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There was no school on Saturday, but district officials from all over the state went to work. They walked door-to-door to try to convince high school dropouts to go back to class.

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Police said the boy, who is either 10 or 12-years-old, told his grandmother he was leaving, walked out of the home with car keys and jumped in the family's white Chevy Impala.

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Police said a man was riding his bike along the shoulder of the exit ramp when a gold colored Dodge Intrepid hit him and took off.

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A teen was taken to hospital Friday night after an unknown gunman opened fire on him and his friend.

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Three teens who allegedly got into an argument during the North Forest and Worthing High School football game were shot while leaving the game. Police are looking for a dark colored SUV.

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The Willis Wildkats kicked a late field goal to beat New Caney 16-14 Friday night.

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El Campo beats West Side, Dayton and Friendswood light up the scoreboard, Lamar doubles up Marshall.

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McCain and Palin hit the campaign trail. Obama pulls out the women surrogates. Bob Barr may be trouble for the GOP.

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Angel Flight has been flying cancer patients to treatment at no charge for 17 years. But soaring fuel costs have grounded some of the volunteer pilots, and that could put patients at risk.

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During gym class Friday morning, Adrian Longoria collapsed after complaining of shortness of breath. Someone quickly performed CPR while a school nurse grabbed the school's defibrillator.

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Low humidity should make for a great weekend, but we still have our eye on next week as Ike approaches the Gulf.

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The gunman tried to rob the store, but the clerk fought back. The pair wrestled for the weapon before it was fired twice.

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Plenty of city leaders are calling for an overhaul of Houston's municipal court system. To put it simply, the court hasn't kept pace with the number of traffic citations issued each year.

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A vigil was held in front of Houston's city hall on Friday night in memorial to the dogs that died. The event was actually designed to bring attention to the lack of funding BARC receives each year.

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Last week, eight dogs died of heat stroke after being left in the back of an animal control officer's truck while she was having lunch. While police investigate, a BARC whistleblower said dog deaths like this have happened before.

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Quarterback Andy McCloud led the way for the Highlanders Friday night defeating Katy 47-0

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The Woodlands' Ryan Eastman put up some great numbers in their 47-0 victory over Katy.

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The Woodlands Highlanders made history tonight at Woodforest Bank Stadium, knocking off Katy 47-0, shutting out the Tigers for the first time since 1990 and giving them their first 0-2 start since 1984. The Woodlands' near perfect execution on all sides of the ball solidified their 47-0 win over Katy, led by The Woodlands defense and quarterback Andy McCloud.

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Third quarter highlights of Friday night football action with Dayton visiting Friendswood. Friendswood won the game 42-21.

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Early highlights of Friday night football action with Strake Jesuit visiting Clear Lake. Clear Lake won the game 28-3.

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On July 22, a Continental Airlines flight from Houston to Washington lost cabin pressure. There were 120 passengers aboard the plane, including seven members of the Texas delegation to Congress.

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On July 22, a Continental Airlines flight from Houston to Washington lost cabin pressure. There were 120 passengers aboard the plane, including seven members of the Texas delegation to Congress.

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The daughter charged in connection with the murder of her mother was in court Friday, but her hearing was reset. Priscila Rodriguez, 17, is charged with abuse of a corpse. According to authorities, the teen boyfriend strangled Priscila Rodriguez' mother and then stuffed her body in a suitcase.

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David Paul says it's going to be a wonderful weekend.

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A woman is in the hospital after a man rammed his truck into a washateria in northeast Houston. Police said it happened after the driver put his truck in the wrong gear. A woman inside the washateria was sitting behind the window and was pushed forward. She's expected to be OK.

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On Friday, Texas Southern University officially welcomed its new president.

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When firefighters found the woman, she was suffering from smoke inhalation and burns. Officials said the home doubles as an assisted living facility for disabled adults.

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Researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center are among the many that stand to gain after the television networks ABC, CBS and NBC come together to ?Stand Up To Cancer.?

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11 News Meteorologist David Paul has the latest forecast for the Houston area.

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One woman died and another was injured in a house fire Thursday night.

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John McCain, a POW turned political rebel, vowed Thursday night to vanquish the "constant partisan rancor" that grips Washington as he launched his fall campaign for the White House. "Change is coming," he promised.

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Many new officers suspect that some of their colleagues may be on the wrong side of the law.

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Police and their critics agree crime needs to come down in Houston. But does the HPD have the tools it needs to get the job done?

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Sharon and David Watkins face murder charges in the fire deaths of their 8-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old family friend.

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Mild humidity and no rain makes for a really nice day in advance of the weekend.

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In the past few weeks, millions of blood-sucking mosquitoes have racked up frequent flyer miles in the city by the bay. The man in command of skeeter patrol in Baytown is doing what he can to kill the bloodsuckers.

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Giff gives the wrap up from Thursdays' high school sports action

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Madison took it to Willowridge Thursday night at Mercer Stadium.