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Trump: 'The existence of evil in our world is not a reason to disarm law-abiding citizens'
As one of the featured speakers at the just-concluded National Rifle Association (NRA) annual meeting in Houston, former President Donald J. Trump emphasized the need to protect gun rights, per a report from The Associated Press (AP), Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
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Mother of slain Houston girl on support for Uvalde families: 'The one thing that I do want to tell them is to fight for their babies'
The family of a nine-year-old Houston girl who was fatally shot on Valentine's Day earlier this year traveled to Uvalde to provide support to the families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting, according to Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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Abbott to be a no-show at NRA convention, musicians pull out: 'After thoughtful consideration, we have decided to cancel the appearance'
The National Rifle Association's (NRA) annual meeting will continue without Gov. Greg Abbott in attendance, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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Mensah-Stock on food truck donation: 'This is truly going to be life-changing for our entire family'
Many food trucks plow Houston's busy streets, but there's one set to hit the road that has a touching backstory to it.
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Houston NRA meeting to proceed despite Uvalde shooting: 'The convention has been on the books for more than two years'
The National Rifle Association's (NRA) annual meeting in Houston will proceed as scheduled, according to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
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Houston Restaurant Weeks 2022 dates released: 'The past couple of years have been extremely difficult for the restaurant industry'
This year's version of Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW) is slated to take place for 36 days from Aug. 1 to Sept. 5, according to Houston-based media outlets.
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Houston Events May 23-29
May 25: Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night – Test your trivia knowledge at Palace Social and enjoy some cold drinks.
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Hobby officials on AC woes: 'We are sorry about this'
William P. Hobby Airport experienced an air conditioning (AC) outage on Saturday (May 21), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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10-year-old on helping bring medical supplies to Ukraine: 'I don’t want the kids to suffer'
A young Houstonian has lent a helping hand to make sure the people in his father's native land Ukraine are taken care of, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
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Nonprofit board member on hurricane food drive: 'We want to make sure they are covered'
Two Houston nonprofit organizations hosted a drive last Saturday (May 14) to make sure that homebound residents have enough to eat in the event of a hurricane.
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Utah woman on reunion with long lost sibling in Houston: 'We're so blessed that our story turned out so great'
Twenty years ago, Elia Macha and Joi Clements were toddlers residing at the same orphanage in China.
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Brown on new Houston hospital: 'We will provide our patients with coordinated and connected care'
Birmingham, Alabama-based post-acute health care services provider Encompass Health Corporation has plans to build a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Houston, according to a press release.
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Resident on power grid: 'I think that's a huge problem, and I'm concerned'
With scorching temperatures poised to return for the summer, many Houstonians wonder whether Texas’ energy grid could handle the probable increase in demand, per a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
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Regional flight skids off runway at Bush Airport: 'We have an emergency'
An intrastate United Airlines flight landed at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on Wednesday (May 11) only to skid off the runaway, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Lee on endangered historical cemetery: 'We're in danger of losing some of the final resting spots of some people buried here'
One of Houston's oldest black cemeteries has landed on a distinctive list, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
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Allen on city lifeguard openings: 'We're not going to stop that until we're fully staffed'
People will soon visit swimming pools to beat the heat, but the City of Houston's Parks and Recreation Department is grappling with a staff shortage, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
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Houston Happenings May 16-22
May 16 - Seismique - Enjoy this beautiful art museum that includes over 40 unique exhibits full of lights, sounds, colors and unique elements.
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Alcorn on amended noise ordinance: 'These changes aim to strengthen current rules and bring more businesses into compliance'
Houston City Council last Wednesday (May 4) approved changes to the city's noise ordinance, changes aimed at bars and restaurants that operate near residences, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
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Hotez on positive COVID-19 test: 'I'm grateful to have been vaccinated/boosted'
Dr. Peter Hotez, one of the leaders in the Houston medical community's fight against COVID-19, said on Monday (May 9) that he has tested positive for the illness but assured the public he's doing fine.
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Houston Happenings May 9-15
May 9: Seismique – Enjoy this beautiful art museum that includes over 40 unique exhibits full of lights, sounds, colors and unique elements.