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What's going on? Oil company with megaloads to start production - Houston Chronicle

Sofia Vergara goes blonde for the summer - Houston Chronicle (blog)

Neighbors anything but joyful about church's noise - Houston Chronicle

Another obit on AD Azios - County's first Hispanic district judge who died at 92 - Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle calculates Texas would be a tossup state right now if Latinos turned out at same rate as Anglos.

Myanmar's army patrols central city after violence - Houston Chronicle: Indian ExpressMyanmar's a...

Houston Chronicle (blog)CSN Houston to carry 157 Astros games, launches new 'we feel your pain' ad .

Dow Chemical doesn't want govt to allow LNG exports, contra gas producers who do - Houston Chronicle

Bellaire's Tents in Town returns - Houston Chronicle: The city of Bellaire Parks and Recreation Department and...

Nick Anderson: Nick Anderson of the Houston Chronicle is an avowed independent who covers politics and contemp...

Bank robber escapes from Montgomery County jail - Houston Chronicle

WELCOME!! Harris County gained more residents than any other in U.S. - Houston Chronicle

Gary Rothfeld MD 1st of 6 Ohio teens laid to rest after crash - Houston Chronicle: NewsNet5.com1st of 6 Ohio te... Baltimore MD

Could not be more excited about going to Vietnam for Project Runway Vietnam! via Houston Chronicle

Gary Rothfeld AP PHOTOS: A new pope is chosen - Houston Chronicle: Economic TimesAP PHOTOS: A new pope is chosenHouston... Gary Rothfeld

Gary Rothfeld MD America's new love: Water - Houston Chronicle: America's new love: WaterHouston ChronicleNEW YORK (AP) ... Baltimore MD

MOAR starship troopers - Advances in surgeries with robots reduce risks and trim recovery times - Houston Chronicle

Hand doctor sentenced to 180 days in Harris County Jail - Houston Chronicle

Nuevo Laredo - Mexican marines free dozens of kidnapped migrants - Houston Chronicle

Sugar Land TV host, CEO killed in woman's home - Houston Chronicle |

At the end of her last summertime stint at the Houston Chronicle, she worked on various drafts of a funny goodbye speech for the “graduation ceremonies� for the members of the intern “Kiddie School,� as she called it: Now we all realize that, contrary to reports in some national magazines, the Houston Chronicle is NOT a reactionary newspaper. Nevertheless, we are haunted by doubt: where WAS [reporter] Elmer Bertelsen when [civil rights leader James] Meredith was shot? Another aspect of life on Houston’s Family Newspaper that puzzled us this summer was the copy boys. But someone finally explained to us that the Chronicle has a policy of hiring the handicapped, which accounts for a great deal. On August 1, the Big Story of the summer broke when Charles Whitman set a new world’s record for shooting people from the University of Texas tower. . . . On August 15th, the quote of the year came in from Ku Klux Klanners who said, “We don’t believe in violence, and we don’t intend to have any viole ...

JUST IN CASE YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN. George W. Bush quotes "Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?" George W Bush, Florence, S.C., Jan. 11, 2000 "I don't feel like I've got all that much too important to say on the kind of big national issues." George W Bush, 20/20 ABC, 15th September 2000 "The important question is, How many hands have I shaked?" George W Bush, New York Times, 23rd October, 1999 "The fact that (Gore) relies on facts - says things that are not factual - are going to undermine his campaign." George W Bush, New York Times 4th March 2000 "If you're sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come and join this campaign." George W Bush, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 16th February 2000 "I didn't -- I swear I didn't -- get into politics to feather my nest or feather my friends' nests." Bush Jr., in the Houston Chronicle "I'm a uniter not a divider. That means when it comes time to sew up your chest cavity, we use stitches as opposed to opening it up." Bush, ...

Grass fire sends smoke over Bellaire - Houston Chronicle: A red flag warning had been issued through Tuesday n...

Jodi Arias to answer more questions from jurors - Houston Chronicle: Jodi Arias to answer…

Businessman named to fill vacancy on Katy City Council - Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle: Lone survivor of fatal A&M wreck faces weeks in hospital

Just last weekend, I read a lengthy arcticle in the Houston Chronicle about a huge discovery of oil in west TX. The story said that this find is larger than the Bakken in ND and MT combined with the Eagle Ford field in south TX. This just confirms the fact that we do not have an oil and gas shortage. However, we have difficulty developing these things because all the "dipsticks" are in the halls of congress and the White House. I feel so much better now that my spleen is vented.

Packing up to head to Austin to kick off a new SFC market, baby goats in tow! This will be the first time we have brought babies to a market this year. Hoping all goes well! Meanwhile, Tim (Swede Farm) is driving daughters Sara and Linnea to the Houston Chronicle with bunnies and baby chicks for a photo shoot, Katarina is giving tours at the Houston Livestock Show and Christin is doing yeoman's duty at home, keeping the herd of 2 and 4 legged kids in line and getting the boys ready for baseball practice tonight. Living the life...it sure is a good (although busy) one!

Poet laureate in Texas fights cancer her own way - Houston Chronicle

I just read in the Houston Chronicle that J.C. Corcoran is coming to 93.7, the radio station I lisen to here in TX :) Yay, a DJ from home and Steak n Shake near by...if only we could get a Lion's Choice now :) xoxoxoxo

Nicki Minaj and other unfavorable comparisons - Houston Chronicle (blog)

What an amazing week I had last week!!! I hopped all around Central Texas working for the Austin American Statesman, the Houston Chronicle, the University of Texas, the Dallas Morning News, the Galveston News, The Facts (Clute, TX) and UIL! There's no slowing down from here. Next up is UIL boys basketball championships and SXSW!

Houston Chronicle: Benedict becomes 1st pope in 600 years to resign

Houston Chronicle: Ching agrees to deal with Dynamo to be player-coach

`Duck Dynasty' star will be at Spring crawfish festival - Houston Chronicle

How does an Astro get in Bo Porter's doghouse?Houston Chronicle (blog)Porter preaches focus and intens...

RECON Real Estate Center Online News February 26, 2013 Copyright 2013. All rights reserved. Material herein is published according to the fair-use doctrine of U.S. copyright laws related to non-profit, educational institutions. Items attributed to sources other than the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University should not be reprinted without permission of the original source. BHP BILLITON EXPANDING TO SECOND OFFICE TOWER HOUSTON (Houston Chronicle) – BHP Billiton Petroleum is commissioning a 30-story office tower to accommodate the rapid growth of its shale business. Transwestern is developing the 560,000-sf tower for BHP at 1500 Post Oak Blvd., adjacent to the company’s current U.S. headquarters. A glass skybridge will connect the two buildings, totaling about one million sf when complete. BHP will lease the new building from its owner, TIAA-CREF. Pickard Chilton designed the tower, which is planned for a 2016 opening. EUROPEAN VILLAGE INSPIRES MCKINNEY PROJECT McKINNEY (Dallas Business Journal) †...

Co-Director Michael Emerson's research on diversity in Houston is mentioned in today's Houston Chronicle...

Houston Chronicle's reports HOU-SAC trade finally official, & F Tyler Honeycutt will be assigned to Vipers.

The Green Bay Packers are seeking the guidance of Kevin Sumlin and his knowledge of running quarterbacks. (Nick de la Torre/Houston Chronicle)

Houston Chronicle: Bum Phillips recovering from sickness at ranch home

Houston Chronicle: Marcus Davis is resolute. As many times as vandals paint over a mural of President Barack Obama, he will repair the damage over and over again. "There is an endless supply of pai...

