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FILE - In this Monday, March 18, 2019 file photo, Firefighters battle a petrochemical fire at the Intercontinental Terminals Company in Deer Park, Texas. A fire at a Houston-area petrochemical storage facility that burned for days in March was accidental and caused by equipment failure at a storage tank, according to a report released by local and federal investigators, Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Report: Fire at Texas facility caused by equipment failure

By JUAN A. LOZANO - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) controls the ball between Toronto Raptors' defenders, left to right, Terence Davis, Serge Ibaka and Kyle Lowry during second half NBA action in Toronto on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Westbrook has triple-double as Rockets beat Raptors 119-109

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

In this Oct. 20, 2006, file photo, Tejano artist Joe Lopez looks back his family after his guilty verdict was read at the Cameron County Courthouse in Brownsville, Texas. Lopez, convicted of rape, will return to the stage next week in Houston after his parole conditions changed. Lopez was released in March 2018, under conditions, including registering as a sex offender and not visiting Harris County, which is where his victim lives. (Liza Longoria/The Brownsville Herald via AP, File)

Joe Lopez, Tejano singer convicted of rape, launches comeback with sold-out Houston show

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FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2006, file photo, Tejano artist Joe Lopez looks back his family after his guilty verdict was read at the Cameron County Courthouse in Brownsville, Texas. Lopez, convicted of rape, will return to the stage next week in Houston after his parole conditions changed. Lopez was released in March 2018, under conditions, including registering as a sex offender and not visiting Harris County, which is where his victim lives. (Liza Longoria/The Brownsville Herald via AP, File)

Tejano singer convicted of rape to launch comeback tour

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San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (1) reacts after scoring to tie the score in the final seconds of the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in San Antonio, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. San Antonio won 135-133 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spurs rally for 2OT win after Harden’s disputed non-dunk

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock passes under pressure form Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Broncos QB shuffle a tired tune in Denver

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel gestures on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Streaking Titans put themselves game back of AFC South lead

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is lifted by center Nick Martin (66) as they celebrate a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Watson throws 3 TDs, catches another; Texans top Pats 28-22

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after he scored a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Watson shines, Texans look to build on win over Pats

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Navy safety Kevin Brennan (10) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Houston wide receiver Marquez Stevenson during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Jamale Carothers helps No. 24 Navy beat Houston 56-41

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after scoring a 3-point shot against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Harden scores 60 in 31 minutes, Rockets rout Hawks 158-111

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Engstler, Lewis help No. 18 Syracuse beat Houston 86-63

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Samuel Lavi, left, a Congolese native who is a teaching assistant and family engagement liaison, greets first grader Kediga Ahmed as she arrives at the Valencia Newcomer School attend class Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Phoenix. Children from around the world are learning the English skills and American classroom customs they need to succeed at so-called newcomer schools. Valencia Newcomer School in Phoenix is among a handful of such public schools in the United States dedicated exclusively to helping some of the thousands of children who arrive in the country annually. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Schools teach refugee, migrant kids skills to succeed in US

By ANITA SNOW - Associated Press

Smoke from an explosion at the TPC Group plant is seen Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, in Port Neches, Texas. Two massive explosions 13 hours apart tore through the chemical plant Wednesday, and one left several workers injured. (Marie D. De Jesús/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Fire continues at Texas plant; 50K under evacuation order

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick takes questions from reporters before an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

O’Brien tries for 1st win over Belichick as Texans host Pats

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry looks to pass against SMU during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. Navy won 35-28. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Navy has chance to win West title entering Houston game

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Appalachian State running back Darrynton Evans (3) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas State Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

College Football Picks: Rivalry week wraps conference races

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Brian Kessel observes his broken windows on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, in Port Neches, Texas. Kessel's windows got shattered by an explosion at the TPC Group chemical plant. He said he is unharmed. (Marie D. De Jesús/Houston Chronicle via AP)

3 injured as Texas plant explosion releases chemical plume

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Hinton lifts Houston past Houston Baptist 112-73

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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic reacts after making a basket while being fouled during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Doncic, Hardaway Jr. lead Mavs to 137-123 rout of Rockets

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press