Thursday, September 18, 2014

Preview: UNLV at Houston


Preview: UNLV at Houston


Houston is hoping the opening of its new on-campus facility will spur the Cougars on to a big season when conference play finally begins. However, despite recording the largest home crowd since 1991, the Cougars dropped their home opener in a one-sided ...



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Development of RT Newton has helped Houston's offensive line be a strength for Texans early


Development of RT Newton has helped Houston's offensive line be a strength for Texans early


HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston's offensive line has emerged as one of the strengths of the team in its 2-0 start. A big reason for the improvement from last season is the development of right tackle Derek Newton. Running back Arian Foster, who has rushed for 241 ...


Giants may have to defend J.J. Watt, Houston Texans tight end


EAST RUTHERFORD --The Giants offense will have their hands full with all-world defensive lineman J.J. Watt. He could be a problem for their defense, too. Watt scored his first career offensive touchdown on Sunday in Oakland (see below). And he may get more ...


Whitney Houston’s Top 5 Live Performances To Commemorate Her First Live Album: WATCH


Because one can never celebrate Whitney Houston enough, a new live album — the diva’s first — collecting her greatest live performances will be released this fall. We all know Whit possessed one of the most amazing voices to come belting across the ...


Dwight Howard’s Driving Habits Irrelevant to Houston Rockets


When Dwight Howard signed a four-year, $88 million contract in the Summer of 2013 with the Houston Rockets, we could only assume that he was fond of three things: money, the idea of playing in the basketball-crazed state of Texas and his new team color, red.



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UNLV returns to TX in tilt with Houston on Saturday


UNLV returns to TX in tilt with Houston on Saturday


The last time University of Nevada, Las Vegas, journeyed to Texas, the Rebels were outmatched in their first postseason bowl game in 13 years. In order to raise their chance at a second straight bowl game, the Rebels will head back to the Lone Star State ...


William and Mary's Houston-Carson armed with confidence, faith


William and Mary junior cornerback DeAndre Houston-Carson recently discovered an attic at the house he rents. Instead of storage, he and some of his roommates turned it into a place of prayer. There, he says, is where you might find him when he’s not in ...


Azrieli Group buys west Houston office building


Azrieli Group, a real estate firm based in Tel Aviv, has purchased the new 8 West Centre office building in west Houston. Core Real Estate sold the four-story property, which is fully leased to two tenants: Cameron International Corp. and Helix Energy ...


What the two-waying of Houston Street from Union Station to Dealey Plaza means for downtown Dallas


So far, so good for the two-waying of Houston Street in downtown Dallas. Then again, it’s only been two hours or so as of this posting. But so far, no wrecks, just the occasional wrong-way driver, which is nothing new on Houston. But give it time.


Houston artist's housing efforts earn him genius label


HOUSTON (AP) - Rick Lowe's cellphone wouldn't stop ringing. He ignored the calls from area code 312 and a number he did not recognize. But finally the artist stepped outside the Epicure Cafe on West Gray, put his cellphone to his ear and received the call ...


Peavler: 3 is a magic number for BYU after win over Houston


BYU may want to go back and watch the "3 is a Magic Number" video from the old Schoolhouse Rock! series after BYU's 33-25 win over Houston. Oddly enough, the number three shows up all over the place after BYU's week three win. BYU may want to go back and ...


Indians continue playoff push in Houston


(SportsNetwork.com) - The math is not in their favor, but the Cleveland Indians are nonetheless not quite ready to surrender. The Indians will try to keep hope alive on Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park, where they'll meet the Houston Astros in the third ...


Houston Texans vs. Oakland Raiders: Full Report Card Grades for Oakland


For the second week in a row, the Oakland Raiders failed to meet their own expectations. A disappointing performance to start the season raised some concerns. But now that the team has played so poorly in consecutive games, fears are starting to arise that ...


Whitney Houston's Legacy Gets a Tune-Up With New Album


Whitney Houston's incomparable voice will make a comeback in a new album of live performances from throughout her illustrious career. Music mogul Clive Davis announced the live album Tuesday, describing the "I Will Always Love You" singer, who died in ...


Whitney Houston first-ever live album to be released in November


A CD/DVD featuring Whitney Houston's first public performance - and one of her last in 2009- will be released Nov. 10. "Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances" is the pop singer's first live album. Her mentor, Clive Davis, said the album will ...



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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Houston a top 'Baby Boomtown,' Forbes says


Houston a top 'Baby Boomtown,' Forbes says


Houston ranked the No. 8 on Forbes’ “Baby Boomtowns: The U.S. Cities Attracting the Most Families.” According to Forbes, birth rates may be following the trend of job growth and the revival of the housing market in their rise. The list uses data ...


Houston-area happenings Sept. 17-24


From Sept. 18-28, Houston Ballet offers up its fall mixed repertory program titled “From Houston to the World” with ballets choreographed for Houston Ballet dancers. Finnish choreographer Jorma Elo brings wit and humor to the extreme virtuosity that he ...


