Houston News: September 2014

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Doble Engineering Company Opens Oil Laboratory in Houston

HOUSTON, Sept. 30, 2014 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Doble Engineering Company, an ESCO Technologies, Inc. owned company (NYSE: ESE), is pleased to announce the opening of a new insulating materials laboratory in Houston, Texas. The Houston facility is Doble's ...

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After expansion, Houston energy CEO sees rapid growth, challenging market

Pacific Drilling SA (NYSE: PACD) may not be thriving on the New York Stock Exchange, but CEO Chris Beckett is leading the deepwater drilling company through rapid Houston growth. The ultra-deepwater, drillship company in September relocated from its ...

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Zoo Boo kicks off at the Houston Zoo Oct. 10

Houston’s largest family-friendly Halloween event is back and better than ever! Guests can bring their little ghouls and goblins to the Houston Zoo for Zoo Boo, presented by BBVA Compass. Enjoy safe Halloween trick-or-treating, music, and fun activities ...

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Stray bullet hits innocent bystander during fight in SE Houston

HOUSTON -- Houston police said a man getting off work at a southeast side auto parts store was wounded in a shooting overnight. It happened around 9:30 p.m. Monday on Cullen at Maggie. Police arrived at an AutoZone to find a man shot outside. The man ...

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I can't believe I ate the hole thing: Houston Donut Rally set for November 2

Many cyclists who've been around Texas for a while will remember the famous Melon Patch Tour, which took place in De Leon. Mostly we remember that some riders claimed it was the only ride in the state where you could gain weight while riding, thanks to the ...

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Houston's Best Music Photographers: Julian Bajsel

Back in June Rocks Off brought you Houston's ten best music photographers, as selected by a small panel of insiders and professionals. Now we'd like you readers to choose the best. Before voting opens, though, here's a little more about our finalists, in ...

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Houston’s Mobile Stroke Unit: An Update Part II

Houston is at the forefront of a study on the effectiveness of a special Mobile Stroke Unit, staffed with a doctor, nurse and paramedic who can quickly diagnose and begin treatments for stroke patients outside a hospital setting. In mid September, the ...

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Top 5 Power Forwards In Houston Rockets History

The Houston Rockets have had the chance to be home to legendary players. Although these players didn’t bring as much success as many had hoped, it’s hard to deny their talent and achievements. Let’s check out the top five power forwards in the ...

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Houston strays find homes in Colorado

LONGMONT- They arrived on Sunday and the hope is that they won't be at the Longmont Humane Society for long. Six stray dogs picked up in Houston had no chance of finding a home there. They are just a few of the estimated 1.2 million stray dogs that could ...

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Constable: Houston-area storage units robbed

HOUSTON (AP) -- Harris county authorities are searching for thieves who broke into 87 storage units and stole from some of them. KHOU-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1yxuxc8 ) the Public Storage facility along Interstate 45 was robbed on Friday. Authorities say ...

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Houston Texans looking for ways to improve run game after season-worst performance

HOUSTON - The Houston Texans managed to slip by the Buffalo Bills to improve to 3-1 despite rushing for a season-low 37 yards. Coach Bill O'Brien and the Texans know they will have to find a way to fix their running game if they hope to compete with Dallas ...

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UCF preparing for AAC opener against Houston

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - If history is any kind of indicator, the UCF Knights' American Athletic Conference opener Thursday night at Houston figures to be a close game. The Knights (1-2) own a 4-1 record against the Cougars (2-2), but four of those five games ...

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SAM HOUSTON 55, JEFFERSON 34; Hurricanes honor coach with impressive showing

Sam Houston coach Gary Green was honored in a pregame ceremony Saturday at Alamo Stadium, and it didn't take his Hurricanes long to pay their respect after kickoff. Sam Houston (3-2, 3-0) delivered a powerful showing on offense from the opening drive in a ...

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Houston Mayor Parker led trade delegation to Asia

When Mayor Annise Parker decided to lead the trade delegation to Asia, one of the things that the Korean American community in Houston wanted her to do was to wear a traditional Korean dress at the opening reception. Monday evening the Mayor did just that.

