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Two killed in separate shootings

November 22, 2009 3:53 pm

by Michael Golden

Two men were shot to death in separate altercations in northeast Houston overnight. While the shootings took place in different locations, the police are investigating whether the shootings are related.

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Friendswood ends Waltrip's season again

November 22, 2009 12:34 pm

by Michael Golden

Photo by Smiley N. Pool.

Friendswood put a quick end to Waltrip's resurrected season Saturday night, with a 46-2 beatdown of the Rams. Waltrip only found out they were back in the playoffs Thursday, after Wheatley High School was disqualified for using an ineligible player. Above, Waltrip receiver Dominic Moreno reaches up to catch a pass.

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Aldine falls to Alief Taylor, 38-35

November 20, 2009 9:47 pm

by Michael Golden

Photo by Eric Christian Smith.

Aldine lost a nail-biter to Alief Taylor Friday night, 38-35. Alief Taylor kicked the game-winning field goal with 53 seconds left. Above, Aldine's George Moore makes a 23-yard touchdown reception past Alief Taylor's Fred Rhine.

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Check out the boxscore.

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School bus hits boy running across street

November 20, 2009 2:33 pm

by Howard Decker

An Aldine school district student was injured after being hit by a bus early Friday.

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HPD investigates discovery of baby's body

November 19, 2009 5:21 pm

by Michael Golden

Homicide detectives are investigating the death of an infant whose badly decomposed body was found at an apartment complex in northwest Houston early this morning. The child was found at a unit in the 3800 block of Sherwood Lane just after midnight.

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Local school winner in environmental contest

November 19, 2009 3:41 pm

by Michael Golden

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DeChaumes Elementary was one of five HISD schools to be selected as a regional winner of the Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet Science Project. Last week, Cool Globes Education Sponsor H-E-B presented the science class with $1,000 to be used to implement the fifth grade class’ environmental projects.

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NE Houston motorcycle shop burns overnight

November 19, 2009 12:57 pm

by Michael Golden

Fire officials are trying to determine what caused a blaze at a motorcycle shop in northeast Houston early this morning. The blaze broke out at about 4 a.m. at the business in the 8200 block of East Tidwell near Mosswood.

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Sam Houston Parkway to be widened

November 19, 2009 11:22 am

by Michael Golden

According to the Greenspoint District publication, construction will begin soon to widen Sam Houston Parkway in both directions, between I-45 and Hardy Toll Road. The work is expected to take approximately two years.

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Body of woman found at apartment complex

November 18, 2009 2:25 pm

by Michael Golden

Homicide detectives are investigating the death of woman an apartment complex in north Houston this morning. The woman was found dead at the Graceland Terrace Apartments in the 4700 block of Yale about 7 a.m., police said.

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Woman found dead inside home

November 17, 2009 6:39 pm

by Michael Golden

An autopsy has been ordered for a woman discovered dead early this morning inside her northeast Houston home in the 2000 block of Creston. The woman's live-in boyfriend found her about 6:30 a.m. in the bedroom of their home.

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The Spring Antique Mall's annual holiday open house played to a full house Saturday, as pianist, Leigh Brady, entertained customers with selections from the holiday songbook, and was often accompanied by the dealers and even customers. In addition to the holiday favorites, a buffet was provided, and door prizes. A storewide sale is offering customers 20% off most merchandise for cash sales; 15% off with credit card. The holiday customer appreciation event will continue through Sunday, November 15, from 1-6pm.

The Spring Antique Mall features merchandise from three dozen dealers which includes antique crystal, china, silver, and jewelry, vintage toys, and furniture (no reproductions) in the 10,000+ sq. ft. mall. Value-added services include acceptance of most major credit cards and lay-a-ways. The Spring Antique Mall is located on the southwest corner of FM 2920 and I-45 North, at Exit 70A. Look for the large U-Haul sign in the U-Haul rental and storage center. For additional information call 281-355-1110, or visit www.springantiquemall.com

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The Spring Antique Mall will be holding its annual holiday open house Saturday, November 14th, 10am to 6pm, and Sunday, November 15th, from 1-6 pm. Refreshments will be served accompanied by live entertainment, in addition to a drawing for door prizes…gift certificates which can be redeemed immediately. A cordial invitation is extended our valued customers to come and be treated to a unique shopping experience, and hopefully find something unique for those special individuals on your holiday shopping list. As the antique dealers say...The past makes the perfect present.

Three dozen versatile and knowledgeable dealers feature vintage antiques which includes crystal, china, silver, jewelry, toys and furniture…no reproductions, in the 10,000+ sq. ft. mall. Value-added services include acceptance of most major credit cards and lay-a-ways. The Spring Antique Mall is located on the southwest corner of FM 2920 and I-45 North, at Exit 70A. Look for the large U-Haul sign in the U-Haul rental and storage center. For additional information call 281-355-1110, or visit www.springantiquemall.com

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