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Adrienne: December 2005 Archives


Yao leads Western Conference in All-Star votes

1:58 PM Thu, Dec 29, 2005 |
Adrienne

Yao Ming and Kobe Bryant lead the Western Conference, while Shaquille O'Neal and LeBron James lead the Eastern Conference in votes received after the second returns of the 2006 NBA All-Star Balloting program.

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Couple shot to death to be buried

1:37 PM Thu, Dec 29, 2005 |
Adrienne

The engaged couple who was killed in the Heights area Dec. 22 will be buried Friday in Ludington, Mich.

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Teen charged with intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle

1:18 PM Thu, Dec 29, 2005 |
Adrienne

Brandon Thomas Boecker, age 19, has been charged with two counts of intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle for the Dec. 24, according to the Houston Police Department.

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City catching up on voucher bills

10:55 AM Thu, Dec 29, 2005 |
Adrienne

The city of Houston is having to apologize for not paying its bills.

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Hyatt workers preparing for big party

9:31 AM Thu, Dec 29, 2005 |
Adrienne

With just three days until the new year, it's time to start preparing for the celebrations.

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Menorah car parade Thursday

9:30 AM Thu, Dec 29, 2005 |
Adrienne

A menorah car parade will take place Thursday.

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Knife recovered from Teketria Buggs' home

9:29 AM Thu, Dec 29, 2005 |
Adrienne

Detectives have recovered a knife from the home of Teketria Buggs and seized a car believed to have been used to transport her body according to a search warrant affidavit.

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Suspect in pool hall shooting arrested

1:01 PM Wed, Dec 28, 2005 |
Adrienne

A suspect wanted in a Nov. 20 fatal shooting of a man at 9373 Richmond Avenue has been arrested.

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HPD warns against celebratory gunfire

12:20 PM Wed, Dec 28, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston police warned Wednesday that anyone shooting off celebratory New Year's gunfire will be arrested.

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Two shot in Godwin Park

7:56 AM Wed, Dec 28, 2005 |
Adrienne

Two people were shot inside of a car early Wednesday morning in Godwin Park.

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Firefighter expected in court

7:56 AM Wed, Dec 28, 2005 |
Adrienne

A Cy-Fair volunteer firefighter charged with arson is expected in court Wednesday.

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Lawmaker wants UT fraternity's ban reversed

7:55 AM Wed, Dec 28, 2005 |
Adrienne

State lawmaker Hubert Vo is urging the University of Texas to reconsider last week's ban of a fraternity, the Houston Chronicle reports.

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New charter schools opening

7:53 AM Wed, Dec 28, 2005 |
Adrienne

Beginning next month, parents can start registering their children for three new charter schools operated by the Knowledge is Power Program, according to the Houston Chronicle.

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Man shot to death in north Houston

12:42 PM Tue, Dec 27, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston police are searching for a gunman that burst into a north Houston apartment and opened fire.

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Angel Flight gets hangar at Hobby Airport

12:40 PM Tue, Dec 27, 2005 |
Adrienne

There was a special dedication Tuesday at Hobby Airport.

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EV1.net bowl participants arrive Tuesday

11:01 AM Tue, Dec 27, 2005 |
Adrienne

The football teams from Texas Christian University and Iowa State will get to Houston on Tuesday.

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Convicted murderer, rapist wants new trial

10:55 AM Tue, Dec 27, 2005 |
Adrienne

A man convicted in a series of robberies, rapes and murders in Houston three years ago wants a new trial.

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Families of slain teens waiting for charges

7:25 AM Tue, Dec 27, 2005 |
Adrienne

Three area families are waiting to find out if the alleged drunken driver who killed their teenaged children will be charged.

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Sugar Land menorah lighting Tuesday

7:24 AM Tue, Dec 27, 2005 |
Adrienne

Hundreds are expected at Tuesday night's lighting of the menorah in Sugar Land.
The ceremony is a nightly event at Sugar Land's City Hall and will last through Jan. 1.
The event starts at 7 p.m.

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Tickets to NBA All-Star practice on sale

7:19 AM Tue, Dec 27, 2005 |
Adrienne

The 55th annual NBA All-Star Game returns to Houston in February.

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AstroWorld to hold auction

12:53 PM Mon, Dec 26, 2005 |
Adrienne

AstroWorld, which permanently closed in October, will hold a public auction Jan. 6-8.

