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Sugar Land Bishop Excommunicated, Cities Increase Mosquito Spraying, And More
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Health & Science
Anxieties Endure When Houston Sees Heavy Rains
Posted on · People affected by disasters can experience related anxieties for years
Transportation
Houston-Area Communities Respond to Proposed Red Light Camera Ban
Posted on · We could see a bill in the next legislative session banning red light cameras in Texas. But some local leaders say they’re a valuable tool that keeps the roads safe.
News
Houston Symphony Challenges Status Quo, Includes More Female Conductors
Posted on · Twenty percent of America’s conductors are female, according to an industry-wide survey.
Arts & Culture
REPORT: Fraction of Houston Arts Funding Goes to Latino Organizations
Posted on · Less than 1 percent of Houston's foundation, state and federal arts funds went to Latino groups from 2010 to 2015.
Red, White & Blue
WATCH: What Is Texas Doing To Prevent School Shootings?
Posted on · Don't miss the latest episode of "Red White and Blue."
Houston
Houston Fire Department Firefighters Train with High-Water Vehicle
Posted on · After receiving a much appreciated high-water rescue vehicle, Captain David Colaiacomo and his team are thankful to the donors and sponsors who helped HFD get the vehicles
News
Local Home Sales in August Increase More than 7 Percent Compared to August of 2017
Posted on · Median prices also rose 3 percent, at more than $236,000 for a single family home
Transportation
Metro Moves to The Next Step with Its Proposed Regional Transit Plan
Posted on · Officials say they're on target to put a bond issue before voters next year. The transit agency’s board is now reviewing millions of dollars in proposed improvements.
Top Stories
Chance of Storm in Gulf Downgraded, HISD Moves to Disband Special Ed Committee, And More
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Hurricane
Houston Firefighters Head to East Coast to Help Respond to Hurricane Florence
Posted on · The firefighters are a part of an emergency response group
Weather
UPDATE: 60 Percent Chance of Tropical Depression Or Storm Forming in Gulf By End of Week
Posted on · Even if the system does not turn into a named storm, forecasters say it will bring heavy rainfall to the Houston area
Literature
WATCH TONIGHT: The Premiere Episode of “COVER TO COVER: The Houston Public Media Book Club”
Posted on · It's the first episode of Cover to Cover - the companion show to The Great American Read!
Health & Science
Use This Tool to See Life Expectancy in Your Neighborhood
Posted on · New data shows variations in life expectancy between Houston neighborhoods
News
Family Sues FBI Agent in Shooting Death of Houston Hostage
Posted on · The lawsuit filed by Ulises Valladares' family alleges illegal search and seizure, and wrongful death