The wintry weather forced The City of Houston to cancel the Mayor's Annual Holiday Celebration on the plaza at Houston City Hall. The celebration has now been rescheduled for Thursday, December 10 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. HOUSTON—The wintry weather forced The City of Houston to cancel the Mayor’s Annual Holiday Celebration on the plaza at Houston City Hall. The celebration has now been ... Full Story »
A Dickinson man was arrested after narcotics investigators allegedly found 76.6 grams of crack, over a pound of pot and five handguns in his home. DICKINSON, Texas—A Dickinson man was arrested after narcotics investigators allegedly found 76.6 grams of crack, over a pound of pot and five handguns in his home. Joseph Michael Spells, 28, is charged with possession of cocaine with intent to deliver ... Full Story »
HISD students are showing a big improvement when it comes to math. HOUSTON—HISD students are showing a big improvement when it comes to math. The National Assessment of Educational Progress Test compared HISD students in grades four and eight to kids in other big cities. The results showed HISD fourth-graders have improved 9 percentage points since 2003, and eighth-graders are up 13 percentage ... Full Story »
The escaped prisoner who was the focus of a week-long manhunt told a local activist that he had help from the inside. Convicted child rapist Arcade Comeaux said the weapon he used to hijack guards was in his cell for at least three weeks. CONROE, Texas—The escaped prisoner who was the focus of a week-long manhunt told a local activist that he had help from the inside. Convicted child rapist ... Full Story »
Three contract workers had to be rescued after a cable broke, leaving their scaffolding dangling 10 stories high in the Greenway Plaza area. Photos' High-rise rescue HOUSTON -- Three contract workers had to be rescued after a cable broke, leaving their scaffolding dangling 10 stories high in the Greenway Plaza area. The accident was apparently caused by wind gusts up to 50 mph that caught the ... Full Story »
Harris County Commissioners voted Tuesday to postpone the demolition of the historic, county-owned Hogan-Allnoch Dry Goods Co. Building in downtown Houston, after preservationists voiced strong opposition. HOUSTON -- Harris County Commissioners voted today to postpone the demolition of the historic Hogan-Allnoch Dry Goods Co. Building in Downtown Houston, after preservationists voiced strong ... Full Story »
An appeals court is allowing one of the state's longest-serving death row inmates to proceed with claims that he had poor legal help and is mentally impaired and ineligible for execution. HOUSTON -- An appeals court is allowing one of the state’s longest-serving death row inmates to proceed with claims that he had poor legal help and is mentally impaired and ineligible for execution. Anthony ... Full Story »
Houston city workers mistakenly thought a fake fire hydrant was the real thing, painted it blue and gave it a serial number. HOUSTON -- Houston city workers mistakenly thought a fake fire hydrant was the real thing, painted it blue and gave it a serial number. But the homeowner realized the mistake and contacted the city the same day. Debbie Vogelsang told a local TV station that she was ... Full Story »
They may still call it a "public plan," but private insurers—not the government—would offer coverage under a compromise Democrats are considering to win Senate passage of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. WASHINGTON -- They may still call it a "public plan," but private insurers—not the government—would offer coverage under a compromise Democrats are considering to win Senate ... Full Story »
Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele is renewing his demand that Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid apologize for likening health care overhaul opponents to those who resisted putting an end to slavery. WASHINGTON -- Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele is renewing his demand that Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid apologize for likening health care overhaul opponents to those who ... Full Story »
Congressional Democrats plan to give the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan a chance Tuesday to explain how he will use an emergency infusion of 30,000 U.S. forces and whether he will be able to assure lawmakers that these troops will begin to be brought home in 18 months. WASHINGTON -- Congressional Democrats plan to give the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan a chance Tuesday to explain how he ... Full Story »
An independent engineer has raised potential traffic concerns for the area near George W. Bush's planned presidential library in Dallas. DALLAS -- An independent engineer has raised potential traffic concerns for the area near George W. Bush’s planned presidential library in Dallas. Joseph T. Short, president of Lee Engineering, was hired by University Park to review a traffic study commissioned ... Full Story »
A fund has been established to help the family of a Mountain City soldier who was killed in the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- A fund has been established to help the family of a Mountain City soldier who was killed in the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. U.S. Army Spc. Fred Z. Greene was one of 13 people killed in the Nov. 5 shooting. Greene’s wife, Kristie, and their two ... Full Story »
