Man Wanted In Auto Store Robberies
Investigators need help to find a man wanted in connection with at least 14 robberies of auto parts stores in north Houston and Harris County, KPRC Local 2 reported Friday.
Infant Deaths Prompt Gov't Warning On Slings
The government warned Friday that those chic baby slings that hip moms and dads are sporting these days can be dangerous, even deadly for their little ones. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said...
Infant Carriers And Slings May Pose A Death Risk.
View all » You might want to use caution next time you strap your little one into that cute baby sling. It may be harmful to their health, or even deadly!The Associated Press released a statemen...
The Truth About Alcoholics Anonymous
It really does work. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is totally anonymous and autonomous. They do not keep records of member names or identifying information. They are not connected with any group, organiza...
Patient Bats Put It Away Behind Harrison
Rangers on the mound: Matt Harrison continues to impress early in Spring Training, throwing three scoreless innings. He threw 48 pitches and 28 were for strikes. He allowed three singles, struck out t...
Salty's Shoulder Leaves Catching In Flux
The Rangers are reaching the halfway and their catching situation remains the biggest unresolved issue in camp. Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Taylor Teagarden continue to compete for the No. 1 spot with n...
Man Shot In Head Convicted Of Murder
A Montrose murder defendant was convicted in absentia on Friday and remains in critical condition from what police said was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head suffered earlier this week.
Memorial Hermann Wins Case Against Physician Investors
closed in early 2007 after just over a year in business. The physician investors’ lawsuit centered on the claim that Memorial Hermann prevented their hospital from securing managed care contrac...
Marine From Sugar Land Killed In Afghanistan
Got a story idea? Let us know! The Department of Defense confirms 20-year-old Lance Corporal Garrett Gamble from Sugar Land was killed Thursday by an IED. He's a graduate from Austin High School. Gamb...
Could Texas Delay Tax Refunds
to delay payment of tax refunds for anywhere from two weeks to five months. Citizens of liberals states, like California and New York, will experience the longest delays, due to reckless spending and ...
Dick Dale @ House Of Blues - Houston
Dick Dale ranks with giants like Les Paul, Link Wray and Nokie Edwards. One of the prize warhorses in Fender’s stable for decades and the first artist to play through a 100-watt amplifier.Dale b...
Marine From Sugar Land Dies In Afghanistan
Lance Cpl. Garrett W. Gamble died Thursday while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced today. Gamble was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Mar...
Houston Car Thieves' Wish List
Houston Police Department The following is a rundown of the "Top 10" makes of vehicles stolen during the month of February, according to the Houston Police Department.
Overturned Tanker Causing Mess Along West Loop
A tanker truck overturned on the West Loop feeder this morning. And now, evacuations have been ordered for nearby businesses and a voluntary shelter-in-place has been issued.
Teen Accused Of Hacking Computer System
Got a story idea? Let us know! Richard Alan Urban, 17, was charged with a felony, breach of computer security, on March 9. He allegedly deleted user information from a secure computer system, causing ...
'no Refusal' For Suspected Drunk Drivers
Got a story idea? Let us know! Several area jurisdictions are conducting another "no refusal weekend," meaning authorities will have search warrants to draw blood samples from suspects who refuse Brea...
Drunk Driver Cries In Court
Got a story idea? Let us know! Idania Sagastisado today pleaded guilty to two counts of intoxication manslaughter. Prosecutors say on February 21, 2009, Sagastisado drove drunk the wrong way down High...
2-alarm Fire Burns Apartment Building
Slideshow: Champions Pointe Apartments Fire The fire broke out at the Champions Pointe Apartments on Antoine Drive near Veterans Memorial Drive around 1 p.m.The fire destroyed at least half of the bui...
No Illegal Drugs Found In Haim Case
A coroner's official says authorities have recovered four prescription drug bottles bearing the name of actor Corey Haim but found nothing illegal while investigating his death. Assistant Chief Corone...
Man Found Dead In Apartment
A man was found dead inside a northwest Houston apartment on Friday, KPRC Local 2 reported.Houston police said Eddie Floyd Gordon's body was found on the floor inside a unit of the Luxor Park/Rancho V...
Where Is Your Child's Bicycle Helmet
View all » After the winter we endured this year, most of you are probably ready to welcome spring like I am- with open arms. I cannot get out the door fast enough and neither can my children. W...
Transportation Infrastructure Funding Feels Impact From Other County Responsibilities
Photo: Mary Davis The relationship may be a bit dim to some people between improving Harris County's transportation infrastructure and the county's health care responsibilities, but if the latter isn'...
