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• Police explore possible criminal origin of mercury exposure in west Houston

  15-12-2019 20:55 via chron.com
  
  Officials said a mercury spill was behind the massive police and fire response at West Sam Houston Tollway and Westview Drive.
  
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• Dangerous mercury spill sparks massive police and fire response in West Houston

  15-12-2019 20:55 via chron.com
  
  Officials said a mercury spill was behind the massive police and fire response at West Sam Houston Tollway and Westview Drive.
  
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• Chemical spill blocks west Houston roads

  15-12-2019 20:55 via chron.com
  
  A chemical spill at the intersection of Westview Drive and West Sam Houston Tollway prompted road closures Sunday afternoon, according to city officials.
  
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• Tony Buzbee heads out on private plane, but hasn't officially conceded

  15-12-2019 19:45 via chron.com
  
  After the dust settled and 100% votes had been counted in Houston's mayoral race, contender Tony Buzbee left the city on his private plane Sunday.The morning after the runoff election, Buzbee posted on Instagram that he was leaving Houston for a little rest and relaxation. "We need a bit R&R, and then we will be back with a vengeance," he wrote. "Thank you for all the support!! We love you, Houston."
  
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• Woman dies in 2-car Katy Fwy crash

  15-12-2019 16:15 via chron.com
  
  A 68-year-old woman died Sunday morning following a two-car crash on Katy Freeway near I-610, police said.Dispatchers received reports of a traffic collision around 12:30 a.m. on eastbound Katy Freeway near I-610, said Sgt. J. Benavidez of the Houston Police Department.A Chevy Impala rear-ended a Lexus ES-300, which was carrying a driver and two passengers at the time. First responders took the woman to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where she died of her injuries.Authorities said the driver and oth
  
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• District H contender Longoria yet to concede in Houston council race won by 12 votes

  15-12-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  
  Just 12 votes separate Houston City Council District H contenders Karla Cisneros and Isabel Longoria, and it may come down to an undetermined number of provisional, overseas and military ballots to determine a winner in the race.
  
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• Turner coasts to second term

  15-12-2019 06:25 via chron.com
  
  Mayor Sylvester Turner won a second term at the helm of Houston government Saturday, declaring victory over Tony Buzbee and casting the outcome as proof that the city’s working class residents still can achieve upward mobility.
  Turner, who was vastly outspent by Buzbee’s self-financed campaign, delivered an emphatic victory speech laden with mentions of his poverty-stricken upbringing in Acres Homes.
  “Let this campaign be a reminder that you can grow up and still live in the &l
  
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• Toll Brothers to open three new collections in Houston

  15-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Toll Brothers, one of America’s luxury home builders and a seven-time winner of the Texas Builder of the Year award from the Texas Association of Builders, has plans on the horizon to open in three new collections in Houston area communities: Villa Collection at Woodson’s Reserve, Select Collection at Lakes at Creekside, and Executive Collection at Sienna.Chosen for their locations, acclaimed schools, and resort-style amenities, all three representthe Toll Brothers lifestyle.Woodson&
  
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• Purposeful design enhances the living experience

  15-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Designing with purpose is not just about practicality, it is about creating a space that truly enhances the living experience.
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  Most homeowners are seeking beauty, drama, and the wow factor when they are designing their home. As designers, we want to help each client fulfill those dreams while also looking at function. Purposeful design creates spaces that cater to a client’s daily needs, making their living experiences better and richer. This combination of luxury and l
  
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• Prime Property: Traditional Bunker Hill home offers various amenities

  15-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  This 5,634-square-foot single-family home at 11710 Longleaf Lane in Bunker Hill is situated on a 14,664-square-foot lot on a cul-de-sac street.The two-story home offers an inviting stone and stucco façade and impressive interior, wide-plank wood floors, a wine room and three fireplaces. The dramatic entry is accentuated with a high-beamed ceiling and staircase. The study provides a private retreat with a fireplace and abundant storage. The spacious dining room with a tray ceiling and Fren
  
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• On the Move: Houston Relocation Professionals and the spirit of giving

  15-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  For the past 14 years, Houston Relocation Professionals (HRP) has shown their commitment to giving back to the local community through their support for Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance, which is an organization that provides emotional, educational and practical support to families of children with cancer.
  This year was no exception, as HRP members gathered earlier this month at Ouisie’s Table for their annual Holiday Social and Membership Appreciation Event.
  The event celeb
  
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• M/I Homes presents Benefit home funds to GHBA charities

  15-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  M/I Homes recently sold and closed on the home they constructed for the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Benefit Homes Project. The home was built with donated materials, labor and services by GHBA members. The lot was donated by The Howard Hughes Corporation in the community of Bridgeland, with M/I Homes donating the construction management.
  The home sold at market value and proceeds were divided between two local charities — HomeAid Houston and Operation Finally Home. John Spi
  
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• Meridiana offers busy families accessibility to Texas 288

  15-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Families come to quickly appreciate a community’s ease of accessibility to employment centers and everyday necessities. That’s the case for residents of Meridiana, the 2017-2018 GHBA Community of the Year located off Texas 288, south of Pearland.Meridiana is located south of Pearland, Texas 6 and Sam Houston Tollway. The community of new homes is also convnient to The Dow Chemical Company, BASF and other research and development facilities in Brazoria County.When it comes to nearby s
  
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• John Daugherty, Realtors event benefits Ronald McDonald House

  15-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  John Daugherty, Realtors hosted its 13th annual holiday celebration for children and families at Ronald McDonald House Houston. More than 20 agents worked together to serve a dinner, helping approximately 100 children and families celebrate the holidays. Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance to visit with the children while they worked on arts and crafts and decorated picture frames. All of the children were able to have a personal photo taken with Santa for their own frames.Each year Agatha B
  
