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Houston Democrats Seek Statewide Support

February 9, 2010
by: Laurie Johnson

The state's leading democratic candidates for governor used last night's debate as an opportunity to introduce themselves to voters. The two men — former Houston Mayor Bill White and Houston businessman Farouk Shami — exchanged ideas and asked for Texans to consider each of them as a positive change for the state. Laurie Johnson reports.
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Retooling the Space Program

February 8, 2010
by: Pat Hernandez

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden is busy defining the direction of the space agency after the shuttle program is retired. The direction includes the future of employees at the Johnson Space Center. Pat Hernandez has more.
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City's Vehicle Fleet Includes Hundreds of Toyota's

February 8, 2010
by: Bill Stamps

Many Toyota's owners are paying close attention to the Toyota recall situation, unsure if they should drive their cars or not. So imagine if you owned a couple hundred of the vehicles. The City of Houston owns more than 500 Prius Hybrids. Bill Stamps has more.
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Support System for Foster Care Alumni

February 8, 2010
by: Pat Hernandez

More than 31 thousand children in Texas are in foster care. Who are they and what does their future hold? Foster care Alumni of America is an organization of people who've been through the system. Pat Hernandez talked to a couple of members living in Houston. He found that they share a bond as strong as in a biological family.
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Education Pioneers Brings Top Talent to Area Schools

February 8, 2010
by: Rod Rice

A career in education usually evokes images of teachers or principals. But in reality there are many educational positions in areas like policy, law and business. Getting the best and brightest people to work in those areas is the mission of Education Pioneers; a national organization that just last month announced that Houston would be its seventh site. Rod Rice reports.
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Houstonians Set to Watch the Big Game

February 5, 2010
by: Bill Stamps

This Sunday afternoon the Colts and Saints will battle it out in the biggest game of the year — the Super Bowl. Even though the Houston Texans aren't playing, Houstonians everywhere will be glued to their sets. Bill Stamps has the story.
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Democrats Debate for Governor

February 5, 2010
by: Laurie Johnson

Democratic gubernatorial candidates Bill White and Farouk Shami will debate on Monday night. It's the only scheduled debate on the Democrats side heading into the March second primary. As Laurie Johnson reports — the two leading candidates will be on the attack — but not against each other.
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San Jacinto Battlefield Named an Endangered Historic Site

February 5, 2010
by: Melissa Galvez

For the first time, the non profit group Preservation Texas has placed the San Jacinto Battlegrounds on their Most Endangered Historic Places list. The group says that the LaPorte battle field needs a comprehensive plan to keep it from falling prey to the 21st century. Melissa Galvez has the story.
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Bauer Business Focus: Stephen Koch

February 5, 2010
by: Ed Mayberry

CBS sold out all advertising for this Sunday's Super Bowl less than a week before the game, with some 30-second spots topping $3 million apiece. Every year, Super Bowl advertising seems to take a life of its own. Before and after the game, the ads are water cooler talk. University of Houston Marketing Professor Steven Koch talks with Ed Mayberry on this morning's "Bauer Business Focus."
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Where Does Houston’s Water Come From?

February 4, 2010
by: Melissa Galvez

Earlier this week, we told you about nationwide drinking water report that highlighted the large number of chemicals found in Houston's tap water. While the levels of each chemical were too small to raise health alarms, it still begs the question: where do all those chemicals come from? From the KUHF NewsLab, Melissa Galvez reports.
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Houston Toyota Owners Unsure What to Do

February 4, 2010
by: Bill Stamps

Still reeling from its decision to recall millions of vehicles, Toyota is now deciding what to do about brake problems with its top selling Prius Hybrid. The Prius isn't on the recall list, but that could change. For now many Toyota owners including people here in Houston aren't sure what to do. Bill Stamps has more.
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NASA's Last Night Launch

February 4, 2010
by: Laurie Johnson

The official countdown is underway for NASA's Sunday launch of Shuttle Endeavor. It's the first of five missions before the shuttle is retired. As Laurie Johnson reports — this trip will bring the final U.S. parts to the International Space Station.
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