Saturday 31st July, 2010
Happ's Houston debut a gem as Astros down punchless Brewers
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - J.A. Happ pitched six scoreless innings in his Houston debut, as the Astros handled the Milwaukee Brewers, 5-0, in the opener of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park....
Filling Oswalt's shoes nicely: Happ wins in Houston debut
Happ, 12-5 as a rookie last season, made only his fourth major league start this year. He was sidelined with a left forearm strain. He had four walks and six strikeouts as the Astros combined on a fou...
Killeen man arrested in Houston woman's 2009 death
A Killeen man was in custody on murder charges Friday, more than a year after police said he intentionally ran over a woman at a southwest Houston apartment complex.
Laptop theft puts Texas Children's patient info at risk
Houston ChronicleThe confidential health information of about 1,600 patients of Texas Children's Hospital is at risk after a doctor's laptop containing clinical and demographic information was stolen 2½ months ...
Baytown doctor suspended after DUI arrest
Houston ChronicleThe Texas Medical Board suspended the license of a Baytown doctor Friday, citing his arrest two weeks ago on charges of possession of controlled substances and driving recklessly under the influence w...
Feds give environmental OK to University rail line
Houston ChronicleThe Federal Transit Administration has given an environmental green light to Metro's planned University light rail line, an 11.3-mile, double-track span that will connect the Hillcroft Transit Center ...
Family mourn Spring Marine killed in Afghanistan
Houston ChronicleMarine Lance Cpl. Shane Robert Martin, 23, was killed by a roadside bomb Thursday in Afghanistan. His parents, brother and sister live in Houston.
Immigration divides conservatives among Texas GOP
Houston ChronicleAUSTIN — Immigration now is a wedge issue in Texas Republican politics - dividing the traditional conservative coalition, pitting social conservatives against hard-liners.
Montgomery County creates public health district
Houston ChronicleMontgomery County has created a public health district to ensure that residents continue to have access to vaccines, immunizations and screenings for communicable diseases that once were provided by t...
Weekend closures on I-10 and Hwy 59
ABC 13More traffic coverage It's all happening at the I-10 and Eastex Freeway interchange. One lane on both westbound and eastbound I-10 will be closed. The lanes will be reopening at different times throug...
FAA: Plane flies too close to Continental jet
ABC 13The Federal Aviation Administration says a small plane got too close to a Continental jet as it was approaching Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Laptop stolen from TCH doctor puts medical records at risk
ABC 13Got a story idea? Let us know! Texas Children's Hospital says a doctor's laptop was stolen in May. The password-protected computer contained names, birth dates and diagnoses for about 1,600 cardiology...
Boil water notice for zip codes near Huffman and Crosby
ABC 13Got a story idea? Let us know! The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality says people in zip codes 77336 and 77532 should boil their water until further notice. The commission says there was an une...
Daily Wrap: Training camp, Day 1
Houston Texans. The back-to-back league leader in receiving yards missed the first few days of organized team activities this spring because of a contract dispute, but he reported to camp on Friday without a hint o...
TCEA Issues Boil Water Notice In Houston
Click 2 HoustonOn Friday night, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued a boil water notification for all city of Houston water customers in the 77336 and 77532 zip codes.Residents in the effected area ...
Happ's six scoreless wins Astros debut
Houston AstrosHOUSTON -- J.A. Happ's debut with the Astros was a successful one as he pitched six shutout innings in a 5-0 win over the Brewers on Friday. Happ, who the Astros acquired Thursday from the Phillies al...
Kinsler expecting quick return from injury
Texas RangersWorth noting ANAHEIM -- With Ian Kinsler on the disabled list with a strained left groin muscle, the Rangers acquired infielder Cristian Guzman from the Washington Nationals on Friday. That trade woul...
Cantu, Moreland to split time for Rangers
Texas RangersWorth noting ANAHEIM -- Jorge Cantu joined the Rangers on Friday, one day after being acquired from the Marlins, but was not in the lineup. Mitch Moreland was in the lineup at first base for the secon...
Harden's return bumps Feldman to bullpen
Texas RangersRangers manager Ron Washington said Harden, who is currently on the disabled list, will start on Saturday against the Angels. He replaces Feldman, who is 0-3 with a 6.17 ERA in his last six starts and...
Yankees Are Close to Acquiring Berkman From Houston
International Herald TribuneOn a May night in Milwaukee, after another dispiriting loss by his only major league team, Lance Berkman saw no point in denying the obvious. The
Boy critical, dad serious after Lake Conroe boat crash
Houston ChronicleA 10-year-old boy is in critical condition and his father in serious after they were accidentally struck Friday afternoon in Lake Conroe by a propeller on a speed boat driven by the man's sister, offi...
Police release photo of woman using stolen credit card
ABC 13Got a story idea? Let us know! Houston police now have a picture of a woman using a victim's stolen credit card at a Best Buy in Humble. Police believe the woman is working with a several other people...
Small Plane Narrowly Misses Jet
Click 2 HoustonA Continental Airlines Express jet narrowly missed a single-engine plane that flew over Bush Intercontinental Airport without permission, officials said Friday.
Rangers auction remains set for Aug. 4
Texas RangersANAHEIM -- The Rangers will be put up for auction on Aug. 4 in U.S. bankruptcy court despite an attempt by the Greenberg-Ryan group to avoid it by increasing their offer on the franchise.
No more free parking in Galveston
ABC 13GALVESTON (KTRK) -- Parking in downtown Galveston is about to cost you. Crews are installing new parking meters to replace those lost or damaged during Hurricane Ike.
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