I love this man's music. 21eorge Strait songs prove that this isn't country star's first rodeo - Houston Chronicle

Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle reports that Roger Clemens has "contacted writers" for a biography... yuck

NFL - The Patriots likely aren’t in a rush to use the franchise tag. - Steve Serby of the New York Post thinks CB Darrelle Revis took a “cheap shot� at Jets owner Woody Johnson. - Mike Mayock of the NFL Network thinks Georgia LB Jarvis Jones makes sense for the Browns in the first round. - Former Steelers Willie Parker and Levon Kirkland are both starting to navigate the coaching world. - Tania Ganguli of the Houston Chronicle expects the Texans to try to re-sign LB Connor Barwin, CB Brice McCain, S Glover Quin and FB James Casey. - Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star thinks the Chiefs will take Utah DT Star Lotulelei in his current mock draft. - If the Giants use the franchise tag, it will likely go to T William Beatty. - The Eagles aren’t going to give CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie the franchise tag - Clemson RB Andre Ellington could be a possible replacement for Jahvid Best with the Lions. - George Seifert is the only coach with more wins through the first five years of their first head coach ...

  Campbell, a graduate of Alcorn State University, thanks God for allowing her to take a quantum leap from rural Mississippi to a nationally recognized civil rights leader.  Known by many as a: champion of education, civil rights, environmental steward and as an author, Tammie founded the Honey Brown Hope Foundation in 1991 to provide youth with character building programs.   Believing that liberty is God’s gift to humanity and that everyone should be equally valued, Campbell petitioned Merriam Webster and Random House dictionaries to remove or redefine the n-word in 1991 and got the NAACP involved.  In 2007, she held a symbolic n-word burial that was featured nationally on CNN, in Manhattan City Council News, in state and all local media outlets including on the Houston Chronicle’s front page.  To advance this anti-n-word campaign, Campbell wrote an op. ed. in the Houston Chronicle called, "N-word Remains far too Pervasive.�    Tammie received national recognition in the 2005 and 2006 issues ...

Aggie football coach Sumlin to serve as rodeo parade's grand marshal - Houston Chronicle

Analysis says providers could recoups cost of caring for uninsured – Houston Chronicle

Prime suspect sought in Sugar Land home invasion robbery - Houston Chronicle -=-

Harrison Ford may return as Han Solo in new Star Wars - Houston Chronicle /O_O -gasm

Houston Chronicle (blog)Adidas, Footaction unveil new retail conceptHouston Chronicle (blog)A big part of NBA Al...

Houston Chronicle: Erik Bedard hoping to restart career with rebuilding Astros

Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle has an amusing look at what Erik Bedard did to stay in shape while spending the offseason at home in Ontario, Canada and waiting for what became a minor-league contract from the Astros: Bedard walked to a plastic pitching mound inside his 70-foot heated garage...

Thieves hit home of Sugar Land police chief: Thieves hit home of Sugar Land police chief Houston Chronicle ...

per the Houston Chronicle, Kidney cancer study hints removal of tumors not beneficial to people over 66... first step in death panel?

Sheila Jackson Lee, Queen of the 'Aisle Hogs' at SOTU - Houston Chronicle (blog)

Houston Chronicle: Bo Porter delivers first clubhouse speech to Astros

Houston Chronicle: Fighting Health Care Fraud Pays Dividends Today, our departments released a report showing that the Obama Administration's historic efforts to go after criminals who steal from Medicare and Medicaid are paying off, especially in hotspots like Houston. The report shows that last year, we recovered a record $4.2 billion from those who prey on our health care system. In total, our efforts returned $14.9 billion over the last four years, more than double what was returned in the previous four years (U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. and HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, 2/11).

Quick, who needs a dress for the Edgars? Valvo's moody gowns inspired by Edgar Allan Poe - Houston Chronicle.

Dear Barbara, My 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid once got itself into a bad state because the battery got dead enough to prevent the CPU from operating correctly. I disconnected the battery and gave it a few minutes to discharge, then reconnected it and that fixed it. Why do you think this fixed it? Thanks and I love your Houston Chronicle Column. Dave Dear Dave, Most likely disconnecting the battery enabled the CPU “Central Processing Unit� to be reset from the mode it was trying to operate in. Thanks for writing in and loving my Houston Chronicle, I love it too! BT

My mother's obituary, as it appeared in the Houston Chronicle today (ne, Sunday) LAURA NEY ROSEMARY HEATH SMITH , age 77, of Houston, joined her Lord and Savior on Sunday, the 2nd of February 2013. She was born on the 8th of November 1935, in El Paso, to Wayne Edward Heath and Leah Ney Gibson McDaniel Heath. Laura spent most of her growing-up years in San Antonio where she attended Woodlawn Hills Elementary and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1953, where she played the clarinet in the marching band. She attended and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a BA in Fine Arts in 1958. Upon graduation, Laura began her career as a commercial artist. Laura met her husband, Daniel Lester Smith, while attending UT and married on the 7th of March 1960.They were married for 53 years. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, Heather & Thistle Society, Clan Donald Society, Houston Geological Auxiliary, a lifetime member of the Texas Exes Association, and the founder and past president of ...

Houston Chronicle - If Slide Fire's claims are taken at face value, the rate of fire possible with a slide stock is roughly comparable to that of a fully automatic M16 military assault rifle. Real machine guns cost many thousands and require an expensive, hard-to-get federal permit that makes them,…

Texas interior design is not about fluffing pillows - Houston Chronicle

"Report: Bush family’s email accounts hacked" Hill Feb 8 hacker uploaded emails and photos to a website, revealing confidential information such as phone numbers and addresses, intimate details about former President George H.W. Bush’s recent hospitalization . . . A spokesman for the former president told the Houston Chronicle authorities have begun a criminal investigation into the hacking. According to the report, the hacker, who identifies himself as Guccifer, obtained emails sent between 2009 and 2012 belonging to Dorothy Bush Koch, daughter of the elder Bush, family friend Willard Hemingway and CBS sportscaster Jim Nantz — another Bush family friend — among others. The emails included a street address and gate code for the younger President Bush, and updates on Bush senior’s apparently grim condition during his hospitalization for bronchitis late last year. . . . "

Houston Chronicle: Hunt under way for serial rapist in NW Harris County

Houston Chronicle: Solomon: If the Texans listen to The King they will win the Super Bowl next year

Miami Herald, Houston Chronicle, Boston Globe, LA Daily News & San Francisco Chronicle all picked up my press release in less than an hour...along with 90+ more media outlets!

Alright ladies and gentlemen, intelligence time! I'm going to post a situation. This is a real life situation that has occurred. After reading you will comment with your own personal answer to the following questions: Is what the woman did ethical/moral? Is what the woman did within legal bounds (in your opinion and in law books)? Explain why or why not. Once I have a few answers, I will post my answer. P.S. Joshua Paul Harper, have fun with this but do not crush anyone before I have a chance to answer. - Niicholai Jan. 29, 2003, 8:34PM - Houston Chronicle "Justice Tempered With Mercy" Plea deal ends trial of mother, 64, who killed dying sons. By KEN ELLINGWOOD Los Angeles Times ATLANTA -- A Georgia woman who was charged with murder after fatally shooting two adult sons suffering from Huntington's disease pleaded guilty Wednesday to a lesser charge of assisting suicide, ending a case that drew national attention to the ravages of the disease. Under the plea entered in Spalding County Courthouse, 64- ...

This was in the Houston Chronicle this morning...thought you would be interested.

