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• Police arrest mother of 5-year-old Houston girl found dead in closet

  03-09-2019 23:14 via chron.com
  Priscilla Nicole Torres, 27, hid the child’s body in a closet for days, according to police.
  
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• Houston-area high school football media poll: Week 2 - Chron

  03-09-2019 23:02 via chron.com
  Houston-area high school football media poll: Week 2  ChronThree teams make their debut in the Class 6A poll, three teams vie for the top of the 5A group and the private school poll has been flipped upside down.
  
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• Gun pulled at Houston Popeyes after angry group told chicken sandwich sold out - Fox News

  03-09-2019 22:28 via foxnews.com
  Gun pulled at Houston Popeyes after angry group told chicken sandwich sold out  Fox NewsA group of angry customers pulled a gun on the manager of a Popeyes restaurant in Houston when told they were out of chicken sandwiches, investigators said ...
  
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• NWS: Triple-digit temps in store for Houston this week

  03-09-2019 22:18 via chron.com
  Houstonians can expect triple-digit temperatures this week as the sun beats down across southeast Texas this week.
  
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• Double Trouble: Underwater earthquake reported as Tropical Storm Fernand approaches Mexican coast

  03-09-2019 21:37 via chron.com
  Authorities preparing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Fernand in northeastern Mexico reported that an that an underwater earthquake hit in the Gulf of Mexico about 65 miles southeast of the border city of Matamoros.
  
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• Grandfather charged with murder for after shooting man in southwest Houston

  03-09-2019 21:15 via chron.com
  A Houston grandfather is behind bars after allegedly shooting the father of his grandson on Labor Day.
  
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• Grandfather charged with murder after allegedly shooting man in southwest Houston

  03-09-2019 21:15 via chron.com
  A Houston grandfather is behind bars after allegedly shooting the father of his grandson on Labor Day.
  
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• Houston man identifies sister as victim in boat fire off Santa Barbara

  03-09-2019 20:58 via chron.com
  There was about 39 people aboard the vessel, including six crew members, the AP reported.
  
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• Woman gives birth to healthy baby girl after being brain dead for nearly 4 months

  03-09-2019 20:25 via chron.com
  A woman who was reportedly brain dead for 117 days was still able to give birth to a healthy baby girl last month.
  
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• Where to eat in Houston — 10 new restaurants to check out right now - Chron

  03-09-2019 19:34 via chron.com
  Where to eat in Houston — 10 new restaurants to check out right now  ChronKeeping up with the culinary scene in Houston is tough to do as the scene shifts from one hot spot to the next. Every day new restaurants launch around town, ...
  
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• Houston restaurants with Latin American roots perfect for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

  03-09-2019 19:28 via chron.com
  Houston is often touted as the most diverse city in the country; and if you've ever experienced its food scene, you'll know why.
  
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• Quite a fish tale: Texas angler catches two fish on the same lure

  03-09-2019 19:16 via chron.com
  "A Martin Creek Lake State Park visitor landed this awesome double on the first try," posted Texas State Parks. "The ink on his 2019-2020 fishing license hadn't even had time to dry yet! Nice catch!
  
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• Tropical Storm Fernand forms in Gulf of Mexico

  03-09-2019 17:51 via chron.com
  With all eyes on Hurricane Dorian as it gears up to slam the East Coast, a tropical depression brewing in the Gulf of Mexico could become a named storm by Wednesday morning.
  
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• Tropical Depression 7 forms in Gulf of Mexico

  03-09-2019 17:51 via chron.com
  With all eyes on Hurricane Dorian as it gears up to slam the East Coast, a tropical depression brewing in the Gulf of Mexico could become a named storm by Wednesday morning.
  
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• 'We're thankful that he's alive:' Family of Houston-area man injured in Odessa shooting speaks out

  03-09-2019 17:46 via chron.com
  A Houston area man was among the 25 people injured by a gunman who went on a mass shooting spree in the Midland-Odessa area this weekend, killing 7.
  
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• 'Then I heard the second sound': Houston-area man recounts Midland-Odessa shooting spree

  03-09-2019 17:46 via chron.com
  A Houston area man was among the 25 people injured by a gunman who went on a mass shooting spree in the Midland-Odessa area this weekend, killing 7.
  
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• Police searching for hit-and-run suspect tied to 4-car crash that left pregnant Katy mother dead

  03-09-2019 17:02 via chron.com
  The driver of the Cadillac identified as Angel Aviles-Perez, 37, of Sealy, was last seen fleeing on foot west of the crash scene, wearing a white T-shirt and jeans.
  
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• Former NFL player and Houston native's juice bar makes cleansing an enjoyable treat - KTRK-TV

  03-09-2019 17:01 via abc13.com
  Former NFL player and Houston native's juice bar makes cleansing an enjoyable treat  KTRK-TVFormer NFL cornerback and Houston native Donovan Greer opened the first 713 Juice Bar in 2016 in Memorial with plans to open two more locations by the end ...
  
