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Report: Houston Job Growth At All-Time High
Posted on · The Greater Houston Partnership's annual report shows an increase in job growth in the region from the previous year.
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Houston Pastors Challenge Plano’s LGBT Nondiscrimination Law
Posted on · LGBT residents of Plano will now be protected against discrimination in housing, employment and in public places.
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Pumps And Pipes: Industry Leaders Present Innovative Collaborations At Conference
Posted on · The annual event draws hundreds of experts from the energy, oil and gas and aerospace industries to Houston.
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Houstonians Disappointed By Launch Delay Of NASA’s New Orion Spacecraft
Posted on · Because of wind and technical issues, NASA delayed the launch of the Orion spacecraft this morning. Dozens of Houstonians attended a watch party at the Johnson Space Center, but they'll have to wait a little longer to see the craft's first flight.
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Video: Perry, Abbott Challenge Obama’s Immigration Action
Posted on · Texas politicians today unveiled their plans to counter President Obama's executive action on immigration.
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HISD Recruits Volunteers To Help Students Read
Posted on · It's part of Literacy in 3, the Houston Independent School District's plan to get every student reading on grade level by the end of third grade.
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City, Nonprofit Partner To Reduce Crime In Fifth Ward Residence
Posted on · For many years, residents of the Cleme Manor Apartments say crime has been a major problem. Now, the city and a partner are working to improve living conditions in one of the largest public housing complexes in the Fifth Ward.
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Harris County Department of Education Holds Bullying Awareness Workshop
Posted on · Officials say reports from students and teachers show that bullying and gang involvement are a problem for county schools.
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Panel Could Determine Fate Of Astrodome
Posted on · Harris County could get a better idea in a few weeks of just how feasible a plan to turn the Houston Astrodome a giant indoor park is.
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Federal Investigation Begins Into Fatal Gas Leak At DuPont Plant
Posted on · The cause of the toxic gas leak remains unknown as investigators make their way to the site.
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Houston Symphony Director Hosts First-Ever Concert With Spanish Dialogue
Posted on · The concert is part of a larger effort to attract a new audience to classical music.
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Flying Classroom Lands In Houston
Posted on · A pilot is using a one-of-a-kind flying classroom to bring science education to students around the world.
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Researchers Map Diabetes Around Houston
Posted on · Officials want to increase prevention efforts in the hardest-hit areas.
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Deer Hunting Season Opens In Texas
Posted on · Thanks to recent rainfall, experts say this deer season looks promising.
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Klein ISD Unveils Mobile Classroom
Posted on · The high-tech trailer will travel to schools throughout the district.