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Legislators Grappling with State-Wide Shortage of Healthcare Workers
A Texas Legislative Committee met this week in Houston to discuss urgent health problems facing the state. Among them, the shortage of primary care doctors and the role nurses may play in filling the gap.
Experts Warn Public About Rise In Texas Whooping Cough Cases
Local health officials are warning the public to take seriously any extended coughing you think may be just the common cold. In Texas, cases of Pertussis, better known as whooping cough, are approaching numbers not seen in decades.
Tensions Boil Outside Courtroom Following Former HPD Officer Blomberg's Verdict
A fired Houston cop is found not guilty in the case that involved the beating of a teen suspect that was caught on videotape.
Houston Councilmember Warns City Will Go Bankrupt
Houston Mayor Annise Parker released her proposed city budget yesterday – but today one councilmember says the city is drowning in debt.
Tight Credit Stymies Would-Be Home Buyers
The latest figures from the Houston Association of Realtors shows a solid rebound in the local housing market. But with credit as tight as ever, many would-be buyers are finding the dream of owning a home still out of reach.
Proposed Houstons City Budget: No Frills But No Cuts
Houston Mayor Annise Parker has unveiled her budget for the next fiscal year. The $4.5 billion proposal does not include a tax increase, layoffs or service cuts.
Airport Workers At IAH Want A Piece Of The Pie
With all the talk of airport expansion at Hobby and Bush, some of the people who work there are feeling a bit left out. Today, a group of passenger service workers held a rally at Intercontinental's Terminal C.
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'Information' To 'Knowledge Agent': Google Changes The Way It Does Search
Besides presenting relevant links, Google will now provide information about your searches. Currently, Google said its engine knows 3.5 billion facts.
Video Helps Acquit Student In First Occupy Wall Street Trial
The New York University student was accused of disorderly conduct, but the video showed him breaking no laws. In a twist, the student had actually been working on a project aimed at portraying police in a better light.
Violence Against Women Act Becomes Latest Controversial Measure In House
The talk surrounding the bill has veered into the controversial subjects of immigration and identity politics.
Get Ready For Bike To Work Day (And Share Your Photos)
Bike to Work Day is this Friday. And that prompts a question: Do you bike to work? If so, you should prove it - by taking a photo of yourself and your bike. Then share the picture, and we'll consider it for a Bike to Work Day gallery. Post it to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #NPRbike.
Chuck Brown, The Godfather Of 'Go-Go,' Dies
Brown's signature was a gravelly voice and his ability to lean effortlessly into a groove. The musician was known as the pioneer of a style of music born in Washington, D.C.
Thank The Patron Saint Of Bakers For This Cake Today
Pictures of Saint Honore or (Saint Honoratus) from church iconography reinforce his baker background. He's holding his wooden peel, often with a few delicious-looking loaves of crusty French bread nearby.
Report: Renouncing Citizenship Could Save Facebook's Saverin $67 Million
News that Eduardo Saverin renounced his U.S. citizenship ignited controversy from those who accused him of trying to dodge taxes and those who say it's just a symptom of a costly tax code.
Chipping In To Your Office Lottery Pool? Read This First
A group of workers at a Chicago bakery recently won $118 million. But two employees say they should be getting a share. It's another example of why it's important to write things down beforehand.
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