No Sign Of Missing Baby In San Antonio Landfill
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said today that after searching through 4,600 tons of debris, police found no evidence related to the disappearance of baby Gabriel Johnson. Johnson's mother i...
Woman Gets 12 Years In Deaths Of Man And Daughter
A Houston woman accused of killing a father and his 4-year-old daughter in a drunken wreck last year pleaded guilty this morning to two counts of intoxication manslaughter in exchange for 12 years in ...
American Spectrum Realty Gets Delisting Notice From Amex
American Spectrum Realty Inc. has received notice from the American Stock Exchange that it is at risk for being delisted. The Houston real estate investment and management company said it received no...
More Suitors In Meridian Resource Bid
Alta Mesa Holdings LP , the company said in a statement. In December, Meridian (NYSE: TMR) said it had agreed to be acquired by Houston-based Alta Mesa for 29 cents per share for a total value of $26...
Us Oil, Gas Rig Count Up 11 To 1,407 This Week</font>
-(Dow Jones)- The number of rigs drilling for oil and gas in the U.S. climbed this week, but the gas rig count rose at a measured pace amid falling prices for the fuel.
Teens Questioned In Brookshire Killings
Janella Edwards, Stanley Jackson Brookshire police said Stanley Jackson, 50, and Janella Edwards, 41, were shot to death at a home in the 3200 block of Third Street on Thursday.Jackson and Edwards wer...
Big-rig Wreck Causes Traffic Troubles
Slideshow: Overturned 18-Wheeler The West Loop near Bellaire Boulevard was shut down both northbound and southbound after a big-rig overturned on the southbound feeder road about 11 a.m.Officials said...
Steps To Prevent Strokes During Your Travels
Insert photo caption or credit here Are you taking a long flight to go on vacation this week? As you make your preparations, here are a couple of steps you can take to decrease your chances of a strok...
The Chronicle Of Philanthropy Offers Free Online Discussion On Navigating A Nonprofit Career
Advice on Navigating a Nonprofit Career ” scheduled Tuesday, March 16 at 11 a.m. CDT. Looking to leap into the nonprofit world from another field? Spinning your wheels in a soft job market? Faci...
Adrian Serioux Returns To The Dynamo
Jarrett Campbell The Houston Dynamo announced today that they have acquired defender/midfielder Adrian Serioux from Toronto FC in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft. He will oc...
What's Happening In Music
This week in the beautiful music industry a heavy amount of news comes from schools across the country. There's a bunch of albums that have come out including
Please, Sir, I Want Some More Oliver!
, the musical based on the well-known Charles Dickens tale about a young orphan runaway on the streets of London. Starting the show in a workhouse full of starving and mistreated children, Oliver is t...
Umps Care Launches 2010 Auction
Umpire Jim Reynolds has been a part of a lot of memorable events in his 10 years on the Major League staff. Reynolds has officiated All-Star Games and postseason series, but the veteran ump still thi...
Ignitable Devices Found In East Texas Mail
U.S. Postal Inspector Amanda McMurrey said today a device was found earlier this week at a mail processing facility in Owentown near Tyler, about 90 miles east of Dallas.
Divided Board Votes For New School History Standards
AUSTIN — The State Board of Education tentatively approved new standards for social studies today with members largely divided along party lines — some blasting the standards as a “f...
Metro Adds 20 Hybrid Buses
METRO is gearing up to debut 20 new commuter hybrid buses. The 45-foot buses arrived in February and are currently undergoing routine quality control testing before being deployed into revenue servic...
Uh, Indian University Partner On Grad Programs
Banaras Hindu University in Veranasi, India, have forged a partnership focused on graduate education. The two institutions’ new working relationship will include joint technology education prog...
Lyondell Looks To Raise $3.2b With Debt Deal
Lyondell Chemical Co. plans to raise $3.2 billion through senior secured notes and borrowing under a senior term loan facility. Lyondell Chemical Co. is a subsidiary of
Neighborhood Dumping Ground Becomes Eyesore
There's a big mess in northeast Harris County. Neighbors say someone's been dumping TVs, tires and other debris in the Rio Vella subdivision and they're asking for help cleaning it up.
Person Of Interest Interviewed In Double Murder
BROOKSHIRE, TX (KTRK) -- A couple's murder stunned the small town of Brookshire. Today, police tell us they're questioning a person of interest in the case.