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Tom Brady Gets Laid out by Justin Houston During Pick-6 vs. Chiefs

Things did not go well for the New England Patriots and Tom Brady on Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs, especially on this play. Down 34-7 in the fourth quarter, Brady threw his second interception of the game, which was picked by Husain Abdullah ...

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UCF looking to step up run game and run defense against Houston

Houston coach Tony Levine says Will Stanback is a 'dangerous' back UCF coach George O'Leary has always preached to his football teams two factors win championships — running the ball and stopping the run. So far, he said he hasn't seen enough production ...

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Houston Wins Bass Fishing League Tournament On The Ohio River

Bass fishing tips, tricks, and tactics. Includes articles, videos, news, and forums for beginning to advanced anglers. The largest bass fishing site on the Web! The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. (Sept. 29, 2014) – Brandon ...

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Drag racer dead after an incident at Houston Motorsports Park

HOUSTON - The modified 1967 Camaro dragster driven by 34-year-old David Minx slammed into the retaining barrier at the end of the track. Investigators say Minx died on impact. At a track like this the point is speed, but the trouble can be stopping.

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Houston Mayor Parker led trade delegation

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AJ Hinch hired as manager of the Houston Astros

HOUSTON (AP) -- A.J. Hinch was hired as the manager of the Astros on Monday, and general manager Jeff Luhnow is confident he'll be the man to return Houston to success. "I think A.J. is going to be the manager that's going to be here when we win the World ...

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NBA News: Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey Retaliates To Marc Cuban’s Accusations

The analytics expert of the Rockets revealed through Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports his thoughts on the ongoing back and forth between the two Texas teams. "We've been pretty good, and I think he's doing a smart thing to take on a rival," Morey told ...

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Harden, Houston Rockets focused on improving defense after first-round playoff exit in 2014

HOUSTON – James Harden was the target of plenty of criticism for his defense after the Houston Rockets were bounced from the playoffs in the first round last season on a last-second shot by Portland's Damian Lillard. Harden finished fifth in the league ...

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5 Takeaways From Houston Texans’ Week 4 Win

September 29, 2014 3:42 pm EDT by Dominic Lancella It has only been four weeks and the Houston Texans have already won more games than they did all of last season. They improved to 3-1 with a 23-17 win at home against the Buffalo Bills. For Houston, it’s ...

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ServerMonkey Gets Fanatical about Change in Houston, Texas

This fall ServerMonkey will sponsor The Fanatical Change Foundations Hollywood Halloween, an event benefitting local Houston residents in need. The Fanatical Change Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization that focuses on charitable giving to recent victims ...

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Houston doctor convicted of poisoning her lover's coffee, sentenced to 10 years in prison

HOUSTON (AP) – A jury sentenced a Texas cancer researcher to 10 years in prison after she was convicted of poisoning her colleague, who was also her lover, by lacing his coffee with a chemical found in antifreeze. Dr. Ana Maria Gonzalez-Angulo, 43, a ...

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Monday, September 29, 2014

Houston police seek attacker after cabbie slain

HOUSTON (AP) -- A Houston cab driver has been fatally shot after arriving home from work. Houston police on Monday sought the attacker in what investigators believe was an attempted robbery outside the taxi driver's residence. Police say the cabbie pulled ...

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Former South Houston Coach of the Year passes away

He’ll always be remembered as the PISD head coach who guided his program to one of the greatest turnarounds of all time. Rick Ellis, who took a struggling South Houston High School’s boys basketball team and transformed it into a district championship ...

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Cab driver shot, killed outside southwest Houston home

Houston homicide detectives spent more than five hours collecting evidence at the scene of a deadly shooting Monday morning. Police said the victim of that shooting was a cab driver in his 50s. It was around 11:30pm last night when he pulled into the ...

