 22, 2019: Houston's proposed fiscal year 2020 budget shrunk by $24 million after eleventh-hour changes came to Proposition B's legal standing and a ...
  
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• 10 highest paid school superintendents in the Houston area - KTRK-TV

  22-05-2019 22:56 via abc13.com
  10 highest paid school superintendents in the Houston area  KTRK-TVWe are counting down the 10 highest paid school leader from Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Galveston counties.
  
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• Rapper Trae Tha Truth pays graduation dues for struggling Houston students - KEYE TV CBS Austin

  22-05-2019 22:39 via cbsaustin.com
  Rapper Trae Tha Truth pays graduation dues for struggling Houston students  KEYE TV CBS AustinA Houston rapper is surprising high school students. Trae Tha Truth paid graduation dues for 13 seniors at Booker T. Washington High School. He said he heard ...
  
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• Travis Scott donating festival profits to Planned Parenthood amid new Alabama abortion law

  22-05-2019 22:36 via chron.com
  Houston's own Travis Scott will be donating all of his merchandise profits from an Alabama music festival to Planned Parenthood amid backlash toward the state's lawmakers for outlawing abortions.
  
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• Where to Hunt for Western Clothing in Houston, Texas - Fodor's Travel

  22-05-2019 22:10 via fodors.com
  Where to Hunt for Western Clothing in Houston, Texas  Fodor's TravelHouston's status as cowboy country was sealed with the release of Urban Cowboy in 1980. Although Gilley's, the iconic honky tonk with the mechanical bull from ...
  
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• Pearland ISD faces accusations of racial, religious discrimination - Houston Chronicle

  22-05-2019 21:43 via chron.com
  Pearland ISD faces accusations of racial, religious discrimination  Houston Chronicle Pearland Independent School District has come under fire from parents after multiple confrontations with its minority students deemed as culturally insensitive ...
  
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• Houston Texans Wide Receivers: The Newest Greatest Show On Turf? - Battle Red Blog

  22-05-2019 21:00 via battleredblog.com
  Houston Texans Wide Receivers: The Newest Greatest Show On Turf?  Battle Red BlogLost amidst the offensive line woes, secondary rebuilds, and overall lack of any earth-shattering moves by the Houston Texans, is the news that second year ...
  
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• Three-year-old girl killed by family vehicle in Houston area driveway - KGNS.tv

  22-05-2019 20:52 via kgns.tv
  Three-year-old girl killed by family vehicle in Houston area driveway  KGNS.tvAuthorities in Houston are investigating the death of a three-year-old girl after she was accidentally run over by a family car.
  
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• Whats Happening In Houston On Memorial Day Weekend - Houston, TX Patch

  22-05-2019 20:46 via patch.com
  Whats Happening In Houston On Memorial Day Weekend  Houston, TX PatchMemorial Day Weekend Events In Houston - Houston, TX - It's the official start of summer, and if you're not at a barbecue, the beach or a pool party, there are ...
  
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• Here's how 'Go Topless' Jeep weekend enforcement could change in response to problems this year

  22-05-2019 20:38 via chron.com
  County officials are discussing changing up the access points to the beach, and the Galveston County sheriff is asking for more off-road vehicles.
  
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• Pearland ISD faces accusations of racial, religious discrimination

  22-05-2019 19:53 via chron.com
  Pearland Independent School District has come under fire from parents after multiple confrontations with its minority students deemed as culturally insensitive and discriminatory.Families of Pearland ISD are now requesting a committee, of which half should be students, be formed to represent diverse perspectives of the district, according to a news release. They're also requesting cultural sensitivity training, as well as data on the demographics of student punishment and student enrollment in v
  
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• There’s an all-you-can-eat seafood boil in Houston during Memorial Day Weekend - KHOU.com

  22-05-2019 19:51 via khou.com
  There’s an all-you-can-eat seafood boil in Houston during Memorial Day Weekend  KHOU.comHOUSTON — Did someone say all-you-can-eat seafood? There's a Cajun festival happening during Memorial Day weekend for seafood lovers looking to feast ...
  
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• Maleah Davis custody hearing handled behind closed doors

  22-05-2019 19:31 via chron.com
  Family members met with an attorney behind closed doors Wednesday morning in the 308th Family District Court in downtown Houston, where a hearing pertaining to the custody of Maleah Davis and her older brother was scheduled to take place.
  
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• 15 Great Kids Birthday Party Ideas & Venues in Houston - Houston On The Cheap

  22-05-2019 19:08 via houstononthecheap.com
  15 Great Kids Birthday Party Ideas & Venues in Houston  Houston On The CheapLooking for the perfect place to throw a kids birthday party in Houston? Check our guide to some of the best party spots, from restaurants to playspaces.
  