Andrew Harrison had 16 points and Aaron Harrison had 8 points and a technical in foul-plagued loss Monday, according to Houston Chronicle.

Guns--Facts vs. Emotions? The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, S.C. recently published an article about Fact vs. Emotions. FBI statistics show relatively few people will fall victim to violent, firearm-related crime committed by strangers. Strangers committed 38% of non-fatal violent crimes including rape, robbery, and assault in 2010 (latest data available from FBI). Only 10% used a firearm while committing the crime. Four out of 100 non-fatal, violent crimes are committed by strangers. 1/4 of homicides are committed by strangers. 3/4 are committed by friends, relatives, or other acquaintance. THE DEBATE ON GUNS HAS FOCUSED ON ASSAULT WEAPONS--RARELY USED IN VIOLENT CRIMES ACCORDING TO FBI. THE GOVERNMENT HAS IGNORED FBI STATISTICS AND FOCUSED ON THE EMOTIONS OF THE PEOPLE TO IMPLEMENT GUN CONTROL. In an unrelated article in the Houston Chronicle is a story about a man who calls himself a liberal democrat who is originally from the northeast but now lives in Houston. He is a gun owner and proud of it. One could s ...

North Korea threatens US over rocket launches - Houston Chronicle

Armed bandits hold up Cici's Pizza - Houston Chronicle

On Wednesday the residents of Galveston, Texas, endured what folks in Houston and Miami did earlier this week – an “urban warfare� exercise conducted by the U.S. military. “If you hear a lot of loud noises in Galveston tonight, it’s probably part of a military training exercise,� KTRK-TV in Houston reported. “According to the Galveston County Daily News, the Army is using the old jail on 17th Street for a night drill in urban warfare.� Around 80 soldiers from the U.S. Army Special Operations Command in coordination with local law enforcement violated Posse Comitatus on Wednesday night, the Houston Chronicle reported. “We were invited by the city of Galveston to conduct joint training exercises to enhance the effectiveness of both services in order to better protect the residents of Galveston,� Sgt. 1st Class Michael Noggle, an Army spokesman based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, told the newspaper. How Galveston residents alarmed by noisy military maneuvers are “better protected� by ...

Houston Chronicle: Texans GM doesn’t think Arian Foster will undergo heart procedure

CHURCH GROWTH GOD'S WAY A Pastor called recently, and invited me to minister in his pulpit. I was honored to receive the call, and asked if there was any special need of his church that I could pray about. He said, "Yes, pray that people will start coming back to church!" He was having a hard time getting people to be faithful in attendance. May 18, 2001, the Houston Chronicle newspaper had several articles regarding the terrible spiritual condition of Europe, and the lack of church attendance there. It was titled "Why are Europe's Churches Empty?" The dateline was Canterbury, England. The great cathedral was made famous by Geoffrey Chaucer and is the home of the Anglican Church. A building that seats several thousand, usually has about 13 people attend. On major days 300 may attend. Throughout Europe, the great cathedrals are virtually empty. Western Europe where Protestantism was born, has become one of the least religious populations. Pollsters report that in Britain and France, less than 10% of the pe ...

Best Dressed Honorees Announced. Thank you Houston Chronicle & Neiman Marcus for over 30 years of support!

Parsons to play in NBA's Rising Stars Challenge at Toyota Center - Houston Chronicle (blog)

US Army's special forces set to train in Galveston - Houston Chronicle

Hey, if TIna can... Amy Poehler working on 'non-linear' book - Houston Chronicle

A mural depicting President Obama was vandalized once again, the Houston Chronicle reported on Monday.

The Exonerees Project from the Houston Chronicle on chron.com.

Houston Chronicle: Texans earning respect of their peers at Pro Bowl

Sen. John Cornyn: We're Not Going to Default on Federal DebtNewsmax.comJohn Cornyn, R-Texas, told the Houston Chronicle on Thursday. The...

Combating Big Tobacco, pro-smoking that lure youth into nicotine dependence - Houston Chronicle

Combating Big Tobacco, pro-smoking apps that lure youth into nicotine ... - Houston Chronicle

This post is for my fellow Texans.In a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation,Texans can be proud to know we are 51st in the nation,behind even Washington D.C.,in the amount Texas spends on mental health services. The average state spends $109 dollars per capital,Texas spends $36.The Department of State Health Services is proposing another $ 2.1 million dollar reduction.The head of this department is another Perry appointee.There has been much talking about the mental care that the mass shooters might have gotten.The Conservative Republicans who voted for These people into the state government,including the Haircut that was voted in as Governor,Should hold your head high.And please don't think about the cut in education,that affects your children and grandchildren.This article comes from Wed. Houston Chronicle, page B-7.I will never write anything this long or political again,but I could'nt let this slide. So rest easy tonight,knowing Austin is looking out for You!

Masters runner-up Oosthuizen to play at Shell Houston Open - Houston Chronicle

Proposal would retire many chimps from research - Houston Chronicle: New York TimesProposal would retire m...

Amber Alert issued for Harris County teen - Houston Chronicle

Co-director Stephen Klineberg and the Kinder Institute Houston Area Survey were cited in a Houston Chronicle...

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Friends, Every year before the Martin Luther King's Day is celebrated in the United States I send the following letter to the local newspaper, the Houston Chronicle. So far, this letter has never been published, probably out of so-called 'political correctness.' I would like to offer you the text of this letter. A.S. Dear Editor, The Martin Luther King's Day, when the legacy of Dr. King is remembered and celebrated, is traditionally considered to be a day mostly celebrated by African-Americans, due to his immense contribution to end racial discrimination and oppression of the people of African heritage in this country. It is very rarely mentioned his contribution and support of another group - the Soviet Jews. Long before the plight of the Soviet Jews hit the front pages of Western newspapers, Dr. King declared, "I can not stand idly by, even though I live in the United States and even though I happen to be an American *** and not be concerned about what happens to my brothers and sisters who happen ...

JOHN HAGEE A HERETIC? Dr. Jerry Falwell's 5/6 Liberty Flame quoted Southeastern Baptist Seminary Pres. Dr. Paige Patterson (from 4/30/88 Houston Chronicle) as saying John Hagee's "Two Covenant teaching is "heretical." The article said Hagee believes that Jews are saved by keeping the Mosaic law, while everyone else (Gentiles)--whether Buddhist or Baha'i--needs to believe in Jesus. Former SBC pres. Dr. Jerry Vines said: "Most [evangelicals] do not know John Hagee very well...not aware of his 'Two Covenant' theological position nor his marital difficulties." In 1975 Hagee resigned as pastor of a charismatic church saying his marriage had collapsed and he had become "immoral" in his personal conduct. After leaving that church, he immediately became pastor of Cornerstone Church (San Antonio) where he is now. After a 1975 divorce, he married a young woman from the former church. Hagee is popular on Paul Crouch's TBN, and, in the past year he has spoken at National Religious Broadcasters, Full Gospel Business M ...

GOOD MORNING SOUTHEAST TEXAS! Here's the thought of the day from Max Martin: I stumbled on to a little information this morning in an article written by Emily Pickrell, an energy reporter for the Houston Chronicle. It states that, "Exxon Mobil has an additional obstacle to increasing production (of crude oil) because of its acquisition of XTO Energy in 2010 - a gamble that made Exxon Mobil the nations largest Natural gas producer. They have held back some of their (natural) gas volumes, given where pricing is (down)" When I read this kind of stuff, I just can't believe we as a country allow it to continue. What they're saying here is that the largest of the monopolized crude oil companies, bought out their biggest competition as an industry, nature gas production, and then cut back on its production to raise the price so it won't be as much competition. So, who wins and who looses? I'll make it easy for you. They win, we loose!

