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Tomball's "Bag Ladies" Providing a Valuable Service to Homeless Population Volunteers use the art of crocheting plastic bags into usable and beautiful bags and mats for the homeless.
Texas City Police Launch Community Policing Program To Spread Holiday Cheer #TreatsNotTickets brings smiles from those surprised by Christmas Cheer from police department.
Man Reportedly Murdered Girlfriend Out of Retaliation For Protective Order, Prosecutors Said Surveillance shows Hickerson leaving and returning to girlfriend’s apartment on the day she vanished.
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Sting Nets 36 Alleged Online Child Sexual Predators in Montgomery County The arrested were made as a result of Operation Safe Holiday, which was conducted over a 90 day time span.
Sugar Land's New Venue to Attract Prime Entertainers
City expects the new center will have a $26 million economic impact on the region that will transform Sugar Land into a destination city
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December 20: Four-Day Forecast for Houston Drizzle on Thursday through Tuesday, with temperatures rising to 76°F on Sunday.
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