Meyerland, TX|News|
JJ Watt Wins Prestigious NFL Man Of The Year Award
Though he played sparingly, his fundraising totaling $37 million in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey solidified him for the honor.
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Houston Heights|News|
ICYMI: 5 Things That Mattered In Local News Last Week
From Karolyi Ranch investigation to the GOP train crash carrying 13 Texas lawmakers and a potential tequila shortage, no lack of stories.
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Houston Heights|News|
Problema! Agave Plant Shortage Could Spike The Price Of Tequila
With spring, Cinco de Mayo and the Jimmy Buffett show just around the corner, party goers might need to find a new concoction.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Police Investigating Thursday Shooting On Bellaire Blvd
A fight inside the PlazAmericas shopping mall turned into a security guard shooting one man.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Bellaire To Honor 'Harvey Heroes And Helpers' Monday
Harvey's devastation and unthinkable acts of kindness after the storm will just be part of the mayor's State of the City Speech on Monday.
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Lamar's District Champion Swim Teams Eye Regional This Weekend
The swimming and diving teams cruised to District 16-6A titles. Now they'll compete Friday and Saturday for spots in the state meet.
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Houston Heights|News|
UIL Realigns High School Districts
The biennial realignment Thursday morning gives a new look for high school football, volleyball and basketball districts in the state.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Police Shoot, Kill Suspected Robber Near HCC West Loop South
Officer who shot suspect has more than 20 years service. An investigation is underway of a store robbery and carjacking.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
How Members Of Congress Would Be Replaced In Worst-Case Scenario
Texas had 13 GOP lawmakers on the train that crashed Wednesday. Though a worse-case scenario was avoided, here's the process to replace them
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Reps. Brady, Culberson Among 13 Texas Lawmakers In Train Crash
Kevin Brady, John Culberson, Pete Olson and Senator Ted Cruz, and 8 more Texas lawmakers, were involved in the fatal Amtrak crash Wednesday.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Mattress Mack To Attend Tonight's State Of The Union Address
Jim McIngvale will be in attendance along with the founder of the Cajun Navy, both important figures in recovery of Hurricane Harvey
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Galleria-River Oaks, TX|News|
Two More Upscale Restaurants Coming To River Oaks
Baltimore-based Atlas Restaurant Group to open Mediterranean-style, seafood-oriented eatery in River Oaks.
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Houston Heights|News|
Gov. Abbott Orders Texas Rangers To Investigate Karolyi Ranch
On the heels of the Nassar sentencing in sexual assaults of a hundred gymnasts, Abbott orders investigation of former training center
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Meyerland, TX|News|
Hurricane Harvey Movie Set To Begin Production
Houston-based film company will revisit the Category 4 storm that dumped rain on Houston in biblical proportions.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Voter Registration Deadline For Texas Primary Election Is Feb. 5
With so many local, state and national primary elections on the March 6 ballot, it's important to get registered on time.
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Houston Heights|News|
Missing River Oaks Teenager Found Safe
Wilson Stratton had been missing 10 days with no cell phone or credit card transactions. He's headed to a hospital for evaluation.
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Bellaire, TX|News|
Bellaire Flood Hazard Task Force Public Hearing Tonight
City looks to develop meaningful, actionable solutions to the ongoing flooding problem.
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Houston Heights|News|
Police Release Sketch Of Man Suspected Of North Houston Rape
Houston Crimestoppers offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the charge and/or arrest of this suspect.
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Midtown Houston, TX|News|
Monday Morning Job Search: Newest Jobs Available In Houston
Jobs for firefighters, teachers, Harvey recovery and many more exist. These can help kickstart your search or for someone you know.
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Houston Heights|News|
ICYMI: 5 Things That Mattered In Local News Last Week
Elton John, Johnny Manziel and one company reproducing a car that'll take you back in time, here are last week's top headlines.
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