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Harris County Sheriff Opts Out Of ICE Detention Program
Gonzalez ends troubled relationship with Feds, and falls in line with majority of Texas counties opting out of program

Ted Cruz Constituents Hold A 'Town Hall' Without The Senator
The group says it will stage protests at the Republican's Houston office every Tuesday until he agrees to an actual town hall.

Houston Police: Unconfirmed Statement Triggered Response to Active Shooter
Investigators interviewed witnesses, feel someone overheard an unsubstantiated discussion, which leading to evacuation of hospital.

Woman, Man Found Suffering From Gunshot Wounds In Del Valle
A male victim had multiple gunshot wounds while a female sustained a single gunshot as police continue to search for suspects.

Man Who Stabbed Wife To Death Is Killed By Sheriff’s Deputies
11-year old boy who barricaded himself in bathroom to call 911, runs from family home covered in his mother’s blood

Hundreds To Gather At Austin Capitol To Honor Fallen Construction Workers Some 400 people from all over the state are expected to participate in rally from as far away as Houston, Dallas and the Rio Grande Valley

Band's Enema 'Art' Turns Montrose Fundraiser Into A Health Hazard
Sonic Rabbit Hole's Michael Clemmons defends procedure, but AvantGarden owner begs to differ.

Houston Traffic: Massive Pothole Causes Traffic Hazards, Delays
Motorists on I-45 have reported damage and blown tires from huge pothole between Hardy Toll Road and Rayford Road

Uber Is Staying In Houston, For Now
Despite rumors of its departure, ride-sharing company says it is bullish about its future in the Bayou City.

Got Milk? You’d Better, With Demolition Of Bellaire H-E-B To Begin On March 17
When the store reopens, it will be the first two-story H-E-B in the Houston area.

Want $403 Million? Powerball Jackpot Soars, Creating Frenzy in Houston After no one matched Saturday's drawing, the pot could reach the half-billion range.

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