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Ford wins runoff election, becoming first African American woman to serve as Missouri City mayor

Ford wins runoff election, becoming first African American woman to serve as Missouri City mayor

Ford wins runoff election, becoming first African American woman to serve as Missouri City mayor

She previously served on the City Council for five years before becoming Missouri City's first African American and first woman elected as mayor.

POLITICS

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Problems persist across Houston area following wet weekend weather

Lake Conroe was closed Saturday but is expected to re-open on Monday. Boat owners were out to see the conditions of their crafts Sunday afternoon.

WEATHER

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Luck leads Colts past Texans, ending Houston's 9-game winning streak

Andrew Luck threw for 399 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Colts win.

TEXANS
Dolphins stun Patriots with Kenyan Drake's last-second touchdown after 2 laterals

The Dolphins' desperate final play had an unreal finish, as Kenyan Drake dashed past the Patriots defense for a game-winning score.

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HCSO releases photo of teenager who allegedly shot 7-year-old in drive-by

Omarion Philip Bailey is wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He is about 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has black hair and brown colored eyes.

CRIME
First Harvey floods, then fire, but NW Houston family's spirits stay strong

Family members were able to get out the house and rescue their animals before a fire erupted in the attic.

LOCAL
Police looking for driver who caused fatal accident on East Freeway

Police said a woman was parked on the shoulder of the freeway when a man driving a truck rear-ended her car. According to a witness, the man immediately took off running after the crash.

CRIME
Houston named No. 2 most expensive commute in the country

Houston tied with Dallas for No. 2, with both cities averaging $174,314 in costs for commuting over a lifetime.

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Debris-filled Lake Conroe closes temporarily after heavy rain, officials say

Lake Conroe saw an average of more than 4 inches of rain over the 36 hours leading up to the announcement of the lake's temporary closure, officials said.

WEATHER
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Private wells contaminated by wastewater spills in Houston

If you get your drinking water from the city of Houston, your water is safe from the spills and does not need boiling prior to consumption, according to public works.

LOCAL

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Woodland Heights residents bedazzle their homes for Lights in the Heights

Lights in the Heights is a special neighborhood tradition that celebrates both the season and the community connection.

COMMUNITY
Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatal drunk-driving crash that killed mother of 2

Daniel Mena was driving his pick-up truck the wrong-way when he struck Brenda Moreno's vehicle in a head-on collision. His blood-alcohol content was nearly three times the legal limit.

CRIME