Texas’ Anti-Gay Law Draws Travel Ban From California|Patch PM

It’s Friday, June 23. Welcome to Patch PM, where you’ll find the news and stories worth talking about in your community, and in Texas. Check out the stories from the Texas Patch Network in Houston and Austin on Patch PM.

California Bans State-Funded Travel To Texas After Anti-Gay Adoption Law Passage: House Bill 3859 allows faith-based agencies to deny adoptions to gay couples and those not practicing the Christian faith.

Texas Man Charged With Hate Crime In Mosque Fire: Marq Vincent Perez was indicted on charges related to blaze that destroyed Victoria Islamic Center in January.

Texas Supreme Court Rules Discrimination Case Centered On Ex-Track Coach Can Proceed: Bev Kearney claims she was forced out in double standard given former football coach Major Applewhite's reprimand for similar transgression.

Man Posing As Police Officer Rapes Victim During Traffic Stop: Police release sketch of man who committed sexual assault while posing as a police officer.

Three Houston Properties Added To Landmarks List: Two homes and one office building will now be more difficult to demolish than they were.

Ex-NBA Player Marcus Camby Sued After Death Of Autistic Nephew
The lawsuit says Camby knew of his nephew's limitations but failed to supervise the child and used no protective measures

Ex-Texas Cop Accused In Slain Teen's Case Charged In Unrelated Case: A grand jury recommended former officer Roy Oliver be charged with aggravated assault stemming from a traffic stop while he was off-duty.

Oops: Woman Accused Of Escaping Custody, Was Never Really In Custody: Officials at LBJ Hospital activated code orange procedures believing the woman was in custody, because she was with her probation officer.

Body Found At North Texas Landfill ID'd As Missing Teen: The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office identified the body Thursday as that of Kaytlynn Cargill of Bedford, Texas

Crime Summit: Houston Mayor, Police Chief, And Council Member To Address Public
Sylvester Turner, Art Acevedo, and Ellen Cohen will respond to recent shootings, including death of 10-month-old.

Coast Guard Searches For Missing Fisherman At San Luis Pass: Fisherman was pulled under by a strong current while wade fishing at San Luis Pass Bridge, and did not resurface: Reports

Best Steak House in Texas? It's Right Here In Houston: This list names the best place to get your beef fix in every state

The Dog Days Of Summer: Triple Digit Temps Often Part Of Summer Season In Texas and Beyond: There are precautions to take when you and your family are in the summer sun, to ensure you have a safe and healthy summer

Houston Tapped As 10th Most Joyous Destination On The Planet: The Joy Index measures the level of happiness derived from art, architecture, food, and other factors.

Sears To Close Two More Houston Stores: The brand has been caught up in the demise of the American department store.

Mayor Johnny Isbell Bids Farewell At June Council Meeting: Johnny Isbell, who has served the city in various capacities since 1969, passed the gavel to Mayor-elect Jeff Wagner

Fun Things To Do In Houston This Weekend: Find parades, foodie events, farmers markets, summer camps, concerts and more

Movies Out This Weekend: 'The Beguiled,' 'The Big Sick,' And 'Transformers: The Last Knight': A steamy thriller, a perfect date night rom-com and Mark Wahlberg in the fifth "Transformers" movie. Find out what to see and what to skip.

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• Pflugerville Inventor's 'Wonderffle Stuffed Waffle Iron' To Be Featured On National TV Show
• Maggots In Almond Joy Lead Houston Woman To Sue Walmart
• Going Fishing? Check Out The Texas Parks & Wildlife Fishing Forecast For Conroe And Livingston

National Headlines

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• Google To Stop Reading Gmail To Help Sell Ads
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