Reward Increased For Parka Bandits
Your help is needed to find a suspect who Houston police say has robbed several businesses across the city, and the reward for information leading to his capture has been increased.
5 Forever Typecast Actors
iStock / zimmytws Simon Wright, Contributing writer Actors are feted for their ability to step into the shoes of others and portray their physical mannerisms and emotional traits. However, there are s...
Birth Control Users Live Longer
Women who take birth control pill are less likely, overall, to die during a given time period than women who do not, according to a new study in the U.K.Researchers said in a news release, however, th...
Teen Points Toy Gun At Bus Driver
A teenager has been accused of pointing a fake gun at a school bus driver, KPRC Local 2 reported.Fort Bend Independent School District officials said the teen pointed the fake gun at the driver parked...
Teens Tied Up In Home Invasion
League City police said three or four masked gunmen kicked in the back door of a home in the 2400 block of Cambria Court at about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday.The intruders tied up the teens inside, broke into...
Big Saturday Book Signing
On Saturday March 13, the Houston area’s newest bookstore—Read Once, Twice Sold—will host four writers from Texas Authors of Romantic Fiction (TxARF) for a group book signing. Missy ...
Self-accusation By Martin Zet And White Noise By Julia Cotti-piccinelli
Martin Zet and White Noise by Julia Cotti-Piccinelli. This is a series of collaborative exhibition projects focusing on visual, performance and experimental engagements. The opening reception is sched...
Dressendorfer To Lead Spring Break Camp In Round Rock
The Dell Diamond, home to the Round Rock Express (Houston Astros' Triple-A affiliate), will be the host venue for the Express Spring Break Camp from March 15-17 for players six and up. (Photo courtesy...
'american Idol' Judge Simon Cowell Getting Hitched In September
Corey Haim's body found with Valium, Vicodin plus two other meds Earlier this week 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell wouldn't admit to Jay Leno on 'The Tonight Show' when he was getting married, rumo...
Houston Trash Firm Treasuring Exec's Reality Show Appearance
O'Donnell posed as a new hire to learn how the unintended results of his productivity policies at North America's largest trash hauler compromised the dignity of some workers, including one truck driv...
N. Texas Sex Offender Arrested On Harassment Charges
DENTON — A Denton registered sex offender is accused of stalking a woman who responded to his online advertisement seeking a lead singer for a Christian band.
Houstonians To Feel The Pinch At The Pump
AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch Report. Houston continues to pay the least in the state for a gallon of gas, while motorists in El Paso are paying $2.72 a gallon — the highest in the state. The st...
Houstonians To Feel The Pinch At The Pump
AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch Report. Houston continues to pay the least in the state for a gallon of gas, while motorists in El Paso are paying $2.72 a gallon — the highest in the state. The st...
Landry Burns Rockets In His Return To Houston
HOUSTON (NBA.com exclusive) -- In Carl Landry's return to Houston, the Sacramento Kings took a page from the third-year forward's book.With Landry leading the way, the Kings hustled, scrapped and grit...
Houston Hvac Manufacturer Custom Air Products & Services, Inc. Announces Business Acquisition
Custom Air Products & Services, Inc. (CAPS) is pleased to announce that we have entered into a definitive acquisition agreement with Lankford Mechanical, Inc. (LMI), a leading provider of Build...
Michael Jackson's Custom-made Furniture For Sale
The 22 pieces of custom-made furniture Michael Jackson commissioned for his London home are going on the auction block. Darren Julien of Julien's Auctions says a gilded red velvet sofa that seats nine...
Pivot3 Moves Into Asia
Pivot3 Inc. is planning to bring its security servers and storage to the Asian market. The Houston video surveillance company has appointed Brad Armstrong as vice president of sales to lead its Asia ...
Fort Bend County Attorney's Home Robbed
Crime hit close to home for a Fort Bend County attorney on Thursday, Local 2 reported.Sugar Land police said they received a 911 call from Roy Cordes' home on Country Club Boulevard near Sugar Creek B...
Nasa Urged To Fight For Space Program
A group of Republican lawmakers has sent a letter to NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, urging him to appoint a panel of experts to study the future of the space program, KPRC Local 2 reported Thursda...
Afternoon Temperatures In 70s On Tap For Houston
Get out your T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops, as sunny skies and warm afternoon temperatures are on tap through most of the weekend in the Houston region.
Woman Leads Officers On Chase Through Sw Houston
When the woman ran over spike strips that officers had deployed in her path she slowed down. Officers converged on her car after she exited the freeway onto the feeder road and stopped near Memorial.
