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Published on May 13, 2019
Top Houston news: Oil spill at Ship Channel after collision; Maleah Davis' stepfather arrested; morePhoto: Roy Luck/Flickr

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Gas product spills in Houston Ship Channel after collision involving oil tanker and barges

The barges were loaded with the gasoline blend stock reformate, which is leaking into the water after the incident Friday near Bayport, Texas, officials said

Read the full story on KCRA 3.

Texas runner Matthew Boling sets national high school record in 100-meter dash

Matthew Boling of Houston Strake Jesuit set a national record in the 100-meter dash with a 10.13-second run at state meet Saturday.

Read the full story on USA TODAY.

Venezuelans fleeing crisis are seeking asylum in Texas

Thousands of Venezuelan immigrants have entered the U.S. in recent years, fleeing political and economic crises. Many have settled in and around the city of Houston, Texas, which is already home to a large Venezuelan-American community. 

Read the full story on PBS NewsHour.

Atascocita assisted living center worker arrested for allegedly assaulting elderly dementia patient

A former Houston caretaker is accused of severely injuring an elderly woman inside an Atascocita assisted living facility, police say.

Read the full story on Chron.com from the Houston Chronicle.

Maleah Davis' stepfather, Darion Vence, taken into custody

Maleah's stepfather, Darion Vence, was taken into custody on Saturday and charged with tampering with evidence, according to the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force.

Read the full story on FOX 29.


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