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A shocking story on Fox 26 Houston recently revealed the prevalent problem of toxic mold growth in homes across the Houston area (http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/25091638/2014/03/27/possible-danger-home). The news piece told the story of two women from the Houston area who have suffered serious health issues due to hidden mold growth in their homes. Chris Felan of Mold Inspections of Houston wasnt surprised by the story. As a certified Houston mold inspector, he sees the dangers of hidden mold growth on a daily basis.

Exposure to high levels of toxic mold can cause dozens of different serious health issues, said Chris Felan, certified Houston mold inspector and president at Mold Inspections of Houston. Unfortunately, a lot of homeowners dont even realize that their homes are filled with mold and making them sick. Thats why its so important to have a professional mold inspection conducted whenever you buy a new home, do any remodeling work, or just suspect that there may be mold issues.

According to some estimates, about 70 percent of all homes have mold growing behind the walls (http://users.physics.harvard.edu/~wilson/soundscience/mold/gots1.html). Most homeowners dont even realize its there, but that doesnt make it any less dangerous. According to the CDC, mold exposure could cause a range of symptoms that include nasal congestion, eye irritation, wheezing, coughing, skin irritation, fever, shortness of breath, and even mold infections in the lungs. Thats why the team at Mold Inspections of Houston has just announced that it is now offering residential mold inspections to the entire Houston area.

According to the EPA, mold growth in the home occurs when mold spores land on wet surfaces. Often times this occurs behind walls and in other hidden areas where an undetected water leak is creating an ideal breeding ground for mold to grow and spread.

An undetected roof leak or plumbing leak creates the perfect environment for a mold infestation, said Felan. The continuous supply of water gives mold spores the help they need to thrive and spread throughout the house. Again, this can lead to serious health issues, and of course, it can cause costly damage to your house.

Felans company, Mold Inspections of Houston, conducts complete residential mold inspections for clients across the greater Houston area. His team of certified mold inspectors has been conducting mold inspections in Houston for years.

Our mold testing process is very thorough and accurate. Weve been doing this for a long time and weve earned an outstanding reputation, so you can bet that if theres mold in your house, well find it, said Felan.

Felan also noted that unlike other companies that may have a vested interest in finding mold because they offer mold cleanup and mold remediation services, Mold Inspections of Houston only specializes in mold testing. Felan said, We have no hidden incentive to find mold and push other costly services on to our customers. Our testing process is unbiased and precise. In the event that toxic mold is discovered, well gladly educate our customers on how to take the next step to remedy the problem.

For more information, visit http://www.MoldInspectionHouston.com.

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FLINT, MI -- Police say one man is dead after he was shot multiple times during the early evening hours Sunday, March 30 outside a building at Atherton East Apartments in Flint.

Yellow police tape hung along the railings of several porches after the man was shot around 7:45 p.m. near the intersection of Chambers Sreet and Stonegate Drive.

He was taken to Hurley Medical Center. He was pronounced dead a short time later. Four suspects wearing dark clothing were seen leaving eastbound through a wooded area, police said, but no further description was available.

Orange cones could be seen marking off shell casings following the fatal shooting, while a few pair of sneakers hung from power lines high above the shooting scene.

Anyone with information on the shootings has been asked to contact the Flint Police Department at 810-237-6801 or 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

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As the weather starts to warm up more and more people are getting out their outdoor patio furniture or buying new furniture for their decks, patios and porches. Outdoor furniture is great for relaxing and entertaining guests and there are colors and prints to make everyone happy. If you are planning to buy new furniture this spring or want to give your old furniture a makeover, you may want to let one of the 2014 patio furniture trends inspire you.

Furniture Pieces This season, outdoor sectionals and conversation sets are more popular than ever. These pieces are perfect for large families or people who have a lot of parties, cookouts or get-togethers at their home. Since these pieces can tend to be expensive, it is best to choose a neutral color or pattern so you can add small details and bursts of colors with throw pillows or other accessories and easily change them when you are ready for something new. You can expect to find outdoor sectionals and conversation set prices starting at around $1200.

Colors If you want to make sure your deck or patio is decorated with the most modern furniture, choose one of the hot colors of 2014. Black and white is always in style and a safe choice. Bold colors like teal and dark purple are also hot this year. You can even mix and match colors to make a statement on your deck or porch.