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• Former Texas A&M employee arrested after police find hidden camera in women's campus bathroom

  22-05-2019 19:05 via chron.com
  Investigators found an external hard drive with even more footage at the man's home after executing a search warrant. Authorities have only begun to analyze the footage and suspect there could be countless more videos and possible victims.
  
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• Sharpstown woman pleaded for her life before being fatally stabbed, prosecutors say

  22-05-2019 18:59 via chron.com
  He spent at least 40 minutes with the woman as she begged for her life, according to prosecutors.
  
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• Flu, death, overcrowding: Scenes from the Texas border right now

  22-05-2019 18:50 via chron.com
  As a South Texas migrant processing center temporarily shutters amid a flu outbreak, photos from West Texas show the life of migrants on the U.S. – Mexico border who are trying to make it into the country.
  
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• White Sox Game Notes For Wednesday @ Houston - WGN TV Chicago

  22-05-2019 18:47 via wgntv.com
  White Sox Game Notes For Wednesday @ Houston  WGN TV ChicagoBoth teams' starters have eight outings with at least 5.0 innings pitched and one earned run or fewer allowed since May 6, tied for most in the league. *Houston ...
  
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• Tex-Mex BBQ Block Party celebrates Mexican influence on Texas barbecue - Chron

  22-05-2019 18:44 via chron.com
  Tex-Mex BBQ Block Party celebrates Mexican influence on Texas barbecue  ChronThe Mexican influence on Texas barbecue is undeniable as the craft barbecue movement continues to thrive in the Lone Star State. Those Mexican traditions ...
  
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• Man sought in fatal shooting at Keith-Weiss Park

  22-05-2019 18:29 via chron.com
  Martin Vela, 26, has been charged with murder in the shooting death of Arnoldo Moreno.
  
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• 4-year-old girl killed after 18-wheeler pushes sedan off Houston-area freeway - Chron

  22-05-2019 18:24 via chron.com
  4-year-old girl killed after 18-wheeler pushes sedan off Houston-area freeway  ChronA child was killed Wednesday after a sedan plunged off Interstate 10 East near the San Jacinto River, authorities said. The sedan and an 18-wheeler were both ...
  
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• Latest roundup of Houston bars & restaurants to call it quits - Chron

  22-05-2019 18:04 via chron.com
  Latest roundup of Houston bars & restaurants to call it quits  ChronWe're nearly halfway through 2019, and while the first quarter brought a slew of local restaurants closings, the last few months have been more promising for ...
  
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• Wienerschnitzel to open first Houston location this weekend, marking major expansion - Chron

  22-05-2019 17:52 via chron.com
  Wienerschnitzel to open first Houston location this weekend, marking major expansion  ChronWienerschnitzel, also known as the "World's Largest Hot Dog Franchise," will officially open the doors of its first Houston area location Sunday, according to ...
  
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• See life-size animatronic dinosaurs come to life at Houston Zoo - KTRK-TV

  22-05-2019 17:22 via abc13.com
  See life-size animatronic dinosaurs come to life at Houston Zoo  KTRK-TVHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Zoo is offering guests an exciting opportunity to take an up-close look at these massive creatures that once roamed ...
  
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• Carjacker shoots driver and steals his Chevy Camaro in west Houston - KTRK-TV

  22-05-2019 17:15 via abc13.com
  Carjacker shoots driver and steals his Chevy Camaro in west Houston  KTRK-TVA man told police that he was shot and his red Camaro was stolen on S. Dairy Ashford and Westheimer in west Houston.
  
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• Drug deal turns into deadly shooting at Houston-area apartment complex - Chron

  22-05-2019 17:13 via chron.com
  Drug deal turns into deadly shooting at Houston-area apartment complex  ChronA man was killed Tuesday in a shooting during a drug deal at an apartment in the Houston area, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said the ...
  
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• US Gulf ports: Houston says traffic 'business as usual' despite pending legislation - JOC.com

  22-05-2019 17:11 via joc.com
  US Gulf ports: Houston says traffic 'business as usual' despite pending legislation  JOC.comThe Port of Houston is using soon-to-be signed legislation limiting vessel sizes on its ship channel as motivation to expedite a widening project that will allow ...
  
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• Plans set in place to send 25 trays of skin to Houston for baby Jabari - Alabama's News Leader

  22-05-2019 16:22 via abc3340.com
  Plans set in place to send 25 trays of skin to Houston for baby Jabari  Alabama's News LeaderSAN ANTONIO (WOAI/KABB) — Baby Jabari, the San Antonio 4-month-old born without skin, is facing a medical complication. A neck brace was placed on the ...
  
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• Austin's Capital Factory looks to grow Houston presence - Chron.com

  22-05-2019 16:07 via chron.com
  Austin's Capital Factory looks to grow Houston presence  Chron.comCapital Factory, an Austin-based startup hub, is looking for Houston companies to join its business accelerator program. It's partnering with west Houston startup ...
  
