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• University of Houston System to welcome students at new Katy campus this August - Community Impact Newspaper

  02-07-2019 23:33 via communityimpact.com
  University of Houston System to welcome students at new Katy campus this August  Community Impact NewspaperJul 2, 2019: Starting this fall, the Katy area will have another higher education option with the completion of a new University of Houston System campus.
  
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• Trump Facebook ads use models to portray actual supporters

  02-07-2019 23:24 via chron.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — A series of Facebook video ads for President Donald Trump's re-election campaign shows what appears to be a young woman strolling on a beach in Florida, a Hispanic man on a city street in Texas and a bearded hipster in a coffee shop in Washington, D.C., all making glowing, voice-over endorsements of the president.
  "I could not ask for a better president," intones the voice during slow-motion footage of the smiling blonde called "Tracey from Florida." A man labeled on anothe
  
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• NASA's Orion spacecraft mock-up makes trek to Houston park for July 4 celebration - KHOU.com

  02-07-2019 23:06 via khou.com
  NASA's Orion spacecraft mock-up makes trek to Houston park for July 4 celebration  KHOU.comHOUSTON — NASA's full-scale mock-up of the Orion spacecraft is on the move and if you spot it, you could win free tickets to CITGO Freedom Over Texas.
  
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• Houston Rockets: 3 reasons the team should sign DeMarcus Cousins - Space City Scoop

  02-07-2019 23:02 via spacecityscoop.com
  Houston Rockets: 3 reasons the team should sign DeMarcus Cousins  Space City ScoopDeMarcus Cousins is a free agent, but he isn't drawing much interest on the market. This is a perfect opportunity for the Rockets to swoop in and take him.
  
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• OMA to transform Houston post office into entertainment complex - Dezeen

  02-07-2019 22:37 via dezeen.com
  OMA to transform Houston post office into entertainment complex  DezeenArchitecture firm OMA is turning a historic post office in Houston, Texas, into a complex featuring "one of the world's largest rooftop parks".
  
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• More Than 70 Potential Candidates Vying For Seats On Houston City Council - Houston Public Media

  02-07-2019 22:18 via houstonpublicmedia.org
  More Than 70 Potential Candidates Vying For Seats On Houston City Council  Houston Public MediaAll 16 City Council seats are up for election this year, including six open seats.
  
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• Celebrate the Fourth of July at one of Houston's most popular all-American eateries - Hoodline Houston

  02-07-2019 22:12 via hoodline.com
  Celebrate the Fourth of July at one of Houston's most popular all-American eateries  Hoodline HoustonThe Fourth of July is only a couple of days away, which means it's time to think about how you're going to celebrate. Specifically, where to find those classic ...
  
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• 10 Ways To Celebrate The Fourth Of July In Houston - Houston Public Media

  02-07-2019 21:53 via houstonpublicmedia.org
  10 Ways To Celebrate The Fourth Of July In Houston  Houston Public MediaAs many Houstonians may remember, last year's Fourth of July consisted of heavy downpour, flooded streets and canceled events around the area. But this year ...
  
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• Formal groundbreaking set for Houston's Ion innovation hub - Community Impact Newspaper

  02-07-2019 21:48 via communityimpact.com
  Formal groundbreaking set for Houston's Ion innovation hub  Community Impact NewspaperA groundbreaking ceremony is set for July 19 as construction work gets underway to turn the former Sears building at 4201 Main St. into The Ion, a 270,000 ...
  
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• Austin’s Hat Creek Burger is finally ready to open in Houston - KXAN.com

  02-07-2019 21:44 via kxan.com
  Austin’s Hat Creek Burger is finally ready to open in Houston  KXAN.comHat Creek Burger Co., an Austin-based burger and breakfast chain, is set to open three locations in greater Houston in the coming weeks, a spokesperson ...
  
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• See which presidential candidates spent the most money on Facebook ads in recent months

  02-07-2019 21:32 via chron.com
  See where Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren and other prominent Democrats fell on the list.
  
