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    News At least 13 hurt when a car struck a crowd at a benefit for families of 10 killed in Pennsylvania house fire

    More than a dozen people were injured Saturday after a vehicle struck a crowd in Berwick, Pennsylvania, authorities said. Geisinger Medical Center, in nearby Danville, received 13 patients by mid-evening, spokesperson Natalie Buyny said by email. Conditions of the injured were not available...
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    News Benefit fundraiser, vigil held for family killed in golf cart crash in Galveston

    Residents in the Rosenberg community came together on Saturday to support the Bentancur family in the midst of their tragedy. A benefit fundraiser was held at Roscoe’s Barbershop where family members sold burgers, tacos, cold drinks, and desserts to help with the unexpected costs. It’s been a...
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    News Man shot multiple times at apartment complex in west Harris County, HCSO says

    A man was reportedly shot multiple times Saturday evening after being chased by the gunman at an apartment complex in west Harris County, deputies say. According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the shooting took place in the 14900 block of Westpark Drive. It is unclear why the victim was...
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    News Bomb squad called to retail store in north Harris Co., HCSO says

    Authorities with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad unit responded to an unattended, suspicious item at a retail store on Saturday. According to HCSO Ed Gonzalez, the incident took place at 3450 FM 1960 W. The address comes back to a Walmart grocery store. Officials were reportedly...
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    News Texas Children’s Hospital offering vaccinations to children ahead of new school year

    As Houston-area children start a new school year, the Texas Children’s Hospital is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to make sure they are better prepared. In a news release, the hospital will be offering both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines and boosters for children six months and older...
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    News Suspect wearing bulletproof vest, driving stolen vehicle arrested after leading officers on chase in west Houston, HPD says

    A suspect who drove a reported stolen vehicle while wearing a bulletproof vest is arrested after leading officers on a short pursuit in west Houston early Saturday, Houston police said. According to HPD Lt. Crowson, an officer with HPD’s Westside unit spotted a vehicle that was reported stolen...
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    News Residents in Fort Bend Co. community fighting proposed concrete batch plant over health, safety concerns

    A fight against a proposed concrete batch plant is bringing together the Simonton community, worried about how close it would be to their homes and schools. The town in Fort Bend County is home to about 840 people. ‘R Construction Company’ wants to open a concrete batch plant along FM 1093...
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    News VIDEO: Surveillance video shows two thieves breaking into local Japanese restaurant

    A Houston area restaurant is hoping to stop two intruders from striking again. According to the restaurant’s owner, two men in masks broke into the business Friday morning, smashing windows and breaking the door. Shun Japanese Kitchen co-owners take pride in sharing Japanese food and culture...
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    News Motorcyclist dies after bike reportedly goes off I-10, HPD says

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    News 22-year-old raising little brother after parents passed away gifted remodeled home in Katy

    A Katy organization and numerous volunteers came together to renovate a home for two brothers who lost their parents. “I love it,” said Jaylan Gray. “I’m speechless, way more than we asked for. Completely grateful.” Twenty-two-year-old Jaylan and his brother Julian, 12, got a tour of their...
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    News Nearly $30K worth of hair stolen by thieves at Galleria-area wig store, owner says; Reward offered for info on 3 suspects

    Houston Police are investigating a hair-raising burglary involving three brazen thieves at the BeautyBHair store on Westheimer. The thieves broke into the store located in the Galleria area last Wednesday morning around 4 a.m. and reportedly ransacked the business. The owner said they stole...
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    News ‘The first thing I thought about was my kids’: Driver says she knew woman pointing gun at her while driving in NW Houston

    Despite how it seems in a witnesses video, the apparent victim in this situation says this was not a case of road rage, but instead, ongoing jealousy that has now become violent. ”The first thing I thought about was my kids,” said Alysia Hagan. Hagan says she knows exactly who pulled guns out...
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    News Houston man charged with molesting 15-year-old at group home in NW Harris Co., court docs state

    A Houston man was recently charged with molesting a 15-year-old girl two years after she made an outcry during a hospital visit. Harris County court documents state that the teen told investigators she was molested while staying at the Brave Hearts children center. When KPRC 2 visited the...
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    News Do you recognize this man? Hospital needs help locating patient’s family

    Memorial Hermann Hospital – Texas Medical Center is seeking help to locate the family of a male patient. The man was brought to the hospital by EMS personnel on March 5 after he was involved in an incident at a local establishment. Hospital personnel said the patient is Hispanic and has no...
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    News Did someone say crawfish boil? Invasive lobster-size crayfish discovered in Texas, TPWD says

    Several invasive Australian Redclaw Crayfish were recently collected by researchers from the University of Texas Rio Grand Valley in Texas, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The species are identifiable by their large size, large left claws with a red patch on the outer...
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    News Major highway in Montgomery Co. closed after acid spill, HAZMAT crews say

    Officials in Montgomery County say a hazardous material call has shut down a major highway on Friday. According to the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency, the incident took place on FM 1314 at Old Houston Road. Authorities say several fire departments were called to help...
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    News Weekly wrap: The mystery surrounding a Crosby grave, lowering your property taxes, and building safer roadways

    For one reason or another, there are some news stories you just don’t forget. The case of a man accused of pretending to be a ghost hunter to take advantage of women is one. This week there was a big update on the case. Plus, we are learning why investigators think there may be more of his...
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    News Grammy winner Michelle Branch arrested in alleged domestic assault in Tennessee

    Singer and songwriter Michelle Branch was arrested Thursday in Tennessee for allegedly slapping her husband, Patrick Carney, the drummer for The Black Keys, authorities said. According to an affidavit out of Davidson County, Branch, 39, was arrested on probable cause for domestic assault...
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    News Suspected pipe burst prompts evacuation at high-rise condo in River Oaks, officials say

    Residents at The Royalton, a high-rise condo in River Oaks, have been evacuated due to a suspected pipe burst, according to Houston Public Works. The Houston Fire Department responded to an automated alarm at the condo, which is located at 3333 Allen Parkway, on Thursday at 7 p.m. The Royalton...
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    News Fire breaks out on docked ship undergoing repairs at east Houston shipyard, HFD says

    Firefighters with the Houston Fire Department battled a fire on a docked ship at an east Houston shipyard Friday morning. HFD said firefighters responded to the 8500 block of Cypress Street near East End, after receiving reports of a fire. The ship was undergoing repairs when the fire broke...
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