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(UPDATE) (1:18 p.m.) Endeavour evacuated
The high-rise Endeavour condominum building has been evacuated. A reported gas leak in the building has forced officials to evacuate the building, located in south Pasadena along the shore of Clear Lake.
Who Is The Most Endangered Republican You Don't Know: The Answer Is Below
If you have been following the videos we released on Monday and Tuesday, no doubt your appetite has been sufficiently whetted and you are eager to know just exactly who the most endangered Republican in the ...
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A 2-year-old boy drowned Wednesday afternoon at Watergate Marina when he wandered away from one of his parents and fell into the swimming pool. via KHOU-TV Houston
In Nassau Bay, race for mayor on ballot
“The only form that we have right now is for volunteers to volunteer for a committee”
The race for mayor in Nassau Bay's May 10 election pits experience against new ideas. via Houston Chronicle
3-Alarm Fire Rips Through Apartments
“We seen this little mushroom cloud and all of us just ran over here to make sure everyone was all right”
An early-morning fire destroyed part of an apartment building on Sunday, KPRC Local 2 reported. via Click2Houston.com
The Galveston County Daily News
What's to become of Pointe West Development?
Done deal?: Real estate sources last week said Dallas-based Centex Destination Corp.'s sale of its Pointe West development on 1,000 acres of the island's westernmost tip is a done deal. via The Galveston County Daily News
Clara Harris' Media Strategy Argued In Court
“She was told to do the ABC show to improve her image. She didn't know it wouldn't be shown until after the trial. Had she known, she'd never have done it”
Clara Harris did not understand the media strategy her lawyer plotted during her criminal trial, according to her current lawyer in civil court, KPRC Local 2 reported Thursday. via Click2Houston.com
Clara Harris' suit over attorney fees going to trial
“She's mad about how much he charged her”
Clara Harris' lawsuit seeking to get back some of the money she paid the attorney who defended her in the murder trial that netted the Friendswood dentist a 20-year sentence is set for jury selection today. via Houston Chronicle
The Galveston County Daily News
City, developer dredge up traffic fix
“It's stagnant. This plan will put a clean, clear outflow in it.”
The city's most congested intersection could be a spot drivers glide past if the city agrees to trade a developer a section of an old power plant canal for a slice of real estate. via The Galveston County Daily News
Republican Congressional Candidates now up to 10
Posted on 01/05/2008 9:44:31 AM PST by flattorney A conservative member of the state board of education is the newest entrant in the race for the Congressional seat held by Nick Lampson, D-Stafford. Richmond's ... via Free Republic
Galveston Hospital Changes Birthing Rules
“I'm angry that I'm put in this place when it should be the happiest time of our lives. And now we're having to make a decision of what is the most important thing to do”
Some expectant parents on Galveston Island are in the midst of a big dilemma. The University of Texas Medical Branch said it would no longer allow doctors with the Women's Healthcare Group to deliver babies at ... via Click2Houston
Taylor Lake Village Mayor Natalie O’Neill: ‘We’re not opposed to development happening.’ View Larger A New York developer is blowing into the small city of Taylor Lake Village with a plan to ... via Houston Business Journal
Suburban Madness: November 2002
“For Clara, it was always 'David, David, David,'”
Why would a devoted wife deliberately run over her beloved husband three times? It's quite simple, really. via Texas Monthly
Letters: Mitt Romney's leap of faith
“Why JFK was briefer than Romney”
Casey's comparison Columnist Rick Casey offered an excellent history and comparative analysis of the John F. Kennedy and Mitt Romney speeches on religion. via Houston Chronicle
Experts: Riley's death fit 'stepparent syndrome'
“This guy perhaps grew up with the notion that physical punishment is good”
RESOURCES REPORTING ABUSE To report child abuse or neglect, contact the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services' child abuse hot line at 1-800-252-5400. For situations that do not require a response ... via Houston Chronicle
Letters: After Baby Grace, it's now a case of priorities
“County's fight over Bible may be over / Supreme Court spurns case, but monument could still find a home”
It's now a case of priorities Same scene, again The Page One headlines Friday read, "THE BABY GRACE CASE / Mourning Riley Ann Sawyers ... / ... and still looking for other missing girls / They're not Baby ... via Houston Chronicle
The Galveston County Daily News
Boat parade overcomes lake's winter chill
Updated 48 minutes ago I was cold. My sleeves and pants legs were wet and muddy. via The Galveston County Daily News
The Galveston County Daily News
Holiday races set for coming weekends
“The cheerleaders from Friendswood High School will be volunteering at the intersections to make sure no one misses the turns”
'Tis the season for holiday-themed runs. If you didn't get to a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, you can make for it with a double dose of pre-Christmas 5ks during the next two weekends. via The Galveston County Daily News