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Thursday AM September 2nd, 2010
by: Ed Mayberry

A new online tool allows parents to monitor their children's activities on social networks. Ed Mayberry reports.
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Research Shows Decrease In Immigrants Living in U.S.

September 2, 2010    
by: Jack Williams

An independent review of illegal immigration trends shows the number of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. has dropped for the first time in 20 years. Jack Williams reports.
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Thousands Rally For Energy Jobs

September 1, 2010    
by: Bill Stamps

A rally at the George R. Brown Convention Center drew thousands of people who work in the oil and gas industry. The workers say the President's six month ban on deep water drilling is costing jobs and is unnecessary. Bill Stamps has more.
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Houston to Sell One Park, Buy Another

September 1, 2010    
by: Laurie Johnson

A tract of city land off Allen Parkway could soon go up for sale for high-rise or mid-rise development. City officials say they'll use some of the money from the sale to open a new park in the Fourth Ward. Laurie Johnson reports.
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Pre-Paid College Tuition Fund Open For Enrollment Again In Texas

September 1, 2010    
by: Wendy Siegle

Enrollment for a popular pre-paid college tuition program is open again in Texas. As Wendy Siegle reports, the Texas Tuition Promise Fund is a bit different than a similar fund that closed in 2003.
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George Greanias Presents Operating Plan for "New Metro"

September 1, 2010    
by: Wendy Siegle

METRO acting president and CEO George Greanias rolled out an extensive vision for the agency at a special board meeting Tuesday. Wendy Siegle has more.
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Apartment Eyesore Could Soon Be Demolished

August 31, 2010    by: Bill Stamps

After years of pleading with local leaders to get an abandoned apartment complex torn down, some northwest Houston resident and businesses may finally get their wish. Bill Stamps reports.
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Gas Exploration in City Parks

August 31, 2010    
by: Laurie Johnson

A private company wants to explore for oil and gas deposits in city parks. The city is considering a three-year lease for exploration in Herman Brown Park on the east side. Councilmembers will vote on the lease tomorrow. Laurie Johnson reports.
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Galveston Begins Series Of Ike Recovery Neighborhood Meetings

August 31, 2010    
by: David Pitman

People in Galveston are getting the chance to tell the city exactly what they want to see in their neighborhoods, as reconstruction continues, nearly two years after Hurricane Ike. As David Pitman reports, a series of planning meetings begins this evening.
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City Sued Over Injuries in Police Chase

August 31, 2010    
by: Gail Delaughter

Two men hurt in a crash during a police chase on a Houston freeway are suing the police department, claiming officers used their vehicle as a shield. But city officials are telling a different story. Gail Delaughter reports.
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County Clerk Gets OK To Buy New Voting Equipment

August 30, 2010    
by: Bill Stamps

The Harris County Commissioners Court has given the green light to replace voting equipment destroyed in last week's fire. The Commissioner held an emergency meeting today to vote on the matter. Bill Stamps was there and has this report.
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Federal Regulators Propose New Fuel Economy Labels

August 30, 2010    
by: Wendy Siegle

Federal regulators have unveiled a proposal for an updated vehicle label that would give consumers more information on a new car's fuel efficiency and carbon foot-print. Wendy Siegle reports.
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DA Moves to Keep Police Video Evidence Private

August 30, 2010    
by: Laurie Johnson

A legal battle is underway over the right to publicize a video that shows alleged police brutality. The video is of a March 24th incident in which seven Houston police officers are accused of beating a 15-year-old burglary suspect. Laurie Johnson reports.
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