Deer Park Drawdown--Pistol Packing Momma Pulls Gun While Dropping Off Kids At School: PATCH PM

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Feds Arrest Gang Members In Houston, Other Texas Cities
10 members of the Hermandad de Pistoleros Latinos prison gang face multiple narcotics and conspiracy charges

Deer Park Mom Points Gun At Another Mom While Dropping Kids Off At School
Witnesses said kids were still in the car at the time, believe the women were arguing over driving in the school zones

Houston Fire Department To Honor Bill Dowling With Heroes Escort
Iron Bill Dowling died as a result of injuries he sustained in the Southwest Inn fire that killed four firefighters on May 31, 2013

Houston Rated Among The Top Cities For Renters
San Antonio listed at No. 4; Houston is in the middle at No. 6, and Austin comes in at No. 15 for best cities for renters

Houston Law Firm Hired By Family Of Elderly Couple Killed In Biloxi Bus Crash
Family of Kenneth Hoffman, 82, and Peggy Hoffman, 73, both of Lockhart, set funeral arrangements for longtime educators

New Wine and Spirits Store Opens In Galleria's Tanglewood Shopping Center
Total Wine, a chain with more than 100 locations around the nation, will open two more stores in Houston in March.

Houston's Long-Term Bike Plan Hit With Setback
City Council members "tagged" proposal, which pushes for hundred of miles of cycling lanes around city.

CEO OF Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center Resigns
Ronald DePinho, who has led the renowned research and treatment institution for six year, steps down.

Galveston and Clear Lake Roll Out The Red Carpet For Spring Break
A host of fun activities can be found by logging on to Galveston.com and Kemahboardwalk.com

Randalls Closing Houston Area Distribution Facility
Operations moving to Dallas-Fort Worth area will affect more than 200 employees.

Houston Issues Parking Plan For Spring Break 2017 Activities
Spring Break starts on Saturday, and the Rodeo, the zoo, the Museum District, and other destinations have your back.

Daylight Saving Time 2017: Here's When To Spring Your Clocks Forward
We'll lose an hour of sleep, but gain an extra 60 minutes of daylight. Beware, however, of heart attacks.

Austin Motorists: Here's Your List Of Street Closures During SXSW
Some streets will be closed to accommodate the conference as early as Friday morning with many more afoot, so plot your travel routes now.

Free SXSW-Centered Apps Designed To Enhance Austin Festival Experience
Austin Police Department app informs in real-time on developments and allows users to chat with cops while SXSW Go app helps plot lineups

Spring Break 2017: There’s A Lot To Do In Houston
Museums, Parks, Festivals and more ensure there is plenty to keep the family entertained during Spring Break 2017 in Houston.

Bayou City Art Festival Family Ticket Giveaway: Bring your whole family to the Bayou City Art Festival - sign up for the free Houston Patch newsletter for a shot at 4 free tickets.

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