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How to Make Cities More Livable
Danielle Kurtzleben

Economics, public safety, transportation, utilities, and green spaces are just a few of the many diverse factors that shape modern urban life. W. Paul Farmer, chief executive officer of the American Planning Association and American Institute of Certified Planners, says that it is how all of these different aspects fit together that makes a city livable

Catching Students Before They Fall Behind
Jessica Calefati

College readiness is a top priority at each of the Aldine Independent School District's high schools, and academic success led Aldine to win this year's Broad Prize for Urban Education, an honor bestowed annually on the most improved urban school district

Police search for suspects near school after chase
Police search for three suspects who bailed out of a vehicle near a school following a chase in southeast Houston.

Reward offered to help catch serial robber
Crime Stoppers asks for the public's help in the search for a serial robber.

Houston soldier dies in crash
Military officials say a soldier from Houston has died in a car accident in Germany.

Woman loses lawsuit over pumping breast milk at work
A judge rules against a Houston-area woman who filed a lawsuit after she said she was fired for trying to pump breast milk at work.

Fire destroys southwest Houston home
A fire destroys a southwest Houston home, but a smoke detector saves the homeowner's life.

Houston ranked most prosperous city
A new list ranks Houston as the most prosperous city in the United States.

3 homes burglarized in 2 days
Police are looking for thieves who broke into three homes over two days in one northwest Houston community.

HPD combats growing gang population
Local 2 Investigates analyzes HPD's database of gang-related crimes to see what gang members are willing to do to make money.

Cheerleader says coach called them 'heifers'
A cheerleading coach at a Cy-Fair Independent School District high school is no longer in charge of the squad after one student recorded her calling them heifers.

FBI investigates alleged war hero imposter
A Houston area man who claimed to be a highly decorated combat veteran has resigned from a local veteran's group as the FBI investigates allegations that he fabricated his military service, Local 2 Investigates reports.

Couple receives $637,956.54 water bill
A Texas City couple opens their water bill to discover it increased by 14,000 times from the month before, and the city apologizes for the mistake.

Bats reported at Humble High School
A Humble high school is infested with dozens of bats.

Fake Disney, Burberry merchandise seized
Thousands of pieces of fake Disney and Burberry merchandise is seized at the Houston/Galveston Seaport.

Elementary school student diagnosed with viral meningitis
Parents of some elementary school students get a letter letting them know one of their children's classmates has viral meningitis.

Quick-thinking mom scares off burglars
A mother grabs her gun and scares off men trying to burglarizing her home, investigators say.

School bus crash caught on camera
Home video captures the moments after a school bus crashes through two mailboxes and ends up in the front yard of a Cypress home.

Federal agents raid Houston hospital
Federal agents raid a hospital after one of its employees is accused of conspiring to defraud taxpayers.

Former law students sue over failing grades
Former students at Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law are suing the school over their failing grades.

Low-hassle TSA screening coming to Bush Airport
The Transportation Security Administration will soon begin testing low-hassle passenger screening at 28 U.S. airports, including George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

HPD: Fake utility worker distracts woman during burglary
Detectives need help to identify and find a man who posed as a utility worker and distracted a 75-year-old woman while her home was being burglarized.

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Rockets Vs. Blazers: Houston Hands Portland Second Straight Home Loss - SB Nation

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Rockets Vs. Blazers: Houston Hands Portland Second Straight Home Loss SB Nation By Steve Perrin The Portland Trail Blazers fought back from a 19-point second half deficit, but the Houston Rockets regained control behind a strong performance from their bench. Feb 9, 2012 - How competitive is the Western Conference this year? Houston 103, Portland 96: Blazers crumble late in loss to RocketsOregonLive.com Recap: Portland vs. HoustonMiamiHerald.com Bench leads Rockets to 103-96 win over BlazersFox News CBSSports.com all 341 news articles »

Houston to host NBA All-Star 2013 - NBA.com

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Houston to host NBA All-Star 2013 NBA.com By Official release HOUSTON -- Houston will once again play host to a constellation of the world's brightest stars as it has been selected as the site of NBA All-Star 2013, the NBA announced today. The 62nd NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, ... Houston officially awarded 2013 NBA All-Star GameHouston Chronicle (blog) Houston Gets 2013 NBA All-Star Game; Will Brooklyn Or Madison Square Garden Be ...The Big Lead Houston ideal for 2013 All-Star experienceFS Houston CBSSports.com (blog) all 325 news articles »

