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HOUSTON AREA PATCHES--The stories that are worth talking about in the Houston Metro Area.

Police Looking For Man Who Attacked Woman With A Hammer Crime Stoppers is officer a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Rappers Paul Wall, Baby Bash Busted In Narcotics Raid In the Heights Both men had bond set at $20,000 each and are expected back in court on Tuesday.

Valero Employees Chip In To Buy Security Guard An SUV For Christmas Security guard has ridden a bicycle to work for months because his car wouldn't start.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office and Secret Santa Team Up To Spread Christmas Cheer Secret Santa donates thousands of dollars in Walmart gift cards for sheriff to pass to needy families.

Sugar City Leaders Unveil Plaque At Historic Prison Cemetery The cemetery contains the remains of prisoners and guards who died from 1912-1942 at the Central Prison Unit.

Holiday Weekend Movie Guide: 'Passengers,' 'Assassin's Creed,' 'Sing': If anyone can outshine Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, it's a theater-loving koala. Find who to hang with this Christmas.

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Old Gift-Giving Taboos That Aren't Taboo Anymore If you're struggling with last-minute gift ideas, then forget these four gift-giving "rules" and make your life easier

Wow! House: A Bonafide Texas Ranch In Conroe The perfect setting: A stable for the horses, workshop, pool and spa, gameroom, sun and mud room. This one is a masterpiece.

Wow! House: Historic White House Replica With Beach Front View Historic property built by former Texas Governor Ross Sterling overlooking Galveston Bay.

It's Going To Be a Very Cloudy Christmas: Here's The Four-Day Forecast for Houston Light rain today and Thursday, with temperatures peaking at 82°F on Sunday.