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Posted on November 7, 2019 · The saga on what to do with the remains has been ongoing for almost two years.

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Houston Police Creates New Narcotics Squad In Response To Deadly Drug Raid

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Posted on October 24, 2019 · HPD Chief Art Acevedo says the unit will specialize in serving high risk warrants. The new squad will start operating on November 1.

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A Dream Come True For BMX Riders In H-Town

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Posted on October 24, 2019 · The recently-opened Rockstar Energy Bike Park is one of the biggest BMX parks in America. It's hosting a national tournament this weekend and the World Championships in 2020.

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House Democrats Subpoena Energy Secretary Rick Perry

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Posted on October 10, 2019 · Three House chairmen are asking the former Texas governor about his involvement in the July call between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

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Houston Philanthropist Lynn Wyatt Gifts $10 Million To Renovate Jones Plaza

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Posted on October 7, 2019 · The venue will be renamed the Lynn Wyatt Square For The Performing Arts. There will be a new performing space, gardens and a restaurant.

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AAA Finds Flaws In Automatic Emergency Braking Systems

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Posted on October 4, 2019 · The research by AAA shows automatic emergency braking systems are inconsistent at detecting pedestrians.

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Houston Has Highest ATM Fees For Out-Of-Network Withdrawals

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Posted on October 2, 2019 · A study by Bankrate.com finds that the national average fee is at a record high of $4.72.

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Harris County Confirms Three Teens With Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses

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Posted on September 27, 2019 · The cases are different from the three that the City of Houston confirmed on Sept. 10. Currently, there are 54 cases in Texas, according to the state’s health department.

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Historic Heights Church Will Take Months To Recover From 2-Alarm Fire

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Posted on September 23, 2019 · Rev. Emily Chapman says they don’t have an estimate of the losses so far. Worship services will be held at nearby schools for the next few weeks.

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Historic Church In The Heights Heavily Damaged By 2-Alarm Fire

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Posted on September 20, 2019 · The fire at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church started shortly before 1 p.m. It escalated and seven fire trucks had to be deployed.

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Recent Cases Of Lung Illnesses In Houston Linked To E-Cigarettes

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Posted on September 10, 2019 · Three Houston teens have been hospitalized in the past month. The Texas Department of State Health Services is investigating more suspected cases.

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Houston Wants To Raise Awareness Of Veteran Suicides — And Provide Help

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Posted on September 6, 2019 · The city is participating in an initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. National statistics indicate that 20 veterans die by suicide every day.

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Federal Judge Approves Settlement Over Historic Lawsuit On Harris County Bail System

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Posted on September 5, 2019 · Judge Lee Rosenthal, of the Southern District of Texas, has rejected objections to the settlement, which only covers misdemeanor cases.

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Houston Plans Large Solar Farm To Revitalize Sunnyside Neighborhood

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Posted on September 4, 2019 · The Sunnyside Energy project is part of the city’s participation in the C40 Reinventing Cities competition, which Houston joined in 2017.

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Series Of Murals Will Showcase History Of Houston’s Oldest Neighborhoods

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Posted on August 30, 2019 · The paintings are part of a rebranding of the Washington Avenue area.

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