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New funds roll in for city of Houston

There is new ammunition for the city of Houston to go after old abandoned buildings. Funds are rolling in that could help the city demolish eyesores — those properties that attract crime to neighborhoods. City leaders call dangerous and...

Houston reclaims title of ‘America’s Fattest City’

According to the March issue of Men’s Fitness, Houston edged out, literally, El Paso at seventh and Arlington at 15th. The ranking is no surprise as the magazine cites Houston’s fast pace with fast food – apparently we have...

Breastfeeding protest held at Target stores

A battle over breastfeeding — a mother who claims she was bullied by employees at a local Target rallies other mothers to fight back. A Friendswood mother says she was bullied and made to feel ashamed for feeding her child while shopping.

American Idol sizes up Houston talent

The sun rose for a third day on American Idol at Reliant Park, bringing with it bigger voices, higher heels and striking levels of self-confidence. An estimated 10,000 hopefuls returned at 5 a.m. after registering Wednesday and Thursday.