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Current headlines from Click2Houston.com - Local News:
- 75-Year-Old's Robbery, Killing Shocks Family, Friends
Family and friends of a 75-year-old man affectionately known as "Gene the dancing machine" try to make sense of his violent death over $15, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- Fake Cop Approaches Woman In Parking Lot
A man impersonating an officer approaches a woman in northwest Harris County and tries to get her to go with him, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- Pastry Maker Pleads Guilty In Immigration Case
Shipley Do-Nut Flour and Supply Company Inc. pleaded guilty Friday to conspiring to harbor illegal immigrants and agreed to pay a $1.3 million forfeiture to the government, federal prosecutors said.
- Student Collapses In Gym Class
A student collapses during physical education class at a Montgomery County high school, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- Chase Suspect Remains Hospitalized
A man who police say led them on a dramatic high-speed chase remained hospitalized Friday, one day after the chase ended in a rollover crash, KPRC Local 2 reported.
- Continental To Charge For First Checked Bag
Continental Airlines Inc. will begin charging some coach customers $15 for a first checked bag.
- Woman Dies In Assisted Living Home Fire
A woman dies after her assisted-living home catches fire, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- New President Brings New Era To TSU
Educators from all over the country, as well as state and city leaders, are part of Texas Southern University's inauguration ceremony of Dr. John Rudley, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- AG Takes Action Against Weight Loss, Skin Care Company
A Houston weight loss and skin care company is ordered to stop making unauthorized bank account withdrawals from customers who tried to cancel their orders or who didn't want their products in the first place, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- 4 Arrested In Car Burglaries
Four people are arrested in a string of car burglaries, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- Blame Gustav: Gas Prices Jump 7 Cents
Hurricane Gustav is blamed for causing the average retail price of gasoline in Texas to jump 7 cents this week.
- Local Republicans Thrilled By McCain's Speech
Fort Bend County Republicans are buzzing over Sen. John McCain's acceptance speech, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- CPS Gets Custody Of Babies Left In Pickup Truck
Two babies who were left unattended in a pickup truck for eight hours are placed in state custody, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- Did Prosecutors Fabricate Evidence In Murder Case?
Local 2 Investigates looks into claims a prosecutor helped make up key evidence in a murder case.
- Recruiting Officer Charged With Sex Assault
A Navy recruiting officer is arrested at his office in a Galveston County shopping mall, accused of sexually abusing young girls, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- Near-Abduction Reported At Bus Stop
For the second time in a week, someone may have tried to abduct a child from a bus stop in Montgomery County, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- Ask Amy: Why Are Fire Hydrants Painted Black?
Fire engine red is the color you probably picture when you think of fire stations, fire trucks and fire hydrants, unless you live in one east Harris County neighborhood. Neighbors there called KPRC Local 2 investigative reporter Amy Davis when they noticed all of the subdivision's fire hydrants painted black.
- Police Chase Ends In Dramatic Crash
A police chase ends when a driver loses control and his car flips over at least eight times, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- Jefferson Award Winner, Mission Founder Dies
A recent Jefferson Award recipient has died, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- 4 Apartments Damaged In 2-Alarm Fire
Four apartments are damaged in a two-alarm fire in southwest Houston, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- Teen's Giving Spirit Earns Her Jefferson Award
A teenager who dedicates her life to serving God and others is honored with this month's Jefferson Award, KPRC Local 2 reports.
Headlines last updated at Sep 08, 2008 04:08:26am.
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