Fecal Bacteria Levels At Texas Beaches Could Impact Memorial Day Weekend|Patch PM

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Ewww Alert: Some Texas Beaches Test High For Fecal Bacteria
It's naturally occurring (which is little comfort) but you might want to visit 'Texas Beach Watch' before heading out for Memorial Day.

Texas Student Branded With 'Future Terrorist' Label By Teacher
Teacher disciplined after handing out bogus certificates to 7th grade students during last week of school.
Texas Governor Signs Law Making It Easier For People To Buy Guns By Cutting Fees
Ardent gun rights advocate Abbott signs Senate Bill 16 into law, slashing license fees for first-time gun owners, waiving them for others.

Texas Must Reveal Source Of Execution Drugs: 3rd Court Of Appeals
Prison officials have long insisted that drug suppliers would be at risk of harassment or reprisal should they be identified.

Police Arrest Third Man In Alvin Garden Center Killing
Santos Batello was captured at his home as he tried to run from police, and rammed a police car

Baytown Police Officer Indicted On Felony Bribery Charge
Officer is accused of offering to dismiss two traffic tickets for an 18-year woman in exchange for nude pictures of her

'Suicide By Cop' Averted In Williamson County Through Non-Lethal Use Of Force
Sheriff Robert Chody praises the work of his deputies in not shooting a woman intent on suicide even though they would've been justified.

Man Dies In Boating Accident On Lake Conroe
Victim was thrown from the boat after it crashed, suffered a cardiac arrest: Investigators

Texas' Top Hamburgers: See If You Agree With This List
Thrillist sent a man around the nation to eat burgers, and Dallas beat Houston, according to his tastes

Caverflo, An Instant Coffee ‘Aphrodisiac,’ Recalled Following Reports Of Death
FDA found product contains drugs meant for erectile dysfunction, could yield adverse effects with prescriptions and the milk-intolerant

Memorial Day Weekend 2017: Things To Do In The Houston Area This Weekend
There will be plenty of activities happening in communities this weekend, from Memorial Day Observances to family and adult fun.
Memorial Day Movie Guide: 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' And 'Baywatch'
Between pirates and lifeguards, two movies are making a major splash this Memorial Day weekend. Find out who sinks and who swims

More Texas Headlines:

• La Marque Man Charged With Murder Of Young Father Of Two
• Williamson County Launches No Refusal 'DWI Initiative Weekend' To Curb Drunk Driving
• Sugar Land PD Search For Three Women Using Stolen Credit Cards
• Williamson County DA Reopens Greg Kelley Sex Assault Case, New Suspect Named
• Men Outraged As Austin Theater Adds 2nd Women-Only 'Wonder Woman' Screening

National Headlines:

• Hillary Clinton Rips Trump In Wellesley Speech
• 'Abolition Of Whiteness' Course At NYC University
• JFK At 100: Why We Still Cherish His Memory
• Brooklyn Jail Guards Sexually Abused Inmates: DOJ

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