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• Woman accuses Trump of sexual assault in New York in 1990s

  21-06-2019 23:19 via chron.com
  (Bloomberg) -- A woman has come forward alleging that Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s.
  E. Jean Carroll, an author and columnist, described the alleged assault in an excerpt published Friday by New York magazine from her upcoming book about her experiences with men. The magazine said that Carroll confided in two friends at the time, and that both verified her account now.
  Trump issued a statement Friday denying the allegation and saying Carroll
  
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• Houston Holocaust Museum re-opens as fourth largest of its kind in nation

  21-06-2019 22:09 via chron.com
  The museum's three-story renovations managed to also preserve its own history embedded in the design of the new building.
  
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• 12 Houston restaurants named to Texas Monthly's "The Best Texas Restaurants in Every City" list - Chron

  21-06-2019 21:56
  12 Houston restaurants named to Texas Monthly's "The Best Texas Restaurants in Every City" list  ChronHouston is home to 12 of the top 31 restaurants in the state, according to Texas Monthly. Friday, the Austin-based publication released its list of "The Best Texas ...
  
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• 1,700 Houston DWI cases impacted by blood vial recall | abc13.com - KTRK-TV

  21-06-2019 20:59
  1,700 Houston DWI cases impacted by blood vial recall | abc13.com  KTRK-TV'This is a critical problem': Hundreds upon hundreds of DWI cases could change in the midst of a recall.
  
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• Idea behind McDonald's Houston-centric 'trill' and 'chopped and screwed' billboards - Chron

  21-06-2019 20:58
  Idea behind McDonald's Houston-centric 'trill' and 'chopped and screwed' billboards  ChronWhenever ad agencies try too hard to be cool, the results often can be cringe-worthy. Ever since Barney Rubble and Fred Flintstone hawked cereal by rapping ...
  
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• ICE raids targeting migrant families to start Sunday in major cities, including Houston - The Texas Tribune

  21-06-2019 20:13
  ICE raids targeting migrant families to start Sunday in major cities, including Houston  The Texas TribuneFederal officials say the raids will target up to 2,000 of the 1 million immigrants living in the country despite receiving deportation orders. by Nick Miroff, The ...
  
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• ICE raids targeting migrant families to start Sunday in Houston, other major U.S. cities

  21-06-2019 20:13 via chron.com
  WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to conduct a mass roundup of migrant families that have received deportation orders, an operation that is likely to begin with predawn raids in major U.S. cities on Sunday, according to three U.S. officials with knowledge of the plans.
  The "family op," as it is referred to at ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, is slated to target up to 2,000 families facing deportation orders in as many as
  
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• What does Houston smell like to you? - Houston Chronicle

  21-06-2019 20:00
  What does Houston smell like to you?  Houston Chronicle From body funk to barbecue, chemical plants to kolaches, Houston has its own aroma. Let us know what you think.
  
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• Toast opens Saturday in Sugar Land - Chron.com

  21-06-2019 19:31
  Toast opens Saturday in Sugar Land  Chron.comThe owners of the Grove Do-Nutz & Deli in Richmond are opening a new breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurant in Sugar Land this weekend. Toast is set to debut ...
  
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• Houston Restaurant Manager Named In Sexual Assault Lawsuit Resigns Post - Eater Houston

  21-06-2019 19:09
  Houston Restaurant Manager Named In Sexual Assault Lawsuit Resigns Post  Eater HoustonLongtime Houston restaurant industry figure Joshua Martinez has resigned his post at River Oaks restaurant State of Grace following the filing of a lawsuit that ...
  
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• Ministry of Information Message of Great Urgency for Fans of Houston Texans - Battle Red Blog

  21-06-2019 19:00
  Ministry of Information Message of Great Urgency for Fans of Houston Texans  Battle Red BlogComrades! It is with heavy heart that we at the Ministry of Information, who work tirelessly to bring you only most honest and reliable news about only team in ...
  
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• Heights board game café break-in caught on surveillance video

  21-06-2019 18:32 via chron.com
  An up-and-coming board game café in the Heights fell victim to burglars early Friday morning in a fruitless heist caught on surveillance camera.
  
