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Two Houston Police Officers Injured In Shooting [UPDATED]
Two officers were responding to a burglary call, when they came under fire. One suspect is dead, and possibly two are on the run

Carjacker Kills Houston Area Mother Of Two In Front Of Family
Family that followed the SUV that hit their vehicle and ran, was trying to get a license plate number when mother was shot

Ranking The States: Where Does Texas Stand?
U.S. News and World Report’s inaugural study ranks all 50 states across a range of categories. How did the Lone Star State fare?

Amid Town Hall Meetings Aversion, One Texas Lawmaker Loses It When Challenged By Kids [Video]
State Sen. Don Huffines grows irritable when a child questions the lawmaker about the effectiveness of GOP-championed school voucher

Channelview Pastor Pistol Whipped, Robbed In Church Parking Lot
Pastor said he doesn’t have any hard feelings,and would have given the man his wallet if he had just asked.

Gas Line Rupture Prompts Four-Block Street Closing, Evacuations In Downtown Austin
Utility officials have closed Comal Street between 4th to 7th streets as they repair the broken gas line, residents evacuated

Friendswood Police Arrest Man In Bizarre Road Rage Incident
Man allegedly pelted victim’s car with crackers before upgrading to the Louisville Slugger he used on his windshield.

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