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Houston Company Runs Gulf Oil Platform on Fire Video

A Houston-based company operates the oil production platform that caught on fire in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday morning. more
Oil platform explodes, catches fire off La. coast; all 13 crew members are rescued from Gulf Video

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An oil platform exploded and burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday, the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months. This time, the Coast Guard said there was no leak, and no one was killed. more
Man Claims He Got Staph Infection From Barber Shop Video

A North Houston man said a routine visit to the barber shop left him with a staph infection. Several weeks since the haircut, he is still in pain. more
Oil Rig Explosion Photos Photos

The platform is in about 340 feet of water and about 100 miles south of Louisiana's Vermilion Bay. The oil platform exploded and caught fire Thursday off the Louisiana coast, spreading a mile-long oil sheen into the Gulf of Mexico. All 13 crew members of the crew were rescued. more
Hurricane Earl's Impact On Local Flights Video

Residents along the East Coast are preparing for a possible hit from Hurricane Earl. It is now a category 3 storm, and it was expected to pass the outer banks of North Carolina on Thursday. Hurricane Earl is affecting travelers at Hobby Airport and Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. more

Online Dish: Wife Meets Trapped Miner Husband's Mistress at Vigil Video

What's worse, being trapped in a mine or being trapped in a lie? I have a feeling one of the Chilean miners is dreading his rescue after his wife met his mistress above ground. more
Survey: Most Galveston Businesses Want Casinos Video

You can go to the beach, get some good eats, but one thing you can't do in Galveston is gamble. Now, a majority of island businesses are saying, why not? more
Effort to Kill Well in Gulf Moving Forward Video

A final fix at the site where the oil disaster in the Gulf began may be right around the corner. more
Heights Residents Fight Wal-Mart With Impact Study Video

Heights residents opposed to a Wal-Mart development came armed with an economic impact study for round two of their fight with the retail giant. more
Family of Fallen Soldier Reflects on His Life Video

A Houston area soldier makes the ultimate sacrifice for his country. more