Heat advisory issued for Houston area with 108 degrees heat index

Plus: Modern West U mansion sells at record price.

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Hey Houston, I hope you're faring well with the heat and storm recovery. 

The deadly May 16 storm in the Houston area continues to take lives. A tree company contractor from Houston died possibly from electrocution while working in Jamaica Beach on Friday. 

Stay safe out there, folks. 

 

Yasmeen Khalifa, Audience Engagement Producer yasmeen.khalifa@houstonchronicle.com

 

 

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Heat advisory issued for Houston area given 108 degrees heat index

The Houston branch of the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory Sunday through Monday afternoon for most of the region.

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Most expensive homes: Modern mansion sets new price record for West University

Houston's priciest homes sold in April feature tranquil outdoor escapes and contemporary comfort in properties stretching from Seabrook to Tomball to Bunker Hill.

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Houston Zoo ranked top 5 of the most Instagrammable U.S. zoos

The Houston Zoo was ranked in the top 10 Most Instagrammable Zoo by Bonus Finder as part of a large study calculating hashtags for state parks, waterfalls, stadiums and more. 

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This is a big year for HAAPIFEST, the Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival. The festival runs from May 30 to June 14. 

 

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