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Mayor White subpoenaed in city bonus scandal case

5:34 PM Fri, Mar 31, 2006 |

Two of the City Hall workers fired over unauthorized bonuses are trying to get their jobs back, but the question of the day is whether Mayor Bill White can help their case or not.

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Fresh Air Friday

3:05 PM Fri, Mar 31, 2006 |

Houston city leaders proclaimed Friday as "Fresh Air Friday" to call attention to the city's air quality issues and encourage people to find cleaner ways to commute.

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Turn your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night

2:11 PM Fri, Mar 31, 2006 |

Remember to "spring forward" and turn your clocks forward one hour when you go to bed Saturday night.

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Deer Park teacher's aide arrested for child pornography

1:35 PM Fri, Mar 31, 2006 |

A 19-year-old teacher's aide has been arrested for possession of child pornography after Deer Park police found pictures of a 13-year-old girl on his personal computer.

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Topping out ceremony at downtown cathedral

12:50 PM Fri, Mar 31, 2006 |

A topping out ceremony is taking place at the Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral in downtown Houston Friday.

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Man found fatally shot in apartment complex parking lot

11:46 AM Fri, Mar 31, 2006 |

Houston police are investigation the fatal shooting of a man found in the back parking lot of an apartment complex at 8655 Pitner early Friday morning.

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Suspect wanted for stealing purse from 63-year-old in Ft. Bend County

11:37 AM Fri, Mar 31, 2006 |

At 8:25 p.m. Thursday, Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene of a strong armed robbery at the Asian Market Store in the 11900 block of State Highway 6.

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Brandy Briggs hearing reset again

11:29 AM Fri, Mar 31, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

It was another difficult day for a woman whose conviction was overturned in the death of her baby boy.

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H.E.B. Houston Children's Festival this weekend

10:32 AM Fri, Mar 31, 2006 |

Various groups are gearing up for the H.E.B. Houston Children's Festival this weekend.

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Bank robbery suspects also charged in shooting

9:18 AM Fri, Mar 31, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

Galveston police believe they have solved at least two crimes with the arrest of four men.

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99-cent iPods draw crowds

8:41 AM Fri, Mar 31, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

A Houston discount chain had customers camping out overnight to cash in on a special iPod offer.


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Schlitterbahn to open in April, twice

7:55 PM Thu, Mar 30, 2006 |

Schlitterbahn in Galveston is about to get bigger and better. Although the water park has had trouble opening on schedule in the past, company officials insist the new open date of April 1 is no April Fool's joke.

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Kingwood students raise money for West Brook scholarship

7:49 PM Thu, Mar 30, 2006 |

Students at Kingwood High School have been collecting money Thursday to remember the victims of the West Brook soccer team bus crash.

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Head-on collision shuts down Hwy 6 in Brazoria Co.

5:21 PM Thu, Mar 30, 2006 |

Life Flight was called to the scene of a head-on collision on Highway 6 in Brazoria County shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday.

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Adopt-A-Beach set for April 29

3:53 PM Thu, Mar 30, 2006 |

The Texas Adopt-A-Beach Program Beach Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Music, prizes at Fresh Air Friday

3:05 PM Thu, Mar 30, 2006 |

Channel 11 is teaming up with the Houston-Galveston Area Council in this year’s Fresh Air Friday: A Picnic on the Plaza, an event to educate the community about local air quality issues and new technologies and solutions to combat the problem.

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HPD looking for 2 murder suspects

2:30 PM Thu, Mar 30, 2006 |
Adrienne

Charges have been filed against two suspects wanted in the March 25 fatal shooting of a man.
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Roberto Arredondo

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Raphael Duenez

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Man convicted of trying to murder HPD officer

2:16 PM Thu, Mar 30, 2006 |
Adrienne

A jury convicted a man of attempted capital murder of a police officer Thursday afternoon.

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Convicted sex offender arrested for violating deportation order

1:52 PM Thu, Mar 30, 2006 |
Adrienne

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers Tuesday arrested a 40-year-old convicted child sex offender for not following a Jan. 16 immigration deportation order.

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Audio Report: Kidnapping suspect arrested

12:56 PM Thu, Mar 30, 2006 |

Investigators said a 42-year-old man tried to lure a 13-year-old boy into his truck as he was walking to Sugar Land Middle School. 11 News' Chau Nguyen reports that Derwin Alan Williams was arrested Thursday afternoon.

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Man rescued after car goes into Galveston Bay

12:06 PM Thu, Mar 30, 2006 |

A man was rescued from Galveston Bay Thursday morning after his car went off Highway 646.

Click to watch video

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Students mourn classmates killed in bus crash

11:30 AM Thu, Mar 30, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

Students returned to classes at West Brook High School in Beaumont Thursday morning but this day was more different than anyone can remember.

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Future of school for pregnant teens up for discussion

7:49 AM Thu, Mar 30, 2006 |
Adrienne

HISD officials are looking for people's opinions on whether to relocate a program for pregnant teens.

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Friends, family remember Beaumont teens killed in bus wreck

7:46 AM Thu, Mar 30, 2006 |
Adrienne

Friends remembered the laughs. Teachers recalled bright smiles and two students who didn't back down from challenges.

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Murder charges filed in fatal southwest Houston shooting

7:44 AM Thu, Mar 30, 2006 |
Adrienne

Capital murder charges have been filed against a man wanted for the fatal shooting of two people outside a southwest Houston apartment complex.

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Wrong-way driver hits truck on Highway 290

7:42 AM Thu, Mar 30, 2006 |
Adrienne

A man is in custody after driving the wrong way on Highway 290.

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Suspect in Bellaire student's shooting to be in court

7:41 AM Thu, Mar 30, 2006 |
Adrienne

One of the men charged in last year's fatal shooting of a Bellaire High School student during an alleged drug deal makes his first court appearance Thursday.

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Prairie View A&M celebrates 130 years

8:27 PM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |

Prairie View A&M is celebrating its 130 year anniversary.

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Charter company's drivers rank below national average

6:34 PM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's website Sun Travel's bus drivers score below the national average.

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Audio Report: On scene at Liberty County fatal bus crash

5:49 PM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |

Audio Report: Jeff McShan on the scene at Liberty County fatal bus crash


MP3 File

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Houston Texans release preseason schedule

4:48 PM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |

The Houston Texans' preseason schedule was released Wednesday afternoon.

The first game will be at home against the Chiefs the second week of August.

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Two West Brook students killed in bus crash

4:22 PM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |

KFDM-TV reports that the Department of Public Safety is confirming that two West Brook students have been killed and others seriously injured in a bus accident on Highway 90, about 4 miles east of Devers.

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Audio Report: Travel sketchy until this weather passes

2:35 PM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |

Audio Report: Travel sketchy until this weather passes


MP3 File

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Audio Report: Flood advisory, heavy rain on south side

2:13 PM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |

11 News Meteorologist David Paul describes heavy rain on the south side of Houston and a new flood advisory.


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Audio Report: Heavy rains move into county

1:47 PM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |

Areas of heavy rain have moved into Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties. 11 News meteorologist David Paul said the rain may cause street flooding, and some storms may produce hail.

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Audio Report: Victims testify against plastic surgeon

1:15 PM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |

11 News reporter Jason Whitely was in the courthouse as the two victims took the stand in the case against Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Gilliland. The two British TV producers were run over by Dr. Gilliland in March 2005.

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Co-Cathedral of Sacret Heart to be "topped out"

12:40 PM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |
Adrienne

The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart will be "topped out" Friday.

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Fort Bend officials looking for car thieves

12:34 PM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |
Adrienne

At approximately 5:36 p.m. Tuesday, Fort Bend County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 7900 block of Vincik Ehlert Road.

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HISD principal flies Mexican flag at school

12:17 PM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

The Mexican flag was flying outside Reagan High School Wednesday morning alongside the U.S. and Texas flags.

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Ft. Bend Co. Sheriff's Office: 30 reports of vehicles vandalized overnight

12:12 PM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |

Shortly before midnight Tuesday, Fort Bend County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of vehicles being vandalized at numerous residences located in Providence, Mission Band, Woodbridge, Sugar Grove, Kingsbridge and Tear Briar subdivisions.

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Audio Report:$3 fee approved for passengers flying out of Hobby

11:24 AM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |

11 News' Doug Miller reports from City Hall where City Council approved a proposal to add a $3 fee onto the ticket of every passenger flying out of Hobby Airport.

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Hobby Airport fee passed

10:58 AM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |
Adrienne

The Houston City Council passed a fee that will affect anyone flying out of Hobby Airport.

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Audio Report: Heavy rain possibilities this afternoon

10:54 AM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |

11 News meteorologist David Paul: "We're going to get a good coverage of rain and thundershowers as we go through lunch time and through the afternoon. The sever weather threat from this will be heavy rain. It's possible some of the storms could put down several inches of rain in a short period of time."

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Students continue walkouts despite warnings

9:32 AM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |
Adrienne

Students protesting proposed immigration reform walked out of classrooms again Wednesday, despite warnings of disiplinary action from administrators.

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Audio Report: More students protest at City Hall

9:29 AM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |

A few dozen Marshall Middle School students marched to City Hall Wednesday to protest proposed immigration legislation.

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Execution set for man who killed refinery worker

7:51 AM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |
Adrienne

A man who murdered a Houston-area refinery worker 13 years ago is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday night.

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Murder suspect in Continental case to be arraigned

7:47 AM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |
Adrienne

One of the two suspects accused of murdering a Continental Airlines worker is set to be arraigned in court Wednesday.

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Man in custody after botched burglary attempt

7:46 AM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |
Adrienne

A man is in police custody after a botched burglary of an east side liquor store.

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Audio Report: Heavy rains possible

7:31 AM Wed, Mar 29, 2006 |

Fog will burn off by midafternoon, but 11 News meteorologist David Paul some heavy rain could follow it, snarling traffic.

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Sketch of kidnappping, sex assault suspect released

10:14 PM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 |

A sketch of a suspect wanted for kidnapping a woman from a Kroger store in the 18000 block of FM 529 Sunday night has been released.

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Man tries to lure Ft. Bend student into car

7:53 PM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 |

Ffor the second time in two days, a man has tried to abduct a child in Fort Bend County.