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Driver dies after Houston Motorsports Park wreck

HOUSTON (AP) — A driver has died following a wreck on a drag strip at Houston Motorsports Park. Investigators say the accident happened Sunday night. The name of the car driver was not immediately released. KPRC-TV reports the Chevrolet Camaro was making ...

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Deputy: Family members foil robbery at Houston home, suspect detained until officers arrive

HOUSTON (AP) -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a robbery suspect has been apprehended after an armed relative of the victim chased down the man. Deputies say a man and his daughter had pulled into the driveway of their Houston home when they were ...

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UCF's secondary eager to show its strength under pressure at Houston

Don't be surprised if UCF's secondary plays with a little more of an edge during the Knights' conference season opener Thursday night thanks to some recent jabs by Houston receiver Deontay Greenberry. The Cougars receiver told a reporter UCF wasn't "that ...

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Buffalo Bills fall to Houston Texans

HOUSTON – Ryan Fitzpatrick has never really been a guy who wears his emotions on his sleeve. The Harvard man is as even-keeled as some of his old professors, and he generally lets his teammates indulge in the rah-rah stuff before a game. Sunday was a ...

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Watt leads Houston to 23-17 win over Buffalo

HOUSTON (AP) -- J.J. Watt had just sprinted 80 yards on an interception return for a touchdown to give the Texans the lead on Sunday against Buffalo, and it was time to play defense again. Coaches offered to give the 289-pound defensive end a minute to ...

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Altuve wraps up Houston's first batting title

NEW YORK — After putting an end to their three-season streak of 100-plus losses, the Houston Astros have something else to celebrate. All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve became the first Astros player to win a batting title, going 2 for 4 with a ground ...

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Recap: Houston vs. Buffalo

Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) - J.J. Watt came up with the play of the day, a tide-turning 80-yard interception return touchdown early in the third quarter that spurred the Houston Texans to a 23-17 win over the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. The Texans ...

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Houston Texans take down Bills

HOUSTON—For all the talk of development of their offence, the Buffalo Bills failed to see enough of it on Sunday against the Houston Texans. Second-year quarterback EJ Manuel threw as many interceptions as he did touchdown passes as the Bills fell 23-17 ...

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J.J. Watt sparks Houston to 23-17 win over Buffalo

J.J. Watt had just sprinted 80 yards on an interception return for a touchdown to give the Texans the lead Sunday against Buffalo, and it was time to play defense again. Coaches offered to give the 289-pound defensive end a minute to catch his breath, but ...

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Houston BBWAA recognizes Altuve, Keuchel, McHugh

NEW YORK -- The Houston chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America announced its annual awards for the 2014 season on Sunday, with Jose Altuve winning team Most Valuable Player, lefty Dallas Keuchel winning Pitcher of the Year and right-hander ...

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Houston Dynamo stick to the basics in clutch win over Chicago Fire

HOUSTON – The Houston Dynamo’s playoff aspirations are still alive, and it’s all because they did what they do best on Sunday. On a warmer day than expected under the Texas sun, Houston put their crossing and finishing acumen on display with two ...

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UCF Game Notes - Houston

ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFKnights.com) - The reigning American Athletic Conference champions will start its title defense at Houston Thursday with kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. • UCF has won four straight conference openers. • The Knights have earned ...

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Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson with rare fumble (Video)

Andre Johnson of the Houston Texans is one of the most-sure handed wide receivers in the NFL. So when he puts the ball on the ground, it’s a big deal. But that’s what Johnson did Sunday against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. He was trying to escape ...

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Live blog: Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans

Live blog: Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans Follow Buffalo Bills beat reporter as he covers Sunday's game versus the Houston Texans. Check out this story on DemocratandChronicle.com: http://on.rocne.ws/Yz77T7

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Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans: Live Score and Analysis for Houston

Sometimes one game means more than just one game. Getting crushed by the 0-2 New York Giants has a way of giving fans amnesia and causing them to forget the Texans' 2-0 start. The Texans still lead their division, but their 2-0 start feels like a distant ...

