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  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:02 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:02:21 GMT
    When disaster strikes, Houstonians immediately answer calls for help.  Below is a list of groups which are offering assistance.RED CROSSAnyone can easily give $10 to recovery efforts by texting REDCROSS
    When disaster strikes, Houstonians immediately answer calls for help.  Below is a list of groups which are offering assistance.RED CROSSAnyone can easily give $10 to recovery efforts by texting REDCROSS

Man charged in the fatal beating of his mother

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Police have determined that a woman whose body was found inside her apartment unit had been beaten with a hammer and wooden police. Her son has been charged in her death. More>>

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Texas cities among fastest-growing in US

Population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau are showing that Houston is the second-fastest growing big city in the nation while medium-sized enclaves in Texas also saw spikes. More>>

Teacher Marshals Video included

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It's the horrific scenes from the Newtown shooting in Connecticut that prompted action from State Representative Jason Villalba out of Dallas. More>>

Drowning Prevention Video included

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Julia Hostetler moves through the water really well. No surprise, a lot of kids her age do More>>

Judge This, Galveston Judge gets arrested Video included

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A Galveston County Judge is under arrest and charged with several felonies. More>>

"Job Ready Graduates" coming from HISD Pharmacy School Video included

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They are HISD freshman and on this day their hands are full in biology class with the insides of three dozen frogs. More>>

Amber Alert issued for 18-month-old boy canceled

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An Amber Alert issued by the Harris County Sheriff's Office for an 18-month-old boy has canceled after the child was found in safe condition. More>>

Boy Scouts vote on policy toward openly gay boys

In one of their most dramatic choices in a century, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday on whether to ease a divisive ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted into the nation's leading youth... More>>

3 Texas cities to share $8.5M for HUD cleanup

Three Texas cities will share $8.5 million in federal funds to make low-income housing safer and healthier for children. More>>

Applications for US unemployment aid fall to 340K

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell 23,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 340,000, a level consistent with solid job growth. More>>

Solar plane completes 2nd leg of trip in Texas

A solar-powered plane has landed in Texas, completing the second leg of a trip across the United States. More>>

Japanese climber, 80, becomes oldest atop Everest Video included

An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer on Thursday became the oldest person to reach the top of Mount Everest - although his record may last only a few days. An 81-year-old Nepalese man, who held the previous record, plans his... More>>

Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B Video included

The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more in damage as it tore through as many as 13,000 homes, multiple schools and a hospital, officials said Wednesday as they gave the... More>>

Galveston Judge under indictment Video included

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A Galveston County Judge is under arrest and charged with several felonies. More>>

EXCLUSIVE: Keeping Connected During a Hurricane Video included

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With hurricane season just a week and a half away, FOX 26 News is giving you an exclusive look at how one critical service provider is preparing. More>>

Federal Tax Dollars used to defend Insurance Companies Accused of Wrongdoing Video included

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"We were suppose to retire in this house," said Danuta Lobeck. More>>

4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes

The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen since 2009. The disclosure to Congress comes on the eve of a major... More>>

Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

As protesters made one last stand, the Boy Scouts of America's leadership began a conference Wednesday that was expected to culminate in a long-anticipated vote on whether to allow openly gay Scouts - a decision that,... More>>

Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayor

Anthony Weiner knows there may be a lot of New Yorkers who would never consider voting for him again, but he says he's running for mayor because he wants to bring his ideas to the fore - and win. More>>

Five ways to avoid colon cancer and heart disease Video included

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Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer. It's the second deadliest disease, but it's entirely preventable! A local man has been fighting it for years. More>>

Law aimed at psychotropic drugs given to foster children Video included

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While in CPS custody, Rachael's parents say they didn't see her for two months. What they saw then was a drooling, lethargic, emaciated looking little girl. More>>

Killer of off-duty Houston officer loses appeal

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has rejected an appeal from a Vietnamese refugee sent to death row for the slaying of a Houston police officer shot during a robbery while working his off hours as a clerk at his... More>>

Solar plane departs Phoenix on 2nd leg of US trip

A solar-powered plane is flying from Arizona to Texas on the second leg of a trip across the United States. More>>

FEMA Chief: Feds won't go 'when the cameras leave'

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says U.S. officials are "going neighborhood to neighborhood" to make sure Oklahoma gets the help it needs. More>>

Parents face tough choice when tornadoes bear down Video included

With an ominous storm approaching, the Moore Public School District flashed a text alert to parents: "We are currently holding all students until the current storm danger is over. Students are being released to parents only... More>>

Houston reacts to Superbowl LI coming to town

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"It's our honor to say that yes we have the 2017 Super Bowl back in Texas." said Mayor Annise Parrker. More>>

Houston awarded Super Bowl LI Video included

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The NFL's owners voted to award Super Bowl LI in 2017 to Houston at the league meetings on Tuesday in Boston. More>>

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 2:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:34:03 GMT
    Depending on the weather, construction crews will be busy on the roadways all around Houston Wednesday and Thursday.
    Depending on the weather, construction crews will be busy on the roadways all around Houston Wednesday and Thursday.
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