Partial Government Shutdown May Be Needed To Restore Fiscal Sanity 'It May be Necessary to Partially Shut Down the Government in Order to Secure the Long-Term Fiscal Well Being of Our Country' The following op-ed first appeared in the Houston Chronicle: Texans would have been hit with the biggest tax increase in the history of our country if Congress failed to act on the American Taxpayer Relief Act in the early hours of 2013. The question I faced was, "Would Texans be better off with a massive tax increase?" In good conscience, I could not allow this to take place. I don't believe Washington needs more money; I believe Texans should keep more of their hard-earned dollars, which is why I voted for the act. This bill, while admittedly not perfect, makes tax cuts permanent for nearly all Texans. Perhaps the most troubling aspect of the fiscal cliff ordeal was that President Obama engaged in the same type of brinksmanship that has become his hallmark. For the fourth time in two years, he stalled and delayed ...

Trendmaker buys Clear Lake tract for new 700-home subdivision - Houston Chronicle...

Texas A&M is poised to be a star attraction when the first round of the NFL Draft airs on ESPN April 25.As Brent Zwerneman of the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News noted, ESPN an

We've lost a dear friend with the passing of Lee Cearnal, who was found in his Houston home today. Lee was a highly respected City Desk editor at the Houston Chronicle and was part of a team that won a Pulitzer Prize for the Jackson Clarion-Ledger in Mississippi. He served his country as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam and enjoyed spirited discussions about politics and major issues. After one mission, his ground crew found a .50-caliber slug in his rotor shaft. Moer than anything else in life, Lee loved his daughter, Gretchen Cearnal Botha, her husband, Mario, and his two beloved granddaughters. Lee also was a lot of fun on the golf course, and George Flynn and I are sad to know that we'll have to hack our way out of the trees and the rough without hearing him stifle a laugh. It'll be easy enough to picture him out there, though. For me, the ninth hole at Brock Park will always be Lee's Green, where he tried to hit an easy 7-iron across the bayou once and the ball rocketed over the green and banged around ...

TODAY IN CONGRESS... Tuesday, January 15, 2013 IN THE HOUSE The House convenes at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. First votes are expected between 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Last votes are expected between 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Reading of the Constitution of the United States by Members of the House of Representatives (Sponsored by Rep. Bob Goodlatte) One Minute Speeches H.R. 152 - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Hal Rogers / Appropriations Committee) Special Order Speeches Jenny Sanford not running for Congress - Former South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford said Monday she will not seek her ex-husband's old congressional seat, saying her job as a mother is more important than going to Washington. (Houston Chronicle) IN THE SENATE The Senate is not in session. Senate appropriations boss to help divvy up shrinking pie - Last year when NASA researchers in Baltimore discovered the fleeting glimmer of an exploding star, they named it "Supernova Mikulski," after one of ...

Houston Chronicle: Clippers will test Rockets’ ability to limit turnovers

Soldier's life unraveled before suicide: Soldier's life unraveled before suicide Houston Chronicle Copyrigh...

Houston Chronicle: Soldier's life unraveled before suicide

It’s amazing how little news that is current, up to date or helpful is on the Houston Chronicle website.

OptumRX in Sugar Land Hiring Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians - Houston Chronicle (blog): OptumRX in Sugar L...

Murray wins his first match as a major winner - Houston Chronicle

Chronicle's Joseph Duarte tells me former Texans DB coach David Gibbs has been hired as U of Houston DC

What's going on? Former US Sen. Kerrey takes new job in education - Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle: Kubiak enters offseason of evaluations

Armstrong confesses he doped, AP reports - Houston Chronicle (blog)

San Francisco-- The suicide of hacker and digital activist Aaron Swartz has prompted academics from around the globe to post their research online for free, and led the university involved in Swartz's prosecution to launch an investigation into its own role in events leading to his death. [...] Mon...

Tax credit details twist in the wind - Houston Chronicle

UT football: Police say case still under review - Houston Chronicle (blog)

Petition denied, Texas will remain in Union: Petition denied, Texas will remain in Union Houston Chronicle ...

$2 billion proposed to ensure water supply - Houston Chronicle

Capitalism made this possible: Donor brings inventor of artificial heart closer to Houston - Houston Chronicle

Small-business Q&A: Make time to keep personal connections - Houston Chronicle

Jeremy Lin leaves practice with sprained ankle: Houston Chronicle » Jeremy Lin has had a couple of...

AP source: Armstrong tells Oprah he doped - Houston Chronicle Sad and almost unbelievable

'Restricted' weapons legally on sale in Stafford: 'Restricted' weapons legally on sale in Stafford Houston Chronicle...

Suspect in Calif. school shooting charged as adult - Houston Chronicle

CNET reporter quits over CBS interference - Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle: UH running back Sims will stay for senior season

Bush plans to run to state basketball tournament - Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle: Bush plans to run to state basketball tournament

Five things the Texans must do to take the next step: Houston Chronicle » What the Texans must do t...

Houston Chronicle Athlete of the Week! Hard work pays off.

Judge denies bond for man in donkey-dragging case - Houston Chronicle

There are sports bars with fewer televisions and sports museums with less memorabilia. The only things missing in the back room of Blake Barnes' house are ladies in low-cut T-shirts serving chicken wings. [...] I know how Alice felt when she fell down the rabbit hole into Wonderland. There is sta...

Have you seen The Not-Live Blog of the 70th Annual Golden Globes - Houston Chronicle (blog)

Did you know: A 1997 high school shooting in Pearl, Miss., was halted by the school's vice principal after he retrieved the Colt .45 he kept in his truck. A 1998 middle school shooting ended when a man living next door heard gunfire and apprehended the shooter with his shotgun. A 2002 terrorist attack at an Israeli school was quickly stopped by an armed teacher and a school guard. A 2002 law school shooting in Grundy, Va., came to an abrupt conclusion when students carrying firearms confronted the shooter. A 2007 mall shooting in Ogden, Utah, ended when an armed off-duty police officer intervened. A 2009 workplace shooting in Houston, Texas, was halted by two coworkers who carried concealed handguns. A 2012 church shooting in Aurora, Colo., was stopped by a member of the congregation carrying a gun. At the recent mall shooting in Portland, Ore., the gunman took his own life minutes after being confronted by a shopper carrying a concealed weapon. 2500 times last year alone legal gun owners stopped violent ...

Kevin Sanders, center, Catina Jackson, left, and Angela Hill react as the Texans allowed the Patriots to score while watching the game at SRO Sports Bar and Cafe where the Texans lost to the New England Patriots 41-28 Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Houston.

A broad, zigzag scar marks the back of Jonathan Toubin's right hand, a reminder of the morning 13 months ago when the popular DJ was found in his bed at the Jupiter Hotel in Portland, Ore., with a taxi on top of him. Otherwise Toubin appears fitter and livelier than during his last visit to Houston...

Houston Chronicle: Teen charged in fatal DWI crash in Pearland

Further to the article in Friday's Houston Chronicle, here is Don Hall on the way to completing his first official Half-Marathon!

Houston Chronicle: Kubiak still has faith in Schaub: ‘He’s our quarterback’

Houston's strong energy sector has gotten the attention of foreign-based real estate investors, who ranked it as a top-five city for investing both globally and in the U.S. The association's roster comprises pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and life insurance companies and other investors base...