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Man killed riding bicycle in north Houston

HOUSTON – A man died after he was struck riding his bicycle in north Houston Saturday night. Houston police were called to the 700 block of Link Road at 11:15, where they found the victim, who was transported to a nearby hospital and later died from his ...

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Houston running back Foster and punter Lechler active on Sunday against Bills

HOUSTON – Running back Arian Foster and punter Shane Lechler are both active and will play for the Houston Texans against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Both players were questionable this week after Foster missed last week's game with a hamstring injury ...

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Houston Sustainable Business Examiner

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Sunday, September 28, 2014

Countdown To Kickoff: Houston Texans v. Buffalo Bills

It's game day for your Houston Texans, which means it's game day on Battle Red Blog, which means you should probably spend those last few painful hours/minutes/seconds before the Texans and Bills kick off with fellow fanatics in BRB's Countdown to Kickoff ...

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HFD: Southeast Houston home destroyed in 1-alarm fire

A single-story house in southeast Houston was destroyed in an early-morning fire Sunday. The Houston Fire Department said they responded to a report of a wood frame house on fire on Bellfort Street near Sandhurst Drive at 5 a.m. When crews arrived they ...

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Houston Boaz

Houston Boaz, 90, of Denton, passed away Friday, September 26, 2014, at his residence. He was born November 24, 1923, in Whitesboro to Houston and Bertie Greer Boaz. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He married Nedra Swindle on June 27, 1948.

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Chevrolet and Houston Astros complete successful 2014 season in the community

HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Astros, Chevrolet and Houston Area Chevy Dealers completed a successful 2014 season in the community by placing an emphasis on activities that supported Chevy Youth Baseball and members of the military. Among the highlights of the ...

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Houston Death Under Investigation

Whitney Houston’s death was shocking and untimely, but while it’s the common opinion that it was an accident, her family says no it was not! Accor... Beverly Hills Police Close Whitney Houston's Death Case. Beverly Hills Police station closes Whitney ...

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Third year’s a charm: Houston Zoo celebrating UH Cougar mascot’s birthday

Third year’s a charm: Houston Zoo celebrating UH Cougar mascot’s birthday By From our community Houston Community Newspapers Cougar Pride looms large on the University of Houston campus and in the community. This weekend, Houstonians will celebrate a ...

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Houston at New York

Bartolo Colon has alternated wins and losses over 10 starts in the last two months. Should the pattern hold Sunday at home against the Houston Astros, the New York Mets' right-hander will have his eighth 15-win season. Colon, however, will likely have to ...

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NFL Football Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans Start Time, Odds, Free Pick

The Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans meet up in NFL football action on Sunday. The game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. start time and it will be televised live on CBS. Currently the odds for the game have Houston favored in this one at home. Both the Bills and ...

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Plans afoot to return Houston park to nature

HOUSTON — Centuries ago — before the Reinerman family's cattle grazed at what's now Memorial Park, before soldiers at Camp Logan trained there on the way to the trenches of World War I, before the Hogg family gave it to the city — Karankawa people ...

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Game Preview: Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans

Welcome to GMEN HQ, the Giants Headquarters on the Internet that it all about team BLUE. However, the New York Football Giants have already won their game for the week, so now it’s all about game previews, correct? Right. The game that we’re going to ...

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McKenzie throws 4 TDs, Sims runs for 3 more; Abilene Christian tops Houston Baptist 59-14

HOUSTON – Parker McKenzie threw for 385 yards and four touchdowns, Herschel Sims ran for 128 yards and three scores and Abilene Christian beat Houston Baptist, 59-14, on Saturday night. Cade Stone finished with seven receptions for 121 yards and two ...

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Houston's summer vacation 2014

Houston Chronicle readers and staffers are sharing what they did over the summer. Send your vacation or staycation photos to photos@chron.com and you could see them on Chron.com. Photo By Jody Schmal/Houston Chronicle Photo By Jody Schmal/Houston Chronicle

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Houston Texans News: Arian Foster expected to play vs Buffalo Bills

It is not a coincidence that in the one game Arian Foster didn’t play, the Houston Texans lost their first game of the season. Foster is as important to the Texans’ offense as anyone. He can rush, catch and pass block, and takes a ton of pressure off ...

