Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Houston Lawyer Wins Key West Key Lime Pie Eating Contest
Trey Bergman gulped down Florida's Official Pie in 51.92 seconds flat.
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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Houston Heights, TX|News|
Iconic Heights Ice House Is Now A Thing Of The Past
Jimmy's, which had been open for 75 years, served its final beer on June 30.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Man Killed While Celebrating 4th of July With Family
Victim was shot during an argument; police are searching for suspect.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Man Mistaken For Garbage Bag Is Killed On Houston Road
Driver ran over victim on Old Spanish Trail; no charges were filed.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Powerball Jackpot For July 5, 2017: $121 Million
The grand prize is getting bigger and bigger, so don't miss out on your chance to win it all.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Hedwig Village Murder: Community Searches For Answers
Janeil Bernard was fatally stabbed in her home on Monday, and her killer is at large.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Astros Pitcher Suspended 80 Days For Drug Violation
Pitcher David Paulino tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug Boldenone.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Winning Powerball Numbers For July 1: $106 Million
The drawing is over, and it's time to see if you won the big money.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Powerball Jackpot For July 1, 2017: $106 Million
The grand prize for the popular lottery has hit the big time, and all you have to do is get a ticket.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Man Stabbed To Death Near Midtown McDonald's
Fight occurred at stretch of sidewalk known to police as dangerous area.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Houston Man Gets Four Years For Role In Oxycodone Ring
Fahim Ahmed Khan recruited phony patients for clinics in Houston, Dallas, and Channelview.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Del Frisco's Steakhouse To Close For A Big Remodel
Diners can look forward to a crystal chandelier, new chairs, and updated bathrooms.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Houston Launches Multiagency Violent Crime Initiative
"There ain't gonna be any more slap on the wrist in Harris County," says police chief. "You're going to grow old in prison."
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Blood Bros. BBQ To Bring Brick-And-Mortar Pit To Bellaire
The Wong brothers, along with partner and cook Quy Hoang, hope to open in seven or eight months.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Third Suspect In 10-Month-Old's Shooting Death Is In Custody
Messiah Marshall died on June 14, a murder that has Meyerland on edge.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
A Life For $260,000: Houston Settles In Shooting Death Of Unarmed Man
It's taken three years of litigation, but schizophrenic man's family finally gets recompense.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Texas Mother Of Three Faces Deportation
A traffic stop led to detention at an ICE facility. Officials say the woman had ignored a 2003 warrant to appear before immigration judge.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Houston Gas War Drives Price To $1.87 A Gallon
Two stations have been warring for customer's dollars for months, and the battle rages on.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Your 4th Of July Watermelon Recipe: Compress For More Flavor
You don't need a sous vide machine to turn the holiday staple into something even better.
James Brock, Patch Staff
Bellaire, TX|News|
Winning Powerball Numbers For June 28: Check Your Tickets
The Jackpot contains 92 million dollars — Patch has all the details.
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