Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Astros Home Opener Festivities Could Be Insane Monday
Monday night will be the first time Houston will play at home since winning the World Series six months ago. The festivities should be fun!
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Scott McDonald, Patch Staff
- Houston Heights, TX
Scott is an award-winning journalist in Texas with 18 years experience. He's a Navy veteran, a University of Texas graduate and owner of a rescue dog. Though he was born in Louisiana, he got here as fast as he could. Have a great story to tell or know someone who does? Let him know so everyone can read about it.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Man Stabbed Over Changing Music At West Houston Bar
Changing the tunes at this Meyerland-area restaurant didn't sit well with one customer.
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Houston Heights|News|
Weekend Shootings Roundup: 2 Fatalities Reported
One man shot outside a bar in North Houston while another shot dead in his car in a West Houston apartment complex.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Lamar High Student Accepted To 20 Top Colleges, 4 In Ivy League
Michael Brown, a senior at Lamar, has been offered full rides to many prestigious schools — in addition to more than $250,000 in scholarship
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
He's Only 7! Rangers Fan Returns Springer's Historic HR Ball
George Springer's dinger was historic for three reasons on Thursday, and a 7-year-old Rangers fan willingly returned the ball to him.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Houston Council Member Larry Green's Autopsy Revealed
Council Member Green died from 'combined toxicity of chloroethane and methamphetamine,' per county Medical Examiner's office.
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Houston Heights|News|
Houston ISD Nutrition Class Not A Typical Garden Variety Program
Studies have proven the link between healthy eating and improved academic performance, and HISD is chomping its way to better grades.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Houston Rockets Clinch No. 1 Seed In Western Conference
Houston was off on Thursday, but the Rockets locked down the top seed in the West with Golden State's loss to Milwaukee.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
MLB Opening Day: Astros 4, Rangers 1 (FINAL)
Houston's George Springer hit a leadoff homer and Justin Verlander looked masterful on the mound as the Astros took the win on Opening Day.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
County Forensics Office Seeks Help In Identifying Next Of Kins
Forensics looking for next of kin for Jacek Wiecko, Henry Michael Wolinski and Francisco Isidro Campos.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Astros Opening Day Lineup In Photos
The game's about to start at 2:30 against the Rangers. See who's taking the field for the defending World Series champions.
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Houston Heights|News|
Rusty Staub, An Original Astros Star, Dies At 73
Rusty Staub died early Thursday morning in West Palm Beach. He was a member of the Colt 45s before they became the Houston Astros.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Child Shot On March 1 In Drive-By Died Wednesday Night
Tristian Hutchins, 8, and his 5-year-old sister were shot nearly a month ago. Tristan died Wednesday night as police still search for clues.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Astros Opening Day: Rangers Await The World Champs Thursday
Who's ready? There's nothing like a Lone Star Showdown to start the season on Thursday. Here's all you need to know going into 2018.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Bellaire Flood Watch: City Asks Residents To Not Park On Streets
With potential flooding on the way, officials from Bellaire have asked folks to not park on the streets today or tonight.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Rockets Stuff Bulls, Win Game Number 61
The Rockets extend current win streak to 10 games and a franchise best 61st game. Now they need two wins to clinch home-court advantage.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
2 Former HPD Cops Arrested In Illegal Gambling Operation
HPD and Harris County authorities said more than $2.3 million in illegal assets had been seized in the Chinatown area.
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Houston Heights|News|
Tornado Warning For Harris County Expired, Watch Still On Til 9
6:30 p.m. Update: Tornado Warning Expired. Heavy rains and tornado watch expected through midnight Wednesday.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Houston Flood Watch: HFD To Have High Water Vehicles On Standby
Houston Fire Department will have four high-water vehicles on standby for the pending flood that's forecast to hit the Bayou City
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Houston Heights|News|
Mitchell, Park Place Elementary Schools Win NFL Play 60 Grants
NFL Grants of $5,000 and $3,500 will fund new equipment for P.E., sports, and after-school programs to help get kids moving.
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