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Astros to sign first-overall draft selection Appel

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During a news conference scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday, the Houston Astros will sign right-handed pitcher Mark Appel, who was selected with the first overall pick in the 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft, to a contract. More>>

Houston housing market is booming Video included

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Tonight the City of Houston leads the nation in the housing market for the second year in a row. More>>

Tropical depression heads toward Mexican coast

Forecasters say a tropical depression crossing Mexico's Bay of Campeche is getting better organized and is expected to become a tropical storm before making landfall along Mexico's Gulf Coast. More>>

Innovative tool helps in early detection of melanoma Video included

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Melanoma is the one type of skin cancer that can be deadly when not found early. Now, doctors in Houston have a new tool to help detect it. More>>

Obama renews calls for nuclear reductions

Appealing for a new citizen activism in the free world, President Barack Obama renewed his call Wednesday to reduce U.S. and Russian nuclear stockpiles and to confront climate change, a danger he called "the global threat of... More>>

Former TWA Flight 800 investigators want new probe

Former investigators are pushing to reopen the probe into the 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800 off the coast of New York, saying new evidence points to the often-discounted theory that a missile strike may have downed the jumbo... More>>

Mark Appel's agent, Scott Boras, in town with plans to do deal with Astros

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Scott Boras, the agent for pitcher Mark Appel, arrived at Bush Intercontinental Aiport late Tuesday afternoon and told FOX 26 Sports and MLB.com he is in Houston because the two sides are moving toward More>>

Texas teacher finds bag, returns more than $200K

An unemployed teacher who thought a bag on a road carried a dirty diaper found more than $200,000 and returned the cash to a bank. More>>

Plans for Astrodome's fate to be discussed

The future of the historic but deteriorating Astrodome is once again being debated. More>>

Heat force Game 7 with 103-100 OT win over Spurs

When LeBron James' greatness almost wasn't good enough, officials began preparing for a San Antonio celebration. More>>

NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled

The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing on... More>>

First a shark Now a stingray

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They were one of a handful of families playing in the waves off Surfside Beach. More>>

Blood-relative bullying in the spotlight Video included

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It's the bully on the school bus that makes a parent's blood boil. More>>

Northside Man Shoots Son by mistake Video included

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A north side man whose been repeatedly victimized by thieves claims he shot and killed his son after mistaking him for a burglar. More>>

Ruling for Galveston County Judge Chris Dupuy Video included

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Another legal blow for Galveston County Judge Christopher Dupuy. More>>

Arming Neighbors Video included

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A high spirited group of pro-gun activists staged a protest outside of congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's Height's office. More>>

Heimlich rescues choking Texas congressman

A Texas congressman who was choking on a piece of popcorn is thanking a fellow Republican from Arizona and a House staffer who is also a doctor for stepping in to help. More>>

Man accused of threatening Texas Sen. Ted Cruz

A Houston man is accused of threatening to kidnap, murder and burn U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and his father and also to "blow up" the sun if he wasn't paid $3 million. More>>

MRI: Former Rice star Trevor Cobb suffered a stroke, has blood clot

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An MRI on Monday night on Former Rice star Trevor Cobb, who won the Doak Walker award in 1991 given to the nation's best collegiate running back, confirmed he has suffered a stroke and has a blood clot More>>

Boy bitten by shark now good at Houston hospital

A 15-year-old boy recovering after a shark bit two of his limbs at a Southeast Texas beach has been upgraded to good condition. More>>

Houston youngster knows the value of education Video included

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It's not quite a 'viral' video on YouTube, but if you view it, it will likely touch your heart as the value of a good education becomes crystal clear in the eyes of a youngster."When I grow up, I want More>>

Robinson to be named next athletics director at Prairie View A&M University

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Prairie View A&M University will name Ashley Robinson, director of athletics at Mississippi Valley State University, as the next athletics director for the Panthers. More>>

Houston Police Officer cut while responding to call in West Houston

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A Houston Police officer is recovering after he was cut on the lip after responding to a disturbance call Tuesday morning around 7:45 a.m. in West Houston.When police arrived at the scene in the 13-thousand More>>

Blessings from God if....... Video included

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From spiritual leader at six different locations of New Light Christian Center to providing affordable housing to low income residents in Houston...Bishop Ira V. Hilliard is a very busy man who's respected More>>

US safety agency investigating Suzuki small SUVs

U.S. safety regulators said Tuesday that they are investigating problems with air bag sensors in the seats of some small Suzuki SUVs. More>>

Texas governor woos disgruntled Conn. gun makers

Texas Gov. Rick Perry extolled the tax policies and regulatory climate of his state as he courted gun manufacturers that have threatened to leave Connecticut since the state passed new gun-control laws in response to the... More>>

Judge to rule on Fort Hood suspect's delay request

A military judge is expected to rule on whether to grant a three-month trial delay to the Army psychiatrist charged in the Fort Hood shooting rampage. More>>

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