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      <news:title>Galveston firefighters battled a blaze Friday at the city’s recycling center in the 700 block of 61st Street. Firefighters responed to the call at 11:27 a.m. and quickly brought it under control. The fire started in a pile of discarded appliances and metal. There were n</news:title>
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      <news:title>Q&amp;A: Meet the candidates running for Harris County Clerk</news:title>
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