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State Takes Custody Of 7 Malnourished Children: Special needs children were living in substandard conditions, mistreated and beaten by adoptive mother and caretaker.

Humble ISD, Sheriff's Office Advise Caution After Two Girls Approached While Jogging: Kingwood Park girls claim man flashed a knife at them while they were jogging in Elm Grove subdivision.

TCEQ Files Nuisance Odor Violation Against Blue Ridge Landfill: Nuisance odors permeating areas of western Pearland bring demand for compliance from state agency.

Five Vehicles, 2 School Buses Involved In Freeway Pile-Up: There were no students on any of the buses when the accident happened.

Stafford Woman Is Run Over, Killed While Waiting In Line At Food Pantry: Witnesses said driver of the SUV appeared to hit accelerator instead of the brake while pulling into parking lot.

Conroe To Consider Proposals For City Animal Shelter: City has received proposals from Care Corporation and Texas Little Control for management of the animal shelter

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