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Synthica Energy's Schutte on new Houston facility: 'We are excited to see our plans to scale our model come to fruition'
Blue Ash, Ohio-based Synthica Energy, LLC introduced the development of a new anaerobic digestion facility on Monday in Houston, per a company-issued press release.
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Collins family holds funeral for late grandfather, grandsons: 'While we are hurting more than we could possibly imagine, we will be OK'
Five funerals were held on Saturday for a man and his four grandsons who were found dead at a Leon County ranch earlier this month, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Enjoy live music, art and a farmers market in Houston
Houston Events June 13-19
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Traffic remains an issue as Bush project moves along: 'It’s not 100% better, but it’s an improvement'
Officials with George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) said that a $1.3 billion construction project is moving along but advised passengers to take precautions as traffic associated with the work continues to be a problem, Houston-based media outlets reported.
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Trill On Wheels offers 'the ultimate Houston hip-hop experience' on pedal bikes
Trill on Wheels is Houston's first and only Trill Pedal Bike Party that is “all things Houston.”
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Eight of 10 largest U.S. cities, including Houston, lost population in 2021
The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2021 population estimates for U.S. cities with a population of over 50,000.
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Houston police official on short-lived decrease in homicides: 'This is going to be an ongoing battle for us'
The City of Houston's homicide rate rose again some days after Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Police Department (HPD) said that it declined for the first time in more than a year, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
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Houston Events June 6-12
June 6: Seismique – Enjoy this beautiful art museum that includes over 40 unique exhibits full of lights, sounds, colors and unique elements.
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Turner on decrease in Houston homicide rate: 'I commend HPD for the work it is doing'
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Police Department said the city has experienced a drop in its homicide rate for the first time in more than a year, according to a press release issued by the mayor's office.
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Lancton on tragic anniversary for Houston Fire Department: 'Our mission starts with the families of our fallen'
May 31, 2013 will always be remembered by the members of the Houston Fire Department (HFD) as the darkest day in the agency's history.
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Turner at Houston Memorial Day ceremony: 'Many gathered to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice'
The annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Houston National Cemetery on Monday (May 30) returned as an in-person event attended by hundreds following a COVID-19 related hiatus, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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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.