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Man charged in October fatal stabbing

10:41 AM Mon, Dec 26, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston police have charged a suspect in an Oct. 26 fatal stabbing.

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Man shot in the head Sunday

10:30 AM Mon, Dec 26, 2005 |
Adrienne

A man was shot in the head Sunday at 11555 Bissonnet.

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One dead after crashing into tree

9:31 AM Thu, Dec 22, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident at 11200 Briar Forest Drive about 1:45 a.m. Thursday.

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Tomball settles KKK lawsuit

7:36 AM Thu, Dec 22, 2005 |
Adrienne

The city of Tomball has settled a federal lawsuit involving discrimination by the KKK.

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Memorial service for Teketria Buggs

7:32 AM Thu, Dec 22, 2005 |
Adrienne

Classmates of Teketria Buggs will hold a memorial ceremony in her honor Thursday.

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HISD stepping up security

12:50 PM Wed, Dec 21, 2005 |
Adrienne

The Houston Independent School District announced Wednesday it has hired more police officers to help keep order in 18 schools with larger numbers of evacuees from Hurricane Katrina.

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Preteen robbed in Sugar Land

10:27 AM Wed, Dec 21, 2005 |
Adrienne

A 12-year-old was robbed Tuesday afternoon in Sugar Land.

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Teen attacked in Fort Bend County

10:26 AM Wed, Dec 21, 2005 |
Adrienne

A 16-year-old was attacked early Wednesday morning in Fort Bend County.

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Houston Zoo's animals get Christmas vacation

8:02 AM Wed, Dec 21, 2005 |
Adrienne

This Christmas, the animals at the Houston Zoo are sleeping in.

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Man saught in pool hall shooting

8:01 AM Wed, Dec 21, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston police need help finding a man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting at a Houston pool hall.

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Shots fired into Missouri City home

8:00 AM Wed, Dec 21, 2005 |
Adrienne

Police are searching for a suspect who fired at least three shots into a Missouri City home.

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UPS hires 700 for seasonal work

12:35 PM Tue, Dec 20, 2005 |
Adrienne

Tuesday is considered the peak day for UPS as people rush to have their holiday packages sent to loved ones.

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Mentally impaired woman missing

12:15 PM Tue, Dec 20, 2005 |
Adrienne

Searchers are out in Rosenberg looking for a missing woman.

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ISS will be visible this week

7:32 AM Tue, Dec 20, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston stargazers are in for a special treat this week.

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Fireworks go on sale Tuesday

7:31 AM Tue, Dec 20, 2005 |
Adrienne

Fireworks sales start Tuesday.

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New tow fees in Montgomery County

7:30 AM Tue, Dec 20, 2005 |
Adrienne

Some good news for drivers needing a tow in Montgomery County.

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Bowling alley murder suspect faces new trial

7:29 AM Tue, Dec 20, 2005 |
Adrienne

A Harris County man facing a new capital murder trial in the killings of three people at an area bowling alley is dealt a blow in his case, according to the Houston Chronicle.

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HFD recognized for rescuing cat

1:06 PM Mon, Dec 19, 2005 |
Adrienne

The Houston Fire Department was recognized by PETA for the rescue of a cat from a sewer.

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Former New Orleans resident shot to death

12:52 PM Mon, Dec 19, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 4700 South Kirkwood Drive on Sunday afternoon.

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Roy Oswalt to receive promised bulldozer

9:04 AM Mon, Dec 19, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane will present All-Star pitcher and National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Roy Oswalt with a bulldozer Monday at Minute Maid Park.

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Comets coach hosting holiday lunch

7:27 AM Mon, Dec 19, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston Comets' head coach Van Chancellor is getting an early start to the holidays.

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Hockley soldier to be laid to rest

7:26 AM Mon, Dec 19, 2005 |
Adrienne

A 23 year-old soldier from Hockley who was killed in Iraq will be laid to rest Monday.

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Auto shop burns down

7:26 AM Mon, Dec 19, 2005 |
Adrienne

Investigators are looking into a fire that destroyed an auto shop.

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Murder suspects to appear in court

7:25 AM Mon, Dec 19, 2005 |
Adrienne

Two murder suspect arrested during a massive gang raid Friday will be in court Monday.