Houston Chronicle: Musical Groups Plan Marathon Evin Erdowdu : It began as happenstance, but four musical groups hope their Houston Baroque Marathon in March will pave the way for an early music festival next year. Baroque Classical Music News and Press Releases for Mercury Houston - The Orchestra R...

Alvin City Council this month approved an economic development agreement with International Soccer Development LLC to build a 60-acre complex on FM 528 near the city's boundary with Friendswood. Plans for the facility near Fox Meadow Drive include 11 soccer fields, a stadium field, restaurant, a 10...

Houston Chronicle: Budget plan would halt CPRIT grant funding

Houston Chronicle: Dell said to be in buyout talks with private equity firms

love those Texas women and laws A TRUE STORY from the" HOUSTON Chronicle ," Last Thursday night around midnight, a woman from Houston, Texas was arrested, jailed, and charged with manslaughter for shooting a man 6 times in the back as he was running away with her purse. The following Monday morning, the woman was called in front of the Arraignment Judge, sworn-in, and asked to explain her actions. The woman replied, "I was standing at the corner bus stop for about 15 minutes, waiting for the bus to take me home after work. I am a waitress at a local cafe. I was there alone, so I had my right hand on my pistol in my purse hanging on my left shoulder. All of a sudden I was spun around hard to my left. As I caught my balance, I saw a man running away with my purse. I looked down at my right hand and saw that my fingers were wrapped tightly around my pistol. The next thing I remember is saying out loud, "No Way Punk! You're not stealing my pay check and tips." I raised my right hand, pointed my pistol at the ...

The Atlanta Business Chronicle reported today that Metro Atlanta remains the top move-to-destination! Now if these folks moving to Atlanta only had enough money to buy a home after paying their Truck Rental fee; my business might be a lot better! Metro Atlanta is still the top destination of Americans on the move and looking for new opportunities, according to Penske Truck Rental. The company created its list based on requests for one-way moves. Here are the top 10 destinations for American movers with their prior-year rankings in parentheses: 1.Atlanta (unchanged) 2.Dallas/Fort Worth (4) 3.Phoenix (2) 4.Orlando, Fla. (3) 5.Chicago (unchanged) 6.Houston (unchanged) 7.Denver (unchanged) 8.Seattle (unchanged) 9.Charlotte, N.C. (10) 10.Sarasota, Fla. (9)

Race results from EP 5K on Sat, Jan 12, 2013 n Houston...Elizabeth 24.45 mins., 6th n her 12-15 year old division, 45th place n Women's Division!!! Woo!Hoo!...Made list of top 50 Women Finisher's n Houston Chronicle this a.m...Two totally stoked parents who are SO proud!!...Elizabeth was 285th overall out of 3500+ runners!!:) ...Lord, thank u 4 giving her the ability & thank You 4 privilege of being her parents!!! ...Other results: Dave 38.55 mins. 1047th place!! Woo!Hoo! So proud of him!!...Monique 46:30 minutes, 2650th place...Not quite my personal best, but just happy I felt good enough to run!! Woo!Hoo!...My next 5K...Watch out! Can't wait to set a personal record!!

Houston Chronicle: Drivers changing tires attract gunfire on the road

Spectator photos from the 2013 Chevron Houston Marathon - Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle: Jeremy Lin leaves practice with sprained ankle

OK, fellow Realtors, I just had a FIRST. My client was home when the showing occurred. Person enters house with Supra Key. Person is NOT a Realtor. The showing Realtor "could not make it" so he gave his Supra key to his client for the day to go look at houses! HAR=$500 fine. The agent acted like it was just something that he "does" when he has a schedule conflict! HELLO? ILLEGAL.

The first large batch of mail-in ballots was returned Friday, outpacing voters who visited the polls in person. Since early voting began, 1,561 ballots have been cast, two thirds of them in person. Eight candidates in the predominantly Democratic district are hoping to join the state's 30 other se...

Houston Chronicle: 3 pranksters charged in acid bomb attacks to Cypress house

Houston Chronicle: Astros just a month away from new season in Kissimmee

Some of you may recall I grudgingly bought an on-line Galveston Daily News subscription a week or so ago. Strangely after only four days, it ended and I was kindly asked if I would like to extend my subscription. Well,NO! Thanks to TJ, I got a call from Yvonne M. who worked things out quickly and gave me a few extra days. Guess it was a clever way to increase revenue.

Houston Chronicle: Johnathan Joseph: Loss of home-field advantage no excuse

JJ Watt went on to the field last night before the game and spit on and ground his foot into the patriots logo center field which is why this picture came about. classless foul!

A day after being narrowly re-elected to his post, Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) prepared the Republican rank-and-file for the next big battle over the debt ceiling.

I wish I had time today to find a suitable photo and accompanying Scripture verse for what I want to talk about, today ... but I don't. "How Texans' Schaub grew into a quietly fiery leader" ... Houston Chronicle, Section 1, p1, Jan. 13, 2013 "Once-high expectations end with another crash landing" ... Houston Chronicle, Section 1, p1, Jan. 14, 2013 Yesterday, for the 10-millionth year, my (former) Houston Oilers/now Houston Texans, failed to advance to the Super Bowl. OUCH! Thankfully my husband and I were surrounded by friends at home, and we had a fabulous time, anyway. Aren't you (so) glad God doesn't love us based on our performance, but instead, for our realization of how much we need Him? Aren't you (so) glad, you don't have millions of people critiquing your every move, whether you're working or not? I am.

Aspen/Snowmass has a reputation as a celebrity haven, but what draws the masses is the huge amount of skiable terrain across four mountains within a 10-mile radius: the challenging Aspen Mountain (nicknamed Ajax), vast Snowmass, Aspen Highlands and beginner-friendly Buttermilk. The Westin's comfort...

Kenny Mayne: Did you read what the Houston Chronicle has been saying? Tom Brady: No, my subscription ran out a few weeks ago.

Located in Bandera, the O.S.T. is an iconic Texas diner that’s been serving folks for well over 75 years. (J. Griff Smith, TXDOT)

Did you know that since its premiere Show Boat has been launched in a new production (or movie) nearly once every ten years! Learn more with this great timeline from the Houston Chronicle

Seems the proposal made the 10:30pm ABC13 news last night and we made the Houston Chronicle this morning!

South Houston.Any Rescues seeing this can you please help? If you are a rescue group willing to take some of these dogs into your program, please contact us at kymannWe already have volunteers offering assistance with transport. We just need to know where to take these dogs to get them to a better place. HOARDING SITUATION IN South Houston. RESCUES NEEDED 50+ dogs Triumphant Tails, Inc. There are other posts on our main wall (without photographs) which explain, in greater detail, the story behind these dogs. We can definitely assist in transporting these dogs as far as Dallas. Please email me at kymannif you can make room for any of them and we'll get the transport arrangements set up. Thank you! *UPDATE* This picture, sad as it is, only tells PART of the story. I had hoped to get the video put together which shows the situation a little better but ended up staying up all night to respond to hateful messages and threats from other rescue groups and individuals who don't have a CLUE what's going on. They e ...

Newspaper delivery person: one Houston Chronicle and USA Today do no make up for one New York Times. No more new math.

If you're looking for work or know someone searching for a job, this message is for you! Easter Seals Greater Houston, rated Top Workplaces of 2012 by the Houston Chronicle, has several job opportunities that we're looking to fill. Please read below for the list of available positions.