Routine Traffic Stop Turns Into Chase
Got a story idea? Let us know! The chase started on the South Belt and ended just after 4:30am right off the West Loop at Memorial. Authorities say the officer originally pulled over the driver for go...
Off-duty Cop Shot During Apparent Domestic Disturbance
Got a story idea? Let us know! The public information officer with the Houston police department confirmed late last night than an off-duty officer had been shot by his wife in the leg yesterday. His ...
Surgeons Get To Know New Things About The Nose
“Lemme get a gander at that there schnozzle under your Stetson, partner” might be overheard this week in Houston during Rodeo Rhinoplasty, four days of physician training on every aspect o...
Pollen Is In The Air
Better learn to deal with it, experts say. Now that winter is nearly behind us, we've reached that time of year that aroused male trees begin to shed their pollen in hopes of birthing more trees.
Carey And Buss Join Impact Risk Solutions In Houston
Article Reprints Impact Risk Solutions, the brokerage arm of CHS insurance subsidiary, Ag States Group, has added Edward Carey and Matthew Buss to its risk management team. Carey and Buss will work ou...
Is The Right To Die Right
corante.com Would you allow a loved one to live the remainder of their life in a coma, once your physician informed you there was no chance of their recovery? You would likely make the humane decision...
Census Likely To Kick Off Redistricting Fight
The U.S. Census forms arriving in Texans' mailboxes next week will start the decennial dance over whether cities such as Houston or San Antonio get new seats in Congress through redistricting.
Deputy Wounded By Shooter Lauds 35-year Term
A part-time Harris County deputy constable said he was satisfied with the 35-year prison sentence imposed on the teenage car burglar who shot him.
Man Guilty Of Sending Threats From Houston Library Pc
A Mississippi man who was accused of making a threats against federal law enforcement officials from the Houston Public Library has been convicted.
Conroe Woman Goes To China For Sight
A mother in Conroe plans to travel about 8,000 miles with her 4-year-old daughter for a special treatment that she hopes will yield sight, KPRC Local 2 reported Wednesday.
"classic Numbers" With Dj Wes Wallace
View all » Article by Joe Sioufi - You want to see a guy dressed up like a goth George Washington nursing a dirt cheap Long Island Iced Tea and shadow-dancing?? There aren’t many places in...
Math As Important As Reading In Early Years
View all » With so much emphasis being placed on reading before kindergarten, many parents might unintentionally overlook math. Preschool-aged children are like sponges soaking up every bit of i...
Pearland Swimming Lessons For Mama And Baby
Summer is coming up SOON! And that means swimming season is right around the corner. It is SO important to remember water safety when it comes to your little one so you might be interested in swim les...
New York Fashion In Porter, Texas.
Handbags & More! If you’re a Brand name Label shopper then I have a new shop for you to visit. It is a cute little boutique in Porter Texas, called New York Fashion. The owner is Olga Amaya and ...
Nasa Joins Houston Orchestra For Planets Special
A "great performers" season, showcasing the Barbican’s classical music programme, will kick off this autumn as the Houston Symphony play Gustav Holst’s symphonic classic The Pl...
Laura Bush Visits Cristo Rey Jesuit Houston
HOUSTON - (Business Wire) Cristo Rey Jesuit welcomed former first lady Laura Bush to its campus for an in-depth look into the newest and most innovative educational model in Houston targeting economic...
New Study The First Step Toward Hempstead Rail Line
Proponents of establishing Houston's first commuter rail line along U.S. 290 to Hempstead have hired someone to take their idea and turn it into a plan.
Mexican Military Chopper Hovers Over Texas Homes
BROWNSVILLE — The Zapata County sheriff Thursday was questioning why a Mexican military helicopter was hovering over homes on the Texas side of the Rio Grande.
Backlog In Immigration Courts Larger Than Ever
WASHINGTON — The nation's immigration courts are choked by the largest backlog of pending deportation and asylum cases in history, more than 18,000 of them in Texas, a Syracuse University-based ...
Helen Guinn, Aviator, Competitive Pilot, Dies At 92
Helen Guinn, an aviation businesswoman whose love of flying led her to compete in a 1961 all-women, cross-continent air race, died Tuesday. She was 92.
County Reinstates Five Fired Hospital Workers
first told you in November that the county fired 16 people for improperly looking at the medical records of Doctor Stephanie Wuest after she was shot and killed. We have learned the country reinstated...
Student's Car Stolen, Used In Crime Spree
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