Cornyn On Short List To Be Next FBI Director: PATCH PM

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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn Of Texas Said To Be On Short List For FBI Director's Job
The second-ranked Republican in the U.S. Senate previously served as state attorney general and Texas Supreme Court justice.

Houston's Economic Forecast: 'Pretty Mediocre Year'
Analyst says metropolitan area is still heavily dependent on oil, despite vigorous claims of diversification.

Montgomery County Fire Kills 3 Children, Injures 7 Others
Fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that killed 3 children, and injured 7 others, including 3 police officers.

Pflugerville Police ID Victim In City's First Homicide Of Year, First In 15 Years
Jose Avidan Martinez was found dead in a parking lot after police responded to a shots fired call at the 15800 block of Foothill Farms Loop.

Texas Southern University Cancels John Cornyn Commencement Address
More than 850 students signed an online petition calling for opposition to Sen. John Cornyn as the commencement speaker.

Texas House Passes Bill Banning Mandatory Vaccination Of Children In Foster Care
'Immunizations do not qualify as emergency care," conservative lawmaker tacking on bill amendment asserted. 'No vaccine cures a disease.

Scorpion Forces United Flight To Return To Gate In Houston
Arachnid had crawled out of a passenger's clothing as Quito-bound plane was preparing to depart.

66 Dogs Rescued From Magnolia Pet Facility
Houston SPCA finds dogs, some with medical conditions, housed in deplorable conditions at Magnolia pet facility: Investigators.

100 Homes Evacuated Near Baytown After Lightning Strike Ignites Crude Oil Tank
Beach City officials issue evacuation order after lightning strikes crude oil tank Friday morning, igniting fire, spreading chemical vapor.

Round Rock Police Seek Public's Help Locating Convenience Store Robbery Suspect
M'Kenzie Allen Marzett, 19, wanted in connection to robbery of a 7-11 store located at 2680 Gattis School Rd.

Fire Destroys Houston's Savoy Manor Apartment Complex
No injuries were reported, but some residents have been forced to look for new homes.

Advocates Meet With Texas Lawmakers On Behalf Of Refugees
Faith leaders and others from cities across the state spoke to lawmakers about the positive impact refugees have made in Texas.

Mother’s Day Weekend In Houston: There’s Plenty Happening In Houston This Weekend.
Festival top the charts for things to do in Houston, with crab festivals, historic re-enactments, music and lots of fun. Don’t miss it.

Houston's Losing Yet Another Steakhouse
Galleria-based Sullivan's Steakhouse will serve its final filet mignon on May 23.

Movies Out This Weekend: 'King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword,' 'The Wall' And More
Can Charlie Hunnam live up to his legendary Camelot role as King Arthur? Plus, a movie about vintage cars you shouldn't overlook