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Ike means boom time for Houston sign repair work
Repair jobs for signs like this one damaged by Hurricane Ike are expected to keep 4D Signworx busier than usual for 90 days or more, the company says.
Trio Sells Lemonade to Raise Disaster Funds
Actions speak louder than words. That is clearly something Luke Fraiser, Jacob Kassman and Emily Kassman have learned at a young age.
State Sues Hotels For Price Gouging
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is suing two hotels for raising their rates during Hurricane Ike evacuations.
Richmond teen, 16, will be tried as an adult in slaying
A 16-year-old boy accused of fatally stabbing a young man at a party in north Fort Bend County last year has been certified as an adult to stand trial.
TX: Volunteer Firefighters Needed
Volunteer fire departments are taking a big hit. Texas officials say the number of volunteer firefighters is falling across the state.
Officers: Katy man tries to kill wife, then fatally shoots self
A Katy man tried to kill his wife then fatally shot himself late Saturday as the couple's children lay sleeping in their home, authorities said.
Emmett seeks answers to Ike-related traffic mess
The ongoing lack of electricity across the Houston area, 11 days after Hurricane Ike struck, is contributing to major traffic jams on the freeways, traffic officials said today.
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Bridgeland's Nature Fest set for Sept. 27-28
CYPRESS Marking the grand opening of the first 1.5 miles of the Cypress Creek Nature Trail, Bridgeland, General Growth Properties' 11,400-acre master-planned community in Cypress, is hosting its first annual ...
Palm Beach Equine Clinic Acquires Katy Equine Clinic
World's Top Veterinarians are now a Resource for the Lone Star State Katy,TX---The world-renowned veterinarians of the Palm Beach Equine Clinic, headquartered in Wellington, Florida, have formed a strategic ...
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center continues asking individuals to give blood to replenish the blood supply following Hurricane Ike.
A vehicle carrying two 17-year-olds was struck by a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban on the driver's side door while turning on to FM 879 Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.
Katy-area animal shelter takes in 100 from flooded San Leon shelter
A Katy-area pet rescue shelter has opened its doors to help Bay Area Pet Adoption Shelter after it evacuated 100 animals from its San Leon location.
Sterling Bank Reports Status Following Ike
HOUSTON, Sept. 14 TX-Sterling-Bank-Ike HOUSTON , /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sterling Bank said today its banking services will be fully operational beginning Monday morning, however, not all banking centers in ...
Texan's trial starts in Troy couple's murders
The trial of a Texas man charged with the murder of a Troy couple began Wednesday with his defense attorney telling an Oakland Circuit Court jury that the prosecution would not be able to prove the case against ...
FEMA still overseeing search and rescue in Texas, Louisiana
Search-and-rescue missions for people stranded by Hurricane Ike remained the key priority for the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Monday, two days after the storm slammed into Texas Gulf Coast ...
SEPTEMBER 14: Interstate 10 is flooded and impassable following Hurricane Ike September 14, 2008 in Houston, Texas.
Consolidated Communications works to restore service in Conroe, Katy and Lufkin
Consolidated Communications employees are working around the clock to restore telephone service to customers in its Conroe, Katy and Lufkin service areas following Hurricane Ike.
U.S. Coast Guard - Galveston Prepares for Ike
KATY, Texas Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Carlisle from Station Galveston completes boat checks at the Incident Command Post located at the Merrell Center during preparation for Huricane Ike.
Pearland Resident Speaks Out About Evacuation
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