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Lawmakers Consider Changes to School Accountability System
Monday, May 12, 2008 by: Laurie Johnson

People across Texas are testifying to lawmakers about the state's public school accountability system. A legislative committee came to Houston to hear what people in this area suggest should be done to improve accountability standards. Laurie Johnson has more.
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Fighting Invaders in Memorial Park

Monday, May 12, 2008 by: Rod Rice

Green monsters are invading a section of Houston. Rod Rice reports that some HISD students are volunteering to battle them.
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UH Geologist Finds Faults That Could Hurt Houston
Monday, May 12, 2008 by: Pat Hernandez

It's not common knowledge, but a good portion of the Houston area sits on faults. A University of Houston Geologist recently completed a comprehensive study that could prove useful to builders. Pat Hernandez has the story.
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Dow Chemical and Sustainability

Monday, May 12, 2008 by: Ed Mayberry

The Dow Chemical complex in Freeport was established in the 40's to provide magnesium for the war effort. The company has grown enormously, but still finds itself using chemistry to help create sustainable solutions to global challenges. Ed Mayberry had more.
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Bayou Bend Looks To the Future

Friday, May 9, 2008 by: Capella Tucker

The Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens will soon have a new visitor and education center. The Museum of Fine Arts Houston also announced that it has acquired the adjacent property. Capella Tucker reports it nearly doubles the size of Bayou Bend, preserving a piece of Houston dating back to the 1920's.
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Election Day in May

Friday, May 9, 2008 by: Laurie Johnson

Tomorrow is Election Day. And no you're not hearing it wrong. Texas holds three uniform elections—the March Primary—the November election—and another in May. Laurie Johnson has more.
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Oil& Gas Execs Say Price of Crude to Drop by Year’s End

Friday, May 9, 2008 by: Pat Hernandez

A new survey of oil and gas executives finds the price of oil will drop below a hundred dollars a barrel by the end of the year. It also shows an increase in foreign and domestic investment as the desire for US energy security intensifies. Pat Hernandez has more.
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Local Economist Says Recession Is a Strong Possibility
Thursday, May 8, 2008 by: Pat Hernandez

A local econimist utters the "r" word in his annual real estate forecast for Houston. He warns everyone to brace for a bumpy ride thanks to the uncertain US economy. Pat Hernandez has more.
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Wet Weather Moves In... An upper level low and weak front, brings a good chance of rain and thunderstorms this week. There's a slight chance of showers today, then a much better chance Wednesday and Thursday as that upper level system draws closer.
		Today: Mostly cloudy, warm, and humid, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. High: 87

		Tonight: Mostly cloudy and warm with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Overnight Low: 74

		Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a good chance of showers and thunderstorms. High: 85

		Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 75 High: 83