White Linen Night draws thousands to 19th Street block party and beyond

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White Linen Night in the Heights has grown beyond the block, which has organizers and HPD responding. HOUSTON — For the 19th year, the Heights hosted Houston’s biggest block party: White Linen Night. Organizers said they expected more than 14,000 people to attend the ticketed event along 19th Street. Businesses and the 60-plus vendors on … Read more

Two arrested, charged with murder in 2003 Arlington shooting, police say

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Police arrested two men in connection with the 2003 shooting death of Terrick Rutherford after new evidence emerged. ARLINGTON, Texas — Arlington police say two men have been arrested in connection with the 2003 shooting death of Terrick Rutherford following a fight outside a nightclub. According to police, officers responded around 2:27 a.m. on June … Read more

North Texas business owner pushes back on proposed THC ban

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Texas lawmakers advance a statewide THC ban while a local business owner pushes for the regulation of hemp-derived products over prohibition. DENTON, Texas — The Texas Legislature is moving forward with a bill to ban hemp-derived THC products during the current special session, after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed similar legislation in June. The Senate passed Senate Bill … Read more

‘Homes For Our Troops’ grants new house to wounded Army sergeant

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National veterans nonprofit gifts custom to Army Sergeant Tyler Sloan, marking the nonprofit’s first build in the Coastal Bend area. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A national veterans nonprofit is gifting a new home to an Aransas Pass veteran. Homes For Our Troops is a nonprofit that helps severely injured veterans rebuild their lives with a … Read more