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Overturned tanker truck forces several-hours closure of Grand Parkway in Fort Bend County

abc13.com (News) 5/7 9:05P KTRK

An overturned tanker truck snarled traffic on the Grand Parkway northbound lanes at West Airport Boulevard in Fort Bend County, according to deputies.

Fort Bend ISD elementary school repair costs rise amid district budget concerns

abc13.com (News) 5/7 5:27A KTRK

Foundation repairs are forcing staff and students at Madden Elementary School to relocate for the next school year.

Man accused of attacking 2 boys over 'bad language' during Wiffle ball game, authorities say

abc13.com (News) 5/6 12:21A Luke Jones

A Katy-area man is facing charges after he attacked two boys during a Wiffle ball game, the Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable's Office said.

Man Charged After Telling Deputies He Shot Wife in East Harris County

Texas Herald News 5/5 5:58A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man has been charged with murder after allegedly calling 911 and reporting he had shot his wife, according to the Harris County Sheriff s Office....

Four Found Dead Including Children in Apparent Murder-Suicide at River Oaks Home

Texas Herald News 5/5 5:46A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON — Four people, including two children, were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at a home in the River Oaks area, according to the Houston Police Department....

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Fort Bend County Libraries Unveil Month-Long AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Programs

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 5/4 4:23A Lisa Valadez

Fort Bend County Libraries is hosting a wide range of free cultural and educational events throughout May to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and promote mental health awareness...

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HAR: Affordability gains in Houston as 42% of households can swing homeownership

Houston Agent Magazine 5/8 8:06A Emily Marek

Housing affordability improved across the greater Houston area during the first quarter as 42% of households could afford a median-priced home, according to a report from the...

Home sales rise 5% in Houston

Houston Agent Magazine 5/8 3:21A Emily Marek

Following a week of increased consumer interest, closed home sales rose 5.2% in Houston, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS® ....

Spanish-language mortgage lender Americasa opens Houston office

Houston Agent Magazine 5/6 7:24A Emily Marek

Americasa s new location at 11999 Katy Freeway in Houston Americasa , a mortgage lender under Nationwide Mortgage Bankers, expanded into Houston with its newest branch location at 11999 Katy Freeway...

Castle Hill Partners starts second phase of development at The Trails MPC

Houston Agent Magazine 5/6 4:03A Emily Marek

The second phase of development is underway at The Trails , Castle Hill Partners ’ New Caney master-planned community. This second phase includes 344 lots ranging from 40 to 60 feet wide. Chesmar...

Zillow, Realtor.com join forces for Preview listing data share

Houston Agent Magazine 5/6 2:32A Emily Marek

Zillow Preview listings will be available on Realtor.com as early as this summer, the two companies announced. Realtor.com, notably, is the listing platform of the National...