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What’s happening in H-Town, “in your hood,” right under your nose? From top local news headlines to headlining events, we are keeping you up to date on the latest from the streets of Houston.

Houston billionaire opens Golden Nugget Lake Charles

N.W.A. EditorDecember 8, 2014

The buzz has been growing louder and louder as the doors are officially set to open, and the excitement of Lake Charles' newest casino is sure to have locals and tourists flocking. Houston billionaire Tilman J. Fertitta, owner of Golden Nugget Casinos and sole owner, chairman and CEO of Fertitta Entertainment, Inc., will officially open the newest casino in the South.... Read More...

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America 2014: A Nation At Unrest…from Trayvon, to Michael, to Ferguson

N.W.A. ContributorDecember 5, 2014

For the first time in a long time, the nation is at a boiling point. Police-shootings of unarmed black men and women have supplanted any mentioning of the Ebola crisis the world is still facing and that dominated the media reports.... Read More...

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Gov. Rick Perry issues full report on infectious disease preparedness plan

Press ReleaseDecember 4, 2014

Gov. Rick Perry announced Thursday that the Texas Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response has issued its full report and recommendations regarding the state's capabilities to prepare for and respond to infectious diseases, such as the Ebola virus and other emerging pathogens.... Read More...

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No seriously…Woman named Teddy Bear Paradise to serve prison time for threatening president

Press ReleaseNovember 18, 2014

eddy Bear Paradise, formerly known as Denise O’Neal, 56, has been ordered to federal prison following her conviction of making a threat against President Obama, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Paradise pleaded guilty Aug. 15, 2014. But seriously, with a name like that ..are any of us surprised?... Read More...

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NFL suspends Adrian Peterson without pay for remainder of 2014 season

N.W.A. EditorNovember 18, 2014

The NFL is sending a clear message on abuse after handing down a tough decision against star running back Adrian Peterson. The Minnesota Vikings player was notified Tuesday that he has been suspended without pay for at least the remainder of the 2014 NFL season, and will not be considered for reinstatement before April 15, for violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy in an incident of abusive discipline that he inflicted on his four-year-old son last May. ... Read More...

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Outstanding traffic tickets in Houston?? Take care of them now during amnesty program

Press ReleaseNovember 14, 2014

Don't wait, go and take care of those outstanding traffic tickets in Houston while you have a chance! It's amnesty time! The City of Houston Municipal Courts 2014 Amnesty Program begins Friday and will be available on certain delinquent citations until 9 p.m. Monday, November 24.... Read More...

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