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‘All Clear’ Given After Downtown Municipal Court Evacuates From Bomb Threat
Posted on · The Herbert W. Gee Municipal Court building downtown received a bomb threat just before 2 p.m. this afternoon.
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Houston Mayor Turns To Social Media To Lower Unemployment
Posted on · If you don't have a resume or don't even know how to put one together, don't worry — there’s an app for that. It's called Tweet My Jobs and the City of Houston has partnered up with the company to help job seekers find employment.
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Houston Church Performs Same-Sex Covenant Rite
Posted on · While same-sex marriages aren’t legal in the state of Texas, some churches are deciding to move forward. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church performed the first same-sex union ceremony in the city of Houston.
NewsLab
More To Irish Culture Than Just St. Patrick’s Day
Posted on · This St. Patrick's Day, many will no doubt indulge in the festivities that go along with it. But some Irish Americans are hoping people will take the time to reflect on other aspects of Irish culture.
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New UH Student Club Wants Guns On Campus
Posted on · A new club at the University of Houston is available for students who are advocates of being able to carry concealed weapons on campus.
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Catholic-Run Halfway House Gets Cool Welcome From Houston Neighbors
Posted on · Angela House — a residential recovery center for women — is looking to relocate to the East End and residents of the neighborhood aren't too happy about it.
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Organizers Try To Get Local Comedian Sculpted In Remembrance
Posted on · A late, world famous comedian, who got his start in Houston, is in line to be commemorated in the form of a statue.
Transportation
West Houston Homeowners Demand Relief From Rush Hour Traffic
Posted on · Residents of the Westwick neighborhood in West Houston have had issues with high speed traffic going through their streets to escape rush hour traffic. Now, they are appealing to the city and TxDOT to find a solution to the problem.
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Zombies Walk Houston Streets For Charity
Posted on · You've no doubt heard of zombies bringing about the end of the world, but what about zombies who raise money for charity? This weekend, just a few days before Halloween, you may see a horde of them walking around downtown Houston doing just that.
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Local Cartoonists To Celebrate Zine Fest
Posted on · Tomorrow, local cartoonists will flock to Southeast Houston for this year's Zine Fest, a comic festival with a "do-it-yourself" emphasis.
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City Hosts Stand Down for Homeless Veterans
Posted on · Hundreds of homeless veterans and community outreach employees flocked to the Third Ward's Emancipation Park this afternoon for the 12th Annual Stand Down for Homeless Veterans. Several organizations gathered to offer their services to the veterans, all with the same goal: to help them get their lives back on track.
Elections
Congresswoman Promotes National Voter Registration Day
Posted on · Community leaders across the country today are spreading the word about the upcoming election to celebrate National Voter Registration Day. Following the fallout of Texas' failed voter I.D. bill and attempts at redistricting, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee reminded Houstonians of the importance of voting.
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New Galveston Beach Police Idea: Armed Lifeguards?
Posted on · This summer, the Galveston seawall introduced the T0urism Oriented Policing program. These are essentially armed lifeguards trained as police officers to keep the peace and promote tourism. This service may be on the brink of expansion, which not everyone is happy about.