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For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Houston News.Net http://www.houstonnews.net/ en-us Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:26:15 -0400 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:26:15 -0400 30 Houston Astros first baseman Lance Berkman, left, talks with general manager Ed Wade, right, during batting practice before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, July 30, 2010 in Houst... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37396108&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:20:34 -0400 MSNBC http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37396108&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Houston homicide investigators are looking for a gunman who killed a 24-year-old man during an altercation between two groups of men in west Houston early Saturday morning, police said. http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37396109&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:24:28 -0400 Houston Chronicle http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37396109&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 The World Series champions sent reliever Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Paredes to Houston for the former All-Star first baseman, who will become the Yankees' designated hitter. Housto... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37396107&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:49:38 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37396107&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 The World Series champions sent reliever Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Paredes to Houston for the former All-Star first baseman, who will become the Yankees' designated hitter. Housto... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394668&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:21:58 -0400 MSNBC http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394668&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees have completed their trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros.The World Series champions sent reliever Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Pa... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394153&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:21:05 -0400 The Miami Herald http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394153&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 An apartment building collapsed overnight and killed three people in their sleep in a town in southern Italy, police said Saturday. A 10-year-old girl survived and was able to talk to firefighters fro... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394661&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:06:28 -0400 Click 2 Houston http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394661&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 A 12-year-old girl at an amusement park plunged more than 40 feet to the ground on Friday, seriously injuring herself when a safety net under a "free fall" attraction failed to catch her. Police decli... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394660&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:06:27 -0400 Click 2 Houston http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394660&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Houston Astros first baseman Lance Berkman, left, talks with general manager Ed Wade, right, during batting practice before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, July 30, 2010 in Houst... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394666&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:57:54 -0400 Seattle Post-Intelligencer http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394666&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Houston Astros . The World Series champions sent reliever Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Paredes to Houston for the former All-Star first baseman, who will become the Yankees' designa... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394663&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:38:38 -0400 International Herald Tribune http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394663&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 The World Series champions sent reliever Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Paredes to Houston for the former All-Star first baseman, who will become the Yankees' designated hitter. Housto... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394667&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:37:55 -0400 Associated Press http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394667&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 The World Series champions sent reliever Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Paredes to Houston for the former All-Star first baseman, who will become the Yankees' designated hitter. Housto... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394664&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:37:29 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394664&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 The World Series champions sent reliever Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Paredes to Houston for the former All-Star first baseman, who will become the Yankees' designated hitter. Housto... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394665&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:51:37 -0400 Tampa Bay Online http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37394665&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Got a story idea? Let us know! It happened around 10:15pm last night on MLK and Browncroft. Investigators say the driver never hit the brakes for the woman and never stopped after hitting her. Three H... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37391826&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:19:09 -0400 ABC 13 http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37391826&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 These photos are from the fifth day of the build of a house for a southeast Houston family as part of the hit ABC show, 'Extreme Makeover; Home Edition.' The family is currently in Paris and will be b... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37391825&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:19:03 -0400 ABC 13 http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37391825&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Got a story idea? Let us know! Each homeowner is receiving a door tag. On one side it says, 'We're OK.' On the other side, it signals a need for help. There are about 900 homes in Weston Lakes and man... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37391827&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:18:58 -0400 ABC 13 http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37391827&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Got a story idea? Let us know! Festivities for a charity baseball game started late last night at will continue through the day today. Sluggers began the fun with a home run derby contest at Faith Wes... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37391828&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:18:46 -0400 ABC 13 http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37391828&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Worth noting ANAHEIM -- Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton moved from center to left in the fifth inning and then exited entirely in the bottom of the seventh Friday night because of right patella tendi... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37388092&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:46:15 -0400 Texas Rangers http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37388092&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Mention 'satellite phone' and people's minds turn to suitcases carried by secret government agents. At the Disater Response Summit Satellite industry veteran Lou Altman will discuss today's satellite ... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37388185&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:33:22 -0400 Earth Times http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37388185&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 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.... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37386280&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:37:50 -0400 SportsNetwork http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37386280&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 ANAHEIM -- Tommy Hunter had a five-run lead going into the bottom of the second inning. He just needed to get at least 12 outs to put himself in position to win his ninth straight game, which would ha... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37386234&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:43:46 -0400 Texas Rangers http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37386234&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 A home under construction in the Summerwood subdivision is part of the Houston area's strong wave of home starts in the second quarter. http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37386283&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:29:50 -0400 Houston Chronicle http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37386283&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 AUSTIN — Immigration now is a wedge issue in Texas Republican politics - dividing the traditional conservative coalition, pitting social conservatives against hard-liners. http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37386281&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:29:42 -0400 Houston Chronicle http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37386281&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 GALVESTON — This has been a bad year for the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle. A longer and colder than usual winter delayed and shortened the nesting season. Then the nesting turtles and the... