Friday 27th January, 2012
Houston 7-year-old injured when bicycle struck by car
A seven-year-old Houston boy was hospitalized Thursday night, January 26, after being struck by a car as he rode his bicycle near his home. The boy, who lives in the 5500 block of Tiger Lilly Way, ...
6 vehicles involved in South Loop crash
HOUSTON - Six vehicles were involved in a chain-reaction crash on the South Loop Friday, officials said.The Houston Police Department said the crash happened around 8:30 a.m. on the westbound lanes ...
NASA astronaut applications are due
HOUSTON - The time is now if you want to apply to be a NASA astronaut. The application deadline is due Friday.After Jan. 27, anyone wanting to apply will not be able to sign up for the astronaut ...
LCSO: Man fights deputies, attempts jail escape
Click 2 HoustonDeputies said he refused to leave his vehicle and actually set fire to it to keep deputies away.When they finally removed him from the vehicle, he started fighting with the deputies, investigators ...
2 people hit by SUV along Galveston seawall
Click 2 HoustonGALVESTON, Texas - A man and woman were in the hospital Friday after they were both hit by an SUV along Galveston's seawall.The accident happened at 5300 Seawall Blvd. Thursday afternoon.The ...
HPD: 4 arrested after Uzi found in car
Click 2 HoustonHOUSTON - Four people were arrested after an officer noticed an Uzi inside a car in southwest Houston.Investigators said the officer pulled over the black car in the 9800 block of Westpark Drice and ...
Rangers broadcaster Nadel helps in community
Texas Rangers'); } DALLAS -- Rangers fans have come to realize over the past 30 years that Eric Nadel is one of the top broadcasters in the game. Getting ready for his 34th season with the Rangers, Nadel ...
Building Blocks: How Randall Davis developed his way to Astoria
Houston Business JournalRoberto Contreras to build a new condominium tower in the Galleria area using $40 million from foreign investors through a federal immigration program. We ran a rendering of the 23-story Astoria, ...
API not impressed with U.S. Gulf lease sale announcement
Houston Business JournalFollow this company said the sale fails to expand offshore energy access. The sale, to be held in New Orleans on June 20, will see all available unleased areas in the central planning ...
Houston fire captain charged with possession of child porn
Houston Business JournalSaul Abraham Fiszer , a captain with the Houston Fire Department, was charged Jan. 24 with three counts of possession of child pornography and is being held at the Harris County Jail, the Houston ...
Georgia's Farm to Market opens downtown
Houston Business JournalHoustonians who live or work downtown now have double the options for their grocery shopping needs. Downtown Houston gets its second grocery store with the opening of Georgia's Farm to Market ...
Video shown of Stanford claiming righteous business practices
Houston Business JournalR. Allen Stanford were shown a 2008 video in which he blasted Wall Street for "damn greed" as the financial crisis unfolded. "People are stupid. They're greedy. They're ...
Eagle Ford Shale no threat to water supply
Houston Business JournalThe Eagle Ford Task Force has concluded that one of the state's largest aquifers has enough water to support oil and gas drilling activities, as well as other projected uses. The 26-member ...
Houston, we have a problem: American Idol judges can't see eye to eye
Christian Science MonitorAmerican Idol judge Jennifer Lopez is left flabbergasted by the voting of her fellow judges, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler. But American Idol judges got together on Ramiro ...
Bike burglars caught on tape
Click 2 HoustonHOUSTON - Two thieves were caught on camera breaking into Houston-area bike shops and stealing thousands of dollars worth of bicycles.The men smashed into the Bike Barn in the 5300 block of Weslayan ...
HPD homicide officer accused of bigamy
Click 2 HoustonHOUSTON - A Houston Police Department Homicide Squad investigator has been relieved of duty, facing allegations of bigamy, Local 2 Investigates reported.Both of the women suspected of being married ...
6 tornadoes confirmed during Wednesday storms
Click 2 HoustonHOUSTON - The National Weather Service has confirmed that six tornadoes touched down in southeast Texas during storms Wednesday.The cities of Pearland, Caldwell, and Brenham each saw one tornado, ...
Neighbors warned after rash of break-ins
Click 2 HoustonHOUSTON - People who live in a west Houston neighborhood are being told to look out for a suspicious vehicle after a rash of break-ins.A 1999 tan Ford Taurus has been seen in the Briargrove Park ...
Houston Grand Opera unveils expanded 2012–13 season
Business JournalHouston Grand Opera The Italian Girl in Algiers will be presented by Houston Grand Opera as part of the 2012-2013 season from Oct. 26 through Nov. ...
Boy hit by vehicle while riding bike in SW Houston
ABC 13Got a story idea? Let us know! It happened around 8pm on Tiger Lilly near Altair Way. Authorities say the child possibly broke his leg and had head injuries. The driver who hit the boy did stay at ...
Deadline to apply for NASA's next astronaut is today
ABC 13Got a story idea? Let us know! But NASA says it is still in need of astronauts to operate its space station. For those wanting to get in on the career, today is the deadline ...
Good Samaritan who helped during bus crash to be honored
ABC 13Got a story idea? Let us know! First responder, Efrain Campa, worked to calm the students after the driver somehow lost control and crashed into a bar off the Hardy Toll Road. He got the students ...
Four arrested over possible illegal gun in vehicle
ABC 13Got a story idea? Let us know! It happened around 2:30am near the Westpark shopping center. The officer called for backup after seeing what he described as an Uzi in the car. The suspects were ...
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