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Man attempted to hit deputy, police say

4:29 PM Sun, Dec 18, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston police are investigating the attempted capital murder of an area deputy constable Saturday night.

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Man found dead in hotel room

4:28 PM Sun, Dec 18, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 6 East Sam Houston Parkway North on Saturday at about 6:50 p.m.

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Wife comes home to find husband dead

4:28 PM Sun, Dec 18, 2005 |
Adrienne

A man was shot in the head and died Saturday afternoon.

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Suspected drunken driver sideswipes SUV

1:25 PM Sun, Dec 18, 2005 |
Adrienne

Charges could be filed against a suspected drunken driver in Baytown.

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Police seeking murder suspect from New Orleans

1:22 PM Sun, Dec 18, 2005 |
Adrienne

A man charged with a murder that happened last month is on the run.

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Teen shot to death in southwest Houston

1:20 PM Sun, Dec 18, 2005 |
Adrienne

Police said a case of road rage at an apartment complex security gate. may have lead to the fatal shooting of a teenager.

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Funeral services held for UT student

1:19 PM Sun, Dec 18, 2005 |
Adrienne

Funeral services were held Saturday for a University of Texas student from Houston who died of alcohol poisoning at his fraternity house.

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NBA donating $250,000 to HISD

1:51 PM Thu, Dec 15, 2005 |
Adrienne

The National Basketball Association is dunking $250,000 into an HISD school.

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Worker injured at Port of Houston

1:43 PM Thu, Dec 15, 2005 |
Adrienne

A 50-year-old man, a worker, was hit in the face by a chain and thrown onto a boat in the 4800 block of Clinton at the Port of Houston.
Emergency workers were trying to use a basket to rescue the man Thursday afternoon.

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Houston counselor convicted of fraud

1:00 PM Thu, Dec 15, 2005 |
Adrienne

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's office said Houston woman Comfort O. Okoronkwo plead guilty and received a 10-year sentence for Medicaid fraud.

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Equusearch continues looking for missing girl

10:38 AM Thu, Dec 15, 2005 |
Adrienne

Texas Equusearch is continuing the search for Teketria Buggs.

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Check out car's possible water damage

7:54 AM Thu, Dec 15, 2005 |
Adrienne

Driving in high water is dangerous and costly.

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Two suspects sought in northwest shooting

7:53 AM Thu, Dec 15, 2005 |
Adrienne

Police are searching for two suspects after a man was shot to death in northwest Houston.

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Man burned in Heights house fire

7:52 AM Thu, Dec 15, 2005 |
Adrienne

A man is in serious condition following a house fire in northwest Houston.

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Arraignment set in 7-year-old murder case

7:51 AM Thu, Dec 15, 2005 |
Adrienne

Arraignment is set for Thursday morning for a man charged in a 7-year-old murder case.

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MediaSource's new contract approved

7:50 AM Thu, Dec 15, 2005 |
Adrienne

The Houston City Council approved a new contract for MediaSource.

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Man shot while in his car

1:48 PM Wed, Dec 14, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man Tuesday night at 4300 Holloway.

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Fireworks ban extended to all of Harris County

1:01 PM Wed, Dec 14, 2005 |
Adrienne

The Harris County Commissioner's Court approved a ban on all aeriel fireworks in Harris County.

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Voucher distribution ends Wednesday

8:17 AM Wed, Dec 14, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston will stop handing out housing vouchers Wednesday.

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Assisted living complex catches fire

8:16 AM Wed, Dec 14, 2005 |
Adrienne

An assisted living apartment complex catches fire in northwest Houston.

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Officials: Arson may be to blame for fire

8:11 AM Wed, Dec 14, 2005 |
Adrienne

Firefighters said arson may be to blame for a vacant house that caught fire early Wednesday morning.

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Police waiting for autopsy in 3-year-old's death

1:23 PM Tue, Dec 13, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston police are waiting for results from an autopsy of a young child.

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Young patients at Texas Children's get special treat

1:07 PM Tue, Dec 13, 2005 |
Adrienne

Young patients at Texas Children's Hospital were treated to a holiday show Tuesday.

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Evacuee accused of ambulance theft in court

10:51 AM Tue, Dec 13, 2005 |
Adrienne

A Katrina evacuee accused of stealing an ambulance made her first appearance in court Tuesday.

