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The Hippodrome Casino Opens After Extensive Renovation

Lawmakers Consider Casinos Across Texas

A proposal being discussed in the State Legislature would let voters decide on whether or not to alllow a limited number of casinos to operate across Texas.

2013/04/10

Maya Khalil, Lone Star College student, took these photos after stabbings on campus. (credit: Maya Khalil)

1 Arrested, At Least 14 Injured In Stabbing At Houston-Area College

Authorities say they have arrested someone in a suspected stabbing attack at a Lone Star Community College campus in the Houston area. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that at least 14 people were injured in the attack.

2013/04/09

2013 Big East tournament (credit: Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Old Big East To Become ‘American Athletic Conference’

The conference announced the decision Wednesday after university presidents approved the new moniker earlier in the day.

2013/04/04

3 People Guilty For Health Care Fraud In DFW

Three more people have been convicted in a nearly $3 million health care fraud case involving Houston and Dallas-area companies.

2013/04/04

A woman shoots a Glock 27 .40 caliber handgun at a shooting range. (credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

State Assessment Finds Shift In Top Gang Threat

An annual state assessment of threats posed by gangs reports a new gang poses the top threat to the state.

2013/04/02

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Best Local Female Musicians In DFW

On the DFW music scene, several female musicians are packing houses, making waves and touching hearts — a feat notable of praise during this year’s Women’s History Month.

2013/03/21

The Astrodome in Houston. (credit: David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty Images)

Study Outlines Cost Of Demolishing Astrodome

The cost of demolishing the vacant Astrodome and building a parking lot in its place would be about $29 million.

2013/03/20

Population Soars In Metro Regions Of Texas

The U.S. Census Bureau reports the population of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan region soared faster over a one-year period than any other in the country, with the Houston area coming in second.

2013/03/14

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 02: Tim Dobbins #52 of the Houston Texans gestures to fans during a game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on December 2, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

LB Tim Dobbins On Cowboys’ Radar?

No, Dallas Cowboys fans, you are not getting the linebacker likes of free agent Brian Urlacher. The linebacker likes of free agent Tim Dobbins will have to do.

CBS 11–2013/03/13

A golf ball sits on a tee. (credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

Ex-Marine Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Charities

A former Marine has pleaded guilty to mail fraud after admitting that he lied that he’d suffered battle injuries in order to defraud charities of thousands of dollars to feed a golf habit.

2013/03/06

I Don’t Think Nolan Is Headed To Houston

“If I was in Houston right now and you said ‘What do you think, Nolan?’ I’d be saying, God, is this season ever gonna be over? I got my truck warmed up, I’m headed to the ranch.”

2013/03/04