Texas Teen Electrocuted While Using Cellphone In Bathtub: Patch PM

HOUSTON, TX — Share-worthy stories from Texas Patches on Tuesday, July 11, include the electrocution death of at Texas teen, summer recess for a popular Houston watering hole, and another departure from the embattled Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. This is Patch PM, your daily digest of Texas news, events, and happenings.

Texas Teen Dies While Using Cellphone In Bathtub
She was an outgoing girl who played basketball on her middle school's team and first-chair tuba in band, a 14-year-old whose grandmother said changed everyone with her kindness and positivity. On Sunday, Madison Coe's life was cut short. She was electrocuted while using her cellphone in a bathtub, and she leaves behind a mourning family and friends.

Damn: The Original Beaver's Is Taking The Summer Off
If you want a Beaver's fix, the location on Westheimer will be open through the summer, and the owners of the popular spots have stated that the original location will be open in the fall "rejuvenated and ready to celebrate 10 years of serving Houston diners Dam Good Food and cocktails."

Austin Home To Most Expensive ZIP Codes In Texas To Rent An Apartment: Study
Researchers at RENTCafé have compiled a list of the top 50 most expensive ZIP codes in the state to rent an apartment, with Austin figuring prominently on the list. Three of the most expensive areas are in Austin, with the other two in Dallas, according to the findings.

Driver Rams Her Car Into Pappas Bar-B-Q Patio
The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. Witnesses said diners in the restaurant hit the ground when the woman's car crashed into the building, and that a man cut the driver of the car from her seatbelt.

Texas Man Catches 1,000-Pound Shark In Competition
Sergio Roque was participating in the 55th Annual Tackle Time Fishing Tournament when the shark hooked itself onto his line. "It's the hardest fight I've ever had in my life, the strongest one," he told ABC 13.

Amazon Prime Day 2017: Best And Latest Deals
Things kicked off at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Monday, July 10, and the festivities will run through 3 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12. During that time, Amazon will be pushing out deals and savings on everything from electronics to kitchen essentials to fashion. Think Instant Pots, Amazon Devices and oh-so much more.

Willie Nelson Coming To Sugar Land
Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday for the November 14 event, which starts at 8 p.m. Ticket prices run from $79.50 to $285. The concert will be at the Smart Financial Centre.

Woman Wanted On Gun Charges After Missouri City Shooting
Police are looking for a woman in relation to a shooting that took place on Monday, July 3, around 11:00 p.m. The shooting happened near Missouri City.

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Majority Of Students Pass End-Of-Course Exams: Texas Education Agency
A majority of Texas students were successful in completing the five State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) end-of-course exams, according to statewide results released by the Texas Education Agency.

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