Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Orbit Mascot Handler Among Many Houston Astros Jobs Available
Would you want to work around the World Series champs and see day-to-day operations?
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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|
Orr Named HISD Teacher Of The Month For Students' Reading Prowess
Student: 'Ms. Orr is always pushing us to do our best and telling us that we can change the world.'
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
National Pizza Day On Friday, Houston! Here's Your Pizza Guide
Pizza facts, pizza joints, pizzerias and basically everything you need to know about pizza pie in Houston.
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Houston Heights|News|
Canadian Mounties Arrest Man Charged In Local Child Sex Assault
Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrest man charged in Harris County for sexual assault of a child. He was trying to sneak into Canada.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Paul Simon 2018 Farewell Tour To Visit Houston
The 'Homeward Bound Tour' will go through the Toyota Center in early June, with only three nights in Texas. Tickets go on sale Friday.
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Houston Heights|News|
Texas Bullet Train Faces Even More Opposition
Residents in Waller and Grimes counties show up en masse to tell the Federal Rail Road Administration how they feel about the project.
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Across Texas, TX|News|
Texas Drops To No. 2 Spot Nationwide In Flu Cases
Oklahoma takes top spot, but Texas still has 5 of the top 10 national markets with highest flu outbreaks.
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Houston Heights|News|
Carlos Beltran Won't Visit White House With Astros
The 9-time all-star said Trump's presence did not affect his decision.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Local Athlete Looks To Strike Winter Olympic Gold
Houston native Jonathan Garcia has gone from inline skating phenom to the South Korean ice for the 2018 PyeongChang Games.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Houston Texans Cheerleader Tryouts Approaching
Though tryouts are April 14, here are things you need to know to get ready for them, and the benefits in addition to cheering at the games.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
HISD To Host Community Meetings For Improvement Required Campuses
These 10 HISD campuses have struggled academically for four or more years and must meet all state standards this year.
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Houston Heights|News|
Rural Counties Push Back Against Texas High-Speed Train
High-speed rail continues to face staunch opposition. Two more meetings scheduled for tonight in Waller and Grimes counties.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Lamar Swimmers Shine At Regionals, Several Earn Trip To State
Livermore, McClerkin advance to state in freestyle while two boys relay teams qualify for state meet in Austin.
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Houston PD Seeks Information In Monday Deadly Shooting (Photos)
Two males on bicycles tried to break into car and, after a struggle with woman, allegedly shot her dead. Police looking for tips.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Houston ISD Faces $208 Million Budget Shortfall For 2018-19
Financial impact of Harvey and recapture creating deficit for 2018-2019 school year. Declining enrollment means declining state funding.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Lane Closures Update at 69/610 Interchange
The construction is aimed at relieving pressure on one of the nation's worst bottlenecks.
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Houston Heights|News|
Northwest Mall Named Preferred Site As High-Speed Rail Station
The multi-level station on a 45-acre site will be the hub of Houston's transportation system for the future.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
George Springer Signs Two-Year Contract Extension With Astros
The World Series MVP will receive $12 million each season and avoids arbitration ahead of Spring Training.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Monday Job Search — New Positions Available At Rice And UH
Here are some of the latest positions open at both Rice and Houston, from athletics to nurses to lecturers
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
'No Refusal Policy' Enforced Tonight By Harris County Cops
Prosecutors will ask judges to sign warrants to test blood samples of suspected drunk drivers on Super Bowl Sunday.
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