9 hurt when Metro train, bus collide downtown
A preliminary investigation showed that the bus, westbound on St. Joseph Parkway, ran a red light and struck the northbound train, Metro says. 
Officer wounded in west Houston
The officer, identified by HPD this afternoon as Frank L. Pierce, underwent surgery this afternoon. He was listed as critical but stable. 
Palin backs Perry, ‘won’t close door’ on 2012
The Republican rock star tied her trademark anti-Washington message to the re-election of a Texas governor battling a longtime U.S. senator. 
Border Patrol opens fire after boat pelted with 'objects'
Jose Trevino said agents feared for their safety Monday morning when the objects hit the boat in the river that divides the U.S. and Mexico. The incident happened about 8 a.m. near the border city of McAllen, about 250 miles south of San Antonio 
The contradictory life of Michael Jackson's doctor
Dr. Conrad Murray, the Houston doctor charged Monday with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, came to the world's attention as a result of his $150,000-a-month job as the glitzy pop singer's personal physician, but spent much of his life among the poorest of the poor. 
State: Teen killed San Antonio restaurateur with arrow
Prosecutors say a teenager killed the 76-year-old founder of a popular San Antonio restaurant with an arrow before setting the house ablaze and going on a spending spree with her credit cards. 
Dallas officer accused of pulling gun at bar
Dallas police say 37-year-old Sgt. Hector Roa was charged with two counts of aggravated assault. 
Police: Suspect in double slaying found near Livingston
The man, whose name has not been released, was arrested without incident at a Polk County residence about midnight, officials said. No shots were fired and no injuries were reported. 
Rain, chill returning to Houston
A cold front is expected to pass through the Houston region late tonight, plunging temperatures into the upper 30s and to near freezing later this week as frigid air settles into the area, according to the National Weather Service. 
Texas keeps hunting for only escapee on lam
Over the last few months investigators have learned that Jose Salaz is in Mexico, a state official said. But U.S. officials have no authority to make arrests in Mexico. 
Two faces of Lee High: setbacks and success
Despite scandals and what some call "nearly insurmountable" obstacles in reaching benchmarks, the Houston campus is showing progress. 
Teen's ‘bucket list' gets boost in Fort Bend
A hastily arranged benefit for Carly Davis, a Fulshear 16-year-old with terminal cancer, raised more than $21,000 for her "great adventure." 
Former bank teller, accomplice convicted of robbery
A former bank teller and her accomplice were convicted last week of stealing about $280,000 from the bank where the woman worked. Tuaca Elaine Deason, 25, and Erik Roshan Roy, 38, both of Houston, were convicted Friday of conspiracy to commit bank robbery and bank robbery, federal officials said. 
HPD: Driver flips off headlights, crashes into house
A motorist slammed his SUV into a house southwest of downtown Houston this morning after police said he evaded them with his headlights off. Houston police said they tried to pull over the driver on Vassar, shortly after 1:30 a.m. when the motorist sped west. He lost control and hit a home at the intersection with Woodhead, just south of the bridge crossing over U.S. 59. 
Mayor Parker considers new route for Metro
Houston Mayor Annise Parker says one option the agency should discuss is the elimination of fares to increase ridership. 
Dems Shami, White square off at gov debate tonight
Houston's two major Democratic candidates for governor meet in Fort Worth tonight for what likely will be their only statewide televised debate before the March 2 primary. 
Social issues drive state education board race
Ken Mercer and Tim Tuggey have a lot in common. Mercer, the District 5 State Board of Education incumbent, and Tuggey, the attorney-lobbyist trying to take his seat, both consider themselves conservatives. 
Pasadena police investigate killing tied to love triangle
The two men got involved in a dispute at a Pasadena gas station, police said. 
Peggy Fikac: Hutchison sees Austin as in cards
Ask U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison about her life's turning points — as I have all the major candidates for governor — and she starts with her 8-year-olds. 
Spring Branch-area bar shooting leaves 1 dead
The man was shot at the bar in the 7900 block of Hammerly. 
DWI suspect charged in crash injuring Santa Fe officer
Officer Edward Pean was in the 12600 block of FM 1764 when 27-year-old Jodie Ray Osborn, of Huntsville, turned into his patrol car, police said. 
Man killed in shooting outside north Houston bar
The victim, who was not identified, was shot at the Tropicana in the 700 block of W. Mount Houston near the North Freeway. 
Need help paying for college? Start aid hunt early
Despite the rough economy, financial assistance is available. That's true even for middle-class families. 
Porter Wal-Mart reopens after evacuation
A Porter Wal-Mart has reopened its doors after officials evacuated the store Saturday night when customers complained of breathing problems. 
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