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Houston Police say girl fatally shot brother in accident

HOUSTON - (AP) Houston police say a 13-year-old girl has fatally shot her older brother in an apparent accident at the family's home. The shooting happened Friday night as the siblings were with a family friend. Authorities say the 22-year-old brother died ...

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Houston Police Take Back Your Old Drugs

(HOUSTON) — You had a chance to make your home safer this weekend. Local law enforcement held another Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. All you had to do was drive up to a police station or sheriff’s office drop point and hand over your unwanted tablets ...

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Joyce Manor and the Houston stage diver situation

Emo-rock revivalists Joyce Manor have caused some controversy lately in the indie/punk community with its stern stance on anti-stage diving. Friday night during the band’s show in Houston at Walter’s, things came to a head when frontman Barry Johnson ...

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Game 161 Preview: Houston Astros vs New York Mets

One more time into the fray. Houston Astros (70-90) at New York Mets (77-83), 6:10 p.m. (CST) TV: CSN Houston, MLB.TV Radio: KBME 790 AM, KLAT 1010 AM Mets SBNation Blog: Amazin' Avenue Pitching matchup RHP Samuel Deduno (2-6, 4.66 ERA, 1.45 WHIP) vs.

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Man dies after being accidentally shot in NE Houston

A 22-year-old man died after he was accidentally shot. It happened around 10 p.m. Friday at a house on the 7400 block of Force Street in the Denver Harbor area. Authorities say a person brought a gun to the residence. Houston police say the 22-year-old man ...

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Houston pets

Sago palms (also called King palms or King Sago palms) are a hardy, ornamental plant found commonly in the Houston area. Given their prevalence, you or someone near you may even have one of these Sago palms growing in the yard. Unfortunately, most people ...

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Houston-Area Office Manager Gets Prison For Theft

HOUSTON (AP) — The former manager of a Houston-area plastics company has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for stealing nearly $1.6 million from the business. Carol Mack of Humble was also ordered Friday to repay the money. Mack, who was ...

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Houston police say girl, 13, accidentally

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston police say a 13-year-old girl has fatally shot her older brother in an apparent accident at the family's home. KTRK-TV (http://abc13.co/1mB5tf2) reports the shooting happened Friday night as the siblings were with a family friend.

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UCF to hold watch party for Houston game

While the Knights travel to Houston this Thursday, UCF students can support the team while hanging by the Leisure Pool. "Dive-In-Football," hosted by the UCF Recreation and Wellness Center and UCF Athletics, is a football watch party and pool day all in one.

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Houston Dynamo: Post-Dominic Kinnear

Dominic Kinnear is gone. Let that sink in for a while, because even if he does not leave at the end of this season, which I’m pretty sure he is, he will be gone sooner than later. He’s been the Houston Dynamo coach for 9 years, and that doesn’t even ...

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Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans: Predicting The Final Score

The Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans each suffered their first defeat of the season last week and stand at 2-1 as they get ready to clash in Houston on Sunday. The Bills scored just 10 points in their loss to the San Diego Chargers last week while Houston ...

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Melinda Houston's TV picks for Monday September 29

Another show we haven't actually set eyes on yet, but as it's made by the same crew who made the excellent Territory Cops it may turn out to be better value than the title implies. The series focuses on the Rapid Action and Patrols group, a kind of SWAT ...

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Saturday, September 27, 2014

Houston-area office manager gets prison for theft

HOUSTON (AP) — The former manager of a Houston-area plastics company has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for stealing nearly $1.6 million from the business. Carol Mack of Humble (UHM'-buhl) was also ordered Friday to repay the money.

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Brident Dental & Orthodontics expands its operations by opening a new office in Houston

Brident Dental & Orthodontics expanded its operations in the Houston area with the opening of its new office at 8201 W. Sam Houston Parkway. "We are pleased to be expanding in the Houston area," said Dr. Mostafa Madani, Managing Dentist for the new office.