This time the suspect approached a boy on his way to Sugar Land Middle School and tried to lure him into his vehicle, but the boy got away.

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New Orleans residents protest elections

6:59 PM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 |

Several hurricane survivors climbed into a van this morning and left Houston for Louisiana for a protest.

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Astros Opening Day; Annual Street Festival April 3

4:32 PM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 |

Sold out Day to Feature Unveiling of National League Championship Pennant, Country Music Star Chris Cagle, American Idol Finalist Will Makar, Annual Street Festival.

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Houston doctor accused of smoking crack

4:26 PM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

A Houston doctor has lost his license because he has a history of smoking crack cocaine, according to the Texas Medical Board.

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8-vehicle pileup closes I-10 East

4:11 PM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

I-10 East was shut down for hours after an 8-vehicle pileup that left at least one person dead.

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Fort Bend ISD: Man allegedly tried to lure student into vehicle

3:34 PM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 |

According to Fort Bend ISD, an adult male allegedly tried to lure a Sugar Land Middle School student into his vehicle as he walked to school in the Greenbriar neighborhood Tuesday morning.

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School bus left hanging over South Loop guardrail

3:04 PM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

An HISD bus driver lost control on the South Loop near Braeswood and nearly went over the edge.

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Audio Report: Prosecution rests in Enron trial

11:13 AM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 |

The judge gave the jury the rest of the week off as a "spring break" after the prosecution rested its case Tuesday in the fraud and conspiracy trial of Enron founder Kenneth Lay and former Chief Executive Jeffrey Skilling. 11 News reporter Nancy Holland was at the courthouse.

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Audio Report: Protesters converge on City Hall

11:05 AM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 |

Hundreds of Houston area high school students have converged on City Hall to protest proposed immigration laws.

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Audio Report: Heavy rain falling in parts of Harris County

10:27 AM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 |

Some parts of Harris County are seeing heavy showers that could dump up to three inches of rain by day's end.

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Suspects in east Harris County vandalism expected in court

8:08 AM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 |
Adrienne

All the suspects who are accused of videotaping their vandalism spree are expected in court Tuesday.

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Audio Report: Rain chances last through Wednesday

8:05 AM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 |

Houston's chances for rain will last through the day Wednesday, 11 News meteorologist David Paul said. He said some areas could see 1 to 2 inches of rain, but nothing severe is expected at this time.

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Boy missing near Sam Houston forest

8:05 AM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 |
Adrienne

Authorities in Walker County are searching for a 10-year-old boy missing since Monday night.

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Meet the Houston Dynamos on Tuesday

8:02 AM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 |
Adrienne

Houston's first professional soccer team, the Houston Dynamos, will hold its first media day Tuesday.

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Robbery suspect caught after short chase

8:01 AM Tue, Mar 28, 2006 |
Adrienne

One man is in custody after leading Houston police on a 10-minute chase in southeast Houston on Tuesday morning.

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Man tried to lure Quail Valley student into car Monday morning

9:06 PM Mon, Mar 27, 2006 |

The parents of Quail Valley Middle School students received letters Monday after a student reported a man tried to lure her into his car.

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Ken Lay's lawyer back in action after heart stent

5:32 PM Mon, Mar 27, 2006 |

Attorney Mike Ramsey, who is representing former Enron CEO Ken Lay, revealed Monday that he underwent a medical procedure Friday to have a heart stent inserted. He was back in court Monday and said that there will be no delay in the case due to his procedure and that he's feeling fine.

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Galveston Eagle Scout candidate has plan for bird lovers

5:24 PM Mon, Mar 27, 2006 |

A local Boy Scout has been lending a hand to area bird lovers.

Carter Ware of Galveston has been working to earn his Eagle Scout rank by building a brick pathway of honor at the Audubon's Society's nature sanctuary.

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Vendor charged with two Pasadena sex assaults

5:17 PM Mon, Mar 27, 2006 |

A Pasadena man was charged Sunday with sexually assaulting a 25-year-old mentally challenged woman and a 10-year-old girl, both of whom live at the same apartment complex.

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Rep. Lee comments on immigration downtown

5:03 PM Mon, Mar 27, 2006 |

Students protesting proposed federal immigration legislation greeted Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and other elected officials with signs Monday outside the federal building in downtown Houston as they gathered to discuss the immigration debate going on in Washington, D.C.

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Metro bus collides with big rig

3:47 PM Mon, Mar 27, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

Several Metro bus passengers were taken to area hospitals after an accident involving an 18-wheeler.

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Humble ISD students hold protest

1:02 PM Mon, Mar 27, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

A few dozen students from Humble High School protested proposed new immigration laws Monday.

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Woman found shot near loading dock

1:02 PM Mon, Mar 27, 2006 |
Adrienne

Houston police are investigating the apparent fatal shooting of a woman found Sunday afternoon.

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Audio Report: Aldine ISD students stage walkout

11:26 AM Mon, Mar 27, 2006 |

Hundreds of Eisenhower High School students walked out of school in protest of pending immigration legislation being debated in Congress.

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Rice University joins other colleges in tuition hikes

10:45 AM Mon, Mar 27, 2006 |
Adrienne

It's getting more expensive to go to local universities.

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Audio Report: The weather, it is a-changin'

8:12 AM Mon, Mar 27, 2006 |

11 News meteorologist David Paul said changes are taking in place in southeast Texas, with things heating up in advance of another front. Come Tuesday, things could get wet.

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Meeting regarding Post Oak school's closure is Monday

7:47 AM Mon, Mar 27, 2006 |
Adrienne

Officials with the Houston Independent School District are having a public meeting Monday night regarding a school closure.

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Galveston's Elissa ship set to take maiden voyage

7:45 AM Mon, Mar 27, 2006 |
Adrienne

Galveston's restored Elissa ship is set to take her maiden voyage as the official tall ship of Texas.

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Continental worker's funeral Monday

7:41 AM Mon, Mar 27, 2006 |
Adrienne

Friends and family say goodbye Monday to a 23-year-old Continental Airlines employee found dead last week.

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Man held up in a Fiesta parking lot

7:30 AM Mon, Mar 27, 2006 |
Adrienne

A man is OK after an attempted robbery in north Houston.

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Faulty tail light sparks early morning chase

7:29 AM Mon, Mar 27, 2006 |
Adrienne

Houston police officers were involved in a car chase early Monday morning.

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HPD: Woman shot may not have been intended target

6:32 PM Sun, Mar 26, 2006 |
Adrienne

A woman is hospitalized after being shot in the head outside a gas station in southeast Houston.

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Gilley's is a church ... for one weekend

5:57 PM Sun, Mar 26, 2006 |
Adrienne

One of Texas' most famous saloons became a place of worship this weekend.

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Investigation continues in fatal shooting of 2 men

5:39 PM Sun, Mar 26, 2006 |
Adrienne

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of two men Friday afternoon.

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HPD finds man shot to death

2:05 PM Sun, Mar 26, 2006 |
Adrienne

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at about 1:50 a.m. Saturday.

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Intruder shot to death in southeast Houston

11:28 AM Sun, Mar 26, 2006 |
Adrienne

Home invaders targeted the wrong house on Flushing Meadows in southeast Houston where one attacker was shot to death Friday night.

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Charges pending in accidental fatal shooting

11:26 AM Sun, Mar 26, 2006 |
Adrienne

Manslaughter charges are pending against an east Houston man who accidentally shot his friend to death.

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Audio Report: Biggio, Ausmus are devastated

2:38 PM Sat, Mar 25, 2006 |

11 Sports' Giff Nielsen gets comments from Craig Biggio and Brad Ausmus about Jeff Bagwell's uncertain future.

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Audio Report: Bagwell says he'll have bone spurs removed

1:46 PM Sat, Mar 25, 2006 |

11 Sports' Giff Nielsen reports following Jeff Bagwell's noon news conference announcing he'll go on the 15-day disabled list to have bone spurs removed from his shoulder.

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Bagwell headed to DL, season could be over

12:43 PM Sat, Mar 25, 2006 |

Houston Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell said Saturday he will
start the season on the disabled list and isn't sure if he'll
return this year.

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Audio Report: Bagwell to start season on DL

11:36 AM Sat, Mar 25, 2006 |

11 Sports' Giff Nielsen reports from spring training where it was announced Jeff Bagwell would hold a noon news conference to announce he'll start the season on the disabled list due to shoulder problems.

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Friendswood woman Life Flighted after alleged assault

9:04 PM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |

Friendswood officers answered a 911 call from a neighboring business saying they were hearing a woman screaming and believed that she was being assaulted.

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International Festival starts next month, honors Jamaica

8:51 PM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |

The International Festival will start next month. This year's honored country is Jamaica.

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Two young men shot, killed outside their apartment

6:24 PM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |

Two young men were shot and killed Friday outside their apartment near the Sam Houston Parkway and Lansdale.

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Aggie regents approve tuition hike

5:22 PM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

Texas A&M students will pay more for tuition this fall.

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Audio Report: Subpoenas issued in bonus scandal

4:37 PM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |

Mayor Bill White and City Councilwoman Carol Alvarado are among those subpoenaed Friday for a Civil Service hearing in the City Hall bonus scandal.

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Two Houstonians reportedly killed in Wyoming explosion

3:18 PM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

Two Houston women were killed in a propane explosion in Jackson Hole, according to a newspaper there.

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Husband charged with wife's stabbing death

2:46 PM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

A murder charge was filed Friday against a husband accused of fatally stabbing his wife after he caught her trying to leave him.

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Weekend closure: Hwy. 59 near downtown

2:41 PM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

There's another major closure for Houston drivers to navigate this weekend.

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FEMA approves $40 million in Katrina aid for Houston

2:02 PM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |

The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved a $40 million Public Assistance grant to the State of Texas to reimburse the city of Houston for temporary sheltering of Hurricane Katrina evacuees in that city.

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Friday deadline for May 25 exam to become HPD officer

12:38 PM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |

Friday is the registration deadline for applicants who want to take the May 25 exam to become a Houston Police officer.

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Man in court for DWI, already out on bond for intoxication manslaughter

12:32 PM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |

A man who was arrested for drunk driving while he was already out on bond for intoxication manslaughter could find out his punishment Friday.

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Teen in court, admits to attempting to abduct, rape woman

11:56 AM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |

Sheriff’s deputies said 17-year-old Grant Erdely confessed to attempting to abduct and rape a 25-year-old pregnant woman out for her morning walk with her daughter Wednesday.

