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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Health & Science

Texans For & Against Abortion Rally Outside US Supreme Court Hearing Challenging Regulations

Carrie Feibel

Posted on March 3, 2016 · Houstonians on both sides of the abortion debate joined demonstrations outside the U.S. Supreme Court as justices inside heard oral arguments about a 2013 Texas law that regulates abortion providers and clinics.

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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
August TV Drive is ongoing! Visionary Leader Andrea Bryant $25k matching challenge

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Wednesday’s rain across Houston provided relief from heat, but much more needed to end drought

Ariel Worthy / Jack Williams

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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Phone bills are about to go up for some in Texas. Here’s why.

Cecilia Lenzen, Texas Tribune

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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Houston ISD needs more equipment for active shooter situation, superintendent says

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Posted on August 10, 2022 · HISD Superintendent says he is asking the board for 200 rifles and ballistic shields in order to be prepared for an active shooter situation.

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How Houston played a big part in the history of breast augmentation

Ariel Worthy

Posted on August 10, 2022 · Breast augmentation began here in Houston and the city has long been a destination for the surgery.

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