In Stanford trial, IRS agent tells of big deposits - Houston Chronicle

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In Stanford trial, IRS agent tells of big deposits Houston Chronicle Calford Young, a criminal investigator for the US Internal Revenue Service, said he also discovered that Stanford gave the regulator tickets to the 2004 Super Bowl in Houston and the 2006 game in Detroit. Leroy King, former head of the Financial ... Former Stanford executive tells jury 'follow the money' to leader of alleged ...Washington Post Stanford moneyman points a fingerNew York Post Stanford got 100-foot yacht while CFO settled for 12-foot boatAntigua Observer all 643 news articles »

Lowrie agrees with Houston, avoids arbitration - USA TODAY

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Lowrie agrees with Houston, avoids arbitration USA TODAY HOUSTON (AP) – Jed Lowrie and the Houston Astros have avoided an arbitration hearing, agreeing to a $1.15 million, one-year contract. By Elsa, Getty Images Jed Lowrie, who was dealt from the Red Sox to the Astros along with pitcher Kyle Weiland in ... Jed Lowrie, Astros agree to 1-year dealESPN The Worst Team Ever Projected?Baseball Nation Houston Astros sign short-stop Jed Lowrie – MLB Newsbettor.com (blog) MLB.com all 76 news articles »

Armed Houston mom confronts burglars - Fox News

Armed Houston mom confronts burglars Fox News A couple of burglars chose the wrong woman to pick on. They came sneaking into her house and she sent them running out. Perhaps they didn't count on the woman fighting back, but that's just what she did. The mother of two was getting her 10-year-old ... and more »

Rain could arrive in Houston overnight - Houston Chronicle

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Rain could arrive in Houston overnight Houston Chronicle (AP PHOTO/WEATHER UNDERGROUND) Two rain-making systems are expected to push through the Houston region during the next few days, bringing scattered showers. But most of the weekend will be dry. An upper-level disturbance is likely to arrive sometime ... Houston-Area Weather Forecast for Thursday MorningMyFox Houston all 6 news articles »

Judge Backs Firing of Houston Breastpumping Worker - ABC News

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Judge Backs Firing of Houston Breastpumping Worker ABC News A judge in Houston has ruled in favor of an employer who allegedly fired a woman who wanted to use the bathroom to breast-pump. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a complaint on behalf of Donnicia Venters against debt collection agency ... Judge: Firing for lactating not sex discriminationCBS News New mom claims she was fired because she wanted to pump breastmilk at workabc13.com Donnicia Venters: Lactation Not Related To Pregnancy, Houston Federal Judge RulesHouston Press (blog) Care2.com (blog) all 38 news articles »

Houston-area school warns of bats near entrance - Houston Chronicle

Houston-area school warns of bats near entrance Houston Chronicle HUMBLE, Texas (AP) β€” Some unwelcome visitors have been on hand near the entrance to a Houston-area school. The Humble (UHM'-buhl) Independent School District this week notified parents of a bat colony that has been discovered near an entrance to ... and more »

Houston forecast: Cloudy, cool Thursday - KHOU

Houston forecast: Cloudy, cool Thursday KHOU by KHOU.com staff HOUSTON – The weather will be cool and cloudy Thursday, but some rain is expected to move in overnight, according to KHOU 11 News Meteorologist David Paul. There will be a mix of sun and clouds throughout the first half of the day ... and more »

Ching's emotions in check vs. Dynamo - ESPN (blog)

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Ching's emotions in check vs. Dynamo ESPN (blog) By Scott French CARSON -- Brian Ching's first game against his former Houston Dynamo teammates started with a warning. His one-time (and again) nemesis Bobby Boswell told him before kickoff: β€œMake sure you wear your shinguards. Montreal Impact drop MLS preseason game 2-0 to Houston DynamoMontreal Gazette Dynamo score four on HuskiesHouston Baptist Collegian Kroger joins Houston Dynamo sponsorship teamHouston Business Journal Major League Soccer -TSN all 33 news articles »

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