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Houston Dynamo's Dominic Kinnear Headed to San Jose Earthquakes?

The Houston Chronicle reported Friday night that the Houston Dynamo front office has given head coach Dominic Kinnear permission to leave the team after the 2014 season if the San Jose Earthquakes offer him a job. Kinnear was head coach of the previous ...

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Police officer injured after series of accidents in southwest Houston

A series of accidents in southwest Houston on the Southwest Freeway at Hillcroft sent a Houston police officer to the hospital. Police say a driver slammed into two cruisers while officers were responding to an accident. The impact caused the cruisers to ...

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Houston Franchise Association Launches Inaugural Event

Houston, TX: The Houston Franchise Association will hold its inaugural networking luncheon this Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 12-3 P.M. at Maggiano’s Little Italy at 2019 Post Oak Blvd, in Houston. The topic of the panel discussion shall be Site Selection ...

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Whitney Houston Live Album Releases in November

Whitney Houston never released a live album while she was alive. Clive Davis is releasing a live compilation of her greatest live performances into an album that is set for release in November–more than two years after her untimely death. Davis–who ...

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Whitney Houston: Woman who hid on rooftop from intruder starred in 'Sparkle'

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26 (UPI) --A California woman who caught media attention for hiding from a home intruder on the roof of her house had already had a bit of fame before the terrifying incident. She starred opposite singer Whitney Houston in 2012's Sparkle.

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MOU Signing Between Houston and Antwerp Ports Set

HOUSTON, Sept. 26, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Memorandum of Understanding is scheduled to be signed by the Port of Houston Authority and the Port of Antwerp Monday, September 29, in conjunction with the kickoff of the 2014 Breakbulk Americas Conference.

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Chron’s New ‘Discover Houston’ Guide Debuts

(HOUSTON)— Starting this weekend, the Houston Chronicle gives you its latest baby. “Discover Houston” is a guide that is filled with great information, helpful to newbies and natives alike. Roseann Rogers said Chronicle staffers you’ve read for ...

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Readers’ choice: Houston’s favorite restaurants and bars of 2014

You voted, we listened. Alison Cook just released her list of the top 100 restaurants in Houston, but many in the Bayou City’s foodie scene wanted in on the action. Houston was given the chance to vote for its favorite restaurants, including where to ...

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Results from the Houston County Fair

ERIN, Tenn. – Here are more results from Houston County Fair, which was held Sept. 18-20. Fairest of the Fair winners for 2014 were: • Wee Miss (infant to 2 years old), Macey Lynn Leach, first runner-up Lacey Jones and second runner-up Kensley Smith.

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Friday, September 26, 2014

Suspects ditch truck after smashing into N. Houston dollar store

HOUSTON -- Investigators with the Houston Police Department were called to a Family Dollar on the north side after a smash-and-grab was reported overnight. It happened around 2 a.m. Friday on Irvington at Post. According to police, officers arrived to find ...

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Houston Home Investors Warn New Real Estate Landlords

Becoming a new real estate investor and landlord requires buying houses, renting them, and enjoying a life of financial independence. “Not so fast,” says a local Houston real estate company, Houston-Home-Buyers.com. “A lot of real estate gurus are ...

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Truck Driving School Houston

Will Enrolling In Truck Driving School Houston Benefit Me? Truck driving school Houston should be your choice if you are serious about starting a career as a professional CMV or commercial motor vehicle driver. Truck driving is not like driving a cab or a ...

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Houston Texans: Three keys to victory vs the Buffalo Bills

This Sunday the Houston Texans return home to face the Buffalo Bills. Both teams came out of the gates hot this season, only to fall flat in week three. The Texans were embarrassed in New York against the Giants, and the Bills were soundly defeated by the ...

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Houston Texans Injury Update: Arian Foster, Shane Lechler Likely Game-Time Decisions For Bills Game

Get ready to play the will-he-or-won't-he-play game with the Texans' star running back and punter for Sunday's game against the Bills. Read the latest on Battle Red Blog. For the second week in a row, it appears Texans fans will have to wait until ...

