Largest Carbon Capture Plant In The World Opens In Texas: PATCH PM

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Petra Nova Carbon Capture Plant Opens In Richmond
The Petra Nova system will capture and reuse CO2 gas to enhance oil production, and hold greenhouse underground.

The Texas Hospital Ratings For 2017 Puts State In Middle Of The Pack
How safe is your hospital? New figures released by the Leapfrog Group can tell you where hospitals in your area rate.

Texas Medical Center Names New CEO
Bill McKeon, who had served as COO of the center, takes over from Robert Robbins.

Officer-Involved Shootings Will No Longer Automatically Face Grand Jury Scrutiny, Travis County DA Says
District Attorney Margaret Moore said she'll now personally determine whether to pursue prosecution in police-involved shooting cases.

Trump Travel Ban: ACLU Sues For Records On Implementation
Chapters in Tucson, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, LA, Miami, Portland, SD, SF, Seattle, Tampa all filed suit

Galveston Police Arrest Suspect in Security Guard Shooting On Unrelated Charge.
Police say suspect is part of a criminal gang out of Missouri City, who was found hiding nearby during the manhunt for the shooters.

Austin Attorney Had Gone Shopping With Accused Killer Before Being Fatally Stabbed [UPDATED]
Justin Nickolas Twyne, 24, arrested in death of James Short, 74, with whom he had gone shopping at Walmart just before the killing

Airbnb To Levy Occupancy Tax In Houston
Home-rental company has entered an agreement with state of Texas, will collect 6 percent from guests

Former Head Of Hutto ISD Tapped To Lead Pflugerville School District
Doug Killian earned accolades for turning Hutto ISD around financially and increasing percentage of college-bound students

Lesbian Porn Shown In Houston Elementary Classroom: Father
Parent says his daughter and other students were subjected to image of naked women kissing.

Easter Weekend: Things To Do In Houston: The long weekend is chock full of festival and Easter egg hunts designed to provide hours of family fun. Find something to do this weekend

Movies Out This Weekend: 'The Fate of the Furious,' 'The Lost City of Z' And 'A Quiet Passion'
Vin Diesel is back at it again as Dom in the latest "Fast & Furious" flick. Plus, two true-life dramas with major star power.