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Federal Government To Drop Opposition To Texas Voter ID Law: Report
The reversal is a stunning one from the Obama administration when the Department of Justice ruled the state's voting law unconstitutional.

Renowned French Holocaust Scholar Was Detained at Bush Intercontinental Airport Henry Rousso, who had traveled to the U.S. to speak at Texas A&M, was held for more than 10 hours before being release

Gang Tie Possible After Houston Girl, 8, Gunned Down: Police Said
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, Gov. Greg Abbott take steps to bring killer of 8-year old honor student to justice

Bellaire Drinking Water Passes Safety Tests Chromium 6 concerns had surfaced in the past few months, but Texas Department of Health Services gives water a thumbs-up

Trader Joe's Recalls Applesauce That Might Contain Glass Fragments
No injuries have been reported, but the maker reported it had gotten complaints from consumers finding glass inside the jar

Car Flies Off Parking Garage Roof, Lands On Nearby Building [UPDATED]
Condition of the driver is unknown, and accident is under investigation by the Houston Fire Department

Pearland Man Accused Of Being A Serial Motorcycle Thief: Police
Man allegedly search online ads for motorcycles, used fake set of car keys to gain trust and take bikes on test drive.

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