Patterns If you arent a fan of the chevron pattern, you may be in trouble. Chevrons are everywhere this spring from clothing to wallpaper and even patio furniture. There are numerous colors to choose from and you can always accent your pattern with a solid colored throw pillow. Large floral prints and paisley prints are also in style, along with bold, solid colored pieces.

The 2014 spring outdoor patio furniture trends are all about being bright and bold and making a statement. Of course, you can always choose to come up with your own trend or combine your own tastes with current trends to come up with something fun and unique.

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Dozens of people turned out Sunday morning to protest a cell phone tower proposed behind Grace United Methodist Church as worshippers attended services.

But the church's council later Sunday voted to enter into a lease with AT&T so the wireless carrier can move ahead with plans to erect the controversial tower behind the church building at 1089 Fairfield Woods Road, according to a statement from the Rev. Kun Sam Cho, pastor of the church.

"This was a difficult decision and one which the council took with the greatest of care," the pastor said in the statement on the Fairfield Grace website. "I pray that we all will continue to show concern for one another and respectfully accept the decision that was made."

Cho had declined to comment to the media immediately after Sunday's 10 a.m. service, but said a statement would be released after the council's vote.

Several protestors who assembled in front of the church property, carrying placards to promote their opposition, said Cho came out before the service to greet them and shake their hands.

Krissy Dorn of Woodridge Avenue, one of the protestors outside the church from around 9 a.m. to noon, said the tower would be 100 feet high atop a 50-by-50-foot base, and within 250 feet of Fairfield Woods Middle School, Jennings School, the church's preschool and Child Link, a preschool in Jennings School. She said a total of about 1,200 children attend those schools and that a state law says cell phone towers -- because of health concerns -- should not be erected within 250 feet of schools or day-care centers, although that can be overridden by the Connecticut Siting Council.

"First and foremost are concerns for children's health and safety. Having radiation emissions near our children for eight hours a day for 10-plus years is a long time for them to be exposed, especially since they're young, developing bodies," Dorn said. She said Fairfield Woods Branch Library, where many children attend programs, also would be within 250 feet of the tower's proposed location on the church property.

Colleen Sullivan of Palamar Drive said a cell phone tower near 1,200 children "would seem to be in contrast to what our state statute says."

"There isn't enough research, and, in order to understand the effect of a cell tower on children's development, you'd need a long-term, longitudinal study on children," Sullivan said.

John DeMassa, who lives near the church, said he was a research chemist for 23 years and that substances introduced into the marketplace later have been banned because of their effects on health. "I see a lot of the cell technology as relatively new technology, and since it is, I think there are open questions," he said. "I'm not hysterical about it, but where there's doubt and where there's children, we ought to be very conservative about how we deploy this technology."

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Dozens of people turned out Sunday morning to protest a cell phone tower proposed behind Grace United Methodist Church as worshippers attended services.

But the church's council later Sunday voted to enter into a lease with AT&T so the wireless carrier can move ahead with plans to erect the controversial tower behind the church building at 1089 Fairfield Woods Road, according to a statement from the Rev. Kun Sam Cho, pastor of the church.

"This was a difficult decision and one which the council took with the greatest of care," the pastor said in the statement on the Fairfield Grace website. "I pray that we all will continue to show concern for one another and respectfully accept the decision that was made."

Cho had declined to comment to the media immediately after Sunday's 10 a.m. service, but said a statement would be released after the council's vote.

Several protestors who assembled in front of the church property, carrying placards to promote their opposition, said Cho came out before the service to greet them and shake their hands.

Krissy Dorn of Woodridge Avenue, one of the protestors outside the church from around 9 a.m. to noon, said the tower would be 100 feet high atop a 50-by-50-foot base, and within 250 feet of Fairfield Woods Middle School, Jennings School, the church's preschool and Child Link, a preschool in Jennings School. She said a total of about 1,200 children attend those schools and that a state law says cell phone towers -- because of health concerns -- should not be erected within 250 feet of schools or day-care centers, although that can be overridden by the Connecticut Siting Council.

"First and foremost are concerns for children's health and safety. Having radiation emissions near our children for eight hours a day for 10-plus years is a long time for them to be exposed, especially since they're young, developing bodies," Dorn said. She said Fairfield Woods Branch Library, where many children attend programs, also would be within 250 feet of the tower's proposed location on the church property.

