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Houston homicide investigators respond after report of body found along Gulf Freeway

Houston police homicide investigators responded after a caller reported finding a body in a grassy area at 8139 Gulf Freeway near Sims Bayou. Police said the call came in around 9 a.m. Wednesday. This is a developing story. Updates will be added as they are made available.

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Texas health issues alert after 4 Montgomery County residents infected with measles

Texas health officials are warning residents and health care providers to stay alert after four cases of measles were confirmed in an unvaccinated Montgomery County family. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued a health alert after the family members were infected by a perso...

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Measles outbreak reported in Montgomery County: DSHS

State health officials are urging residents and health care professionals in Montgomery County to stay alert after a recent measles outbreak.

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