Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Fire at Galleria Animal Clinic Forces Evacuation
A dryer was source of the smoke and flames at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists; no injuries reported.
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|
Want $3,000? Help The Texas Rangers Solve These Murders And Disappearances
If you know anything about these crimes and vanishings, the authorities could use your help.
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Houston Heights, TX|News|
Houston 'Day Without Immigrants' Protests Close Area Restaurants
Torchy's Tacos, Pollo Bravo, Tacos A Go Go, and other eateries have shut their doors in observation of nationwide action.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Houston Plummets From Top To Bottom of Job Creation List
Gallup poll finds that job creation in Bayou City's diversifying economy has not kept pace with most U.S. metro areas.
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Houston Heights, TX|News|
Houston's Undocumented Immigrant Population Tops 575,000: Pew Research
Organization's study puts Dallas-Area number at 475,000, while Austin is home to 100,000.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Houston James Beard Semifinalists Include Ortega, Horiuchi, And Pass & Provisions Duo
It's basically Groundhog Day, with exception of Mala Sichuan Bistro and Helen Greek Food & Wine Arthur Ave chefs.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Watch: Simone Biles, Aly Raisman Feed Giraffes At Houston Zoo
Gymnasts get in a little down time before the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition hits the stands.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Top Chef, James Beard Winner To Establish Restaurant in Houston
Paul Qui, who runs a small empire in Austin, plans to open Aqui on Westheimer by summer.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Here's Where You Should Go in Houston After Meeting Him or Her Online
Best date places: To go from digital to reality, you need to pick the perfect location for a first meeting.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Four-Day Forecast for Bellaire: Clouds and Sun Will Fight It Out Through Saturday
The Valentine's Day storms are behind us; little rain during next four days, high near 84 on Saturday.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Houston Doctor Sentenced to Five Years in Prison in Federal Narcotics Case
Physician schemed with pharmacist to distribute oxycodone to tune of $2.4 million.
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Houston Heights, TX|News|
Valentine's Day To Bring Dangerous Weather to Houston Area
National Weather Service issues advisory for Tuesday morning, citing chance of tornadoes.
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Houston Heights, TX|News|
Plastic Odor Across Houston Area No Cause for Concern: Houston Fire Department
Officials state that haze, smell could have emanated from chemical plant in Channelview
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
My Fit Foods Closes All of Its Stores, Fires Employees
Prepared-foods chain, based in Austin, shuttered all of its locations on Sunday.
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Houston Heights, TX|News|
Help Wanted: Childcare and Nanny Positions on the Heights Job Board
If you are a certified and professional nanny, we can help you find your next position.
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Houston Heights, TX|News|
Houston's Weekend Concerts: Verdi, Drew Kennedy, and Sara Hickman
It's a full weekend on the concert calendar, including a Texas musician's farewell tour.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Houston Traffic Alert: Gulf Freeway Southbound Faces Shutdown This Weekend
Construction will close all southbound lanes of I-45 between Scarsdale and NASA Parkway from 9 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. on Monday.
James Brock, Patch Staff
Bellaire, TX|News|
Houston Doesn't Fare Well on 'America's Most Dangerous Cities' List
Neighborhood Scout says Bayou City is among the most dangerous in America.
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Houston Heights, TX|News|
Looking for a Threesome? App Ranks Houston Among Best Cities for Ménage à Trois
Bayou City comes in 5th on list of best places to look for threesome in the U.S.; New York is tops.
James Brock, Patch Staff
Meyerland, TX|News|
Houstonians, Hold On To Your Trucks: Car Thieves Are Especially Fond of Pick-Ups
Houston Police: Chevrolet, Ford, and Dodge models top the area's most-stolen list
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