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Audio Report: David Paul's weekend weather rundown

11:32 AM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |

11 News' David Paul breaks down what we can expect from the weather this weekend.

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Audio Report: Student's killer gets 99 years

10:51 AM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |

The man who gunned down an Elkins High School senior in 2004 was sentenced Friday morning.

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JP Morgan Chase to vacate building

6:55 AM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |

JP Morgan Chase Tower downtown is the tallest building in Texas. But the company it's named after is about to have a much smaller presence inside.

The Houston Chronicle reports JP Morgan Chase is vacating a large part of the 75-story skyscraper. About 800 employees will be moving to offices the company owns across the street.

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Medicare-D drug plan explained at meeting today

6:48 AM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |

A town hall meeting will be held Friday morning to help senior citizens figure out the Medicare-D drug prescription program.


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Heater blamed for NW Houston fire

6:44 AM Fri, Mar 24, 2006 |

A heater is being blamed for a house fire in northwest Houston.

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OSHA teams with Mexican consultant to keep construction safe

6:40 PM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |

The local Mexican Consulate office and OSHA are joining forces to keep local construction sites safe.

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Conroe police need help solving hit and run death

6:36 PM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |

Conroe police need help finding the driver of a pickup truck they say hit and killed a
63-year-old man last Friday as he rode his bike along the 1400 block of East Davis Street.

Rodney Smith died from his injuries.

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Archeologists dig grave at the site of an old city cemetery

3:47 PM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |

Archeologists dug a grave at the site of an old city cemetery so they can re-bury the remains of 27 people who died in the 19th century.

The remains were dug up in 1985 when the city added on to its vehicle maintenance building.

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Vandals shoot out car windows with BB-gun in Fort Bend Co.

3:08 PM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |

Authorities said vandals used a BB-gun to shoot out car windows in Fort Bend County.

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Registration deadline for HPD exam Friday

2:24 PM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |

Applicants who wish to take the upcoming Police Officer Civil Service Commission examination must register to take the exam no later than Friday 4:30 p.m. at the City of Houston Human Resources Office, 611 Walker, ground level.

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Barbara Bush visits local school, observes her new progam in action

11:57 AM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |

A former first lady paid a special visit to a local school Thursday.

Barbara Bush was at Fleming Middle School to observe teachers and students using her Curriculum On Wheels (COW) program.

COW helps enhance classroom learning through special multimedia presentations.

Fleming is just one of the schools benefiting from the program.

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Volunteers finishing new playground in southwest Houston

11:54 AM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |

Children from a local community will soon have a new place to play.

Volunteers from the KIPP Academy and Home Depot are trying to finish building a state-of-the-art playground on the southwest side by the end of Thursday.

The 2,500 square foot play area will provide a safe and fun place for children in the area to enjoy themselves.

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610 ramp from Post Oak closes until December

11:52 AM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |

Starting at 9 p.m. Thursday the 610 northbound entrance ramp from Post Oak will be closed and will not open again until December.

The frontage road between Post Oak and Buffalo Bayou will also be reduced to one lane.

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TSU faculty, staff assured school will survive controversy

11:46 AM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |

Faculty and staff from Texas Southern University were assured the school will survive the controversy surrounding the school's president.

They met Wednesday night to discuss the problems with U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee and State Representative Sylvester Turner.

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Woman stabbed in Fort Bend County

11:45 AM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

Fort Bend County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call Thursday morning and found a woman stabbed multiple times.

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HPD admit mistake, teen wrongly arrested for shooting

11:36 AM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |

Houston police said they made a mistake.

They said a Madison High School honors student arrested for a drive-by shooting was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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67-year-old woman hit by Metro bus (updated)

11:22 AM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |

A mother and daughter were crossing the street when the 67-year-old mom was struck by a Metro bus at the intersection of Fannin and Congress around 10 a.m.

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Laughing along with Glisan and Petrocelli in court

10:56 AM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

After what started out as an intense cross-examination, the back and forth between Skilling attorney Daniel Petrocelli and ex-Enron treasurer Ben Glisan had a few lights moments Thursday morning.

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Houston police seek serial rapist

10:47 AM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |

Houston police are hoping the public can help them nab a rapist before he strikes again.

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Missing man returns safely to Houston

10:42 AM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

A man who went missing on a gambling trip to Louisiana has been found alive.

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Shackled Glisan meets handcuffed Skilling in elevator

10:31 AM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

During cross-examination, Ben Glisan recounts seeing a handcuffed Jeff Skilling in an elevator at federal court the day he was arrested.

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2-alarm fire damages eastside warehouse

9:21 AM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

Workers are assessing the damage after a large fire broke out at a warehouse in east Houston.

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Petrocelli is full throttle against Glisan in Enron trial

9:03 AM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

Cross-examination of ex-Enron Treasurer Ben Glisan is underway right now at Houston's Federal Court. Skilling's attorney, Daniel Petrocelli, is not holding back in trying to discredit Glisan before the jury.

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Deer Park officer credited with saving man from burning car

6:24 AM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |

A Deer Park police officer was credited for his fast action in saving a man's life.

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Teenage girl arrested after chase in SW Houston

6:21 AM Thu, Mar 23, 2006 |

A 16-year-old girl faces charges Thursday morning after leading police on a chase in southwest Houston.

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Bayou City Arts Festival this weekend in Memorial Park

10:12 PM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |

The Bayou City Arts Festival kicks off Friday and will run Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March at 6 p.m. There is no parking at the park, so check the locations for Metro shuttle buses to the park. Bayou City Arts Festival

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Kidnapping suspect sketch released by HPD

4:33 PM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |

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Investigators with the Houston Police Department's Robbery Division are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in an aggravated kidnapping and robbery at 300 Richmond about 11:45 p.m. on March 15.

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Audio Report: Vince Young puts on show for NFL scouts

4:07 PM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |

More than 100 NFL scouts and coaches watched as Vince Young ran, threw and even caught a pass in Austin Wednesday.

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Mystery of wandering longhorn solved

3:36 PM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

The longhorn that wandered into a Houston fire station early Tuesday is back home where he belongs.

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Jurors hear a testy Ken Lay in Enron trial

2:24 PM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

Wednesday afternoon testimony was another damaging day for Enron founder Ken Lay.

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Glisan: "Bankruptcy was inevitable" at Enron

2:02 PM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

In testimony Wednesday afternoon, ex-Enron treasurer hammered Ken Lay. As the company spiraled toward bankruptcy Glisan said Lay blatantly lied about the value of the energy company he created in the 1980s.

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Audio Report: Vince Young shows off for scouts at pro day

1:42 PM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |

At the University of Texas' pro day, 18 draft-eligible players are showing off their stuff for NFL scouts, coaches and one owner: Bob McNair of the Houston Texans. 11 News Sports reporter Matt Musil is there as Vince Young waits to show off his passing skills.

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New Hobby fee doesn't fly -- yet

1:42 PM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |

The Houston City Council delayed a vote Wednesday on a new fee for Hobby Airport passengers.

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Man caught after running from deputies

1:41 PM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Adrienne

Harris County Precinct 6 Deputies captured a man who fled through a neighborhood on foot after a short high-speed chase.

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Audition to be a ZooperStar

1:22 PM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Adrienne

KHOU is holding auditions for children to try and become the next ZooperStar.

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Houston park to be named after lawmaker

12:20 PM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

Houston will name a new city park after Sylvester Turner.

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Controversial nightclub agrees to compromises

12:10 PM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

A controversial nightclub in the Sharpstown area has a made serious concession that activists hope will make their neighborhood safer.

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Audio Report: Rain chance rising, temps dropping

11:23 AM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |

11 News' meteorologist David Paul says the chances for light to moderate rain has risen to the 30- to 40-percent range which will drop temperatures into the mid-50s.

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Vote on proposed Hobby Airport fee delayed

11:07 AM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Adrienne

Some Houston City Council members Wednesday morning delayed voting on a proposed fee at Hobby Airport.

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Audio Report: Safe Clear in the clear for now

10:40 AM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |

Mayor Bill White was expected to testify Wednesday and defend his towing program, but the hearing never got that far.

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Scattered showers moving through area

10:36 AM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |

Counties southwest of here are seeing scattered showers and they're moving toward the Houston area, according to 11 News meteorologist David Paul.

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Man accused of trying to take hit out on wife from jail

10:27 AM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Adrienne

A set of jail bars apparently has not stopped 20-year-old Geremy Wade Segrest from deepening his legal troubles. The result: His own life is now at stake, reports the Wharton Journal-Spectator.

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Priest who worked in Houston faces child porn charges

10:03 AM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Adrienne

CHICAGO - A Roman Catholic priest who once worked at the University of St. Thomas in Houston was charged by federal prosecutors Tuesday with possession of child pornography, the Houston Chronicle reported.

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HISD sells Douglass Elementary

10:01 AM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Adrienne

The Houston Independent School District will sell its historic Douglass Elementary School campus to the Yellowstone Academy — a 4-year-old private school designed to put inner-city children on the same footing as their counterparts in the suburbs, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Read the complete Chronicle article

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Texans to take a closer look at Vince Young

9:29 AM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Adrienne

Although it is just another step in the evaluation process leading to the April 29-30 NFL draft, pro day at the University of Texas is quarterback Vince Young's coming-out party, the Houston Chronicle reported.

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End is near for prosecutors' Enron case

9:21 AM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

With former Enron Treasurer Ben Glisan beginning his second day on the stand, prosecutors are announcing the last few witnesses they plan to call before resting their case in the next week or so.

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Glisan, too, says Lay and Skilling lied

8:54 AM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

Ben Glisan, Enron's former treasurer, is back on the stand Wednesday morning providing powerful testimony for the prosecution.

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Testimony continues in trial of Fort Bend teen's death

8:23 AM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Adrienne

Testimony will continue Wednesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a Fort Bend County honor student.

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Firefighters monitoring northeast trash fire

8:21 AM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Adrienne

Volunteer firefighters are monitoring a trash fire in northeast Harris County.

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Voting assistance center for Katrina evacuees opens

6:56 AM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Adrienne

With so many New Orleans residents living in the Houston area, a new center is opening Wednesday to make sure people have the information they need to vote in that city's elections next month.