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• Highland Homes builds on 65-foot lots in Harvest Green

  15-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Voted Master-Planned Community of the Year” in 2018 by the GHBA, the 1,300-acre Johnson Development community of Harvest Green in Richmond is centered around a 12-acre community farm and features a variety of amenities, such as 30-plus acres of lakes and waterways, more than 75 resident events a year, a lifestyle director, community center and gym, resort-style pool, splashpad, event hall, walking trail systems and more, including the Messina Hof Harvest Green Winery, which is expected to
  
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• Greenwood King Properties hosts invitation-only gathering

  15-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  A flash of Old Houston glamour appeared on a recent autumn evening when listing agent Mary Hale McLean and Greenwood King Properties hosted an invitation-only gathering at Legend, 4019 Inverness, built for the late Dorothy Trone Howe Dupree and inherited by her daughter, the late Dorothy Knox Howe Houghton. The stately, antebellum-style structure, completed in 1959, was the final commission of noted architect Birdsall Briscoe, an original architect for River Oaks, collaborator with John Staub on
  
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• Empire Communities, HomeAid near completion of Boys and Girls Country cottage in Hockley

  15-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Eight boys will soon be moving into their brand new 8,100-square-foot cottage that will provide each with their own bedroom for the first time in their lives. This is being made possible through the partnership between HomeAid and Empire Communities. HomeAid facilitated the commitment by Empire Communities to donate construction of the cottage. Empire is providing the vendors and trades who are donating materials and labor to ensure the cottage is built at minimal cost. This is HomeAid’s t
  
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• Claudia Valdez: Customer service is in her DNA

  15-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  From her family’s restaurant on Montrose to real estate, Claudia Valdez, Realtor with Douglas Elliman has customer service in her DNA.
  After Valdez purchased her second home, she realized how much she enjoyed the buying process and decided to get her real estate license and give it a shot. That was 13 years ago, and she has never looked back.
  Her first year, she made the Top 100 Realtor’s list, which is a great honor especially for a Realtor’s first year.
  “By then I was h
  
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• Cane Island families enjoy Katy ISD schools

  15-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  With quality of schools ranking among the most important selling points of a master-planned community, Cane Island continues to bring home A+ grades thanks to its public schools, all part of the award-winning Katy Independent School District.
  Katy ISD received an A+ rating by Niche in the “2019 Best Districts in the Houston Area.” It also earned an overall district rating of “A” under the 2018 Texas state accountability system. More than 1,800 Katy ISD students participat
  
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• Building Spotlight: The Residences at The Allen

  15-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  The landscape of Houston near downtown is changing for those looking to live in a luxury high-rise near the hustle and bustle of the city lights.
  The Residences at The Allen broke ground in November 2019 with Houston-based DC Partners near Buffalo Bayou Park. This 6-acre project will be a mixed-use setting including the 99-unit condominium building, a Thompson-brand luxury hotel, retail, restaurants, and office building.
  This property will offer a different living experience as it will be set at
  
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• Bernstein hosts toy drive benefiting Candlelighters

  15-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Bernstein Realty recently held a toy drive to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance.Candlelighters’ mission is to provide emotional, educational and practical support to families of children with cancer.Bernstein Realty is glad to support this organization, along with Houston Relocation Professionals, each year to provide toys for the children during the holiday season.
  
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• BBB on Homes

  15-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Few things pull at a person's heartstrings like an adorable puppy or cuddly kitten. Scammers know this. And BBB Scam Tracker has seen an increase in people losing money to pet scams this holiday season.
  The scam follows a similar pattern. You find an adorable puppy or kitten on a website or online ad.
  Sometimes, scammers claim they are breeders. Other times, they act like a distraught pet owner who must find a new home for their beloved dog or cat.
  Either way, once you've fallen in love with the
  
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• Turner declares victory over Buzbee

  15-12-2019 05:24 via chron.com
  
  Mayor Sylvester Turner declared victory over Tony Buzbee as his lead over the millionaire businessman continued to grow with half of all voting centers in the city counted late Saturday.
  Turner led from the moment early voting and absentee results were posted shortly after the polls closed at 7 p.m., putting him in position to retain his seat for a second four-year term. Election day results, however, ensured he would see a wider margin than four years ago, when he bested businessman Bill King b
  
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• Turner maintains wide lead over Buzbee in early returns

  15-12-2019 04:00 via chron.com
  
  Mayor Sylvester Turner led Tony Buzbee by double digits in the Houston mayoral runoff with about 11 percent of voting centers reporting early Saturday evening.
  The initial results put Turner in position to retain his seat for a second four-year term, capping a nearly yearlong campaign that forced the mayor into a runoff against Buzbee, a millionaire trial lawyer and businessman.
  Early and absentee ballots are expected to make up roughly half the total votes cast in the runoff, meaning Buzbee lik
  
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• Turner holds wide lead over Buzbee in early voting returns

  15-12-2019 02:04 via chron.com
  
  Mayor Sylvester Turner jumped out to a wide lead over Tony Buzbee in the Houston mayoral runoff Saturday evening, staking out a double-digit advantage in early and absentee ballot returns.
  The initial results put Turner in position to retain his seat for a second four-year term, after a nearly yearlong campaign in which the mayor was forced into a runoff against Buzbee, a millionaire trial lawyer and businessman.
  Early and absentee ballots are expected to make up roughly half the total votes cas
  
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• Mother of alleged cop killer says she lied to detectives, ‘because I am a mom’

  15-12-2019 00:49 via chron.com
  
  The mother of the man accused of killing Nassau Bay Sergeant Kaila Sullivan said she covered for her son during a two-day manhunt “because I am a mom,” according to court documents.
  
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