Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Houston's Glass-Bottomed Pool Will Give You Vertigo: Watch
It's 500 feet above the street, and it's making swimming a dizzying experience for some.
James Brock, Patch Staff
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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Meyerland, TX|News|
Target Recalls 560,000 Easter Egg Toys; Deadly If Ingested
Hatch & Grow eggs sold in stores nationwide can expand if swallowed and cause intestinal obstruction.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Bellaire City Council Schedules Meeting For April 17
Agenda includes city manager's report, branding initiatives, and beautification budget.
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Houston Heights, TX|News|
Morrisey Concert Moves To Sugar Land
Some fans had worried that singer had decided to cancel another Houston gig.
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Houston Heights, TX|News|
IHOP In Northwest Houston Robbed By Gunmen
Trio of armed men hold employees at gunpoint, then take money and flee.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Texas Medical Center Names New CEO
Bill McKeon, who had served as COO of the center, takes over from Robert Robbins.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
'Lesbian Porn' Shown In Houston Elementary Classroom, Father Says
Parent says his daughter and other students were subjected to image of naked women kissing.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Powerball Numbers For April 12, 2017: $60 Million Jackpot
There were 25,740 winners in Texas, so you had better check your tickets.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Airbnb To Levy Occupancy Tax In Houston
Home-rental company has entered an agreement with state of Texas, will collect 6 percent from guests.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Easter Grocery Store Hours In Houston: The Details
Don't let a closed grocery store ruin your ham dinner — here's what's open and what's not.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Houston Bans Homeless Encampments, Panhandling In Medians
City Council action comes on heels of Mayor Sylvester Turner's homeless/safety initiative.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Powerball Jackpot For April 12, 2017: $60 Million
You've got to be in it to win it, as they say, so get your tickets soon.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Texas Road Trip: Visit These Five Places With Odd Names
Are you ready to go to Ding Dong, Dime Box, and Oatmeal?
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Cuteness Alert: Baby Giraffe Born At Houston Zoo
Mother Tyra and her newborn are doing well, will make their public debut later this week.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
It's National Pet Day, So Here's To All The Cute Critters
April 11 is when we take time to officially celebrate our furry, finned, and feathered friends.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Gator Crawl Returns To Tanglewood Middle School
Arts celebration, set for April 28, raises funds for school's parent-teacher organization.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Wine Time: Don't Miss These Exciting Houston-Area Dinners
No matter your palate preference or knowledge level, there are bottles and pairings galore in the Bayou City.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Search For Missing Houston Woman Is Now Murder Case
Police say Karen Ramirez, 26, was shot by her boyfriend; Texas Equusearch is looking for her body.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Pizza Alert: Papa John's Donating Today's Proceeds To Slain Cop's Family
Clint Greenwood was killed on April 3; a day later suspect in his murder committed suicide.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
These Houston-Area Restaurants Closed In 2016
2017 has seen the shuttering of several notable Bayou City restaurants; here's a list of last year's departures.
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