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• Two people shot after fight erupts at house party in NW Harris County

  24-11-2019 16:04 via chron.com
  
  Two people were shot after a fight erupted at a house party in northwest Harris County on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at 1:30 a.m. at a home in the 8000 block of Baskove Drive.
  
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• One dead in ‘brazen’ Kingwood shooting

  24-11-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  
  The shooting occurred around 9:15 p.m. on the 22800 block of Lantern Hills Drive.
  
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• Liberty County DA arrested on assault charge

  24-11-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  
  Liberty County District Attorney Logan Pickett was arrested Saturday near Minute Maid Park for allegedly assaulting his wife, according to court records and media reports.Houston police responded to the Westin Hotel at 1520 Texas Avenue Saturday morning after Pickett’s wife walked into the hotel lobby with a bleeding head wound and asked a front desk clerk to call valet. She told the clerk that her husband had pushed her during a fight and she hit her head, police said.The clerk called pol
  
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• Start the year in a new Cane Island home

  24-11-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  While there are just a few weeks remaining in 2019, there’s still time to take advantage of money-saving, end-of-year builder offers now available on eligible move-in ready homes in Katy’s Cane Island.
  Besides saving thousands on closing costs, builder options and upgrades, buyers can start the new year in a luxury home with richly designed three-, four- and five-bedroom floor plans, ranging from those on 50-foot homesites to plans on 100-foot properties for the most spacious family
  
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• Southerland Communities announces its sneak preview

  24-11-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Southerland Communities announced its newest land buying opportunity, situated within proximity to Bulverde, and convenient to North San Antonio, at Centennial Ridge. On Saturday, Dec. 7, interested buyers can be the first to get a sneak preview of the all new to market, never before offered, 5-plus-acre homesites, priced from $199,900.Buyers can live within proximity to everyday essentials in Bulverde, with a H-E-B and Home Depot just down the road. Plus, it’s convenient to San Antonio, s
  
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• Realtor of the Week: For Courtney Key, real estate is personal

  24-11-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Real estate is a personal industry and absolutely needs the experience of a full-time professional.
  “It is important for people to know how valuable an agent is to understand the implications of the contract and the specific qualities that are most valuable and marketable in a given area,” said Courtney Key, a Realtor with Beth Wolff Realtors Real Living.
  Key’s focus areas include Rice Military and Heights areas. She lived in Rice Military for several years prior to moving to t
  
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• Piney Point home offers nature, scenery in urban setting

  24-11-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  This beautiful home is prominently situated on a private street at 1 Mott Lane in the heart of Piney Point.The 7,560-square-foot residence sits on a ¾-acre lot surrounded by mature trees, lush landscaping and an expansive, green lawn. The home is zoned to Spring Branch Independent School District schools.The exterior features include a circular driveway, three-car garage with additional parking court for convenience, sparkling pool, spa, basketball half-court, summer kitchen, and several
  
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• Musical lights, holiday market coming to Meridiana

  24-11-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Meridiana, the community of new homes minutes south of Pearland, will celebrate the holidays with an amazing, drive-thru synchronized light experience and a holiday market of local vendors presenting handcrafted jewelry, custom clothing and accessories, fun items for the home and other unique finds.
  Open daily starting November 28 through the end of the year, Meridiana Musical Lights features thousands of twinkle lights along Meridiana Parkway performing to the sounds of the season. Upon arrival
  
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• Houston Apartment Association: Follow holiday cooking safety tips in your apartment

  24-11-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Thanksgiving is a wonderful time, with friends and family and lots of food. Apartment living sometimes intensifies these experiences as we try to fit more people, more cooking and more decorations into smaller spaces. Here are a few tips to keep your apartment Thanksgiving a safe and happy time.
    Fire extinguisher: The majority of apartment fires start in kitchens. With something baking in the oven and three pots on the stove top, it’s easy to make a mistake. Every apartment should h
  
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• HomeAid thanks largest donor for support since 2007

  24-11-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  HomeAid Houston, a 501(c)(3) charity, is grateful to be the “charity of choice” of the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA). Funds are raised for HomeAid through the GHBA Benefit Homes Project, a 39-year-old charity fundraiser that has raised more than $11 million since its inception. HomeAid has received over $700,000 from the GHBA Benefit Homes Project since becoming a beneficiary in 2007.
  Each year, two to three homes are built for the fundraiser with donated materials, lab
  
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• HistoryMaker builds home for Benefit project

  24-11-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  HistoryMaker Homes and Land Tejas are partnering on a Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Benefit home, one of three being built in 2019. HistoryMaker is donating construction management as they work with their vendors, suppliers and trades to acquire donated materials and services. Land Tejas enters this partnership with their 17th Benefit home lot donation.
  Each year, two to three homes are built for the Benefit Homes Project with donated land, materials and services by GHBA members. T
  
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• Highland Homes highlights move-in ready homes in Veranda

  24-11-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Highland Homes a builder in the Johnson Development community of Veranda. Veranda is a master-planned community in Richmond, conveniently located in proximity to I-69 and Sugar Land. Residents can enjoy a variety of amenities that include the new Cottage House Recreation Center, an event lawn, pool, hiking-and-biking trails, parks, and playgrounds.
  Highland Homes has homes on 55-foot lots starting from the $270,000s, and currently has two move-in ready homes, 24 open lots and 12 home plans. Plan
  
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• Condo Life: Area walkability a convenience

  24-11-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Easy access to the places that are important in your life is a great concept, and Houston’s luxury condominiums are doing their part to ensure their residents can do this every day.
  According to Walkscore.com, Houston is the 22nd most walkable large city in the U.S.
  Walkability is a very valuable amenity for condos to be able to provide for their homeowners, according to Stephanie Aron-Weiss at John Daugherty, Realtors.
  “It is easily one of the best amenities a building has to offer,
  
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• BBB on Homes: Your unclaimed rewards could be a hoax

  24-11-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
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