Houston Chronicle: Solomon: 10 things we learned about the Texans this season

Houston newsFormer HISD principal leads in digital learning Jarrett Reid Whitaker became the youngest principal in the Houston Independent School District when he took over Port Houston Elementary School at 27. [...] at 32, Whitaker is the founder of STEMscopes and the executive director of the Ce...

Do you have Java installed on your personal computer? If so, regardless of whether the operating system is Windows, Mac OS X or Linux, you need to take action immediately. On Sunday, Oracle released a new version of Java that plugs a security hole so nasty that the Department of Homeland Secu

Houston Chronicle The New York Times has ranked Houston as the 7th best city to visit in the world, calling it the "the state's cultural and culinary capital." One of the reasons: the Rothko Chapel. No other U.S. city makes the top 12.

Interview with the Houston Chronicle today about the market... Super Excited !

Houston Chronicle: Shot man tossed from pickup on Sam Houston Parkway

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Houston Chronicle: Man critically wounded in stabbing

OKAY, every one keeps asking so a brief summary...I started working in 1968. In 1985 I bought a house back home. That year, I got a letter form SS that I and another girl had the same SS In 1986 they found they (SS Administration) had given me her number when I sent for mine...we had the same name and in the same town and she being older, had it first *** didn't see that we have completely different birthdays. When I sent for mine, they thought she lost hers so they sent me hers. In 1986 they changed mine and they gave me an official letter stating that due to no fault of my own they had to change mine and although it would take time, all would be straightened out. I carry that letter.I am now 60 and have been getting my SS retirement benefits...they show I started working in 1985. Nothing before that shows so I am missing 17 years of employment and 11 of those years are with IBM. IRS sent me to SS, SS sent me to IRS. I am now wanting to buy another house but hers and my debts are all showing on my cr ...

Sam Houston Race Park's thoroughbred meet starts Friday with a program stuffed with three $50,000 races. On Jan. 26, the first running of the $400,000 Houston Ladies Classic will be the state's richest race. Added Calhoun, whose horses run at tracks throughout the Southwest: "With such an act...

Houston Chronicle online says..."Oh what might have been if we were healthly" referring to another Patriot debacle. Jeepers...what team is healthy? They ought to be glad it was that close... OK, now I must pull for Ravens..ugh!

Gary Rothfeld MD 10 Things to Know for Monday - Houston Chronicle: 10 Things to Know for MondayHouston ChronicleAn appea... Baltimore MD

Houston Chronicle: Heisman comes with responsibilities for Manziel

Should one publish bad news about one's self on the social media? A story in the Houston Chronicle suggest its okay, maybe even better for all parties because it allows the sender to measure their words and allows the recipient time to process and manage their reaction. On the other hand, is one trivializing personal matters by publishing it on social media?

Houston Chronicle: Boys athlete of the week: Casey Cowan, Kinkaid

Well, I see the Texans lost, and not by a little. I didn't watch it, but I checked the Houston Chronicle online a few times to see how it was going. I was hoping they would win, but this was what I expected. The Texans are a lot better than they ever have been but still not quite good enough. I don't normally watch sports of any kind, but I saw the Patriots play somebody on a bar TV a while back, and the Patriots took no prisoners, and I expected them to do similarly with the Texans, which they obviously did.

Globe Patriots blog: On the Beat: 5 questions about the Texans, II: Tania Ganguli of the Houston Chronicle, like...

Houston Chronicle: 1978 Oilers good enough to beat Patriots

So, the Houston Chronicle has listed a map of all TX gun owners?

Houston Chronicle: Strahan, ex-Oiler Culp head list of Hall of Fame finalists

Dear Barbara, I am a loyal reader of your column in the Houston Chronicle. If I may, I would like to ask your advice regarding my mothers 91' Cadillac Brougham. Short story: Dad retired in 91', and used his savings to buy mom her dream car. Kept it garaged and covered. Literally used about once every two weeks. Used only Mobil 1 oil. Dad passed away in 99', and mom became quite ill in 2001. She stopped driving, but could not bring herself to part with the car. I became mom’s caretaker, and I also maintained the car for her, driving a 60 mile round trip once a month to keep things moving, charged and lubricated. This went on until two months ago, when mom passed away, too. The Caddy has only ~17 K miles, and the vast majority are highway miles. As far as I can tell, it hasn't a dent on it at all. This model is jet black, with a leather top. Power everything. This model is also big and "square", and looks like a presidential limo; I am not kidding. I know they really "don't make them like this anymore. So ...

Houston Chronicle: Matt Schaub’s legacy as Texans QB rides heavily on this game whether fair or not

Thursday Bryan Houston's Sports Radio Live on 99.3 Talk FM, 3:10 David Smoak. 4:10 Matthew Postins of Rattle and Hum Sports with the latest on the Cowboys. 5:05 Randy Harvey of Houston Chronicle weighs in on Craig Biggio and previews Texans-Patriots.

Larry Brown is a great coach. This was a good win for UH! "Cougars open C-USA play by beating SMU" - Houston Chronicle

"Neil Patrick Harris accused of pushing *** agenda in Super Bowl ad" - Houston Chronicle. He is apparently accomplishing this by simply wearing football player eyeblack upon which is written the date of the game. Seriously. Some fundamentalist group is claiming that NPH, by simply appearing in public, is pushing the fabled *** agenda." Moral of the story: NPH doesn't have to do anything at all to be awesome.

Regional airport in Brazoria County works to attract economic development - Houston Chronicle

Prime time players: Yates to host school founded by Deion Sanders - Houston Chronicle

'SMART' METER OPT OUT FOR TEXAS: UNACCEPTABLE By: Devvy December 25, 2012 NewsWithViews.com Regular readers of my column know my husband and I and a large group of Texans have been fighting installation of 'smart' meters for more than a year. If you haven't read my columns on this fight, they are at this link along with other important information. Here in Texas, intellectually lazy "reporters" have covered our battle using clever word smithing. In the column below it's to build a consensus that those who want to keep their analog meter aren't very smart: Houston Chronicle: State may let some folks keep their dumb old meters. See what I mean? Well, I don't want a meter that's dumb! I'm keeping my 'smart' meter even though I don't even know what the heck one is, I'll follow the herds! On Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, the Texas PUC held another one of their conferences. Those oh-so-benevolent PUC commissioners apparently are committed (due to the massive pressure from we the people) to formulate rules for a buy ...

Jaguar cubs born at Milwaukee zoo bring new genes - Houston Chronicle

Coffee talk with Harris County Judges - Houston Chronicle (blog)

You are invited to a Community Fellowship Breakfast @ 7 Wednesday morning @ the United Methodist Church in Kirbyville. Music provided by Victory Singers. John Hall will be the speaker. John is a lifetime farmer and rancher in the Bleakwood area. He is a longtime member, lay leader and lay speaker of Watson Chapel United Methodist Church, John is the co-founder and past president of the Fellowship of Community Churches. He recently retired as distributor for the Houston Chronicle. His topic will be “The Ship that Never Sailed.�

Good morning Bad Romance Show fans. Today is the day! Tickets for the Bad Romance Show One Year Anniversary goes on sale RIGHT NOW. Live on March 23 at the beautiful Copernicus Theatre in Chicago. This will be a night to remember. Get ready for the show that has been talked about on Yahoo News, WGN, Clear Channnel, Chicago Trib, B96, Houston Chronicle, Dallas News, Orlando Sentinel, and FOXTV. Join us for the fun and excitement, and many surprises along the way. We welcome you to be part of this incredible night. Tickets will sell fast like they did at House of Blues Chicago, so please do not wait. Here is the link: cannot wait to see all your pretty faces all decked out for this night. This show will completely blow the doors down off of any show we had done in the past with: More Music More Cast Members More Lights More Story More More More! Visit our Merchandise page on our website and order your Bad Romance Show shirts! Let's make this a night to remember. Please share the info. See you soon Chicago. ...