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• Houston’s Most Anticipated New Restaurants, Fall 2019 - Eater Houston

  03-09-2019 17:00 via houston.eater.com
  Houston’s Most Anticipated New Restaurants, Fall 2019  Eater HoustonA new food hall, chic Italian restaurant, and more exciting eateries are in the works.
  
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• Labor Day DWI crackdown nets nearly 30 arrests in north Harris County

  03-09-2019 16:54 via chron.com
  More than two dozen people were charged with driving while intoxicated in north Harris County over the Labor Day weekend.
  
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• Accenture to hold startup competition in Houston

  03-09-2019 16:15 via chron.com
  Consulting firm Accenture is seeking startups for its fourth annual Accenture HealthTech Innovation Challenge, a business pitch competition focused on the way people access, manage and finance health care.
  
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• Owner of Miss. wedding venue apologizes for rejecting interracial couple on 'Christian belief'

  03-09-2019 16:10 via chron.com
  When LaKambria Welch drove to Boone's Camp Event Hall on Saturday, she was in search of an explanation.
  
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• Simone Biles breaks silence after brother arrested in connection to triple murder case

  03-09-2019 15:19 via chron.com
  This is the first time the Olympic gold medalist has spoken out since her brother's arrest last week.
  
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• Thieves ram trucks into gas stations near downtown Houston - Chron

  03-09-2019 14:58 via chron.com
  Thieves ram trucks into gas stations near downtown Houston  ChronA group of thieves is on the run after separate but possibly related smash-and-grab-style heists near Houston's downtown early Tuesday. Houston police officers ...
  
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• Thieves ram trucks into gas stations near downtown Houston

  03-09-2019 14:58 via chron.com
  A group of thieves is on the run after separate but possibly related smash-and-grab-style heists near Houston's downtown early Tuesday.
  
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• Kamla: Texans Had To 'Overspend For What They Got' - CBS Sports Radio

  03-09-2019 14:33 via cbssportsradio.radio.com
  Kamla: Texans Had To 'Overspend For What They Got'  CBS Sports RadioJadeveon Clowney's tenure with the Houston Texans has come to an end.
  
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• Houston sports power rankings: Where does your favorite pro team rank? - SportsMap Houston

  03-09-2019 14:22 via houston.sportsmap.com
  Houston sports power rankings: Where does your favorite pro team rank?  SportsMap HoustonLast Tuesday, Texans head coach Bill O'Brien was giving a speech at the Texans kickoff luncheon. He made a reference about the Texans being the main ...
  
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• Woman shoots man twice as he attempts to snatch purse, police say

  03-09-2019 14:11 via chron.com
  The woman and the man struggled for the purse, but she was able to retrieve her handgun from her bag and fire two shots into the suspect, Miller said.
  
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• After Hours with Amy Lawrence - John McClain, Houston Chronicle - CBS Sports Radio

  03-09-2019 14:04 via cbssportsradio.radio.com
  After Hours with Amy Lawrence - John McClain, Houston Chronicle  CBS Sports RadioLongtime NFL insider John McClain joins Amy to discuss the Texans blockbuster moves this offseason and preview Week 1! AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to ...
  
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• Police: Drunk man rushes into street, gets hit by car

  03-09-2019 13:40 via chron.com
  The driver did not see the man as he crossed the street, he said.
  
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• Man hit by truck while crossing street in southwest Houston - Chron

  03-09-2019 13:40 via chron.com
  Man hit by truck while crossing street in southwest Houston  ChronA man is in critical condition after he was hit by a truck as he was crossing a southwest Houston street. Police arrived to the 11200 block of South Post Oak a little ...
  
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• Man hit by truck while crossing street in southwest Houston

  03-09-2019 13:40 via chron.com
  The driver did not see the man as he crossed the street, he said.
  
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• Performances from the Backstreet Boys, Rascal Flatts highlight Houston's Labor Day weekend fun

  03-09-2019 13:18 via chron.com
  Houston celebrated Labor Day with a jam-packed weekend of unforgettable performances from some of the music industry's top stars.
  
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• Performances from the Backstreet Boys, Rascal Flatts highlight Houston's Labor Day weekend fun - Houston Chronicle

  03-09-2019 13:15 via houstonchronicle.com
  Performances from the Backstreet Boys, Rascal Flatts highlight Houston's Labor Day weekend fun  Houston ChronicleHouston celebrated Labor Day with a jam-packed weekend of unforgettable performances from some of the music industry's top stars.
  
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• Houston Police: 5-year-old girl’s decaying body found hidden in closet - WHNT News 19

  03-09-2019 13:13 via whnt.com
  Houston Police: 5-year-old girl’s decaying body found hidden in closet  WHNT News 19HOUSTON, TX. (KTRK) - Police say a Texas mother hid her 5-year-old child's body in a closet for almost a week. Police were called to an apartment complex in ...
  