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Houston widow honors husband's memory with non-profit

HOUSTON - Fighting cancer is frightening. For those who have it and for their loved ones. Colleen Wogernese knows the feeling first hand. "I was in denial," Colleen says reflecting on her husband's illness. "I never believed that he would die." One year ...

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Houston Astros start interviewing managerial candidates

On Wednesday, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reported the Houston Astros have already started talking to candidates on the phone about their vacancy at manager. According to the report, the Astros have reached out to at least five guys: Angels bench coach ...

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Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances to be released November

New York, NY-- Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, has announced plans to release Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances, on Monday November 10th. The six-time Grammy-award winning singer's first-ever live album features the ...

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Houston Rockets: Who’s to Blame for James Harden’s Defensive Struggles?

James Harden’s defensive struggles have been a popular topic of conversation ever since he donned Houston Rockets’ red and white. Harden has been chided by media and fans for his lack of effort, becoming a league wide punchline all too often.

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Houston's 20 most expensive neighborhoods

There's some serious money in Houston. From gated estates to sprawling mega homes, Houston's most impressive properties are spread across neighborhoods throughout the city, but they all have one thing in common: hefty price tags.

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Houston Passes Open Data Policy

Earlier this year Houston, Texas launched the Performance Improvement Portal,a hub for all of the city’s performance and open data resources. Through the Performance Insight report and the Performance Improvement Portal, citizens are now able to see how ...

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Houston Congressmen React to Holder Resignation #Hounews

Today’s resignation announcement from US Attorney General Eric Holder is drawing mixed responses from some of Houston’s Congressional delegation. No one was surprised. “It’s not un-expected,” says Democratic Rep. Gene Green. “There were rumors ...

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Volleyball Opens Conference Play at Houston, Tulane

CINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati volleyball team has concluded the non-conference portion of its schedule and now turns its attention to the American Athletic Conference. The Bearcats open league play in the Lone Star State with a match at Houston ...

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Houston Astros Get Swept By Texas Rangers; Lose 5-1

I didn’t think the Houston Astros would drop an entire series to the Texas Rangers, let alone any team they have been playing as of late. It has been a long time since the Astros have dropped a series. Back in the past, you’d expect it them to do it a ...

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Popular Houston food truck to open permanent location

Following a recent trend, another Houston food truck, Les Ba’Get, is planning to open a brick-and-mortar location. Houston’s food truck scene has been steadily growing in popularity. Four Houston food trucks recently made The Daily Meal’s list of ...

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Porsche Boxster Burns to the Ground in Houston, Heavy Traffic on I-45 NB

We can’t recall the last time when we saw a Porsche Boxster going up in flames, but this is exactly what’s disturbing traffic in Houston right now. A first-generation Boxster was engulfed by flames, as you can see in the image above. The incident ...

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Houston fizzles at finish

HOUSTON – The Choctaw County Chargers lived up to their name as they charged back in the second half to score 21 points and top the Houston Hilltoppers 28-26 Friday night. Things looked good heading into halftime as Houston held a 20-7 lead over Choctaw ...

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Now Hiring! City of Houston To Hire More Building Inspectors

(HOUSTON) — Looking for a job? The City of Houston is looking to hire building inspectors, plans inspectors and multi-discipline inspectors. Anyone interested in applying should come by the City of Houston Permitting Office, 1002 Washington, on Saturday ...

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The Five Greatest Duos In Houston Rap History

This past Saturday, Slim Thug decided to break plenty of hearts among Houston rap fans. He announced on Instagram that his King & a Boss album, that long-awaited disc between he and enemy-turned-BFF Z-Ro, wasn't coming out. Thanks to timing, the proposed ...

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Watch: Shah Rukh, Deepika set the stage on fire in Houston, New Jersey, Washington DC

Mumbai: Shah Rukh Khan and his Happy New Year team are leaving their fans in US screaming with excitement with their SLAM! The Tour performances. The gang is currently touring in US and is setting the stage on fire with their live acts. SRK's production ...