Houston Chronicle: Volunteer: Hospitality needed at hospital information desk

Man!!! A couple of rookie QBs are playing this Wild Card weekend while Tony *** plays his Madden Football on PLay Station. Lmao... How y'all cowgirls fans doing?? Halla.

great article on Anita Myers in the Houston Chronicle (city and state section)

Houston Chronicle: Wife of U.S. attorney dies after battle with cancer

Houston Chronicle: Video: Texans fans still have high hopes

Houston Chronicle: Man dies after kayak overturns on Missouri City lake

HOUSTON CHRONICLE: Some gun shows canceling after Conn. mass shooting CHRIS CAROLA, Associated Press, By CHRIS CAROLA and MICHAEL HILL, Associated Press | January 4, 2013 | Updated: January 5, 2013 11:20am Read the article. Cancelled because some people were offended. Another article a few days ago talked about TxDot removing gun show directions from the digital signs because people got offended. That has since been reversed and they're back on, BUT. So that's the new norm? Someone gets offended and you have to pander and change everything just to suit them ? I'm offended daily by things, as are many others. No one is reversing everything around town for me or them. Everything inside the D.C. business area offends me, so how about we reverse all of that ! Guess what losers, you're going to get offended in life! No one has any obligation to make you feel better! And you wonder why things are going the way they are.

Associated PressSen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has an op-ed in the Houston Chronicle today, explaining why he believes it's responsible to hold the debt ceiling hostage until President Obama

Hawaii The Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook [Paperback] by Amazon.com The finest guidebook ever written for the Big Island. Now you can plan your best vacation--ever. This all new sixth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the Big Island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai'i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so vast and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to dine, relaxing resorts, an active volcano and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes the Big Island so exciting.• The most up-to-date and accurate information available anyplace with up-to-the-minute changes posted to our website• Frank, brutally honest reviews of restaurants, hotels and activities sh ...

MAKING MUSIC WITH WHAT YOU HAVE LEFT On Nov. 18, 1995, Itzhak Perlman, the violinist, came on stage to give a concert at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. If you have ever been to a Perlman concert, you know that getting on stage is no small achievement for him. He was stricken with polio as a child, and so he has braces on both legs and walks with the aid of two crutches. To see him walk across the stage one step at a time, painfully and slowly, is an unforgettable sight. He walks painfully, yet majestically, until he reaches his chair. Then he sits down, slowly, puts his crutches on the floor, undoes the clasps on his legs, tucks one foot back and extends the other foot forward. Then he bends down and picks up the violin, puts it under his chin, nods to the conductor and proceeds to play. By now, the audience is used to this ritual. They sit quietly while he makes his way across the stage to his chair. They remain reverently silent while he undoes the clasps on his legs. They wait un ...

Houston Chronicle: Alan Ashby says he’s returning to Astros as TV announcer

Ok, Texans fans. It's Playoff Time again. This isn't our first time around. We showed Cincinnati and the entire NFL nation last year that we were not afraid. And, we are not afraid this year either. Most of the media has said the Bengals will win because they are more of an improved team than they were before. They are 7-1 in their last 8 games. They say the Bengals have the Texans' number this year. I say NO! Two members of the Houston Chronicle picked the Bengals to win tomorrow. John McClain, the Chronicle Sports Reporter and Stacie Young, one of the Chronicle's General Managers. This is an insult! You work for a Houston paper, you root for the Houston team. We don't need them. We don't need "band wagon" fans. We don't need "fair weather" friends. We are true Texans fans. We scream and yell for them from the opening kickoff until the last second tics off the clock and Coach Kubiac is being doused with Gatorade! We want a re-match with the Patriots! If we win...scratch that...WHEN we wi ...

Harris probation director resigns in wake of urinalysis errors that put innocents in jail An outrageous scandal has engulfed the Harris County probation department and forced the ouster of its director. Harris County probation director Paul Becker tendered his resignation, reported the Houston Chronicle ("Harris County's probation director resigns," August 29) in the wake of a hearing which concluded with State District Judge Denise Collins issuing a moratorium on using urinalysis results from the probation department in her court and calling for Becker and his three deputies to resign. Moreover, "On Tuesday, the Harris County District Attorney's Office joined the judge in refusing to use any of the division's drug test results in the 36 other criminal courts until further notice because they have questions about the reliability." (Regular readers may recall that the Bexar County DA had to do the same thing back in 2009 when similar allegations arose there.) KPRC-TV (Aug. 28) summed up the core allegation ...

The guards object but then give permission, and in 10 days, the Hebrew men were stronger, sharper in mind and healthier in appearance than any others in training. Therein lies the basis for the Daniel Plan, a faith-based diet, exercise and lifestyle plan created by megachurch pastor Rick Warren, in...

Houston Chronicle: John McClain’s picks for the wild-card playoffs: Texans will bounce Bengals from postseason again

Thank you Kelli Nolan Kerkhoff!!! One of our biggest supporters. Getting us a interview with the Houston Chronicle. Kelli is hoofing it for us in the marathon! A great kind lady and dear friend

Books-A-Million closes in downtown Pavilions - Houston Chronicle

A new book: The world according to Bobby Knight – Houston Chronicle (blog)

The future looks solid for civil engineers - Houston Chronicle

Owls’ second-half defense had Falcons backpedaling - Houston Chronicle

Best books of 2012 -- Houston Chronicle: One title among the Houston Chronicle's best books of 2012: A Land More...

Houston Chronicle: Darryl Sharpton placed on injured reserve with hip problem

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10 things to know about the Cincinnati Bengals - Houston Chronicle (blog)

Houston Chronicle: Photos: 10 things you need to know about the Cincinnati Bengals

It's New Year's Eve!! Living in the South, 'ya might be celebrating with the Australians & the Chineese already...we thought we would share a pre-party drink we are serving today from Tila’s Restaurante & Bar, a Houston staple since early 1980's. Tila's Margaritas was published in the Houston Chronicle in 2008 - we've enjoyed these Margaritas at home ever since.we thought sharing with you with our best wishes for a great year to come...drink sensibly, you'll savor each sip even more. Enjoy! TILA'S MARGARITAS: 2oz Tequila, 2oz Grand Marnier or Cointreau, 4oz sweet&sour mix. Sweet & Sour Mix: 2oz fresh lime juice, 2oz 7Up, 1oz frozen lime juice Directions: Mix sweet & sour ingredients together & set aside. In a martini shaker filled w/ice, add all ingredients, shake 15 seconds, strain & pour into chilled glasses. Servings:2

Official: Men shoot 12, kill 1 at party in - Houston Chronicle

Texans see chance to rewrite record books – Houston Chronicle (blog)

Handgun classes are drawing teachers - Houston Chronicle

Still want to visit with you regarding Hispanic issues. I did The Today Show, Parade magazine, and in Houston Chronicle today.

More on spaceport backers look to state for help - Houston Chronicle

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Houston Chronicle: Cincinnati benefits from Duke's mishaps in Belk Bowl

Greg Davis haters will love this!: Mike Finger's article this a.m. in the Houston Chronicle talked ab...