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NAM offering help on utility bills to seniors

6:42 AM Wed, Mar 22, 2006 |
Adrienne

With the drop in temperatures, more seniors are being forced to choose between keeping warm and other necessities.

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Defense attorney accuses Asst. DA of 'prosecutorial misconduct'

10:20 PM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |

You've probably seen him on TV for some of his famous cases. 11 News has now learned that a well-known Houston prosecutor is under fire for allegedly hiding key information to get convictions.

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HPD to receive $20 million in compensation for work during Katrina

6:58 PM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |

Mayor Bill White went to Washington last week to fight for federal funding and Tuesday he announced the police department will be compensated for its work during Hurricane Katrina.

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Walgreen seeks gag order in discrimination lawsuit

6:55 PM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |

Lawyers for Walgreen have asked a judge in
Nevada to issue a gag order to stop a Texan from talking about his
discrimination lawsuit against the company.

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Galveston to honor Casey Hampton, Super Bowl hero

6:50 PM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |

The SuperBowl was played last month but this weekend the city of Galveston will throw a parade in honor of a hometown champion.

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Rice professor Richard Smalley honored Tuesday

6:48 PM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |

Friends, family and students paid tribute Tuesday to Rice professor Richard Smalley.

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Help sick children and maybe win a $500,000 home

6:43 PM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |

You can help sick children and get a chance to win a $500,000 home at the same time.

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Study: Houston students' test scores improve

5:17 PM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

Some encouraging news for Houston's public schools: A national study finds them steadily boosting their reading and math scores.

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Honor student's accused killer on trial

5:10 PM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

The trial of a man accused of killing a Fort Bend County honor student is under way.

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North Loop blocked by overturned big rig

4:47 PM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

All four westbound lanes of the North Loop are shut down near Wayside due to an accident.

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Houston man vanishes during hunting trip

3:01 PM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

A Houston man who was headed out of town has disappeared and his family is hoping the public can help find him.

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Analyst told to keep Ken Lay on 'short leash'

2:45 PM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

Among the final few witnesses the government is calling to testify in the Enron trial is Ronald Barone, a credit analyst with Standard & Poors credit rating agency in New York.

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Unidentified man dies after he's found on sidewalk

12:58 PM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |
Adrienne

An unknown man died after he was found in the 600 block of 66th Street on Tuesday morning.

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Mayor makes some special deliveries

12:53 PM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |
Adrienne

Mayor Bill White made some special deliveries Tuesday.

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Handful of deputies picket for higher wages

12:46 PM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |
Adrienne

A handful of Harris County Sheriff's deputies marched up and down Preston Street on Tuesday morning, carrying picket signs.

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Enron testimony drags Tuesday morning

11:22 AM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

The Enron trial spent Tuesday morning bogged down in another day of boring, complex, and detailed testimony from former Arthur Andersen accountants John Sult and Tom Bauer.

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Free music at Jones Hall at lunchtime

8:48 AM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |
Adrienne

Bring your own brown bag lunch and head on down to Jones Hall on Tuesday for some free lunch time entertainment.

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Glisan arrives at Federal Court escorted by FBI

8:35 AM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

Ben Glisan arrived at Houston's federal courthouse early Tuesday morning ready to play his role in the Enron trial. If you didn't know Glisan is a federal inmate it would have been hard to tell.

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New civil courthouse opens Tuesday

8:32 AM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |
Adrienne

The halls of justice are getting a new look as the new Harris County Civil Courthouse officially opens Tuesday.

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Father faces injury to a child charge

7:40 AM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |
Adrienne

A Houston man is facing charges of injury to a child, accused of abusing his own infant son.

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Deer Park man accused of child sexual assault to be in court

7:38 AM Tue, Mar 21, 2006 |
Adrienne

A Deer Park man accused of committing sex crimes against teenage boys is expected in court Tuesday.

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The 55th Annual TSU Relays begins This Weekend

10:21 PM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

One of the top Track and Field meets in the country will kick off this Friday on the campus of Texas Southern University. The 55th Annual TSU Relays will be held March 24th and 25th on the campus of TSU.

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Victim may have been killed for social security money

10:04 PM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

Police are trying to find the man responsible for a northwest Houston shooting.

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Cleanup begins for most profitable Houston Rodeo ever

6:58 PM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

The show is over and now crews are cleaning up at the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo.

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Students donate hair for Locks of Love Foundation

6:55 PM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

The giving spirit is definitely alive and well in some local schools.

Some young students from Miller Intermediate had their hair cut Monday at Dobie High School's cosmetology lab.

It's all for the Locks of Love Foundation, a non-profit that provides hairpieces for financially disadvantaged children with permanent hair loss.

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FEMA asks thousands for money back, said was given in error

6:29 PM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

People who received money from the federal government after hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma might have received a letter asking them to give the money back.

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Glisan to testify Tuesday in Enron trial, six weeks remain

6:04 PM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

Former Enron Treausrer Ben Glisan will testify Tuesday afternoon against his two former bosses, Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling. Attorneys from both sides told the judge they have about six weeks of testimony left to present.

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18-wheeler overturns on side of road in northeast Houston

5:44 PM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

An 18-wheeler overturned on the side of the road at N. McCarty Street and Citypark Loop in northeast Houston around 5:30 p.m. Monday.

Traffic was not immediately affected.

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Perry calls for contraflow evac plans

5:43 PM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

The Houston Chronicle reports Gov. Rick Perry is expected Tuesday to sign an executive order mandating the state to develop plans for contraflowing highways during hurricane evacuations and to provide fuel to fleeing motorists.

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Ambulance fire closes I-45 inbound near Broadway

4:58 PM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

An ambulance operated by Pearl EMS blocked all inbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway at Broadway around 4:45 p.m. No patients were onboard.

Firefighters were on the scene and put out the fire just before 5 p.m.

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Audio Report: Suspects wanted mail carrier's uniform

3:59 PM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

11 News' Karla Barguiarena reports from southeast Houston where police are investigating a bizarre robbery. According to investigators, a mail carrier was forced to strip nude at gunpoint by suspects who were apparently not after his money or valuables, but only after his uniform.

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Lightning blamed for northwest Harris County fire

1:30 PM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |
Adrienne

Fire officials said lightning is to blame for a house fire in northwest Harris County.

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Accountant testifies about complex Enron accounting

11:14 AM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

After an interesting few days last week, the energy of the Enron trial has fallen sharply Monday morning.

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Audio Report: Severe thunderstorm warning issued

11:00 AM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Harris and Montgomery counties until at least noon. There have been reports of hail in the Greenspoint area.

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Audio Report: Yates' retrial delayed

10:50 AM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

Andrea Yates looked better in court Monday as her trial was delayed until June 22, two days after the five-year anniversary of her children's deaths. 11 News reporter Nancy Holland said the defense will rely on tapes that show how she was, not her current state, at the time of the drownings.

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Arrest of Ivory 'B-Stupid' Harris, New Orleans #1 most wanted

10:34 AM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

New Orleans' most wanted man who was on a fugitive warrant in Houston was arrested Monday morning in Louisiana.

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Audio Report: Northwest Harris County should expect storms

10:30 AM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

11 News meteorologist David Paul said Monday's second wave of storms is set to move through northwest Harris County, including the Jersey Village, Aldine and Spring areas. No warnings have been issued for the viewing area at this time.

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Woman robbed at knifepoint

10:30 AM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |
Adrienne

A woman was robbed at knifepoint in Fort Bend County early Sunday morning, officials said.

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Multiple vehicles burglarized in Fort Bend

10:29 AM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |
Adrienne

Multiple vehicles in the Stafford Oaks Apartment complex were burglarized Friday night.

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Audio Report: Second band of storms moving in

9:43 AM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

11 News meteorologist David Paul says a second band of strong storms is moving west and will come through Montgomery County in the next hour.

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Former accountants testify against Lay, Skilling

8:39 AM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

As the government winds down its fraud and conspiracy case against Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling, it is calling a couple former accountants from Arthur Andersen.

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Audio Report: Stormy first day of spring

8:01 AM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

11 News meteorologist David Paul said another band of showers will pass through the viewing area Monday morning. No severe weather has been reported, and the storms are quickly moving northeast at about 45 mph.

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Police looking for hit-and-run driver

7:43 AM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |
Adrienne

Police are looking for a driver who hit and killed a man in southwest Houston.

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Future of Metro Rail meeting Monday night

7:40 AM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |
Adrienne

Some Houston City Council members will host a community meeting Monday night to discuss future Metro Rail projects and where the next phase might be.

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Audio Report: Strong storms moving through

6:51 AM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

Strong storms that are developing in Fort Bend County will be moving through north and west Harris County and parts of Montgomery County on Monday morning.

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Audio Report: Heavy rain possible

6:28 AM Mon, Mar 20, 2006 |

11 News meteorologist David Paul says storms are moving through the viewing area Monday morning, and he's watching closely as heavy rain is possible.

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Local chemical companies under federal investigation

6:12 PM Sun, Mar 19, 2006 |
Adrienne

Two local chemical companies are under federal investigation.

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Death toll rises to 3 in Crosby Eastgate crash

6:11 PM Sun, Mar 19, 2006 |
Adrienne

The death toll from a Saturday night crash on Crosby Eastgate has risen to three.

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Pedestrian dies when car veers off freeway

5:45 PM Sun, Mar 19, 2006 |
Adrienne

A pedestrian died Sunday morning when a vehicle went off the South Freeway.

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Intoxicated manslaughter charges pending after fatal accident

3:41 PM Sun, Mar 19, 2006 |
Adrienne

Intoxicated manslaughter charges are pending against a suspect involved in a fatal accident on Almeda Road on Friday night.

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Man apparently beaten to death outside his home

3:39 PM Sun, Mar 19, 2006 |
Adrienne

Houston police are investigating a man's death that happened early Saturday morning.

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Some parts of Katy Freeway open early

2:06 PM Sun, Mar 19, 2006 |
Adrienne

Some road closures - around the Katy Freeway at the Loop - reopened early Saturday.

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Homeowner shoots robbery suspect

12:38 PM Sun, Mar 19, 2006 |
Adrienne

A would-be robber was killed during a home invasion in southwest Houston on Saturday night.