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37386282&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:29:40 -0400 Houston Chronicle http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37386282&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 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.... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384580&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:32:32 -0400 SportsNetwork http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384580&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 The 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 ... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384583&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:25:49 -0400 Houston Chronicle http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384583&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 The 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... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384582&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:25:46 -0400 Houston Chronicle http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384582&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 The 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 ... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384585&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:25:43 -0400 Houston Chronicle http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384585&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Marine Lance Cpl. Shane Robert Martin, 23, was killed by a roadside bomb Thursday in Afghanistan. His parents, brother and sister live in Houston. http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384586&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:25:40 -0400 Houston Chronicle http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384586&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Montgomery 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... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384588&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:25:34 -0400 Houston Chronicle http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384588&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 More 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... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384575&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:14:59 -0400 ABC 13 http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384575&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 The Federal Aviation Administration says a small plane got too close to a Continental jet as it was approaching Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport. http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384576&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:14:57 -0400 ABC 13 http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384576&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Got 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... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384577&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:14:53 -0400 ABC 13 http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384577&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Got 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... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384579&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:14:49 -0400 ABC 13 http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37384579&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 . 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... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37382786&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:09:57 -0400 Houston Texans http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37382786&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 On 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 ... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37382784&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:02:14 -0400 Click 2 Houston http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37382784&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Worth 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... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37382673&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:34:36 -0400 Texas Rangers http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37382673&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Worth 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... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37382674&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:34:32 -0400 Texas Rangers http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37382674&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Rangers 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... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37382675&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:34:28 -0400 Texas Rangers http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37382675&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 A 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... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37382788&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:18:57 -0400 Houston Chronicle http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37382788&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Got 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... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37382783&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:08:18 -0400 ABC 13 http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37382783&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 ANAHEIM -- 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. http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37380333&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:20:40 -0400 Texas Rangers http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37380333&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 GALVESTON (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. http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37380453&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:53:36 -0400 ABC 13 http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37380453&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 TEXAS CITY, TX (KTRK) -- We have an update on our top story from Wednesday. The owner of a Texas City animal rescue sanctuary is facing a fire storm of criticism after our story on two lost dogs that... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37380454&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:53:33 -0400 ABC 13 http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37380454&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Beat The Heat Locations KPRC Local 2 chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley said Houston will have the hottest temperatures so far this year."The problem is that high pressure is really in charge he... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37377213&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:32:50 -0400 Click 2 Houston http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37377213&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 A spokeswoman for Sandra Bullock says the actress wants her parts of a video promoting Gulf Coast restoration removed until she learns whether oil companies influenced it. The statement Thursday came ... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37377214&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:32:44 -0400 Click 2 Houston http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37377214&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Johnson participated in the team's first training camp workout on Friday, setting aside his still unresolved contract situation. He wants a new deal, even though he has five years left on his current ... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37377203&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:21:57 -0400 USA Today http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37377203&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Barbara Watson was killed in the two-vehicle crash, which occurred about 6:20 a.m. in the 4100 block of Rex, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37377216&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:45:53 -0400 Houston Chronicle http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37377216&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Citing security concerns in narco-violence-torn Ciudad Juarez, the U.S. State Department is shutting down indefinitely its consulate in the border city located across from El Paso. http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37377217&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:45:50 -0400 Houston Chronicle http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37377217&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc. , a public company that does pharmaceutical drug development, leases less than half the space. The rest is unoccupied. Financial terms were not disclosed. The... http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37377212&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:38:37 -0400 Houston Business Journal http://feeds.houstonnews.net/?rid=37377212&cat=edcb1def3c80d2e6