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• Houston mother who ran over, killed son charged in his death, prosecutors say - Chron

  21-06-2019 18:26
  Houston mother who ran over, killed son charged in his death, prosecutors say  ChronA Houston mother who told police she accidentally ran over her 3-year-old son is now facing charges in his death, prosecutors say. Lexus Stagg, 26, told police ...
  
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• Houston mother who ran over, killed son charged in his death, prosecutors say

  21-06-2019 18:26 via chron.com
  A Houston mother who told police she accidentally ran over her 3-year-old son is now facing charges in his death, prosecutors say.
  
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• Rat drops onto Houston woman's table at Los Angeles Buffalo... - KPRC Click2Houston

  21-06-2019 18:09
  Rat drops onto Houston woman's table at Los Angeles Buffalo...  KPRC Click2HoustonLOS ANGELES - A rat dropped onto a Houston woman's table at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Los Angeles this week. Alisha Norman told NBCLA the manager claims ...
  
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• See which Houston-area beaches currently have dangerous fecal matter levels, per government readings - Chron

  21-06-2019 18:03
  See which Houston-area beaches currently have dangerous fecal matter levels, per government readings  ChronThe current Houston heatwave may prompt a trip down to the Gulf Coast this weekend, but you need to be careful. Yes, during this time of high temperatures and ...
  
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• See which Houston-area beaches currently have dangerous fecal matter levels, per government readings

  21-06-2019 18:03 via chron.com
  Before you dive into the Gulf this weekend, see which Houston-area beaches currently have dangerous fecal matter levels, according to the Texas state government's latest tests and readings.
  
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• Child pulled from country club pool transferred to Houston hospital - KWTX

  21-06-2019 17:46
  Child pulled from country club pool transferred to Houston hospital  KWTXA child who was pulled from a country club pool has been transferred to a Houston hospital.
  
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• Houston Area Urban League "Equal Opportunity Gala" salutes trailblazing women, raises $700K - Chron

  21-06-2019 17:23
  Houston Area Urban League "Equal Opportunity Gala" salutes trailblazing women, raises $700K  ChronCall it politically correct. Or very on-trend. Either way, the Houston Area Urban League's 51st annual "Equal Opportunity Day Gala" answered a rather important ...
  
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• Weekend road closures: Houston Pride Festival shutting down a dozen city streets

  21-06-2019 17:07 via chron.com
  See which Houston area roads will be closed for the city's LGBT Pride Parade this weekend.
  
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• Here's how much these Texas cities need to spend for climate change protection, according to study

  21-06-2019 17:00 via chron.com
  Two coastal Texas cities were among the top 10 for projected seawall costs in 2040.
  
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• DA threatens subpoenas over botched raid, Astro's star back in the lineup top this week's headlines

  21-06-2019 16:18 via chron.com
  Chron.com has compiled 20 of the need-to-know headlines from the Houston Chronicle newsroom this week.
  
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• Who decides when homeless camps need to be cleared out — and why

  21-06-2019 16:09 via chron.com
  The Houston Police Department and the Harris County Sheriff's Office say they never independently clear homeless camps because "it's not a crime to be homeless."
  
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• 111-degree heat index in Houston prompts another heat advisory

  21-06-2019 14:34 via chron.com
  The entire Houston area is under a heat advisory again Friday, with heat indices predicted to reach more than 110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• Construction worker dies after falling more than 30 feet from highway in south Houston

  21-06-2019 13:28 via chron.com
  The Harris County Pct. 7 Constable's Office and the Houston Fire Department are currently on the scene.
  
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• Who Will Be The Next Texans GM? - Houston Press

  21-06-2019 11:00
  Who Will Be The Next Texans GM?  Houston PressThere are a number of logical scenarios in play for the next Texans general manager.
  