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Two dead, six injured in car crash

12:37 PM Sun, Mar 19, 2006 |
Adrienne

Two people died in a car crash Saturday night in northeast Harris County.

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Man may have used stolen ID at least 7 years

8:29 PM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |

Harris County sheriff's deputies said a man is in custody after using a stolen identity for at least seven years.

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Audio Report: Computers removed from Alvarado's office

4:08 PM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |

11 News' Doug Miller reports that according to sources, officials with the Harris County District Attorney's office removed computers and Blackberrys from Councilwoman Carol Alvarado's council district office Friday afternoon.


>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Computers removed from Alvarado's office



Buffalo Bayou colored green for St. Patrick's Day

3:49 PM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, members of the Waterfront Association, the Texas Army and the Slippery Rock Boosters Club gathered along Buffalo Bayou Friday to dye the water green.

They dressed in period costumes, carried an Irish flag and listened to bagpipe music.

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Alvin City Council approves new restriction for sex offenders

3:26 PM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |

A Brazoria County community has adopted a new law aimed at keeping children safe from registered sex offenders.

Alvin City Council approved a measure that prohibits registered sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of places where children gather.

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St. Paddy's newborns get green beanies

3:25 PM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

Christus St. Joseph's Hospital helped to deliver the luck of the Irish Friday.

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Audio Report: Resurfacing of Highway 87 on Bolivar Peninsula postponed

2:35 PM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |

11 News' Doug Miller reports from the Bolivar Ferry where the extra traffic of spring break crowds led to the postponement of the resurfacing of Highway 87. Some days more than 100 truckloads of asphalt were brought across on the ferries. Construction will resume on Monday.


>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Resurfacing of Highway 87 on Bolivar Peninsula postponed



All 4 fired mayor pro tem staffers have appealed

1:56 PM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |

11 News reports that Theresa Orta and Florence Watkins have filed appeals in connection with their dismissals as employees of the mayor pro tem's office.

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Three suspected smugglers charged after shooting

1:11 PM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

Charges have been filed against three Mexican nationals in connection with a shooting earlier this week at a house where nearly two dozen undocumented immigrants were being held.

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Train collides with flatbed trailer in northeast Harris Co.

12:03 PM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |

The driver of an 18-wheeler was taken on a wild ride Friday morning when a freight train collided with his flatbed trailer near Hirsch and Little York in northeast Harris County.

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HPD: Body found in ditch covered with rocks

11:44 AM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |

According to HPD investigators, a male body was discovered in a ditch where it had been for a couple of weeks.

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Perry calls special session for school funding, 10:24 a.m.

10:40 AM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |

Gov. Rick Perry today announced that he will call a special session of the legislature beginning on Monday, April 17, at 2 p.m.


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Beware: More Katy Fwy. closures this weekend

10:35 AM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

There will be multiple Katy Freeway closures again this weekend near the West Loop interchange.

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Audio Report: Foul play feared in disappearance, 10:20 a.m.

10:20 AM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |

Relatives of a missing Continental Airlines employee believe he was abducted from an east Houston neighborhood Wednesday night.

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Governor grants pardon to Conroe man, 10:10 a.m.

10:09 AM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |

Gov. Rick Perry today granted a pardon based on innocence to a man after DNA testing proved he did not sexually assault a 13-year-old girl at knifepoint nearly 20 years ago. DNA testing was not available at the time the crime was committed.


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Louisiana election services offered for Katrina survivors

9:32 AM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

Another effort is under way to help Katrina survivors get ready for next month's elections.

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Man accused of running over teens

9:21 AM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

Two teenagers are recovering in the hospital this morning after being run over by a neighbor.

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Driver who struck, killed Klein Oak teen in court today

7:34 AM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |

The man who struck and killed a Klein Oak High School student back in December will be in court Friday.

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Driver falls asleep at green light then flees police

6:11 AM Fri, Mar 17, 2006 |

A man was jailed overnight after he fell asleep in his car and then took off after police tried to wake him.


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Yates goes to trial Monday

10:21 PM Thu, Mar 16, 2006 |

Andrea Yates will go on trial Monday for capital murder. An appeals court ruled Thursday that it's time to get the new trial started.

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Boyfriend charged in toddler's death

8:56 PM Thu, Mar 16, 2006 |

A 3-year-old toddler died in southwest Houston Tuesday and his mother's boyfriend has now been charged with capital murder.

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Audio Report: Innocent bystander shot at Gulf Freeway restaurant

4:25 PM Thu, Mar 16, 2006 |

11 News' Jeff McShan reports from Captain Benny's restaurant in the 8200 block of the Gulf Freeway where an innocent bystander was wounded when a man opened fire in the outdoor patio area.

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Alleged gang member arrested in New Orleans for Houston murder

4:03 PM Thu, Mar 16, 2006 |

SWAT officers in New Orleans arrested a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a man in Houston on December 28.

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More weekend headaches on the Katy Freeway

2:43 PM Thu, Mar 16, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

There will be multiple Katy Freeway closures again this weekend near the West Loop interchange.

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Hazmat teams clean up spilled white powder

2:32 PM Thu, Mar 16, 2006 |
Adrienne

Hazmat teams were called to Air Center Boulevard on Thursday morning to clean up an unknown white powdery substance.

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Suspect charged in toddler's death

2:03 PM Thu, Mar 16, 2006 |
Adrienne

Houston police have charged a suspect in the death of a 3-year-old boy.

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Apartment managers get security tips from HPD

1:44 PM Thu, Mar 16, 2006 |
Adrienne

Apartment managers on Thursday heard from Houston police how to better secure their complexes and make tenants feel safer.

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Woman in custody after allegedly leaving accident scene

1:37 PM Thu, Mar 16, 2006 |
Adrienne

Houston police are investigating a fatal accident that happened on the North Freeway at about 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Audio Report: Fired mayor pro tem employee files appeal

11:33 AM Thu, Mar 16, 2006 |

11 News' Doug Miller reports from City Hall: Rosita Hernandez, one of the four mayor pro tem office employees recently fired in connection with a payroll scandal, has filed an appeal with the Civil Service Commission, apparently trying to get her job back. But it is not clear if she really wants her job back.

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TSU considering President Slade's future

10:42 AM Thu, Mar 16, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

The Texas Southern University Board of Regents went into closed executive session Thursday morning at 10:15 to consider the future of University President Priscilla Slade.

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NAACP opens voter assistance center

8:06 AM Thu, Mar 16, 2006 |
Adrienne

The NAACP launches a new voter assistance center Thursday.

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Rockets take to court for Tux and Tennies gala

8:04 AM Thu, Mar 16, 2006 |
Adrienne

The Houston Rockets take the court Thursday night at Toyota Center -- but not to play basketball.

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HPD investigating officer-involved shooting

8:03 AM Thu, Mar 16, 2006 |
Adrienne

HPD's internal affairs is investigating a shooting involving one of its own and a man who was driving a stolen car.

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Man cleared of sexual assault after 18 years in prison

9:36 PM Wed, Mar 15, 2006 |

It looks like a man cleared of a sexual assault conviction after spending 18 years in prison will get a pardon from Gov. Perry.

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Texas gets nearly $4 million for wildfire recovery

7:59 PM Wed, Mar 15, 2006 |

DALLAS -- As wildfires raged in the drought-stricken
Panhandle, the USDA announced Wednesday it would award $3.9 million
to Texas to help ranchers recover from wildfires and droughts
earlier this year.

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Houstonians have new way to support U.S. soldiers

7:15 PM Wed, Mar 15, 2006 |

Houstonians have a new place to go if they want to support U.S. soldiers.

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Archbishop DiNardo allows dispensation on St. Patrick's Day

4:49 PM Wed, Mar 15, 2006 |

According to Associated Press, numerous bishops around the country are allowing for special dispensation on St. Patrick's Day.

In an e-mail from the director of communications for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Archbishop Daniel DiNardo, who is half Irish on his mother’s side, will also allow this dispensation.

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Services held for UT student from Spring who died in crash

3:30 PM Wed, Mar 15, 2006 |

Friends and family said goodbye to one of five UT students killed in last week's car crash in Missouri.

Services for 18-year-old Fan Sun were held Wednesday morning at Calvary Hill Funeral Home on Aldine Westfield.

Sun graduated from Spring High School at the age of 15 and was a pre-med student at the University of Texas.

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Three suspects in chase charged with burglary

1:54 PM Wed, Mar 15, 2006 |
Adrienne

The three suspects who led police on a high-speed chase Tuesday afternoon have been charged with burglary.
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Juan Cortinas

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Car crashes through garage

1:23 PM Wed, Mar 15, 2006 |
Adrienne

A car crashed into a garage Wednesday morning on Little River, the garage’s owner said.

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Enron whistle-blower testifies against CEOs

11:25 AM Wed, Mar 15, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

Sherron Watkins came to court with shorter hair than we have seen her wear in the past.

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Fishermen found safe off Galveston coast

10:08 AM Wed, Mar 15, 2006 |
Adrienne

Two fishermen have been found safe and sound after being missing for several hours off the coast of Galveston.

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ACORN putting evacuees in contact with mortgage lenders

10:05 AM Wed, Mar 15, 2006 |
Adrienne

Hurricane survivors are getting some help holding on to their homes.

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Joel Osteen signs multi-million dollar book deal

9:23 AM Wed, Mar 15, 2006 |
Adrienne

Pastor Joel Osteen has signed a multi-million dollar book deal, the Houston Chronicle reported.

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Remembering 2 of the 5 UT students who died in a car crash

8:31 AM Wed, Mar 15, 2006 |
Adrienne

Family and friends will remember two of the five University of Texas students killed in last week's crash.

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Risk chief, whistle-blower testify today about Enron

8:25 AM Wed, Mar 15, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

Enron's former chief risk officer, Vince Kaminski, returns to the stand Wednesday morning. Sherron Watkins, the so-called whistle-blower, who wrote a memo to Ken Lay warning him of impending problems, takes the stand next.

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Two suspected in Pasadena murder to be in court

7:57 AM Wed, Mar 15, 2006 |
Adrienne

Two of the three Katrina evacuees accused of murdering an elderly Pasadena woman are expected in court Wednesday.

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Spring family loses brand new car in fire

7:55 AM Wed, Mar 15, 2006 |
Adrienne

A family in Spring lost their brand new car to a fire that broke out in their garage.

