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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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Houston Matters

A Tiger On The Loose? That’s Nothing In Terms Of Weird News In Houston

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 14, 2021 · If you cover news in Houston long enough, you’re bound to encounter some weird stuff. Five journalists share the most bizarre stories they've covered.

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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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