Road Trip: Ding Dong, Oatmeal, Dimebox Among Texas Towns With Unusual Names - PATCH PM

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Texas Senate Approves Bill Allowing County Clerks To Deny Same-Sex Couples Marriage Licenses
Measure comes two years after U.S. Supreme court ruling ended state bans on licensing same-sex unions, with House vote set for Wednesday.

Harris County To Consider Renaming Baytown Courthouse For Slain Lawman
Harris County Commissioners Court will consider renaming the Courthouse Annex in honor Clint Greenwood who was killed April 3.

Texas Education Agency Launches Portal Showcasing Outstanding Educators
The website is an offshoot of the agency's successful #IAmTXEd social media campaign highlighting teachers' achievements statewide

Houston Bans Homeless Encampments, Panhandling In Medians

City Council action comes on heels of Mayor Sylvester Turner's homeless/safety initiative.

Governor Launches 'Texas Transition Alliance' Aiding Military Families With Employment Training
The program comes two months after Abbott stripped grant funds from a specialized Veterans Court with similar aims in political dispute

Easter Grocery Store Hours In Houston: The Details
Don't let a closed grocery store ruin your ham dinner — here's what's open and what's not.

Rats: La Porte High School Battling Rodent Problem
Principal indicates the habitat of the rodents was disrupted by a $100 million construction project at the campus

Travis County Sheriff's Office Providing More Details On Killing Of Local Defense Attorney
James Short, 74, was found dead at his southwest Travis County home on April 7 along the 8000 block of Rockwood Circle.

Montgomery Nonprofit Transforms Shipping Containers Into Veteran’s Homes
Green Zone Housing unveiled their first model home on Veterans Day to raise awareness of veteran homelessness in the Houston area.

Austin-Bound United Airlines Jet From Houston Lands Safely After Cockpit Fumes Reported
The incident comes in the wake of a widely viewed video showing a passenger being dragged off an overbooked flight in Chicago.

Man Posing As Roofer Steals Family Heirloom From 93-Year Old Woman
Victim said she just wants the cameo returned that her late husband had made for her, no question asked

All Wet: Robbery Suspect Escapes After Crashing Getaway Car In Retention Pond
Suspect who shot man twice outside his home during armed robbery, escapes sheriff’s deputies after car sinks in pond

Texas Road Trip: Visit These Five Places With Odd Names
Are you ready to go to Ding Dong, Dime Box, and Oatmeal?

Wine Time: Don't Miss These Exciting Houston-Area Dinners
No matter your palate preference or knowledge level, there are bottles and pairings galore in the Bayou City.

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