Lindsey Lohan’s Statement Regarding Whitney Houston’s Body Bag Refuted


Los Angeles, California – The county coroner’s office is patently denying the story Lohan revealed last week that she had the unenviable task of rolling up Whitney Houston’s body bag. Houston, age 48, ended up drowning in her bathtub at the Beverly ...


Live Whitney Houston CD/DVD To Be Released Nov. 10


A CD/DVD featuring Whitney Houston’s first public performance – and one of her last in 2009 -- will be released Nov. 10. Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances is the pop singer’s first live album. Her mentor, Clive Davis, said the album ...


Houston Rockets Roster & Trade Rumors: Dwight Howard Traffic Violations May Affect His Game?


Orlando finally made Dwight Howard pay. According to SB Nation's The Dream Shake, the Rockets center had his Florida license suspended. Based on court records in Orlando, from 2004 to 2012, Howard hoarded 26 tickets. Most of the tickets were issued during ...



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Lawyer tells jurors singer LaBelle had bodyguard, others beat cadet outside Houston airport


Lawyer tells jurors singer LaBelle had bodyguard, others beat cadet outside Houston airport


Soul singer Patti LaBelle arrives at the federal courthouse for jury selection Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, in Houston. A former West Point cadet is suing LaBelle saying she ordered her bodyguards to beat him up as he waited for a ride home outside a Houston ...


Whitney Houston's First-Ever Live Album Set for November Release


You'll soon be able to relive the greatness of Whitney Houston once more. Grammy-winning record producer Clive Davis announced on Today that he will release her first-ever live album, titled Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances, on Nov. 10.


Worker killed by falling rig equipment in east Houston


Houston police are investigating after a worker was fatally crushed Tuesday morning by rigging equipment in east Houston. The victim, 58, was loading a trailer in the 5500 block of Clinton when the equipment fell on his abdomen and he collapsed, police said.


Whitney Houston to release ‘Greatest Performances’ album


A new Whitney Houston is in the works and will reportedly see a release date for November 10th, it has been reported. “Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances” will be the singer’s first album since her tragic passing back in 2012, and ...


Houston Dynamo lament lack of "mental sharpness" as they search for elusive complete performance


HOUSTON – Not that they needed it, but the Houston Dynamo got a reminder of what can happen if you switch off against good teams. Carrying a 2-0 lead out of halftime Saturday at BBVA Compass Stadium, the Columbus Crew struck with a pair of goals in eight ...


Houston's Springer won't play again this season


HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston rookie George Springer, who has been out since July 20 with a left quadriceps injury, won't play again this season. There was some hope that Springer might return for the last few games of the season, but interim manager Tom Lawless ...


Whitney Houston live album due in November


LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Nearly three years after her death, an album and DVD of live performances by Whitney Houston is to be released in November, her long-time producer announced on Tuesday. "She was without question the greatest vocalist in the world ...



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Man pleads in Houston guilty to tax fraud scam


Man pleads in Houston guilty to tax fraud scam


HOUSTON (AP) -- A man living in Houston faces more than 20 years in prison for running a tax returns scam in which at least 600 people had their identities stolen. Amon Rweyemamu Mtaza pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud ...


Whitney Houston - Clive Davis To Release Whitney Houston's First Ever Live Album


Whitney Houston is set to return to the charts from beyond the grave with the release of her first-ever live album. The tragic superstar's longtime producer and mentor, Clive Davis, has compiled audio and video footage from the I Will Always Love You ...


John K. Grubb Selected For "Houston's Top Lawyers 2014"


HOUSTON, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Announcing a special recognition appearing in the July, 2014 issue of H Texas published by Quality Publishing Services, Inc., John K. Grubb was selected for the following honor: "Houston's Top Lawyers 2014 ...


Houston Texans Snap Count Report (Texans v. Raiders): Everyone Got To Play Against Hapless Raiders


Like a peewee football game, everyone got a chance to play last Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. The losers didn't get a trophy, though. See who played and for how long here. Welp, I had plenty of roster analysis to go in here, but my computer decided ...


New Live Album of Whitney Houston's Music & Performances Coming This November


She will forever be known as The Voice, and now you can watch and listen to Whitney Houston‘s best live performances in a new CD/DVD combo. For the first time ever, Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Whitney Houston ...


Live Whitney Houston CD/DVD to be released Nov. 10


FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2009 file photo, singer Whitney Houston performs at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, Calif. A CD/DVD featuring Whitney Houston’s first public performance and her last one in 2012 will be released on Nov. 11, 2014.


Whitney Houston’s First Live Album Due in Nov. (Video)


*Whitney Houston’s longtime friend and producer Clive Davis announced Tuesday on “Today” that Legacy Records will release the late singer’s first live album, “Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances,” by the end of 2014. “Stemming ...


Whitney Houston first-ever live album to be released in November


A CD/DVD featuring Whitney Houston's first public performance - and one of her last in 2009- will be released Nov. 10. "Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances" is the pop singer's first live album. Her mentor, Clive Davis, said the album will ...



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