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  Houston Lines Up for Essentials Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

  March 23 at 7:02 a.m.

  Lines continue to grow as grocery stores implement 'one in, one out' policies. Companies like H-E-B, Trader Joes and Costco are ensuring their customers can get food and essentials with out being in densely crowded stores while establishments who have switched to drive-through only see long lines as well. (Photos by Gary Beaver and Reggie Mathalone)

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  A Texas Death and More Closings Due to Coronavirus [UPDATED]

  March 17 at 8:52 a.m.

  It's Tuesday morning and we’ve been greeted with news of the first death in Texas due to the coronavirus. A man in his late 90s in Matgorda County in South Texas died late Sunday. The death, confirmed by the Texas Department of State Health Services, was thought to be the...

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  Gold Buckle Foodie Awards 2020: Get Fried

  March 6 at 10:13 a.m.

  The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is famous for many things. Trail riders and mutton-bustin'. Sold-out concerts and carnival rides galore. And lots of animals, be they livestock or party people. Most importantly, the annual event has raised 500 million dollars since 1957 for educational scholarships for young Texas scholars...

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  Openings and Closings: Flower Child Heights Soon, The Rustic Goes Uptown, Pi Pizza Closes

  February 28 at 5 a.m.

  Flower Child, 1533 N. Shepherd, will open March 24 in the Houston Heights area. This is the third Houston-area location for the healthy eating chain that is on a "soul-satisfying mission of positively delicious vibes."  Those delicious vibes include a lot of vegetables, fruits and healthy grains. There are plenty...

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  God, Guns, and the Tragedy of Sutherland Springs Explored in New Book

  February 28 at 4 a.m.

  On November 5, 2017, Joe Holley was busily signing his work at the Texas Book Festival in Austin, and had heard someone mention something about a shooting somewhere near San Antonio. As he drove home toward Houston, the CNN radio report began trickling out more details: A massacre with multiple...

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  XFL Opening Day: Houston Roughnecks vs LA Wildcats

  February 9 at 7:35 a.m.

  The Houston Roughnecks kicked off their inaugural XFL season with a 37-17 win over the LA Wildcats in front of 18,000 fans at TDECU Stadium. The newly formed XFL consists of eight teams and will have a ten week regular season. The Roughnecks will have five home games and games will be broadcast on FOX and ESPN. (Photos by Eric Sauseda)