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Eight indicted for alleged sex trafficking

10:14 AM Tue, Dec 13, 2005 |
Adrienne

Eight people have been indicted for alleged involvement in sex trafficking.

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Girl in hospital after accidentally strangling herself

9:58 AM Tue, Dec 13, 2005 |
Adrienne

A 6-year-old girl is in Texas Children's Hospital after accidentally strangling herself, according to the Conroe Courier.

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ConocoPhillips to acquire Burlington Resources

8:08 AM Tue, Dec 13, 2005 |
Adrienne

ConocoPhillips Co. announced plans to acquire oil and gas producer Burlington Resources Inc. for $35.6 billion.

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Meadows officer cleared in fatal shooting

7:50 AM Tue, Dec 13, 2005 |
Adrienne

A Fort Bend County grand jury has cleared a Meadows Place police officer in the fatal shooting of a would-be bank robber last month, the Houston Chronicle reported.

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Man arrested at Memorial Park released

7:24 AM Tue, Dec 13, 2005 |
Adrienne

A man who was accused of assaulting women at Memorial Park is out of jail.

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Suspected Galleria attacker to be in court

7:23 AM Tue, Dec 13, 2005 |
Adrienne

The man suspected of committing several rapes in the Galleria area is expected in court Tuesday.

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Search for missing girl continues

1:00 PM Mon, Dec 12, 2005 |
Adrienne

The search for 12-year-old Teketria Buggs continued Monday.

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Children honor Our Lady of Guadalupe

12:21 PM Mon, Dec 12, 2005 |
Adrienne

Local congregations are honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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Trial of former Aldine teacher begins

10:24 AM Mon, Dec 12, 2005 |
Adrienne

The trial of a former Aldine High School teacher accused of arson began Monday.

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Wrong-way driver causes deadly wreck

10:23 AM Mon, Dec 12, 2005 |
Adrienne

A driver traveling the wrong way on the Katy Freeway caused a deadly accident early Monday morning.

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Red Sox want the Rocket

8:39 AM Mon, Dec 12, 2005 |
Adrienne

The Red Sox want the Rocket back in Boston.

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Police find man who fits assault description

7:21 AM Mon, Dec 12, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston police found a man who fits the description of a sexual assault suspect.

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Person shot in neck on southeast side

7:21 AM Mon, Dec 12, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston detectives wrapped up a shooting investigation on the southeast side.

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Sex offenders may face Nassau Bay restrictions

7:20 AM Mon, Dec 12, 2005 |
Adrienne

Registered sex offenders may soon be restricted from living in certain areas in Nassau Bay.

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Motorcyclist dies when bike hits car

6:14 AM Mon, Dec 12, 2005 |
Adrienne

A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in an accident near Reed Road and Coffee Street.

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Police: Evacuee tried to steal ambulance

5:47 PM Sun, Dec 11, 2005 |
Adrienne

A hurricane evacuee is accused of a bizarre crime.

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Woman found dead in vacant lot

4:41 PM Sun, Dec 11, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston police are investigating the death of a woman at 4300 Garrott on Sunday morning.

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Man shot to death Sunday morning

3:48 PM Sun, Dec 11, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 5908 Gulfton on Sunday morning at about 4.

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Would-be carjackers kill man for unworking car

10:56 AM Sun, Dec 11, 2005 |
Adrienne

Two carjackers are at-large for killing a victim for a car that did not work.

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Man found dead after business trip

10:55 AM Sun, Dec 11, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston police are investigating a man found dead after coming home from a business trip.

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More than 350 take civil service exam

8:59 AM Thu, Dec 08, 2005 |
Adrienne

The Houston Police Department is actively looking for a few good men and women.

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Juan Gabriel concert rescheduled

1:03 PM Wed, Dec 07, 2005 |
Adrienne

Juan Gabriel's concert has been rescheduled.
Tickets that were purchased for the Nov. 13 will be accepted at the Feb. 26 show.

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Austin court hears case on Bible display

12:07 PM Wed, Dec 07, 2005 |
Adrienne

Judges in Austin are hearing a case Thursday involving a Harris County Bible display.

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Decision day for Astros on Clemens

8:03 AM Wed, Dec 07, 2005 |
Adrienne

Wednesday is decision day for Astros management: Will they keep Roger Clemens or not?