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• When it comes to retirement, it’s all about balance

  21-06-2019 07:00 via chron.com
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• Treemont nursing and rehab center reports stellar quality of care inspection

  21-06-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  Treemont Health Care Center recently completed an excellent survey process in May. Each year, nursing homes have an annual survey, conducted by the State of Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) surveyors.
  The Nursing Facility Inspection survey is an in-depth look at the facility’s policy, procedures and practices, typically by a team of four to six surveyors.
  The survey includes 17 areas, including resident rights, quality of life, resident assessment quality of care, nursing
  
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• Thousands of DWI cases in Harris County thrown into question after blood vial recall

  21-06-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  The vials could alter the blood-alcohol levels in the blood samples.
  
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• The Village offers short-term stays

  21-06-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  When was the last time you were able to take a vacation? At Retirement Center Management (RCM), The Village communities offer respite stay accommodations that will provide your loved one with a safe, fun-filled and comfortable place for them to stay while you are enjoying a little R&R.
  The benefits of respite care are numerous. Taking time away from caregiving demands will leave you refreshed and renewed, allowing for the opportunity to re-energize. You deserve time for activities you enjoy,
  
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• Staying Organized: Your routine — Organize items for daily convenience

  21-06-2019 07:00 via chron.com
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• Senior tip: Getting outdoors will provide vitamin D bonus

  21-06-2019 07:00 via chron.com
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• On budget: Smart senior shoppers can save money

  21-06-2019 07:00 via chron.com
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• Lindenberger: Houston’s Stonewall moment [Opinion] - Houston Chronicle

  21-06-2019 07:00
  Lindenberger: Houston’s Stonewall moment [Opinion]  Houston Chronicle The gay-rights march started small. By the time it reached City Hall, it was a crowd like no one had seen here before.
  
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• Houston Ground Angels gives back to community through volunteering

  21-06-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  Area seniors participate in volunteering efforts
  
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• Gleeson residents plan for secure, stable retirement at Eagle’s Trace

  21-06-2019 07:00 via chron.com
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• Elder Law: Spending card protects seniors, persons who are disabled

  21-06-2019 07:00 via chron.com
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• Differentiating between active-adult, life plan communities

  21-06-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  Active-adult communities, also known as “age-qualified” communities, are for adults who are 55-plus and looking to downsize and socialize with others at the same life stage. These communities typically offer nice amenities and maintenance-free home exteriors, but most lack any on-site health care options for future needs.While these communities are very attractive to retirees, life plan communities combine both the attractive amenities (fitness centers, pools, dining venues, club spa
  
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• Chef for The Buckingham trades Sin City for senior living

  21-06-2019 07:00 via chron.com
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• Jaw-dropping mega-screen powers Houston's posh new movie theater - KTRK-TV

  21-06-2019 05:51
  Jaw-dropping mega-screen powers Houston's posh new movie theater  KTRK-TVThe dine-in theater chain features a 46-foot wide Onyn LED Cinema Screen you have to see to believe.
  
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• Teen fatally shot by cousin at Greenspoint apartment complex - Chron

  21-06-2019 05:40
  Teen fatally shot by cousin at Greenspoint apartment complex  ChronA 16-year-old boy was shot to death by his cousin Thursday night at a Greenspoint apartment complex, according to Houston police. The teen was shot in the ...
  
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• Teen fatally shot by cousin at Greenspoint apartment complex

  21-06-2019 04:53 via chron.com
  A teen was fatally shot by his cousin in the 500 block of Greens Road around 8:45 p.m. in north Houston. The cousin fled the apartment building with the gun, police said.
  
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• These are the roads that will be closed for Houston Pride Festival - KPRC Click2Houston

  21-06-2019 03:19
  These are the roads that will be closed for Houston Pride Festival  KPRC Click2HoustonIf you're planning on getting out this weekend, you may run into some roadblocks.
  
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• Houston area man is mastermind behind David Ortiz shooting, Dominican officials say - KSAT 12

  21-06-2019 00:13
  Houston area man is mastermind behind David Ortiz shooting, Dominican officials say  KSAT 12The mastermind behind the attack that saw former baseball star David Ortiz seriously wounded in a shooting is from the Houston area and is wanted by U.S. ...
  
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