'The Little Couple' Are Leaving Houston: Patch PM

HOUSTON, TX — Some of the top stories from Houston Patches on Thursday, July 13, include a change of scenery for "The Little Couple," a rights advocate's criticism of the Texas parole system, and warnings about a telephone scam.

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Don't Fall For This Phone Scam: Texas Inspector General
The Office of the Inspector General is warning Texans about a phone scam that has been reported lately and to not give out any personal information over the phone.

Hedwig Village Murder: Rights Advocate Criticizes Parole Board
"Such a tragedy that is utterly preventable," Andy Kahan, the victims advocate for the city of Houston, said. "This has to do with the fact that someone on parole gets a new conviction and the parole board makes a decision not to send them back to prison."

Houston's 'Little Couple' Are Moving To Florida
"The Little Couple," which airs on TLC, had been in hiatus while legal disputes played out; LMNO, the production company behind the show, filed a $7 million suit against Discovery Communications alleging breach of contract and copyright infringement. LMNO then filed a lawsuit against its former accountant, claiming fraud and embezzlement.

Things To Do In Houston This Weekend
This weekend in Houston will see some serious celebration and events. Not only is it Bastille Day on Friday, the celebration of the storming of Paris' Bastille prison in 1789 by revolutionaries, but there's lots more.

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Hedwig Village Murder: Former Housekeeper's Son Is Charged
In what officials are treating as a premeditated assault, Susberry, who was familiar to Bernard, was let into the house by the victim; Susberry had often picked up salary checks for his mother. According to statements from the police department, Susberry pretended to fall in the house, and then head-butted Bernard when she leaned over him to see if he was OK. Susberry then stabbed Bernard several times and took a few small items from her home before leaving in the victim's red Cadillac.

Houston Official Placed On Leave Pending Bribery Investigation
"I am placing city Public Works and Engineering Director Karun Sreerama on administrative leave with pay, effective today, while I review the entire matter stemming from a federal grand jury indictment naming him as the victim of a bribery scheme," Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a statement.

Kenny Rogers Prepares To Make Final Appearance in Houston Area
That's right, it's Kenny Rogers, and he's scheduled to appear at the Redneck Country Club on August 11, according to the Houston Chronicle. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 14 at 8 a.m. for members of the club, and the following day for the general public, according to the publication.

Harris County Will Not Join Lawsuit Over Sanctuary City Law
Commissioners of Harris County decided on Tuesday not to join a lawsuit field against the state concerning controversial Senate Bill 4.

SB4, which cracks down on so-called "sanctuary cities," was passed earlier this year and punishes those involved in assisting undocumented immigrants. It authorizes police to ask somebody's immigration status during regular traffic stops and allows for officials to be removed from office for not complying with the law.

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