A Houston police officer was taken to the hospital for observation after a suspected drunk driver smashed into his patrol car. HOUSTON—A Houston police officer was taken to the hospital for observation after a suspected drunk driver smashed into his patrol car. It happened around 1'30 a.m. Tuesday at Canino and Van Ness. Police said the officer was responding to an alarm at an auto shop when a ... Full Story »
Investigators say a husband and wife killed and buried a Houston man who traveled to San Jacinto County last month to sell his sports car. COLDSPRING, Texas—Investigators say a husband and wife killed and buried a Houston man who traveled to San Jacinto County last month to sell his sports car. James Michael McLaughlin, 49, and Rebecca McLaughlin, 48, have been charged with murder in the death ... Full Story »
As part of ongoing rebuilding and growth at the University of Texas Medical Branch, UTMB is engaging in discussions with the Texas Medical Center to explore opportunities to enhance collaborations to better serve patients, faculty and health sciences students throughout the Texas Gulf Coast. GALVESTON, Texas — As part of ongoing rebuilding and growth at the University of Texas Medical Branch ... Full Story »
The housing authority Monday outlined ways it responded to public critique in the past 45 days by revising its public housing redevelopment plan to lower density and boost the number of scattered-site houses. GALVESTON, Texas — The housing authority Monday outlined ways it responded to public critique in the past 45 days by revising its public housing redevelopment plan to lower density and ... Full Story »
The Texas City Dike was not built to serve as a fishing pier or recreation area. But in the 74 years since it was built, the dike turned into more than just a way to protect the Texas City Ship Channel. TEXAS CITY, Texas — The Texas City Dike was not built to serve as a fishing pier or recreation area. But in the 74 years since it was built, the dike turned into more than just a way to protect ... Full Story »
It will be two months before jury trials stemming from an October 2008 incident at H2O, an upscale bar at a resort hotel, will begin, city officials said. GALVESTON, Texas — It will be two months before jury trials stemming from an October 2008 incident at H2O, an upscale bar at a resort hotel, will begin, city officials said. The number of people seeking jury trials in Galveston’s Municipal ... Full Story »
San Antonio police have released a 911 dispatch call reporting a "Bigfoot" sighting. SAN ANTONIO—San Antonio police have released a 911 dispatch call reporting a "Bigfoot" sighting. The audio recording between a dispatcher and the homeless couple lasts more than eight minutes. In it, the primary caller appears sober and deliberate as she describes the beast Nov. 30. "And I know you guys are ... Full Story »
Republican congressman Joe Barton, of Arlington, says he's not for big government, but he does think Texas Christian University's perfect season illustrates the need for government to get involved in the way college football champions are crowned. ARLINGTON, Texas -- Republican congressman Joe Barton, of Arlington, says he’s not for big government, but he does think Texas Christian University ... Full Story »
Emergency crews were summoned to Tiger Woods' Orlando-area mansion for the second time in less than two weeks Tuesday, this time because his mother-in-law was having stomach pains. OCOEE, Fla. -- Emergency crews were summoned to Tiger Woods’ Orlando-area mansion for the second time in less than two weeks Tuesday, this time because his mother-in-law was having stomach pains. Barbro Holmberg was ... Full Story »
A woman was hospitalized Tuesday morning after driving her Jeep Liberty through a guardrail and off a bridge at Hillcroft and S. Braeswood. The Jeep plummeted off the bridge about 25 feet into the rushing waters of Brays Bayou just before 7'30 a.m. HOUSTON—A woman was hospitalized Tuesday morning after driving her Jeep Liberty through a guardrail and off a bridge at Hillcroft and S. Braeswood ... Full Story »
Dr. Malcolm Oliver Perry II, who attended to President John F. Kennedy at Parkland Memorial Hospital after he was shot in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, has died. He was 80. DALLAS -- Dr. Malcolm Oliver Perry II, who attended to President John F. Kennedy at Parkland Memorial Hospital after he was shot in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, has died. He was 80. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center ... Full Story »
The owner told deputies he saw two suspects pull masks over their face as they approached his business, so he grabbed his gun. A robbery suspect was shot to death at a northwest Harris County dry cleaner Monday evening. It happened just after 6'30 p.m. at the $1 Dry Clean in the 18600 block of Kuykendahl near Louetta. The owner told deputies he saw two suspects pull masks over their face as they ... Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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