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    Solutionaries: Houston producing more garbage, but fewer sanitation workers to do the job

    It is a common neighborhood complaint in Houston; garbage bins left piled high on the curb after being missed on pickup days. Now, the city of Houston and other garbage pickup companies are working to make up those delays, but it’s been tough to lure folks to do those dirty jobs. “Solid waste...
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    Mayor Turner, officials with Emancipation Park announce details of upcoming Juneteenth celebration

    Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Emancipation Park Conservancy will announce details of the city’s upcoming Juneteenth celebration. The Emancipation Park 150th Juneteenth Celebration, presented by Kinder Foundation, will feature local vendors, a resource fair, community impact discussions and...
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    Target’s car seat trade-in event is back this week. Here’s what you need to know.

    Looking to buy a new car seat for your little one? Target’s car seat trade-in event returns this week at Houston-area Target locations. Houstonians can recycle their old, worn and/or damaged car seats at drop-off boxes next to guest services between April 18-30. Customers will receive a 20%...
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    This is not a drill! Taco Bell to bring back fan-favorite Mexican Pizza; see when you can finally taste its goodness

    Let’s get ready to fiesta, y’all! Because Taco Bell is bringing back a fan favorite after two years: The Mexican Pizza. The beloved cult-favorite that embraced fans for years was removed from the menu in 2020. After numerous rumors, petitions, and memorials, the company heard them loud and...
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    What a Sky!

    Hopefully you enjoyed that beautiful full “pink” moon over the weekend and while it’s named for the pink ground phlox flower, today’s cover picture shows a bit of a pink moon! Same chip chart anyway. And the next couple of mornings we’ll see a daytime moon! The moon rises at 10:17pm tonight but...
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    SWAT officers rescue wrong-way driver from fiery crash on Highway 288, authorities say

    SWAT officers with Houston police rescued a wrong-way driver after their vehicle burst into flames following a crash on Highway 288 early Monday, police said. At around 2 a.m., police said the driver was traveling south on the northbound lanes and that was when they apparently struck a concrete...
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    Search underway for 17-year-old with autism missing since Saturday, police say

    Officers with the Houston Police Department are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 17-year-old boy with autism who was last seen Saturday. Officers said Kobe Taylor was last seen in the 600 block of Berry Road walking in an unknown direction. According to HPD, Kobe was last seen...
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    Possibly intoxicated woman in critical condition after chase, fiery crash in SW Houston: HPD

    A woman is in critical condition after police said she led officers on a chase and then caused a fiery crash in southwest Houston Monday. It happened in the 2200 block of Southwest Freeway around 1:25 a.m. According to the Houston Police Department, an officer attempted to stop a vehicle with...
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    Gas prices at the pump: This is what fuel is costing people in Houston area, across the US as Russia invades Ukraine

    As tensions continue amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, here is what you need to know about gas prices in the Houston area. AAA, the nonprofit American Automobile Association, said Saturday gas prices are averaging $3.71 in Texas and $4.09 nationally. You can watch the prices here. The highest...
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    Firefighters battle 2-alarm fire at shopping center in southwest Houston, officials say

    Houston firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at a shopping center in southwest Houston Monday, officials said. The fire was reported in the 9400 block of Richmond Avenue around 4:05 a.m. According to officials, firefighters arrived at the scene to find heavy smoke coming from the shopping...
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    France’s homer backs rookie Brash, Mariners beat Astros 7-2

    Ty France hit a three-run homer, rookie starter Matt Brash took an odd no-hitter into the sixth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 7-2 on Sunday for a rare series victory against their AL West rivals. The Mariners won their third game in four days with the help of four...
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    Dead body found inside box in southwest Houston, HPD says

    Officials from the Houston Police Department say a dead body was found in southwest Houston on Sunday. According to HPD, they received reports of a suspicious box with a bad odor in the 7000 block of Bissonnet around 11:58 a.m. Houston firefighters arrived on the scene first and discovered the...
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    Woman’s body shows signs of trauma after she was found dead along Cypress Creek in NW Harris Co., HCSO says

    The body of a woman has reportedly been found alongside the road in northwest Harris County, officials say. According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the woman was found Sunday along Cypress Creek in the 18400 block of Mossforest Drive near Shady Stream. She is believed to be in her 20s...
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    Houston Gamblers win inaugural game in new USFL 17-12 over Michigan

    The Houston Gamblers had a good outcome for their first game in the new USFL, defeating the Michigan Panthers 17-12. The Gamblers’ defense made the first big play and delivered the first touchdown in team history. With the Panthers driving near the Houston goal line, Reggie Northrup picked up a...
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    7-year-old missing from Spring Branch area last seen with teenage sister, family says

    The search is on for a missing 7-year-old who family members believe is with his teenage sister. According to family members, Alejandro Sotelo was last seen with his sister, Jennifer Saturday night. According to Houston police, the sister recently posted a photo on Instagram with the missing...
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    H-TOWN vs NYC: Trae Tha Truth, The Breakfast Club’s DJ Envy host Juneteenth car show

    Summer is upon us and that means one thing in Houston; Get your best ride, wax it down, and hit the streets! Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth is gearing up for a car show where some of the best wheels in the city will go head-to-head with other rides brought to town by a crew put together by New...
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    KPRC 2 Pet Project: Meet Dahlia, a pup who’s training to be next year’s Cadbury bunny

    If you ever wanted a pup who would greet you each time you come home, Dahlia is the one for you! According to the Houston Humane Society, it’s her favorite thing to do. She also loves to roll on her back and enjoy allllll the belly rubs. Dahlia would be a perfect pup for anyone who enjoys...
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    Bond set at $400K for man accused of causing multi-vehicle crash that killed innocent driver following high-speed chase

    The man accused of attempting to flee from officers in a pursuit that ended in a multi-vehicle crash, killing one person and injuring another faced a judge Sunday morning. Damian West, 21, is charged with felony murder and aggravated assault. During a hearing, the judge announced bond...
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    Ex-boyfriend shot, killed by current boyfriend after argument outside SE Houston Denny’s, police say

    A woman’s ex-boyfriend was shot and killed by her current boyfriend after Houston police said they were involved in a verbal argument outside a Denny’s restaurant in southeast Houston early Sunday. It happened in the 6900 block of Gulf Freeway near Woodridge Drive at around 1 a.m. Police said...
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    Dynamo and Timbers finish in 0-0 tie

    Steve Clark made three saves for the Houston Dynamo and Aljaz Ivacic had four saves for the Portland Timbers in a 0-0 tie Saturday. The Dynamo (3-1-3) outshot the Timbers (2-2-4) 13-11, with four shots on goal to three for the Timbers. Both teams next play Saturday. The Dynamo visit Dallas and...
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