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• Austin's Capital Factory looks to grow Houston presence

  22-05-2019 16:07 via chron.com
  Capital Factory, an Austin-based startup hub, is looking for Houston companies to join its business accelerator program. It's partnering with west Houston startup hub the Cannon.
  
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• Size, speed of Texans rookie corner Lonnie Johnson jumps out - Chron

  22-05-2019 15:47 via chron.com
  Size, speed of Texans rookie corner Lonnie Johnson jumps out  ChronShadowing wide receivers in a red-zone drill, imposing Texans rookie cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. used his size and length to full advantage. Big, strong and ...
  
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• New trend helping small businesses save money on office space in Houston - KTRK-TV

  22-05-2019 15:46 via abc13.com
  New trend helping small businesses save money on office space in Houston  KTRK-TVHOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The latest trend in Houston's small business community is called Co-working Office Spaces. That's where multiple businesses share ...
  
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• HPD: Teen killed after group reportedly targets east Houston home with paintball guns - Chron

  22-05-2019 15:39 via chron.com
  HPD: Teen killed after group reportedly targets east Houston home with paintball guns  ChronA Houston man fatally shot a teenager Tuesday night who apparently had targeted his home in east Houston with paintball guns, police said. Police said a group ...
  
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• Tom Ford store coming to Houston’s Galleria mall - Houston Business Journal

  22-05-2019 15:29 via bizjournals.com
  Tom Ford store coming to Houston’s Galleria mall  Houston Business JournalDesigner brand Tom Ford plans to open a store in Houston's Galleria mall by the 2019 holiday season, Galleria co-owner Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) ...
  
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• 4-year-old girl killed in crash on East Fwy had only been in Houston with family for a month - KTRK-TV

  22-05-2019 15:26 via abc13.com
  4-year-old girl killed in crash on East Fwy had only been in Houston with family for a month  KTRK-TVA 4-year-old girl is dead after her family's car plunged off I-10 E at Crosby Lynchburg and landed on the embankment below.
  
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• Houston Texans' J.J. Watt stars in fake commercial to give student project a grade ‘boost’ - Fox News

  22-05-2019 14:58 via foxnews.com
  Houston Texans' J.J. Watt stars in fake commercial to give student project a grade ‘boost’  Fox NewsHouston Texans' J.J. Watt on Tuesday came up big for a student when the defensive end made time during his “lunch break” to record a fake “energy chip” ...
  
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• Child dead after car plunges off East Freeway near San Jacinto River

  22-05-2019 14:24 via chron.com
  A child was killed Wednesday after a sedan plunged off Interstate 10 near the San Jacinto River, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
  
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• 4-year-old girl killed after 18-wheeler pushes sedan off Houston-area freeway

  22-05-2019 14:24 via chron.com
  A child was killed Wednesday after a sedan plunged off Interstate 10 East near the San Jacinto River, authorities said.
  
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• HPD: Teen killed after group reportedly targets east Houston home with paintball guns

  22-05-2019 14:09 via chron.com
  Police said between 10 to 15 people were suspected of targeting the home.
  
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• Council staffer who claimed salary while at military law training is suspended - Houston Chronicle

  22-05-2019 14:00 via houstonchronicle.com
  Council staffer who claimed salary while at military law training is suspended  Houston Chronicle Houston’s highest-paid city council staffer was suspended this week after a Houston Chronicle investigation found he reported working standard work days or sick days to continue collecting his $119,600 salary while he was out of the state for four months in a military law training program. Daniel Albert, chief of staff to District F Councilman Steve Le, was suspended effective Monday
  
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• A look at Astros players when they were minor leaguers - Chron

  22-05-2019 13:47 via chron.com
  A look at Astros players when they were minor leaguers  ChronWhen Astros players are telling stories about the long bus rides and small towns they endured as minor leaguers, a few players, like Justin Verlander, don't have ...
  
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• Drug deal turns into deadly shooting at Houston-area apartment complex

  22-05-2019 13:37 via chron.com
  A man was killed Tuesday in a shooting during a drug deal at an apartment in the Houston area, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
  
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• Houston film director Annie Silverstein makes splash at Cannes Film Festival - Houston Chronicle

  22-05-2019 11:00 via houstonchronicle.com
  Houston film director Annie Silverstein makes splash at Cannes Film Festival  Houston Chronicle A Houston film director has turned heads at France's Cannes Film Festival, one of the most prestigious film gatherings in the world. The festival began May 14 ...
  
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• Massive flood control package heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk

  22-05-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  The Legislature on Wednesday approved a bill that marks its largest response yet to Hurricane Harvey, likely directing billions of dollars from Texas’ savings account to repairs and flood mitigation projects.
  
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