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• Reports: Bus involved in deadly Mexico crash carried Houston passengers

  22-12-2019 22:35 via chron.com
  
  Multiple Houston passengers were aboard a charter bus that crashed Saturday in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, killing two and injuring at least 16 others, according to multiple media reports.
  
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• A cappella group Pentatonix hits high note with Houston fans on holiday tour

  22-12-2019 18:39 via chron.com
  
  The unconventional a cappella group, Pentatonix has been known to beguile, even mystify some music fans. They don't play shows on Friday night, and their mysterious name is often confused for a death-metal group, fondly abbreviated as 'PTX.'
  
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• Two dead, one injured in shooting outside north Houston sports bar

  22-12-2019 17:00 via chron.com
  
  Two men were shot to death in a car parked outside a north Houston bar and one man was injured, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
  
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• San Jacinto County deputy killed in crash

  22-12-2019 16:40 via chron.com
  
  A San Jacinto County Sheriff’s deputy died in the line of duty Saturday night in a car crash en route to a burglary scene in Coldspring, officials said.
  
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• Hit-and-run driver flees in Mercedes after deadly crash on Eastex Freeway

  22-12-2019 15:56 via chron.com
  
  A woman was killed in a crash Sunday morning on the Eastex Freeway at Little York, according to Harris County deputies.
  
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• White House official directed hold on Ukraine aid shortly after Trump’s July 25 call with Zelenskiy

  22-12-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  
  An official from the White House budget office directed the Defense Department to “hold off” on sending military aid to Ukraine less than two hours after President Donald Trump’s controversial phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, according to internal emails.
  Michael Duffey, a senior budget official, told Pentagon officials that Trump had become personally interested in the Ukraine aid and had ordered the hold, according to the heavily redacted emails, obtai
  
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• Man dies after being struck by multiple vehicles in southeast Houston

  22-12-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  
  A man was struck by multiple vehicles and killed late Saturday after jumping onto I-45 at an underpass in southeast Houston, officials said.
  
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• Collaboration key to assembling Native American photo trove

  22-12-2019 07:00 via chron.com
  
  ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Of the roughly 1,000 images of Native Americans from the 19th through the early 20th century, Eric Hemenway kept returning to one: a lone woman hoeing potatoes in a Michigan garden.
  The director of archives and records for the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians was poring over boxes of photos in the Clements Library of University of Michigan, which acquired the rare trove from a collector. Others might be drawn to Sitting Bull staring into the camera lens, or Gero
  
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• River Oaks home offers French countryside flair

  22-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  This stone and stucco estate, located at 1916 Kirby Drive in River Oaks, with its antique tile roof will make visitors almost think it’s been relocated from the French countryside.
  Designed and built by Jennifer Hamelet of Mirador Builders, the home is filled with selected finishes such as antique light fixtures, reclaimed tile and hardwood floors, beamed ceilings and custom millwork. The home also offers brick, marble floors, as well as stone, tile and wood flooring.
  The open floor plan i
  
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• Realtor View: Add luster to your home before placing on the market

  22-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Some remodeling choices may add value to homes, others can actually subtract value, and some choices, such as a built-in aquarium, may make a property extremely challenging to sell.
  Most remodeling projects cost more than the amount your home’s value will increase, so you shouldn’t assume that you’ll recoup every cent you spend on a home-improvement project. However, some types of projects come closer to paying for themselves when you eventually sell.
  When you’re consider
  
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• Realtor of the Week: Leaning’s main focus area is west Houston

  22-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  West Houston, particularly the Energy Corridor, has experienced significant growth over the past 15-plus years.
  “West Houston is an international community that offers a range of diverse cultural activities, multi-ethnic dining and recreational opportunities, while catering to all ages. Terry Hershey Park is a fantastic walking/biking trail that runs from Beltway 8 to Highway 6.
  “Plus, the proximity to I-10 and the Westpark Tollway make it easy to get around,” said Kelly Leanin
  
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• On the Move: The allure of Katy draws newcomers

  22-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Katy has long been one of the most popular suburban locations for people who are moving to the greater Houston area. And the allure is simple: Katy offers excellent schools, amenity-rich master-planned communities and neighborhoods, close proximity to the Energy Corridor, and increased access to the many other business centers throughout the region.
  Once considered a prominent location for residents who were connected to the oil and gas industry, today Katy boasts of a diverse economy that is fu
  
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• Local real estate firm hosts annual holiday celebration

  22-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  The annual holiday celebration of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty was once again marked by a festive spirit as hundreds of MTSIR agents and staff filled the Junior League of Houston ballroom.
  It is an exciting time of fellowship for agents from all of MTSIR’S six offices reuniting and sharing on a personal and professional level.
  The program began with “Blue Santa” paying a surprise visit to the cheerful crowd. MTSIR president Marilyn Thompso, explained that
  
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• GHBA Remodelers Council: A Christmas remodeling miracle

  22-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Working with remodelers I often hear stories of woe. Difficulties meeting project deadlines because of various reasons include weather, delays in getting materials or homeowner changes to the original plan. However, it is rare to hear of a perfect project.
  Will Cole, owner of Divine Renovation, recounts a Christmas miracle that occurred in November 2017.
  “I was asked to renovate two multiple occupant restrooms inside a large church on Westheimer Road. The bathrooms were standard commercial
  
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• Condo Life: Houston area experiences condo urban boom

  22-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  The Houston luxury condominium landscape has evolved offering a wide variety of options not only in locations, but also in selections of properties.
  So, what’s pushing this demand for mid and high-rise living?
  Sharon Dreyer with John Daugherty, Realtors said condos used to be geared more toward older buyers, but now with the increase in new construction, they’re attracting a wider variety of buyers.
  “Not only has our city changed in the last 10 years as it has experienced growt
  
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• BBB on Homes: Keep an eye out for rental scams this season

  22-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Whether you are planning a holiday trip, looking for a good deal for your next family vacation, or have just decided you need a getaway, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns people to plan ahead to avoid rental scams.
  The place seems like a dream come true. It may be the right space, the right location, the right price, but is it really for rent? Or will the renter or traveler arrive to find their money gone with nowhere to stay?
  An in-depth investigative study by the Better Business Bureau (B
  
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• Apartment Living: What to do about noisy neighbors

  22-12-2019 06:00 via chron.com
  
  Single-family homeowners sometimes complain about noise — leaf blowers at dawn, a backyard party next door, a neighbor’s truck that could use a new muffler. For apartment residents, though, this challenge can be amplified. We don’t just share a property line and a fence with our neighbors. We share a sheetrock wall that is just a few inches thick. I don’t know how many Houstonians are into practicing the standing high jump in combat boots, but I’m pretty sure they&r
  
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