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FBI Director James Comey Scheduled To Speak This Week At University Of Texas-Austin
His talk on critical security issues and policies comes in the wake of testimony during which he debunked Trump's wiretapping claims.

Two Men Take Horses On A Ride Through Southwest Houston Walmart
Spur Of The Moment: Woodrow Fields and friends who rode their horse through Walmart, said it was all in fun

Arnold Schwarzenegger To Star At University of Houston's Spring Commencement
The Terminator will bring his brand of inspiration and bravado to Cougar Town on May 12.

Five Austin-Area Magnates Make Forbes Richest People List
Michael Dell retains top local slot with $20.4B net worth, followed by John Paul DeJoria, Robert F. Smith, David Booth and Bryan Sheffeld.

Forbes Billionaires List 2017: Houston Is Home To 13 Tycoons
Texas boasts 50 individuals on the annual kingpin roster, and oil, gas, and pipelines are still the biggest games in town.

Southern Living Readers Name Houston Restaurant Their Favorite In Texas
A readers' poll puts beloved Tex-Mex institution at the top of the Lone Star heap.

University of Houston's White-Tailed Squirrel Passes Away
Unique animal was believed by many to grant good luck to any student who spotted him before an exam.

Houston Man Charged With 4 Felony Counts Of Child Indecency
Police suspect Carlos Ayala may have sexually assaulted 10 or more girls since June 2014.

Houston Area Surgeon Murdered During SWAT Standoff
Transplant Surgeon Dr. Sherilyn Gordon-Burroughs was killed by her husband, who then took his own life after standoff with police

U.S. Judge Confirms Heightened Austin ICE Action Is Payback For Softened Immigration Policy
The judge's acknowledgement of being told of raids in advance confirms critics' suspicions the move was largely retaliatory in nature.

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