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Fugitives from two states captured

9:14 PM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |

Charles Hawkins, 47, wanted in Louisiana and Georgia on numerous charges, was captured Tuesay by the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force in south Houston.

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Woman who abandoned kids in Africa going to prison

8:30 PM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |

A woman who abandoned seven Houston children in Africa was sentenced to 25years in prison Tuesday.

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Audio Report - Bagwell pulls out of game Tuesday

7:34 PM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |

Enron Risk Chief hammers former CEOs

6:25 PM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

Prosecutors continued an assault on Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling Tuesday afternoon, calling their third witness of the day to testify.

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Receiver David Givens chooses Titans over hometown Texans

5:59 PM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |

Former Humble resident David Givens returning to star for the hometown Houston Texans was too good to be true.

Apparently the free agent considered it, but decided to sign a multi-year deal with the Titans.

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Apartment fire breaks out at Kuykendahl at Ella

5:20 PM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |

Four units were completely destroyed by a fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon at Kuykendahl at Ella.

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Audio Report: Death penalty cases to be reviewed

4:23 PM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |

An anti-death penalty group has asked the Harris County District Attorney's Office for records relating to several death penalty cases.

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Audio Report: Mom who abandoned kids in Nigeria pleads guilty to felony theft

4:21 PM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |

11 News' Jeremy Desel reports: Mercury Liggins, the Houston mom who abandoned her children in Nigeria, plead guilty to felony theft charges and is now facing 25 years in prison. She was charged with defrauding various government agencies out of at total of $443,000 in charges for funds related to the children who were no longer in her care.

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Harris, surrounding counties under fire warning

2:41 PM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |
Adrienne

All of southeast Texas, including Harris and surrounding counties, remain under a red flag warning Tuesday evening.

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Pipeline worker testifies against Ken Lay

2:37 PM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

A 46-year-old pipeline worker from New Mexico is the latest witness in the prosecution's case against Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling. Tuesday afternoon, he provided powerful testimony for the prosecution.

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Audio Report: Documents taken from mayor pro tem's office

2:10 PM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |

Investigators with the district attorney's office returned a second time Tuesday to take more documents from former Mayor Pro Tem Carol Alvarado's office, 11 News reporter Mike Zientek said.

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Galveston officials busy with rescues this spring break

12:15 PM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |
Adrienne

Galveston officials have rescued at least seven people from near drownings as of Tuesday.

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Soldier in court on child pornography charges

12:06 PM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |
Adrienne

An area soldier was in court Tuesday to face charges in connection with child pornography.

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Rice grad, ex-employee testifies in Enron trial

10:47 AM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

The latest witness prosecutors called in the Enron trial is likely the youngest.

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New CPS youth center set to open its doors

8:31 AM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |
Adrienne

A new CPS youth center is set to have its grand opening in southwest Houston on Tuesday.

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Enron trial might now speed up

8:28 AM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

With Fastow, the government's highest witness, finished testifying, legal experts believe the trial will now speed up.

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Magic Johnson announcing business deal in Houston

7:57 AM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |
Adrienne

Magic Johnson will be in Houston on Tuesday to announce a new ownership agreement with the Marq*E small plaza in the Jillian's entertainment complex.

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Chase reaches speeds of 120 mph

7:54 AM Tue, Mar 14, 2006 |
Adrienne

A suspect is in police custody after leading them on a high-speed chase throughout east Houston and Harris County.

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EZ tags soon to be on some rental cars in Houston

8:41 PM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |

You'll soon be able to get an EZ tag with your rental car in Houston.

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Yates' attorneys make another attempt to postpone retrial

4:40 PM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |

Attorneys for Andrea Yates have filed another legal motion to postpone her retrial, which is scheduled to begin next Monday.

The defense team for the Clear Lake mother who drowned her children has filed a stay with an appeals court to delay the trial. If approved, the trial would be put on hold while the higher court looks into the defense claim of prosecutorial misconduct.

If no ruling is made the trial will begin on March 20.

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Fastow's hearing problem irks Ramsey

2:22 PM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

Seems Ken Lay's attorney is getting frustrated during the beginning of cross-examination of Andrew Fastow over a hearing problem.

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Former Gov. Richards undergoing tests

1:06 PM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |
Adrienne

Former Texas Gov. Ann Richards said she's getting "good vibrations" from all you well-wishers.

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2 arrested, charged in fatal shooting at Marq*E Center

12:11 PM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |

Two men have been charged for the fatal shooting of a man at the Marq*E Entertainment Center last month.

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Body found in car identified as missing man

11:37 AM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |

The body of 34-year-old Jesus Alvarado, reported missing Friday, was discovered in his car in the parking lot of the Summer Hill Apartments around 6 p.m. Sunday.

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Fastow's credibility beaten down by Petrocelli, Ramsey

10:43 AM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

Petrocelli finally finished with Fastow leaving a certain degree of doubt with jurors about what the two defendants really knew.

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Deadline to register for runoff voting is Monday

10:28 AM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |
Adrienne

The registration deadline to vote in the 2006 primary runoff elections is Monday.

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Moving day for Harris County civil courts

10:26 AM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |
Adrienne

It's moving day for the Harris County civil district courts.

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Funeral for one of 5 killed UT students Monday

10:18 AM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |
Adrienne

Funeral services are Monday for one of the five University of Texas students killed in a car crash in Missouri.

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Petrocelli delays Ramsey with more questions for Fastow

8:53 AM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

After greeting the jury Monday morning, Judge Lake said Daniel Petrocelli, who had cross-examined Andrew Fastow for two days before resting last Thursday, in fact, had more questions for Fastow.

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Woman dies in Pasadena fire

8:31 AM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |
Adrienne

A Pasadena family is mourning the loss of a loved one after a fire destroyed their home.

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Ramsey to grill Fastow Monday morning

8:23 AM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

This is the beginning of week seven of the criminal trial of former Enron CEOs Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling.

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Two men found shot to death inside truck

7:43 AM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |
Adrienne

Deputies in northwest Harris County are investigating the shooting of two men near Winfern and Fox.

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Hit-and-run driver sends 5 to hospital

7:42 AM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |
Adrienne

Harris County authorities are on the lookout for the driver in a hit-and-run accident that sent five people to the hospital.

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Decomposing body found in Ford Mustang

7:09 AM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |
Adrienne

Authorities are trying to sort out a mystery in southwest Houston.

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Emergency landing at IAH a false alarm

7:08 AM Mon, Mar 13, 2006 |
Adrienne

An emergency landing at Bush Intercontinental Airport on Sunday night turned out to be a false alarm.

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HPD in search of missing teen

5:57 PM Sun, Mar 12, 2006 |
Adrienne

Houston Police are asking for the public's help finding a missing teenager.

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Police looking for suspects in fatal shooting

3:29 PM Sun, Mar 12, 2006 |
Adrienne

Houston police are looking for suspects in the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old man Friday evening.

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Infant with signs of abuse to be taken off life support

12:30 PM Sun, Mar 12, 2006 |
Adrienne

A 2-month-old girl hospitalized with signs of abuse will be taken off life support soon.

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Two charged in Marq*E shooting

12:30 PM Sun, Mar 12, 2006 |
Adrienne

Police have arrested and charged two suspects in the fatal shooting of a man in front of the Marq*E Theater last month.

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HPD officer shoots suspect

12:30 PM Sun, Mar 12, 2006 |
Adrienne

Houston police are investigating an aggravated assault of a police officer at 210 Avondale Street #8 on Saturday night.

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Homeowner shoots suspected burglar

12:27 PM Sun, Mar 12, 2006 |
Adrienne

A suspected burglar kicked in a back door and was shot in the chest by the homeowner.

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Chase fatally ends Saturday morning

12:27 PM Sun, Mar 12, 2006 |
Adrienne

A wild police chase through Montgomery and Liberty counties ended tragically Satuday morning.

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Man shot in back in northwest Houston

9:56 PM Fri, Mar 10, 2006 |

A man was shot in the back in the 7900 block of Antoine in northwest Houston.

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Top 10 makes of vehicles stolen in Houston in February

8:06 PM Fri, Mar 10, 2006 |

HPD released a list of the Top 10makes of vehicles stolen in the Houston area during the month of February 2006.

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Body believed to be missing minister

5:25 PM Fri, Mar 10, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

Galveston deputies discovered a body Friday believed to be that of a missing Houston minister.

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Pasadena officers seize 306 pounds of marijuana, arrest 3

2:54 PM Fri, Mar 10, 2006 |

After an investigation, which lasted several days, officers assigned to the Pasadena Narcotics Task Force seized 213 pounds during a buy-bust operation Wednesday night at a storage building located at 4510 Allen Genoa Rd.
>> Continue reading: Pasadena officers seize 306 pounds of marijuana, arrest 3



Founder of End Hunger Network dies

12:45 PM Fri, Mar 10, 2006 |

Mary Barden Keegan, the founder of End Hunger Network, died Thursday.

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Christus St. Joseph to sell to N.C.-based company

12:19 PM Fri, Mar 10, 2006 |

Nine months after announcing Christus St. Joseph Hospital was for sale and reviewing offers from a group of qualified bidders, Christus Health Gulf Coast announced Friday it has selected Charlotte, NC-based Hospital Partners of America, Inc. to purchase Christus St. Joseph Hospital in downtown Houston. The parties anticipate completion of the sale in the summer of 2006, subject to certain closing conditions and satisfaction of remaining due diligence items.

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Truck crashes into First Baptist sign

11:43 AM Fri, Mar 10, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

A landmark sign off the Katy Freeway was smashed early Friday when a truck hit it.

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Act early for free NCAA Tourney games online

10:37 AM Fri, Mar 10, 2006 |

Whether you're a UT fan or University of Houston hopeful, you'll want to watch the first three rounds of the NCAA Tournament for free. But you'll need to register ASAP if you hope to get in on game day.

Complete details

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Robots gear up for UH Botball Tournament

10:31 AM Fri, Mar 10, 2006 |

Don't let the name fool you. Botball may sound like an interplanetary android competition, but it's actually a friendly game using robotics to teach science, mathematics, engineering and technology.

Middle and high school students will engage in this educational challenge during the Texas Regional Botball Tournament on Saturday, March 11, at the University of Houston.