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• Man dies by suicide after SWAT callout in Houston's Heights - Chron

  02-07-2019 21:29 via chron.com
  Man dies by suicide after SWAT callout in Houston's Heights  ChronA man died by suicide Tuesday after Houston police officers were called for a welfare check in the Heights. Officers were called to check on the man around ...
  
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• Standoff in Houston Heights ends with man's suicide, police say - KPRC Click2Houston

  02-07-2019 21:15 via click2houston.com
  Standoff in Houston Heights ends with man's suicide, police say  KPRC Click2HoustonPolice said a standoff Tuesday in the Houston Heights neighborhood ended with a man's suicide.
  
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• Will Space-Age Houston Survive Into the Future? - The New York Times

  02-07-2019 21:08 via nytimes.com
  Will Space-Age Houston Survive Into the Future?  The New York TimesStorms and development have taken their toll on the midcentury architecture of the space race.
  
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• Sheriff's deputies focus on Aldine area in combating celebratory gunfire

  02-07-2019 21:06 via chron.com
  Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and Aldine leaders urged residents to avoid discharging firearms as a way to celebrate the holiday, saying the gunfire can lead to injury and even death.
  
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• Harris County Will Stop Prosecuting Some Marijuana Possession Cases - Houston Public Media

  02-07-2019 20:33 via houstonpublicmedia.org
  Harris County Will Stop Prosecuting Some Marijuana Possession Cases  Houston Public MediaHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced on Tuesday her office will only accept criminal charges for misdemeanor possession of marijuana if a lab ...
  
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• Ramen Tatsu-Ya’s Spicy Chilled Ramen Is a Perfect Houston Summer Dish - Eater Houston

  02-07-2019 20:30 via houston.eater.com
  Ramen Tatsu-Ya’s Spicy Chilled Ramen Is a Perfect Houston Summer Dish  Eater HoustonDuring the blistering summer months, a steaming hot bowl of ramen isn't exactly the dish that most Houstonians crave. Fortunately, Ramen Tatsu-Ya's spicy ...
  
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• 'Wayback Machine' shows how Houston websites have evolved over 20 years

  02-07-2019 20:27 via chron.com
  See how Houston-based websites for Texans, Exxon, Whataburger, more looked like 15 to 20 years ago.
  
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• See the endangered, venomous and non-venomous snakes in Texas

  02-07-2019 20:13 via chron.com
  There are 12 rare, threatened or endangered snakes in Texas.
  
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• Dog attack blamed on Houston neighbor's negligence - Southeast Texas Record

  02-07-2019 20:10 via setexasrecord.com
  Dog attack blamed on Houston neighbor's negligence  Southeast Texas RecordHOUSTON — A Houston man is suing a neighbor, alleging he was injured when the defendant's dog escaped through a fence and bit the plaintiff.
  
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• Over the moon: Apollo obsession strikes big as Houston prepares for lunar landing milestone - Dallas News

  02-07-2019 20:01 via dallasnews.com
  Over the moon: Apollo obsession strikes big as Houston prepares for lunar landing milestone  Dallas NewsHOUSTON — In July of 1969, the Astrodome was 4 years old. Like other Houston kids, I dreamed of beating the summer swelter at the shiny new...
  
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• Houston attorney alleges client owes more than $12000 - Southeast Texas Record

  02-07-2019 19:54 via setexasrecord.com
  Houston attorney alleges client owes more than $12000  Southeast Texas RecordHOUSTON — A Houston attorney is suing a client, alleging she has not paid him more than $12000 for services issued.
  
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• Man dies by suicide after SWAT callout in Houston's Heights

  02-07-2019 19:47 via chron.com
  A man died by suicide Tuesday after Houston police officers were called for a welfare check in the Heights.
  
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• Houston to host a variety of electronic music events this week - Hoodline Houston

  02-07-2019 19:45 via hoodline.com
  Houston to host a variety of electronic music events this week  Hoodline HoustonLooking for fun, entertaining electronic music events to check out in Houston this week? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.
  
