Across Texas, TX|News|
Guns, Online Threats Rampant At 14 Schools Across Texas
From Houston to Dallas to West Texas, police were busy. Students at one Houston-area high school skipped classes Friday due to threats.
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- Houston Heights, TX
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Houston Mayor Calls For 'Sensible Legislation' Following Shooting
Sylvester Turner makes statement after Wednesday's school shooting in Florida where 17 people were killed.
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Houston Heights|News|
Houston Culinary Students Ready To Cook Up For A Change
Winning high school culinary team cooking up delicious and healthy meal wins a trip to the national finals in Washington, D.C.
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San Antonio, TX|News|
Abs-solutely Gutsy! Olsen To Bobsled 12 Days After Appendectomy
San Antonio native back on the ice at the Winter Olympics just two weeks after undergoing emergency surgery.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Student Who Brought Gun To Houston School Will Be Charged: HPD
Gun found in student's hoodie during a screening process as students enter the building.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Westside Bows Out Of Girls Basketball Playoffs
Wolves lose close one to Langham Creek. Here are dozens of more scores from the first round earlier this week.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Lamar Bows Out Of Girls Basketball Playoffs
Lamar falls to very good Cy Creek squad. Here are dozens of more scores from the first round earlier this week.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Bellaire Bows Out Of Girls Basketball Playoffs
Bellaire falls to good Jersey Village squad. Here are dozens of more scores from the first round earlier this week.
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Houston Heights|News|
Heights Bows Out Of Girls Basketball Playoffs
Heights falls to very good Cy Ranch squad. Here are dozens of more scores from the first round earlier this week.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Harris County Assistant DA Fired For Lying On Job Application
Bovell started her job on Monday and almost lasted three days, according to Harris County DA's office.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
I69-I610 Interchange Construction Lane Closures Update
One of these closures and interruptions will go on until late July.
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Houston Heights|News|
103 'Johns' Arrested Trying To Buy Sex In Monthlong Sting
Demand for prostitution in Houston leads to increased human trafficking, and this is yet another crackdown in a growing nationwide problem.
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Across Texas, TX|News|
Ted Cruz 2018 Reelection Bid Has The Eyes Of Texas And America
Here's a voter's guide to all eight candidates — 5 Republican and 3 Democrat — running for U.S. Senator. Early voting starts Feb. 20.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
A Cool New Approach To An 'Old-School' Lamar High
The classic front entrance facing Westheimer will remain while state-of-the-art, futuristic construction takes place to install a new wing.
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Spring, TX|News|
3 Cars Hit, Kill Woman In Spring Hit-And-Run Tuesday
Woman in her late 30's pronounced dead at the scene. None of the three cars stopped after hitting the woman, according to authorities.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Harvey Update: Gov. Abbott Says $500 Million Ready For Houston
Texas governor said tens of billions more will be distributed before the 12-month mark of last year's devastating storm.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Bellaire Debris Pickup Doesn't Just Mean All Debris On The Street
Contractors for the city only obligated to pick up debris from Harvey, not from rebuilding and restoration projects.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
UH Cougars Release 2018 Football Schedule
Former Cougars coach Kevin Sumlin returns in Houston's home opener and UH already has two nationally-televised games on the slate.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Houston Astrodome To Get $105 Million Makeover
County commissioners approve transformation into a venue for festivals, conferences and other revenue-generating events.
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Houston Heights|News|
Casting Director In Houston Film Seeks Local Talent
Directors are looking for local talent to make an impact and fill major roles or be extras. Deadline to apply is next Wednesday, Feb. 21
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