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Friendswood officer not charged in fatal shooting of suspect

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FILE - In this April 5, 2017, file photo, rap artist Travis Scott, center, reacts during an NBA basketball game between the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets in Houston. Scott and the Rockets will have a special treat for fans attending Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday night May 11. Everyone will receive exclusive t-shirts designed as part of a collaboration between the Houston rapper and the team. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)

Rapper Travis Scott designs special shirts for Rockets fans

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) and guard James Harden apply defensive pressure on San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, right, during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Spurs, Rockets try to wake up NBA’s sleepy second round

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Highlights from in and around the world of Texas politics

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (14) during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden, Rockets rout Spurs 125-104 to tie series

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots over Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Toronto on Friday, May 5, 2017. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

For LeBron, another Cavs’ sweep is within reach

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, right, hits a two-RBI double as Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro watches during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 27, 2016, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Astros blow late 4-run lead, rally past Angels 7-6 in 10th

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (14) during the first half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Aldridge steps up to help Spurs down Rockets 103-92

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, May 3, 2017 photo, San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker holds his left leg after getting injured in the second half of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at the AT&amp;T Center against the Houston Rockets in San Antonio. The Spurs announced on Thursday, May 4, 2017, that Parker has a ruptured quadriceps tendon in his left leg. (Jerry Lara/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

NBA point guards, beware: The injuries are piling up

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 16, 2017, file photo, Houston Rockets' James Harden yells after a Oklahoma City Thunder turnover during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston. Harden is one tough player to guard. Crowd him and he drives by. Back off and he hoists a 3. And, always, he draws fouls. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Defending Rockets’ Harden is a chess match worth watching

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Houston Astros first baseman Marwin Gonzalez dives for but can't reach a ball hit for a single by Texas Rangers' Rougned Odor during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday May 3, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)

Gonzalez homers again in Astros’ 10-1 win over Rangers

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Houston Astros' Marwin Gonzalez, right, watches his grand slam along with home plate umpire Pat Hoberg, center, and Texas Rangers catcher Jonathan Lucroy (25) during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Gonzalez hits 2 HRs, his slam sends Astros over Rangers 8-7

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San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, center, sits on the bench during the second half in a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 1, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

It’s only 1-0: Spurs, Raptors look to rebound from routs

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after he scores against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half in a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Monday, May 1, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A three-ring circus: In the NBA, 3-pointers hotter than ever

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives between San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) and guard Manu Ginobili (20) during the first half of Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Monday, May 1, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Rockets’ 22 3-pointers dismantle Spurs, 126-99 in Game 1

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. yells after striking out Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli to end the top of the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 1, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Tempers flare as Astros beat Rangers 6-2 in series opener

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, April 23, 2017, file photo, Houston Rockets guard James Harden, center, goes up for a shot between Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams, rear, and forward Andre Roberson, right, in the first quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City. After surviving an intense, physical battle with the Memphis Grizzlies, the San Antonio Spurs now face the freewheeling Houston Rockets. With MVP candidate James Harden leading the Rockets’ offense, Houston averaged 112.8 points in its five-game series against Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Spurs facing tough task containing high-scoring Rockets

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Davis, Triggs help A’s beat Astros to end 5-game skid

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Quarterback Deshaun Watson holds up his Houston Texans jersey after a news conference Friday, April 28, 2017, in Houston. The Texans drafted Watson in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Texans fill needs by adding Watson, Davenport in draft

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore, left, and Houston Dynamo midfielder DaMarcus Beasley (7) jump for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Toronto on Friday, April 28, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Altidore scores twice, Toronto beats Houston 2-0

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