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Texas man builds fake graveyard to keep homeless off property
A Houston landlord has constructed a fake cemetery to keep local homeless people from loitering on his property. The small green space is located in the shadow of some of Houston’s tallest buildings, but also close to a known homeless encampment. After years people sleeping on the lot, the man…
As Triumph cruise ship returns to shore, passengers describe conditions as ‘terrible’
Passengers on a stricken cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico are enduring a nightmare after days without power, waiting hours for sparse meals and relieving themselves in plastic bags, one said Thursday. The ship Triumph, owned by Carnival, suffered an engine room fire Sunday that left it disabled and…
Texas man spreads gospel with his dog ‘the Prophet’
Old-timey ideas of how to worship God have officially gone to the dogs in a small town just north of Houston, Texas. According to MyFox Houston reporter Kristin Kane — the same reporter who scooped the “Pole Dancing for Jesus” ministry — a man in Spring, Texas is leaving throngs…
Houston waiter receives $5,000 tip
A waiter in Houston, Texas will lay claim to one of the biggest tips ever received for someone in his profession, telling KPRC-TV that he was given $5,000 from a pair of regular customers. Greg Rubar has been a waiter at D’Amico’s restaurant for 16 years, but never had a…
Dashcam video: Texas man busted for riding unicycle naked (NSFW)
Police near Houston, Texas on Wednesday arrested a man for riding his unicycle naked over the Kemah Bridge. Kemah officials told KPRC that police began getting calls at about 1:30 p.m. after 45-year-old Joseph Farley stripped off his clothes at the base of the bridge. The man had been seen…
Police close probe into Whitney Houston death
LOS ANGELES — Police in Beverly Hills have closed the investigation into the death of Grammy-winning singer Whitney Houston, concluding there was no sign of foul play. “Based on the findings of our investigation and our review of the coroner’s report, we have determined that this is not a criminal…
Activists promise to challenge Houston’s ban on feeding homeless
The Houston City Council voted this week to require prior permission before any citizen may distribute food to five or more people on public property, but local activists are preparing to fight back — and hard. While the ordinance passed Wednesday night by an 11-6 vote was drastically stripped down…
Texas reporter fired after shocking interview on transvaginal sonograms
AUSTIN, TEXAS — A well-known journalist was fired this week by a radio station in Houston after he featured excerpts from a shocking interview with a woman who was forced to undergo several medically unnecessary transvaginal sonograms to obtain an abortion, leaving the reporter wondering if he was canned over…
Costner says Houston almost overlooked for ‘Bodyguard’ because of race
US actor Kevin Costner on Saturday said his “Bodyguard” co-star Whitney Houston was almost overlooked for the role because of her color and lack of acting experience. Costner told the singer’s funeral service that while he thought Houston was perfect for the part of pop star Rachel Marron, the movie’s…
Singer Tony Bennett calls for legalizing drugs
In a speech reacting to the death of Whitney Houston, legendary singer Tony Bennett urged the U.S. government to legalize drugs once and for all. Bennett’s comments came at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party where Houston was found dead a few hours before. “First it was Michael Jackson, then it…
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