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Ownership Of Wild Cats Could Be Restricted By Proposed Federal Bill

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on June 9, 2021 · Activist groups continue to push for a nationwide solution to decrease to number of privately owned exotic animals — like the tiger who recently got loose in Houston.

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Tiger On The Loose

Fort Bend County Judge Sets $300,000 Bond For Alleged Tiger Owner

Lucio Vasquez / Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on May 14, 2021 · Houston police continue their search for the missing tiger as the animal's alleged owner heads to Fort Bend County Sheriff's custody.

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Criminal Justice

Police Arrest Man They Say Let A Tiger Roam West Houston — But The Big Cat Is Still On The Loose

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on May 10, 2021 · A viral video of the incident shows an off-duty Waller County deputy pointing a gun at the tiger as it slowly approaches.

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Ernie at the Rodeo

Episode 11 Of #ErnieAtRodeo: Exotic Animals And Rodeo Rockstar

HPM Digital Team

Posted on March 13, 2018 · Join Ernie Manouse from NRG Park for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! Plus music update with The New 93Q’s Christi Brooks

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Posted on August 11, 2022 · Nearly three inches of rain was officially recorded at Bush Intercontinental Airport as the region got much-needed precipitation.

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Posted on August 11, 2022 · Texans with typical individual cellphone plans will have to pay a few dollars more each month. The increase will be higher for those with family plans and those who pay per-minute rates.

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