Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Houston Traffic Accidents Are On The Rise, Study Shows
In 2015, 144,000 wrecks were recorded in the Bayou City, a 62 percent increase over 2011's figures.
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James Brock, Patch Staff
- Houston, TX
James Brock has worked in newsrooms and for publications around the world, including in New York, Paris, Dubai, and Houston. He attended high school in Germany, and graduated from the University of Alabama.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Collapsed Crane Shuts Down Galleria Intersection
Worker trapped in crane basket was taken to hospital for treatment.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Campbell Recalls 'Homestyle' Chicken Soup
The label reads "chicken with whole grain pasta," but the can contains spinach and meatballs.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Powerball Numbers For April 22, 2017: $90 Million Jackpot
Did you have a lucky ticket for Saturday night's draw? Check the numbers here.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Houston Woman Plans To Marry Her Med-School Diploma
Angie Hamouie is graduating from the University of Texas Medical School, and she's in love with her degree.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Houston Weekend Traffic: Lots of Closures, Disruptions
The Texas Department of Transportation has announced a plethora of traffic detours for the weekend.
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Houston Heights, TX|News|
Houston Mayor Helps 8-Year-Old Girl Repair Sidewalk: UPDATE
Sophie Blitz, an 8-year-old student at Harvard Elementary, was tired of having to ride her bike in the street.
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Houston Heights, TX|News|
Tasered: Houston Man Dies While In Police Custody
Roderick Ronall Taylor died on Tuesday, and his wife has doubts about authorities' story.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Simone Biles Makes Time's 2017 Most Influential People List
Gymnast joins Pope Francis, Riz Ahmed and Vladimir Putin on roster of notables.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
George HW Bush Has Recovered From Pneumonia: UPDATE
The former president's medical team is treating him for chronic bronchitis and still hopes to release him by the end of the week.
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Houston Heights, TX|News|
Bart Truxillo, Houstonian Who Saved Historic Buildings, Dies At 74
The Heights would be a different community without his drive, vision, and tenacity.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Houston Scores High On Magazine's Most Attractive Cities List
"Travel and Leisure" likes the Bayou City's "hot people" and their penchant for fashion.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Piggy's Kitchen & Bar Opens In River Oaks
Restaurant is part of the Creek Group, which includes Onion Creek, Cedar Creek, Canyon Creek, and Lowbrow.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Bellaire High School Boasts 16 2017 National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Ambitious students made the cut, and now hope to win one of some 7,500 coveted awards.
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Houston Heights, TX|News|
March For Science Houston Expected To Draw Thousands
March for Science will take place in more than 500 cities around the world and promote evidence-based policies.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Winning Powerball Numbers For April 19, 2017: Did You Win?
The jackpot, $80 million, was waiting for the right ticket; check yours here.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Parks And Recreation, Adjustment Board Meetings Cancelled
Both board meetings will be rescheduled, and Patch will have all the details.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
'Karate Kid' Wine Dinner Set For Houston
Robert Mark Kamen is bringing his California bottles to Tony's on April 27.
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Houston Heights, TX|News|
NCAA March Madness Returns To Houston In 2020
Bayou City selected to host the South Regional in men's basketball tournament, but "Bathroom Bill" looms in background.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Houston's Ozone Pollution Is On The Rise
American Lung Association report puts Bayou City in 12th position on top polluted-cities list.
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