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Opening delayed for Schlitterbahn Galveston

10:25 AM Fri, Mar 10, 2006 |

Spring breakers might have to wait a little longer before making a splash at Galveston's Schlitterbahn water park.

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Saturday last day for hurricane survivors to apply for FEMA assistance

10:20 AM Fri, Mar 10, 2006 |

Time is running out for survivors of hurricanes Katrina and Rita to apply for assistance from FEMA.

Saturday is the last day to get the help for rental assistance, grants for minor repairs, help to replace furniture and much more.

You can register by going to www.fema.gov or you can call the agency at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

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Wanted: Red Cross volunteers

9:48 AM Fri, Mar 10, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

Red Cross officials are looking for people who want to become disaster volunteers.

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Suspect arrested in apartment fire

9:40 AM Fri, Mar 10, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

An arrest has been made in a fire that left several apartment residents homeless in southwest Houston.

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Security beefed up at two Aldine schools

9:36 AM Fri, Mar 10, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

Extra security measures were in place Friday for Aldine ISD's Nimitz High School and Nimitz 9th.

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Man shot, robbed at SE Houston apartment complex

6:44 AM Fri, Mar 10, 2006 |

Police are searching for two suspects after a man was shot and robbed in southeast Houston.

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Pat Green takes Rodeo stage tonight

6:22 AM Fri, Mar 10, 2006 |

If you don't have any weekend plans you may want to head on over to the Houston rodeo. Texan Pat Green is taking to the stage tonight.

This is the Grammy winner's second rodeo appearance. For the performer schedule, go to khou.com/rodeo.

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Town's residents wonder why fire department needs $6,000 plasma TV

10:26 PM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |

Some residents in the tiny town of Orchard in Fort Bend county are questioning whether their volunteer fire department is spending their tax dollars wisely.

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Fire on school playground started by mirror

8:54 PM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |

School officials say sunlight reflected off a mirror attached to the playground equipment on the playground of Alexander Elementary school ignited the mulch underneath.

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Houston SPCA awarded custody of neglected horses

5:20 PM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |

The Houston SPCA has been given custody of several horses found neglected on a Liberty County farm.

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NTSB cites probable cause of 2004 fatal helicopter crash off Gulf

3:59 PM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |

The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that the probable cause of a March 23, 2004 fatal helicopter crash in the Gulf of Mexico was the flight crew's failure to identify and arrest descent for undetermined reasons.
Click here for the complete report

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Houston soldier arrested on child porn charges

3:16 PM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's Cyber Crimes Unit investigators took custody of a U.S. Army private at Muscogee County Jail in Georgia Wednesday after a Harris County grand jury indicted him on one count of child pornography possession.

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Fastow cross-examination is interesting theater

2:02 PM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

Daniel Petrocelli has gone more than a day grilling Andrew Fastow in cross-examination. The back-and-forth between the two men is interesting theater to watch.

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HISD to vote on new school construction

12:37 PM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |
Adrienne

The Houston Independent School Board will meet Thursday to vote on what could be some major changes to the district, including a new school.

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Former Gov. Richards checks into M.D. Anderson

12:10 PM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |
Adrienne

Former Gov. Ann Richards, who announced she will undergo treatment for cancer of the esophagus, began tests and consultations at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston on Thursday, her spokesman said.

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Fastow testifies about "smoking gun" document

10:21 AM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

Andrew Fastow admits he destroyed the original document, but after a copy was discovered in his safe deposit box, the so-called Global Galactic agreement is the center of questions in Fastow's third day on the stand.

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Audio Report: Worst of the weather has passed

9:28 AM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |

The worst of the weather has pushed northeast of the viewing area, 11 News meteorologist David Paul said. There are still a few heavy showers in Galveston Bay, and there is a storm cell moving through Katy. But Paul said nothing looks severe -- just strong storms.

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Fastow returns to stand for more tough questions

8:48 AM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

Cross-examination is underway at this hour in courtroom 9B of the Houston Federal Courthouse. Daniel Petrocelli, attorney for Jeff Skilling, is continuing to question former Enron Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fastow.

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Audio Report: Houston area under tornado watch

8:34 AM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |

11 News meteorologist David Paul says the line of storms should blow through the area by Thursday afternoon, leaving the rest of the day breezy and warm. But he said the possibility is there for tornados.

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Houston Rocket expected to become citizen Thursday

7:45 AM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |
Adrienne

Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo is expected to be sworn in as an American citizen on Thursday.

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Yates has till Friday to accept, reject plea deal

7:45 AM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |
Adrienne

Lawyers for Andrea Yates have until Friday to accept or reject a plea deal.

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Suspect gets a little help getting out of a squad car

7:36 AM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |
Adrienne

Someone helped a drug suspect get away from police.

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Police dog finds suspect in bushes

7:35 AM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |
Adrienne

A police chase in northwest Houston ended with the suspect being caught.

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Ann Richards to check into M.D. Anderson

6:49 AM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |
Adrienne

Former Texas Gov. Ann Richards will check into the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center on Thursday for treatment.

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Elderly woman shot in friend's driveway

6:48 AM Thu, Mar 09, 2006 |
Adrienne

An elderly woman is in serious condition after she was shot in her friend’s driveway in northwest Houston.

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Last meeting to be held in old HISD building

10:16 PM Wed, Mar 08, 2006 |

After nearly four decades that saw everything from the end of segregation in schools to winning the prize as America’s best urban school district, HISD will say goodbye Thursday to its headquarters.

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Sundown Elementary School awarded $57,515 for fruit and vegetable program

10:13 PM Wed, Mar 08, 2006 |

AUSTIN – Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs announced today that Sundown Elementary School in the Katy ISD in Katy has been awarded $57,515 to implement a creative new program to boost the health of its students as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.

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Galena Park ISD employee charged with theft of nearly $200,000

4:33 PM Wed, Mar 08, 2006 |

Missing money from a local school district has lead to the indictment of an employee for Galena Park.

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Suspects arrested after alleged robbery at area Wal-Mart

3:28 PM Wed, Mar 08, 2006 |

Two 18-year-old suspects were arrested after an alleged robbery and chase Wednesday morning.

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Police wish to question man in sexual assault case

12:49 PM Wed, Mar 08, 2006 |
Adrienne

Houston Police need help finding a man they want to question in connection with the sexual assault of a child.

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Fastow called liar, manipulator, and greedy in cross-examination

12:23 PM Wed, Mar 08, 2006 |
Jason Whitely

After two hours of damaging testimony to Ken Lay, prosecutors finished questioning former Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fastow about 10:45 Tuesday morning.

Within minutes Skilling's lead attorney, Daniel Petrocelli, got up and fired away at Fastow.

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Four more Texans indicted for filing false claims with FEMA

11:35 AM Wed, Mar 08, 2006 |

Four Texans were indicted for filing false claims to obtain Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) disaster relief assistance.

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Audio Report: Pregnant woman shot 4 times in stomach during home invasion

11:19 AM Wed, Mar 08, 2006 |

11 News' Reggie Aqui reports from Missouri City where a pregnant woman was shot in the stomach four times in an early morning home invasion. The two suspects apparently left the house without stealing anything. The victim is in serious but stable condition at Memorial Hermann Hospital.

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Audio Report: Metorologist David Paul: Heavy winds today

10:36 AM Wed, Mar 08, 2006 |

11 News meteorologist David Paul: Winds will be gusting out of the south up to about 30 mph, and maybe stronger in gusts here or there. He suggests giving 18-wheelers a little extra space on the roads because such high-profile vehicles can move around a little with such high winds. Looks like rain chances will hold off until around midnight. Until then there is only a 20 percent chance of a thunderstorm or two throughout the day.

MP3 File

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Police: Suspect in deadly accident attempts suicide

3:02 PM Tue, Mar 07, 2006 |
Michelle Homer

The man who drove his car into a Missouri City home, killing the couple inside tried to kill himself late Monday, according to Missouri City police.

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Fastow gets emotional during testimony

2:13 PM Tue, Mar 07, 2006 |

Prosecutor John Hueston questioned Andrew Fastow about his wife Lea Monday. And that's when Andrew Fastow became emotional.

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Audio Report: Failed abduction attempt

2:04 PM Tue, Mar 07, 2006 |

11 News' Mike Zientek reports from Montgomery County where an 11-year-old girl narrowly avoided being abducted Tuesday morning.

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Three bank robbery suspects in custody

1:23 PM Tue, Mar 07, 2006 |
Adrienne

Three bank robbery suspects are in custody after fast police work Tuesday morning.

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Burglary, stabbing suspect turns self in

10:44 AM Tue, Mar 07, 2006 |

Tony Lee Guevara, wanted for a March 4 stabbing in Baytown, contacted the Harris County Sheriff's Department and agreed to turn himself in.

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Audio Report: Bogus bonus suspect runs from cameras

10:26 AM Tue, Mar 07, 2006 |

One City Hall employee who came for the hearings regarding the bonus scandal tried to dodge the cameras Tuesday morning, running up the stairs. 11 News reporter Doug Miller is at City Hall.

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Fastow begins his testimony

9:38 AM Tue, Mar 07, 2006 |
Adrienne

11 News reporter Jason Whitely is covering the Enron trial and will file updates.

Andrew Fastow, Enron's former Chief Financial Officer, who hasn't spoken publicly in several years, took the witness stand at 9:04 Tuesday morning. He spoke with a slight lisp but confidently.

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Enron blog: Fastow on the stand

8:52 AM Tue, Mar 07, 2006 |
Adrienne

11 News reporter Jason Whitely is covering the Enron trial and will file daily blog reports. Andrew Fastow took the witness stand at 9:03 a.m. Prosecutor John Hueston is conducting cross-examination.

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Dump truck crashes through bedroom wall

8:51 AM Tue, Mar 07, 2006 |
Adrienne

A woman is lucky to be alive Tuesday morning after a dump truck crashed through her bedroom wall.

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Two suspects in custody after short chase

8:50 AM Tue, Mar 07, 2006 |
Adrienne

Two suspects are in custody after leading Houston police on a chase early Tuesday morning.

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Man charged in Wal-Mart stabbing

8:48 AM Tue, Mar 07, 2006 |
Adrienne

Police have charged a man in connection with a stabbing in Baytown over the weekend.