Colleen Sullivan of Palamar Drive said a cell phone tower near 1,200 children "would seem to be in contrast to what our state statute says."

"There isn't enough research, and, in order to understand the effect of a cell tower on children's development, you'd need a long-term, longitudinal study on children," Sullivan said.

John DeMassa, who lives near the church, said he was a research chemist for 23 years and that substances introduced into the marketplace later have been banned because of their effects on health. "I see a lot of the cell technology as relatively new technology, and since it is, I think there are open questions," he said. "I'm not hysterical about it, but where there's doubt and where there's children, we ought to be very conservative about how we deploy this technology."

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ABINGTON Before it was hemmed in by stores, offices, hospitals, and homes, Abington Presbyterian Church stood apart in the Montgomery County landscape, a Romanesque sanctuary "whose steeple, crowning the hills, can be seen afar for many miles," as a pastor wrote in 1889.

For 70 years before the current church was built, the church occupied a simpler stone meetinghouse. And for 70 years before that, congregants worshipped in a modest log cabin nestled beneath a tree on a corner of the reverend's farm.

This year, Abington Presbyterian is stepping back in time to celebrate its 1714 founding with a series of history-themed events, concerts, and guest preachers.

On March 16, the church held a recital for its newly restored Mller pipe organ, which had been out of service since 2011.

And on Saturday, a group of volunteers built a replica of that log cabin, roughly 12 feet by 20 feet, with simple slab benches similar to the original pews.

"I lay up at night and think about how it's going to look," said John Dean, a banker and amateur carpenter who planned the construction. "Nobody truly knows what it looked like."

Dean said he and architect Brian Fey, both members of the congregation, designed the cabin as accurately as they could by relying on descriptions from old church records and books.

Church leaders hope the cabin, standing in clear view of the endless stream of drivers on Old York Road, will spark meditation on a simpler time and respect for the forebears who made Abington what it is today.

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Churchgoers returned to Heights Presbyterian Church Sunday, four days after an electrical fire gutted part of the historic building at 18th Street and Rutland.

A joint service was held Sunday morning with another congregation, Beacon Light Outreach Ministry, which also meets at the church.

Despite everything lost in Wednesday's fire, leaders from both churches found reason to celebrate.

What we see as destruction, God says it's all about construction.," said Pastor Travin Roquemore, of Beacon Light Outreach Ministry. "There's going to be something new on this campus. If we didn't have a mark on this Heights community, we got it now.

The building that housed a modern worship center and classrooms was destroyed by the fire, but church members are thankful firefighters were able to protect the sanctuary from fire damage.

In the days that have followed, the churches have also seen an outpouring of support. Two fifth-graders donated $40 they raised by selling bracelets, and a girl scout sold and then donated more than 200 boxes of cookies.

I've seen the church and these two congregations draw together with a unity, and an energy and encouragement, strength that's come even in the midst of this loss, said Pastor Lynne Buckridge, of Heights Presbyterian Church.

Buckridge said an environmental assessment will have to be conducted on the sanctuary before it is able to be used again. In the meantime, they are trying to replace plastic Easter eggs and candy that was destroyed by the fire.

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SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - A project four years in the making at a church in downtown Sioux City is close to crossing its final hurdle in beginning construction.

Shepherd's Garden, a park proposed for the lot adjacent to the First Presbyterian Church at sixth and Nebraska, is about 20 thousand dollars away from hitting their 850 thousand dollar fundraising goal, but they're sitting with hands tied at the moment.

But what may look like a broken down concrete lot is much more, according to those with big plans for the open space.

"Something needs to be done with the lot. We have a need between Mercy Medical Center and the church. One very appropriate use for that lot would be to have this contemplative garden," Bill Stoneburg, Shepherd's Garden board member.

And a group of people in Sioux City intend to make the empty lot at 6th and Jackson street just that.

"Someone could go freely from the hospital or anywhere downtown, they could have lunch, just a quiet beautiful green spot," Stoneburg said.

The ball started rolling on Shepherd's Garden park back in 2010. Now, four years and 830 thousand dollars later, the empty lot has had some contracting work done, and is ready for the final steps in the makeover.

"Going back to June of 2010, this has all been done with donations. Everything that we've done has been paid for," Stoneburg said.

But construction may not start as soon as the Shepherd's Garden board originally thought.

"We're in a bit of a delay pattern," Stoneburg said.

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