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San Jacinto County sheriff after Oropesa apprehension: 'Everybody played a very intricate part in the arrest of this coward'

The search for a man who allegedly gunned down his neighbors has ended with his arrest, Houston-based media outlets reported.



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Woman on fallout of San Jacinto County shooting that killed five: 'It has been very scary'

As authorities continue to search for a man who allegedly killed five people inside of a house next to his in a city some 50 miles northeast of Houston, a grieving community attempts to make sense of the tragedy.


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Houston Museum of Natural Science's Temple on upcoming exhibit: 'We hope that our guests are able to explore the misconceptions, mysteries and mystique of sharks'

The Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) will host an exhibit that looks to debunk the misconception that sharks are bloodthirsty creatures who prey on swimmers a la a famous Chondrichthyes-themed movie from the 1970s, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.


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Harris County Public Health's Robinson on likelihood of mosquito population boom: 'We're prone to hurricanes, tropical storms and wet conditions, as well as hot weather'

It’s that time of the year again when mosquitoes take advantage of the consistently warm climate, and Harris County health officials are urging the public to take precautions.


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Madison County Sheriff's Office on mysterious cattle deaths: 'We are actively coordinating with other agencies to find answers'

An investigation conducted by authorities in Southeast Texas seeks to find out what caused cattle to be mutilated.


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Injured Woodlands cheer team member home from hospital: 'Everybody’s praying for her'

An Austin-area high school cheerleader who trains in The Woodlands is home from the hospital after getting shot in a grocery store parking lot, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.



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Sister on post-Swift concert accident that killed brother: Highly anticipated night 'turned for the absolute worst'

A night of fun became one of sorrow when a post-Taylor Swift concert traffic accident on Friday claimed the life of a 20-year-old man, Houston-based media outlets reported.


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MADD victim services manager: Astros' concessions sales extension presents 'a chance that you’re behind the wheel intoxicated'

While many Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises have extended their food and beverage sales to after the final out to accommodate the newly implemented pitch clock to the delight of fans, at least one nonprofit organization sees it as problematic.



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Commuter on seemingly 'unaffordable' Highway 288 toll costs: 'They’re hiking up the prices to the point where it’s crazy'

For Pearland residents with jobs in Houston, the toll lanes on Highway 288 bring them to and fro without the hassle induced by the Bayou City's notoriously congested traffic.


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Nonprofit head on plans to revive Astrodome: 'It stands right there with the Alamo and the State Capitol'

Situated near where Fannin Street and Loop 610 meet, the Astrodome was essentially Houston’s premier sports and entertainment venue for nearly 40 years.



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DiNardo on rare reprieve from Lenten meat abstinence: 'It is well known that Saint Patrick's Day is a day of friendly social celebration for many American Catholics'

The leader of Texas’ largest Roman Catholic jurisdiction said that its more than 1.7 million adherents are permitted to consume meat on St. Patrick’s Day on Friday.



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Factors 'simply too extraordinary to overcome' force Baytown, Beaumont out of running for Battleship Texas

The Southeast Texas cities of Baytown and Beaumont are out of the running to become the new home of the Battleship Texas, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.


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Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church releases new album 'Chapters + Verses'

Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church is proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated new album, "Chapters + Verses" under the leadership of Pastor Marcus D. Cosby, and Minister Leon C. Lewis.


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Sugar Land police on former officer killed in Philadelphia: 'Close to our hearts'

A suburban Houston law enforcement agency said it lost one of its own in a shooting at Temple University in Philadelphia on Saturday.


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Young Valentine's Day shooting victim's father on memorial trail ride: 'Everyone is here gathering just to show that justice wasn't served for my daughter'

The family of a little girl who was fatally shot in the parking lot of a southeast Houston bank on Valentine’s Day more than a year ago marked the first anniversary of the horrific tragedy with a trail ride on Sunday, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.