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Houston's Fitzpatrick eager to face former team

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has been subjected to quite a bit of trash talk from the Buffalo Bills this week as he prepares to face his former team for the first time. He expected the jabs from his old teammates, but he's also ...

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Houston man about to complete his 100th triathlon

A Houston area music teacher turned triathlete is about to complete his 100th triathlon. Ben Proko started doing the races about 12 years ago. This weekend in Katy, he plans to cross that finish line one more time. "When you start something, go ahead and ...

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Novare Group Unveils Plans for SkyHouse Main Luxury Tower in Houston CBD

Atlanta-based real estate developer Novare Group recently submitted plans for the development of a 24-story luxury tower in Houston’s Central Business District. Named SkyHouse Main, the tower represents the company’s second multifamily project in the ...

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Bonilla wins third straight start as Texas beats Houston 5-1

ARLINGTON, Texas — Scott Feldman wouldn't second-guess his decision to sign with the Houston Astros last winter. His teammates didn't score a run Wednesday night while he was allowing only one through six innings of a 5-1 loss to the Texas Rangers.

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Bills' Mario Williams dismisses Houston homecoming

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Mario Williams is focused more on bouncing back from a loss, than on the Buffalo Bills' next opponent. The star pass-rushing defensive end had little time or interest on Wednesday in talking about the Bills (2-1) facing the ...

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Bills' Mario Williams doesn't think much of Houston homecoming

Already running late for a team meeting after practice Wednesday, Bills defensive end Mario Williams informed reporters gathered at his locker that he had little time for questions. ''I've got time for two,'' he said. Though two questions eventually ...

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Little Jose Altuve’s Big Season for Houston Astros

It’s been a season of controversy for the Houston Astros. They showed some real promise in June, with rookie right fielder George Springer making a big splash, and pitchers Dallas Keuchel and Collin McHugh posting ace-like numbers. However, shortly ...

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Mother, son robbed outside Church's Chicken in NW Houston

A mother and son were held up by two armed men in broad daylight in northwest Houston, according to Houston police. The mother and son were going to lunch at a Church's Chicken in the 6900 block of T.C. Jester when two suspects approached the victims, and ...

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Houston Texans Sign DT Ryan Pickett; Place Louis Nix III On Injured Reserve

The Houston Texans have signed DT Ryan Pickett and placed Louis Nix III on Injured Reserve. Texans announced they signed former Packers NT Ryan Pickett and placed NT Louis Nix III on IR. Pickett will take the spot that many expected Louis Nix to occupy.

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Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital first in Fort Bend to deploy new atrial fibrillation treatment

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is the first in Fort Bend County to use a next-generation cardiac ablation system to treat a patient with a common heart rhythm condition called atrial fibrillation, or AF. Patients with AF are typically treated with ...

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Increased reward in north Houston killing

A reward of $15,000 is being offered in the slaying of a 55-year-old man earlier this year in north Houston. Pedro Diaz was shot to death about 9:30 p.m. June 20 in the 100 block of Mill Stream a few blocks from his home, according to the Houston Police ...

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Houston: Kaepernick language was a 'cultural thing'

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick will probably pay up that $11,025 fine for using "inappropriate language," now verified as being the "N" word by Chicago Bears defensive end Lamarr Houston. Kaepernick appealed the ...

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Houston prosecution rests case in poisoned doctor trial

HOUSTON – Prosecutors have rested their case in the assault trial of a woman accused of poisoning her colleague, who was also her lover. The final two witnesses testified for prosecutors Wednesday in the trial of Dr. Ana Maria Gonzalez-Angulo, a breast ...

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Frontier fills in route map with Houston-SFO flight

Frontier Airlines continues to connect the dots on its route map, announcing new service between Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and San Francisco (SFO). Starting Nov. 20, the carrier will fly one daily round-trip flight on the route using Airbus A319 ...