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Caged tiger discovered in abandoned Houston home by marijuana smoker
A person attempting to smoke marijuana in an abandoned house ended up finding a tiger instead, according to the Houston Police Department.
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Beto O’Rourke says he’ll decide on 2020 run by month’s end
The former Texas congressman made the comments in New York City during a conversation with Oprah Winfrey for her TV program.
2 weeks ago -
New measles cases discovered in Houston amid outbreaks elsewhere
Three new cases of measles were confirmed by health officials in Houston on Monday, making it the latest city to have the once-eliminated disease appear in recent weeks.
2 weeks ago -
GoFundMe to refund the $20 million raised for the border wall
The GoFundMe campaign started by Brian Kolfage, a triple amputee Air Force veteran and motivational speaker, sought to provide $1 billion to fund President Donald Trump’s border wall.
1 month ago -
A shattered community says final goodbye to 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes
Today, relatives and friends will say their final goodbyes to the 7-year-old Texas girl, who was fatally shot while riding in a car with her mother and sisters last month.
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Apple upstages Amazon in selecting new tech hub locations
Amazon and Apple are running out of room in their West Coast hometowns and establishing a major foothold in a handful of U.S. cities already known as second-tier technology hubs. Apple may have won the prize for completing its search with the fewest hurt feelings.
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WATCH: Thousands salute Bush funeral train 4141 on final Texas ride
George H.W. Bush, who shaped history as 41st president and patriarch of a family that occupied the White House for a dozen years, has gone to his final resting place in Texas. Texans lined the tracks to say goodbye Thursday as he journeyed there on a special train.
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WATCH LIVE: Bush’s funeral train to College Station
Watch a livestream of a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston.
2 months ago -
George H.W. Bush’s life embodiment of Texas spirit
In his adopted hometown of Houston, Bush, who died on Friday, and his wife Barbara endeared themselves to the city and its residents through their kindness, accessibility and support of charitable causes and local sports teams.
3 months ago -
Great-grandmother, 73, kills 580-pound alligator with one shot
A great-grandmother in Texas hit an alligator in the bull’s-eye earlier this week, killing the massive reptile with one shot to its head, she told a local news station.
5 months ago -
Wounded US soldier, injured military dog together in Texas
On Friday, Army Spc. Alec Alcoser and his working dog, Alex, were together once more, this time at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System’s Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center. It was an emotional reunion, with the Harlandale High School graduate wiping tears from his eyes at one point and Alex licking his face.
5 months ago -
Maryland stuns No. 23 Texas 34-29 for interim coach Canada
Maryland emerged from a trying offseason with an emotionally charged 34-29 upset of No. 23 Texas on Saturday, shaking off a lengthy weather delay to provide Matt Canada a satisfying victory in his debut at the Terrapins’ interim coach.
6 months ago -
2 dead after Texas passenger train collides with dump truck
Authorities in Northeast Texas say a passenger train collided with a dump truck that was on the tracks, killing two people inside the truck.
6 months ago -
Employee opens fire at Texas food warehouse, killing manager, police say
The shooting took place at a Ben E. Keith Foods distribution center in Missouri City, Texas, where a woman allegedly opened fire just after 3 a.m. Monday, according to police
6 months ago -
Police: Texas mall robbery suspects nabbed; no shots fired
A popular Texas mall was locked down briefly Saturday due to a report of shots being fired, but authorities say the sound was actually glass cases being shattered during an attempted robbery at a jewelry store.
7 months ago