Houston Chronicle: Arian Foster cleared, back at practice

Inmate's violent 2010 death leads to lawsuit in Fort Bend County - Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle: Jeremy Lin reportedly heckled by comedian Tracy Morgan in return to MSG

Fireworks back on in Fort Bend County - Houston Chronicle

Cancer Prevention and the Power of Lifestyle Change (Lecture) - Houston Chronicle (blog)

Houston Chronicle >> Rockets’ offensive efficiency will get test during road swing

Idaho National Laboratory contractor to cut jobs - Houston Chronicle

Jim Pruett was photographed and quoted in the Houston Chronicle last week saying that restricting sales of military-style arms wouldn't prevent tragedies like the Connecticut massacre. "All it's going to do is make it difficult for law-abiding citizens to get the best protection they can for t...

Houston Chronicle: Driver wanted in hit-and-run death in NW Harris County

Houston Chronicle: DWI fatalities, accidents rise in Harris County on holidays

Arian Foster rewarded each of the Houston Texans' offensive linemen with a unique gift for paving the way to his third consecutive 1,000-yard season. The star running back presented each with a Segway personal transporter on Wednesday. The linemen screamed with delight when they discovered their new toys, and learned how to ride them with help from Foster, who has had one for a while. "I can't do anything without them," Foster said of Houston's linemen. "It was just my way of giving back to the big fellas." Foster said they were always getting on his case about him riding his Segway everywhere. "I feel like all of them big hogs up front can enjoy the joy that I get from riding my Segway," Foster said, according to the Houston Chronicle. "Guys like Chris Myers and (Duane) Brown and Wade Smith, they're always getting on me about riding my Segway. 'You can't walk? You're too good to walk?' "I was like, 'No, man. I would just rather ride wheels.' I saw a little jealousy in their eyes when they were talking ab ...

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Missouri City man convicted of having bald eagle - Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle: Missouri City man convicted of having bald eagle

Investing in children is sound economic policy - Houston Chronicle

Lookit: Food Bank, Metro at odds over bus service - Houston Chronicle ($$): "We believe in the mission of the fo...

Rocket still centerpiece as NKoreans mourn Kim via Houston Chronicle

Rocket still centerpiece as NKoreans mourn Kim - Houston Chronicle

Mental health facility? The county jail - Houston Chronicle article shows prison is the new mental health center~

Get lost in a Hill Country holiday - Houston Chronicle

'Tis the season! Republicans attack Pete Gallego on 'fiscal cliff'Houston Chronicle (blog)The Democrat from Alpine, who unseated San...

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We want in Harris County, TX too! -->New soot limits squeeze Harris County - Houston Chronicle

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A new investigation by the Houston Chronicle shows that Dallas Businessman Peter O'Donnell, who is a major investor in a Dallas company that received an improper $11 million taxpayer handout from CPRIT (the state's cancer embattled cancer research agency), also made significant contributions to a foundation that supplemented the salaries of top CPRIT leadership. O'Donnell is also a major political donor, with his biggest contributions going to the special interest group Texans For Lawsuit Reform.

The Spellman spotlight will beam directly on the legalization of marijuana for medical and/or recreational use. We've got an expert who is fully qualified to separate fact from fiction. He's both a medical doctor and an attorney. 9:14 ABC's Ann Compton, Fiscal Cliff update and well wishes for President Bush 41 9:32 Dr. Owen Pickus, sorting myth from reality in the medical and legal marijuana debate 9:44 Dr. Owen Pickus part two 10:14 Jeff Caynon, Houston Professional Firefighters Association on the city's plan to cut pensions 10:32 Dr. Ronald Johnson, Dean of the Jessie H Jones School of Business at Texas Southern University; Fiscal Cliff 10:44 Stephen Costello, Houston City Council, city pension problems 11:14 Reporter Jim Ryan on a new smuggling technique to get pot into the US from Mexico 11:32 Tec expert Dwight Silverman from the Houston Chronicle on Google Maps for iPhone 5 and tech gift ideas 11:44 Doctor Spencer Berthelsen, Chairman and Directors and Managing Director of Kelsey Seybold Clinic, how ...

Houston Chronicle: Men sought in attempted kidnapping in Montgomery County

Houston Chronicle: Aeros unleash scoring rampage on San Antonio

Libertarian minded Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, and liberal Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, would seem like an odd pair on any issue. However, as the Houston Chronicle reports, both oppose the use of drone strikes in the War on Terror.

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TEXANS GO OLD SCHOOL WITH LETTERMAN JACKETS, In Texas, high school football is a way of life. The letterman jacket issued to each varsity player is proof via outerwear that you're somebody. And in that spirit of "Texas Forever," members of the Houston Texans were seen in the locker room Friday wearing brand new letterman jackets. Power Poll: Still No. 1 The Houston Texans got the nod over the Atlanta Falcons this week, but who's No. 3 -- and where did our experts rank your team? More... The idea was the brainchild of nose tackle Shaun Cody. Teammate Connor Barwin worked with the team's equipment director to make the initial order. The jackets arrived Friday. "I used to say before the season it feels like we're on a college team," Barwin said Friday, via the Houston Chronicle. "Everybody gets along, we have so much fun. And this jacket, you feel like you're on a high school team where it's all about winning, it's all about being around a group of guys. "This jacket is just another symbol of that. There's n ...

Houston Chronicle: Johnny Football soaks up spotlight after historic year

Media Says: Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich team up to oppose drones - Houston Chronicle (blog) -

Houston Chronicle: Texans don letterman jackets to celebrate a high-school-like spirit

Houston Chronicle: Why the 'fiscal cliff' should really be called the 'fiscal slope'

Houston Chronicle: McClain’s picks for Week 14: Pats will end Texans perfect run on the road

By Chad Love Hunter participation in Texas' post-season conservation order snow goose hunts has plummeted, as the number of birds wintering in Texas has declined dramatically. From this story in the Houston Chronicle: During the 2000 snow goose conservation season, almost 28,000 waterfowlers went afield in Texas. They took, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department surveys, a little more than 102,000 geese. The next two years, participation fell a bit, to about 18,400 in 2001 and 21,700. Then things changed, drastically. In the early 2000s, the number of snow geese coming to the Texas coast nose-dived as the birds began a major shift in wintering grounds. Mid-winter counts from the mid-1970s to late 1990s had tallied 800,000 to as many as 1.2 million snow geese on the Texas coast. By 2002, that number had dropped to barely a half-million. At the same time, wintering populations in states to the north - Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas - were exploding. Texans' participation in the conservation season fel ...

TOLL BROTHERS PLANS Montgomery County COMMUNITY HOUSTON (Houston Chronicle) – National home builder Toll Brothers is planning its first area master-planned community. The Pennsylvania-based builder purchased 692 acres east of I-45 in Montgomery County. The development will contain 1,350 single-family homes when it's completed. Development is expected to begin in 2014. Love watching our community grow.

Cisco's New Prime Time Video Conferencing from VoIP Supply, Fit for an Executive Boardroom - Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle: Cougars get help at quarterback

Pau Gasol Out Tonight Against Rockets Due To Tendinitis In Both Knees Pau Gasol has been struggling lately to find a place in Mike D'Antoni's offense, and his knee tendinitis isn't making anything easier. According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, the Los Angeles Lakers PF will miss Tuesday night's game against the Rockets due to tendinitis in both knees.

GREAT NEWS!!! KB HOME PLANS KATY COMMUNITY KATY (Houston Chronicle) – A national home builder is planning a new community in the area. KB Home is set to build 275 new homes on 103 acres west of FM 1463 in Katy. Homes will range from 2,000 to 4,000 sf. Model home construction is set to begin early next year. The new community will include a recreation center with swimming pool, walking trail and parks.

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