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• Gun pulled after mob demands Popeyes chicken sandwich in south Houston, police say

  03-09-2019 13:06 via chron.com
  A group of people – males and females – went inside the restaurant and tried to order a chicken sandwich, Crowson said.
  
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• CBS Sports 2019 NFL Predictions: Texans go 6-10 - Toro Times

  03-09-2019 13:05 via torotimes.com
  CBS Sports 2019 NFL Predictions: Texans go 6-10  Toro TimesOne NFL regular season prediction this week has the Houston Texans finishing in last place in the AFC South for the 2019 NFL season.
  
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• Houston Texans News: September 3, 2019 - Battle Red Blog

  03-09-2019 13:00 via battleredblog.com
  Houston Texans News: September 3, 2019  Battle Red BlogYour one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
  
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• Group with gun demands Popeyes chicken sandwiches in Houston - WPVI-TV

  03-09-2019 12:38 via 6abc.com
  Group with gun demands Popeyes chicken sandwiches in Houston  WPVI-TVHouston police are searching for a group of people who demanded Popeyes chicken sandwiches at gunpoint Monday night.
  
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• September Art Openings and Exhibits in Houston and Around Texas - Houston Press

  03-09-2019 12:00 via houstonpress.com
  September Art Openings and Exhibits in Houston and Around Texas  Houston PressBetween upcoming museum exhibitions that cover everything from murals to American Sign Language and Aboriginal art, to local gallery openings and even a ...
  
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• Houston defeats Calhoun City on the road | Chickasaw - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

  03-09-2019 12:00 via djournal.com
  Houston defeats Calhoun City on the road | Chickasaw  Northeast Mississippi Daily JournalThe Houston Hilltoppers put up a fantastic game against Calhoun City on Friday. Martravious Parker was once again the star with 112 rushing and 92 passing ...
  
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• 3 in custody after shooting, carjacking in northwest Houston - KHOU.com

  03-09-2019 11:36 via khou.com
  3 in custody after shooting, carjacking in northwest Houston  KHOU.comHOUSTON — Police said three people were taken into custody late Monday after a reported shooting and carjacking in northwest Houston. The crime happened ...
  
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• Smoked Out: Buck's Barbeque Co. - Houston Press

  03-09-2019 11:00 via houstonpress.com
  Smoked Out: Buck's Barbeque Co.  Houston PressThis week on Smoked Out we head to Galveston to check out the much lauded Buck's Barbeque Company.
  
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• Houston recycler Avangard takes on challenge of plastic wrap - Houston Chronicle

  03-09-2019 11:00 via houstonchronicle.com
  Houston recycler Avangard takes on challenge of plastic wrap  Houston Chronicle The plastic grocery bag and dry-cleaning bag are conundrums for recyclers. They're made of plastic, and plastic should be recycled, but most curbside programs ...
  
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• Electricity costs more in Houston as transmission, distribution charges rise - Chron

  03-09-2019 11:00 via chron.com
  Electricity costs more in Houston as transmission, distribution charges rise  ChronHouston area residents started paying more for the transmission and distribution of their electricity this week, reflecting higher rates to cover the cost of ...
  
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• George Springer’s 10th-Inning Homer Gives Astros’ 3-2 Win Over Brewers - Sports Illustrated

  03-09-2019 07:55 via si.com
  George Springer’s 10th-Inning Homer Gives Astros’ 3-2 Win Over Brewers  Sports IllustratedYelich had tied the game in the ninth hitting a solo homer off reliever Roberto Osuna before Springer struck in the 10th.
  
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• Singer Renée Elise Goldsberry comes home to Houston after Broadway triumphs - Houston Chronicle

  03-09-2019 07:00 via houstonchronicle.com
  Singer Renée Elise Goldsberry comes home to Houston after Broadway triumphs  Houston Chronicle Award-winning actress, singer and songwriter Renée Elise Goldsberry might be clicking her heels in excitement, but she doesn't need a pair of ruby slippers to ...
  
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• Salad-making robots are coming to Houston - Houston Chronicle

  03-09-2019 07:00 via houstonchronicle.com
  Salad-making robots are coming to Houston  Houston Chronicle With the tap of a few buttons, salad-making machines can drop portions of pre-chopped and refrigerated ingredients into a bowl and serve it *fresh* to customers.
  
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• Houston horror film ‘Doll Factory’ more than the sum of its gruesome parts - Houston Chronicle

  03-09-2019 07:00 via houstonchronicle.com
  Houston horror film ‘Doll Factory’ more than the sum of its gruesome parts  Houston Chronicle Stephen Wolfe's 2014 film “Doll Factory” is Houston's most famous unreleased movie. Or it was, as the campy horror flick is finally becoming available for ...
  
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• Bahamians in Houston anxious for loved ones in Dorian's wake - KTRK-TV

  03-09-2019 06:33 via abc13.com
  Bahamians in Houston anxious for loved ones in Dorian's wake  KTRK-TVFor most of us here in Houston, Dorian is a far off storm, causing far off damage. But not for those who call the Bahamas home and who have family and friends ...
  
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