Oh Thank Heaven: 7-Eleven Coming Back To Texas -- PATCH PM

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Texas Governor, Attorney General Urge Repeal Of Provision Banning Churches From Political Activities
Abbott, Paxton urge members of U.S. Congress to repeal Johnson Amendment threatening churches' tax-exempt status if they wade into politics.

25 Gang Members Indicted On Federal Charges
Tri-City Bomber members and associates face federal racketeering, money laundering and narcotics charges.

Houston's Mail Carriers Face Record Dog-Bite Danger
The Bayou City finishes behind only Los Angeles on the USPS's 2016 canine-assault report.

Fiery Commentator Tomi Lahren Sues Glenn Beck, The Blaze Over Firing After Expressing Pro-Choice Stance
She alleges firing after sharing view, which runs contrary to conservative ideals, and co-workers put yellow caution tape on her door.

Flood Prevention Discussed At Houston Symposium
Meyerland, other communities are focus of meeting designed to establish protection plans

7-Eleven Announced Comeback To Houston
Convenience store giant hopes to open at least 17 stores in the Houston area, will grow to nearly 10,000 nationally.

Austin Police Seek Help From Public In Finding Prolific Aggravated Robbery Suspect
Video, surveillance camera images released in hopes someone from the public might recognize suspect and alert police as to his whereabouts

Murder-Suicide: Woman Shoots Family, Kills Self
Police said: woman shot her sister, in Fresno, and came back home and shot other family members before turning the gun on herself.

An Vinh Nguyen Missing; Family And Police Seek Help Locating Him
University of Houston student was last seen late on the evening of March 31

Like Mac & Cheese? Then This Houston Festival Is For You
You'll likely see lobster, truffles, chicken, and other items added to the staple at this Heights event.

Things To Do In The Houston Area This Weekend: There’s plenty happening in the Metro Houston area, and it’s a good bet it’s in your neighborhood.

Movies Out This Weekend: 'Gifted,' 'Going in Style,' 'Smurfs' and More: Curious if Chris Evans can play anyone other than Captain America? We were, too. Find out if you should give him a shot this weekend.
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