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• Orion spacecraft mockup to travel from Clear Lake to downtown Houston | abc13.com - KTRK-TV

  02-07-2019 19:27 via abc13.com
  Orion spacecraft mockup to travel from Clear Lake to downtown Houston | abc13.com  KTRK-TVNASA's Orion spacecraft mockup will be moved from Clear Lake to downtown Houston as part of the Freedom Over Texas celebrations.
  
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• John Walton of Houston-based radio show 'Walton and Johnson' dies - Chron

  02-07-2019 19:26 via chron.com
  John Walton of Houston-based radio show 'Walton and Johnson' dies  ChronJohn Walton of the regionally syndicated, Houston-based radio show "Walton and Johnson" died late Monday after a suffering from numerous medical issues, ...
  
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• Houston Rockets: Why running it back is the right move - Space City Scoop

  02-07-2019 19:10 via spacecityscoop.com
  Houston Rockets: Why running it back is the right move  Space City ScoopGood afternoon, Houston Rockets fans! How is everyone? According to social media, half of the fan base is ready to tear down the entire franchise, and trade.
  
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• Two southeast Texas men die after reportedly being attacked by bees - Chron

  02-07-2019 18:57 via chron.com
  Two southeast Texas men die after reportedly being attacked by bees  ChronIn the last month, two fatalities have occurred, likely as a result of bee stings, in southeast Texas near Victoria. On HoustonChronicle.com: Insects and other ...
  
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• Two southeast Texas men die after reportedly being attacked by bees

  02-07-2019 18:57 via chron.com
  In the last month, two fatalities have occurred,likely as a result of bee stings, in southeast Texas near Victoria.
  
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• These are Houston's best Whataburger locations, according to Yelp - Chron

  02-07-2019 18:34 via chron.com
  These are Houston's best Whataburger locations, according to Yelp  ChronIn the eyes of many Texans, Whataburger sits atop the fast food chain. But how do each of the dozens of Whataburger locations throughout the Greater Houston ...
  
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• These are Houston's best Whataburger locations, according to Yelp

  02-07-2019 18:34 via chron.com
  We compiled the top 20 Whataburger locations based on hundreds of Yelp reviews.
  
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• Houston Astros MiLB Players Of The Month: June - The Crawfish Boxes

  02-07-2019 18:15 via crawfishboxes.com
  Houston Astros MiLB Players Of The Month: June  The Crawfish BoxesCheck out the best performances in the minor league system during the month of June!
  
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• Joaquin Castro sneaks camera into Border Patrol facility, shares photos of migrants who 'need help'

  02-07-2019 18:08 via chron.com
  When Democratic lawmakers toured Border Patrol facilities Monday, officials asked them to surrender their phones.
  
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• Houston Airbnb customers: This is the new 7% tax you'll see on your bill - KPRC Click2Houston

  02-07-2019 18:07 via click2houston.com
  Houston Airbnb customers: This is the new 7% tax you'll see on your bill  KPRC Click2HoustonHouston's Hotel Occupancy Tax will be collected from Airbnb customers starting on Monday, according to an announcement from Houston First Corporation, ...
  
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• Civil rights heroes to be honored in Houston by NEA - Houston Chronicle

  02-07-2019 18:00 via houstonchronicle.com
  Civil rights heroes to be honored in Houston by NEA  Houston Chronicle Charles Prickett remembers being in Mississippi during the 1964 Freedom Summer, risking his safety to help black people register to vote. Several times a week, ...
  
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• Waterparks, bingo, fireworks: 10 things to do in the Greater Houston area this Fourth of July - Community Impact Newspaper

  02-07-2019 17:45 via communityimpact.com
  Waterparks, bingo, fireworks: 10 things to do in the Greater Houston area this Fourth of July  Community Impact NewspaperJul 2, 2019: Whether you are singing karaoke, doing some goat yoga or just trying to find the perfect fireworks spot, the Greater Houston area has plenty of ...
  
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• Houston Rockets: Marcus Morris would make an excellent team fit - House of Houston

  02-07-2019 17:44 via houseofhouston.com
  Houston Rockets: Marcus Morris would make an excellent team fit  House of HoustonIt's Day 2 of NBA free agency and the Houston Rockets still need to make some sort of splash. They should look at bringing Marcus Morris back. Why? Look.
  