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No Osteen for Christmas service

8:01 AM Wed, Dec 07, 2005 |
Adrienne

Lakewood Church will have a Christmas Day Sunday service, but Pastor Joel Osteen will not be ministering

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Police chase nabs 2 suspects

7:10 AM Wed, Dec 07, 2005 |
Adrienne

Two suspects are in custody after a short police chase that started as a car break-in.

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Two rescued on Lake Houston

1:28 PM Tue, Dec 06, 2005 |
Adrienne

HPD Lake Patrol rescued two people from an overturned boat on Lake Houston on Thursday.

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Search continues for missing college student

8:01 AM Tue, Dec 06, 2005 |
Adrienne

The search continues for a missing Houston college student.

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Former teacher to be arraigned on sexual assault charge

8:01 AM Tue, Dec 06, 2005 |
Adrienne

A former teacher at Pin Oak Middle School is scheduled to be arraigned in court Tuesday after authorities say he sexually assaulted a student.

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Dry conditions force ban on some fireworks

8:00 AM Tue, Dec 06, 2005 |
Adrienne

Despite rain, Houston remains dry, and it is affecting fireworks in Houston.

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City Council soliciting info on apartment safety

7:59 AM Tue, Dec 06, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston City Council is looking to other cities for advice on keeping apartment complexes safe, the Houston Chronicle reported.

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Close call for southwest Houston family

7:58 AM Tue, Dec 06, 2005 |
Adrienne

A Houston family is safe and sound Tuesday morning after their home caught fire overnight.

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Apartment catches fire

7:57 AM Tue, Dec 06, 2005 |
Adrienne

Two people are recovering from smoke inhalation Tuesday morning after their apartment caught fire.

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Early voting ends Tuesday

1:59 PM Mon, Dec 05, 2005 |
Adrienne

Early voting will end at 7 p.m. Tuesday for all voters living in District 143, the city of Houston and HISD – districts 1 and 9.

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Lakewood Church, Houston Symphony team up

1:55 PM Mon, Dec 05, 2005 |
Adrienne

Lakewood Church and the Houston Symphony will team up for a Christmas celebration.

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Police investigating possible murder-suicide

12:43 PM Mon, Dec 05, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that happened Saturday morning at 5759 Southminster.

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Katy HOV ramps closed

7:20 AM Mon, Dec 05, 2005 |
Adrienne

Starting Monday, the entrance and exit ramps to the Katy Freeway HOV lane will be moved about a mile west of 610 while workers rebuild the interchange at the West Loop.
The change could make the trip home longer, because you won't be able to bypass congestion at the interchange.

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Vice president visiting Houston

7:17 AM Mon, Dec 05, 2005 |
Adrienne

Vice president Dick Cheney is in Houston on Monday to attend a fund-raiser for Sugar Land Congressman Tom DeLay.

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Metro searching for electrical leak

7:13 AM Mon, Dec 05, 2005 |
Adrienne

Metro rail engineers are searching for the source of an electrical leak, the Houston Chronicle reports.

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Search on for 3 suspects in shooting

6:23 PM Sun, Dec 04, 2005 |
Adrienne

A manhunt is underway for three men involved in a shooting that left two dead.

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Big celebration at George R. Brown

6:21 PM Sun, Dec 04, 2005 |
Adrienne

Celebration marks Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

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Woman's body found on Highway 59

2:50 PM Sun, Dec 04, 2005 |
Adrienne

A woman was found dead on Highway 59 at Mt. Houston Road early Sunday.

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Houston Marine dies in Iraq

1:34 PM Sun, Dec 04, 2005 |
Adrienne

Another Marine from Houston has died in Iraq.

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Apartment fire shuts down road

1:33 PM Sun, Dec 04, 2005 |
Adrienne

An apartment complex in southwest Houston caught fire Saturday night.

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Woman dies when her SUV rolls over

1:43 PM Thu, Dec 01, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred Wednesday at 3000 610 East Loop and the northbound ramp of I-10 around 1:30 p.m.

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City Council delays solicitation vote

8:16 AM Thu, Dec 01, 2005 |
Adrienne

Houston City Council has delayed a vote on a proposal that would ban children under 16 from panhandling at busy intersections, the Houston Chronicle reported.

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Recall issued for some Chinese-made toys

8:15 AM Thu, Dec 01, 2005 |
Adrienne

The recall is for about 6 million necklaces and zipper pulls that are made with lead.

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