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Teen arrested in connection with stepfather's death

8:47 AM Tue, Mar 07, 2006 |
Adrienne

A teenager is under arrest in connection with the death of his stepfather.

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Gas station robbery turns deadly

8:45 AM Tue, Mar 07, 2006 |
Adrienne

Harris County authorities are searching for two suspects after an alleged robbery turned deadly.

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New HISD headquarters with old name

6:21 PM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 |

HISD is packing up and moving to its new headquarters during spring break next week.

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New Orleans leader apologizes for 'soap opera' comment

5:37 PM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 |

New Orleans City Council President Oliver Thomas apologized today for saying his devastated city doesn't need "soap opera watchers" in public housing.

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Audio Report: Alvarado stepping down for now

2:33 PM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 |

11 News' Doug Miller reports on the mayor's news conference that revealed the city will try to fire the four employees who received improper bonuses and Mayor Pro Tem Carol Alvarado's decision to temporarily step down from that role.


>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Alvarado stepping down for now



Enron blog: Fastow won't see stand Monday

1:44 PM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 |
Adrienne

11 News reporter Jason Whitely is covering the Enron trial, and he will file daily reports. Anticipation building up to the testimony of Andrew Fastow will have to wait.

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Shorter municipal court parking office hours this week

12:38 PM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 |
Adrienne

The City of Houston Municipal Court Parking Adjudication Office will close at 6 p.m. instead of the usual 8 p.m. during this week.

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Inside the Enron trial: Fastow prepares to testify

9:02 AM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 |
Adrienne

11 News reporter Jason Whitely is covering the Enron trial and will file daily blog reports. Interest in the Enron trial will perk up again this week as former Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fastow prepares to testify.

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Evacuee questioned in stabbing incident

7:52 AM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 |
Adrienne

A Katrina evacuee is being questioned by police Monday after allegedly stabbing another evacuee in southwest Houston.

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Heights double murder suspect to be in court

7:50 AM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 |
Adrienne

One man accused of gunning down a Houston couple before Christmas is expected in court Monday.

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Suspects in custody after I-45 chase

7:19 AM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 |
Adrienne

Three suspects are in police custody Monday morning after leading officers on a high-speed chase.

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Father saves daughters from burning house

7:19 AM Mon, Mar 06, 2006 |
Adrienne

A fast-acting father saved his two daughters from a burning house in southwest Houston.
It happened Sunday in the 6800 block of Thornwild.

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Woman killed after running onto South Loop

4:45 PM Sun, Mar 05, 2006 |

A woman was killed early Sunday morning after running into oncoming traffic on the South Loop.

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Rodeo carnival ride stuck Saturday night, children trapped

1:50 PM Sun, Mar 05, 2006 |

Things were back to normal at Saturday's rodeo carnival after the Spinner Rollercoaster got stuck for about an hour, trapping several children.

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HPD raids three businesses with eight-liner machines

4:43 PM Fri, Mar 03, 2006 |

Houston police swept through southwest Houston Friday raiding three businesses where illegal gambling was suspected of taking place.

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Congressional bill extends hurricane benefits for 13 weeks

4:31 PM Fri, Mar 03, 2006 |

Congress has passed a bill that would extend unemployment benefits for hurricane victims another 13 weeks.

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Black Heritage Day at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

4:10 PM Fri, Mar 03, 2006 |

It's Black Heritage Day at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

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Early voting ends Friday at 7 p.m.

4:05 PM Fri, Mar 03, 2006 |

Early voting for the upcoming Democratic and Republican primaries ends at 7 p.m. Friday.

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Audio Report: Red light camera project put on hold

12:39 PM Fri, Mar 03, 2006 |

11 News' Doug Miller reports from City Hall. A City Council committee decided to refer the red light camera project back to the administration that will now have to issue another set of requests for proposals. The companies who bid before will have to bid again.

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Car rental companies now hold renters responsible for weather damage

8:56 PM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 |

The next time you rent a car you may want to consider buying that extra insurance waiver they try to sell you.

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Arrest made in death of 10-month-old baby

6:29 PM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 |

Needville Police Chief Michael Wilkerson said Thursday that Pete Marin, III was arrested and was in the jail in Needville. He was charged with capital murder.

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Air Aces report on last year's fatal crash in Conroe

3:21 PM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 |

We now know what caused a fatal crash of a training plane in Conroe more than a year ago.

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Get $55 rebate for planting a tree

2:53 PM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 |

CenterPoint Energy and the Texas Nursery Landscape Association have partnered to encourage homeowners to improve their home' energy efficiency by offering a $55 mail-in rebate for planting trees to shade their homes.

To qualify for the rebate, trees must be purchased from a participating nursery or landscaping service and planted by a participating landscaper on the west side of your home to shade it from the harsh, afternoon sun.

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South Houston HS classes canceled due to smoke

1:24 PM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 |

Pasadena ISD reports that South Houston High School has canceled classes for the rest of the day after an electrical short sent smoke throughout the school. Students have been evacuated and are awaiting buses to be transported home.

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UT-Health Science Center unveils mobile health unit

12:30 PM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 |
Adrienne

A new high tech mobile health clinic will soon be serving Texas residents in need.

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Celebrating 1836 anniversary with re-enactment

12:26 PM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 |

On this day in 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico. The historic event will be marked by re-enactment of the signing of the Texas "Declaration of Independence today near Ben Taub Hospital.

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Audio Report: Arrest expected in death of baby in Needville

11:48 AM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 |

11 News' Chau Nguyen reports from Needville where police are investigating the death of a 10-month-old who was determined to have skull fractures. Police say the mother has been cleared as a suspect.


>> Continue reading: Audio Report: Arrest expected in death of baby in Needville



Follow the red backpack at the Enron trial

10:28 AM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 |

From 11 News' Nancy Holland:

Every morning outside the federal building photographers and reporters begin to gather between 6:30 and 7. For a while it was in darkness. But we can tell the season is changing. It is now light as we begin to assemble. What is left is the core or maybe in this case corps of coverage.

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Officials: Mother confesses to burning baby

7:33 AM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 |
Adrienne

A mother confessed to burning her 2-week-old son who was discovered buried in a shallow grave in Fort Bend County last month.

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Man accused of hijacking school bus charged

6:46 AM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 |
Adrienne

The man accused of hijacking an HISD school bus is in jail Thursday morning.

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Wife finds her dead husband in parking lot

6:44 AM Thu, Mar 02, 2006 |
Adrienne

A woman is searching for answers after her husband was shot and killed outside their home.

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MetroRail back online for Thursday rush hour

10:22 PM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 |

Metro has completed soil testing beneath its MetroRail track at San Jacinto and Hermann Drive and determined it is safe to resume normal rail service tonight.

With a return to normal service for Thursday’s morning rush hour, trains will depart platforms every six minutes from 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and service will return to the Museum District northbound platform.

For the past three days, Metro's engineers performed a number of tests at the site where a water line break was discovered Sunday by a City of Houston contractor. Those tests confirmed that the contractor’s repairs on Monday and Tuesday w...



Elderly woman pulls out of church lot, hits elderly man with car

10:11 PM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 |

In Baytown Wednesday, an elderly woman pulled out of her church parking lot and hit an 80-year man walking across Bayway Drive.

A Life Flight helicopter rushed the man to the hospital.

We're told both the man and the woman who hit him attend the Wooster Baptist Church.

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Uninsured drivers in Richmond - Rosenberg beware

7:10 PM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 |

Starting Wednesday uninsured drivers will be towed if they are caught driving in Richmond - Rosenberg.

People found without their proof of insurance will be ticketed and have their vehicles impounded.

To get them back owners must have proof of insurance and pay impound fees.

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Texans release Coleman, Banks & Hollings

6:34 PM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 |

HOUSTON -- The Houston Texans have waived safety Marcus
Coleman, quarterback Tony Banks and running back Tony Hollings.

Coleman, at 31,is due to make nearly $1.8 million dollars this season.

The Texans have several young safeties.

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Rain drops Mardi Gras ticket sales

6:32 PM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 |

Rain was no friend to Mardi Gras Galveston the past two weekends.

Preliminary reports indicate ticket sales for the Downtown Entertainment District were down $200,000 from earlier expectations.

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Robert Durst returns to Houston home

1:52 PM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 |
Adrienne

Robert Durst, the millionaire acquitted of murder, returned to his Houston home Wednesday, the Houston Chronicle reported.

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Audio Report: Boxing champ returns to Houston

12:53 PM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 |

Eight-time champion boxer Oscar De La Hoya returned to Houston on Wednesday to promote his upcoming fight against Ricardo Mayorga. He told 11 Sports' Butch Alsandor that he wants to be remembered as a champion, and Mayorga has no respect for his career or family.

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More MetroRail delays due to water main break

10:43 AM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 |
Adrienne

MetroRail riders will still face delays Wednesday due to Monday's water main break.

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Family members need help finding man's killers

10:42 AM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 |
Adrienne

Family members are asking for the public's help finding the killers of a Houston man.

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HPD officer's lawsuit will cost city at least $50,000

10:40 AM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 |
Adrienne

Houston taxpayers will spend at least $50,000 fighting a lawsuit filed by that police officer who criticized the Houston Police Department's chase policy.

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Audio Report: Yates case cleared for retrial

10:33 AM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 |

State District Judge Belinda Hill ruled that a defense motion accusing the state of prosecutorial misconduct was frivolous, 11 News' Amy Tortolani reports.

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Traces of lead, arsenic found in South Asian remedies

10:19 AM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 |
Adrienne

The Houston Department of Health and Human Services found traces of lead and arsenic in some South Asian traditional remedies.

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Missing woman with schizophrenia found

10:08 AM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 |
Adrienne

The missing woman with schizophrenia from Louisiana was found Tuesday night.

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Audio Report: Man allegedly steals school bus, wrecks it

8:58 AM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 |

A man is in custody Wednesday morning after allegedly stealing an HISD school bus. Police said the 26-year-old flagged the bus driver down in northeast Houston.

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Four injured in Angleton home fire

8:20 AM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 |
Adrienne

Firefighters are investigating what sparked a blaze that injured four adults in their Angleton home.

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Man dies trying to cross South Loop

6:53 AM Wed, Mar 01, 2006 |
Adrienne

A man is dead after he tried to cross the South Loop in southeast Houston.

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