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• Scattered, heavy downpours of rain possible through Wednesday - KTRK-TV

  02-07-2019 17:33 via abc13.com
  Scattered, heavy downpours of rain possible through Wednesday  KTRK-TVScattered, heavy downpours are possible thru Wednesday. Most of it should be gone before July 4th.
  
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• Fitness company building warehouse in Deer Park

  02-07-2019 17:30 via chron.com
  In recent Deer Park business news, a fitness company is building a warehouse and a Farmer’s Insurance agent has opened an office.
  CAP Barbell has begun construction on a 300,000-square-foot distribution warehouse at 402 Deerwood Glen in the Deerwood Glen Business Park. The Houston-based, 25-year old company carries more than 1,000 products in over 30 categories, including weight-training and strength equipment, medicine balls, storage racks, mats and inversion tables.
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• Harris County has second highest number of traffic drunk-driver fatalities in U.S. on Fourth of July

  02-07-2019 17:10 via chron.com
  See which Texas counties have recorded the highest number of traffic fatalities involving a drunk driver on the Fourth of July dating from 2013 to 2017.
  
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• Storms expected in Houston through Independence Day - Chron

  02-07-2019 16:49 via chron.com
  Storms expected in Houston through Independence Day  ChronIncreasing chances of thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon kick off a string of rainy days in Houston, including on July 4, meteorologists say. If predictions from the ...
  
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• Storms expected in Houston through Independence Day

  02-07-2019 16:49 via chron.com
  Increasing chances of thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon kick off a string of rainy days in Houston, including on July 4, meteorologists say.
  
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• Houston police report sharp jump in drunken-driving arrests - Houston Chronicle

  02-07-2019 16:29 via houstonchronicle.com
  Houston police report sharp jump in drunken-driving arrests  Houston ChronicleHOUSTON (AP) — The Houston police chief says a citywide crackdown has led to a 75% increase in the number of people arrested for drunken driving in the ...
  
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• Diner going viral for ‘my girlfriend isn’t hungry’ menu option

  02-07-2019 16:24 via chron.com
  A diner in Little Rock, Arkansas, is gaining national attention for one of its menu options.
  
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• Baytown police officers take the lawn into their own hands, help out lady over-heated from mowing

  02-07-2019 16:13 via chron.com
  Baytown police are obviously officers of the law. But this week, a couple of them took on the added duty of officers of the lawn, as well.
  
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• John Walton of Houston-based radio show 'Walton and Johnson' dies - Houston Chronicle

  02-07-2019 16:05 via houstonchronicle.com
  John Walton of Houston-based radio show 'Walton and Johnson' dies  Houston Chronicle John Walton of the regionally syndicated, Houston-based radio show "Walton and Johnson" died late Monday after a suffering from numerous medical issues, ...
  
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• John Walton of Houston-based radio show 'Walton and Johnson' dies

  02-07-2019 16:05 via chron.com
  The show has been on the air since February 1983.
  
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• Houston Walmart remodeling project completed - Houston Herald

  02-07-2019 16:05 via houstonherald.com
  Houston Walmart remodeling project completed  Houston HeraldThe major remodeling project that began about nine weeks ago at Houston's Walmart Supercenter officially concluded with a re-grand opening event last Friday ...
  
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• Art League Houston unveils Selven O’Keef Jarman’s ‘360 Degrees Vanishing’ today - Houston Chronicle

  02-07-2019 16:02 via houstonchronicle.com
  Art League Houston unveils Selven O’Keef Jarman’s ‘360 Degrees Vanishing’ today  Houston Chronicle Houston has a new cultural marker on Montrose Boulevard: Artist Selven O'Keef Jarman's dramatic framework of South African beads now lights up the Houston ...
  
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• Houston will continue to see warm temperatures ahead - Hoodline Houston

  02-07-2019 15:35 via hoodline.com
  Houston will continue to see warm temperatures ahead  Hoodline HoustonHouston will continue to see unusually warm weather over the next few days, according to drone-powered weather forecasting *service* Saildrone. The high will ...
  
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