Houston fireman resigns after child porn charge
Jan 27th
A Houston fire captain has resigned amid charges of possession of child pornography and accusations of inappropriate online contact with an underage girl. More >
W.Va. to lobby in Houston for plant
Jan 26th
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin will fly to Houston this week as part of West Virginia’s quest for a chemical plant that promises to deliver thousands of jobs, House Finance Chairman Harry Keith White told The Associated Press on Monday.
The Mingo County Democrat said his fellow delegates sought to aid that trip with Monday’s ahead-of-schedule, nearly unanimous passage of Tomblin’s tax break proposal meant to lure one or more “cracker” facilities. The House advanced the bill 93-1 to the Senate.
Jim Crane pulls a fast one on Houston
Jan 25th
Monday, Jim Crane made some significant announcements that will change fan experience at Minute Maid Park. He also described some other potential changes that had vastly different reactions from the fan base. While Crane strongly hinted at a uniform change come 2013, he also hinted at a possible name change. While the former was received with cheers and applause from many fans, the latter evoked quite the opposite reaction. Many fans have been up in arms about the possibility that the Astros name could be no more in 2013. So while the Astros will be changing leagues, could they change much more then just that.
Ten possible new names for the Houston Astros
Jan 24th
When the Houston Astros switch to the American League in 2013, they also might undergo a makeover that includes new uniforms (whatever) and a new name (gasp!). The franchise has a history of fiddlingwith both. More >
Houston reaches red light camera settlement
Jan 23rd
It’s a device that has caused confusion, frustration and debate throughout the city of Houston: the red light camera. The city ordered the cameras turned off and stopped issuing red light camera violations last August, but it looks like their saga is far from over. More >
Martin scores 32 in Houston’s 90-88 OT win
Jan 20th
The Houston Rockets seemed to be rolling in the first half against New Orleans, shooting well and building a double-digit lead. Luis Scola knew better.
“We weren’t executing the right way,” the Rockets forward said. “They came back, and that’s what happens when you don’t play good.”
Houston survived one of the worst fourth quarters in team history to hold off the Hornets 90-88 in overtime on Thursday night. Kevin Martin scored 27 of his 32 points in the first half, Samuel Dalembert grabbed a season-high 17 rebounds and the Rockets won their fifth straight game.
Iranian women’s activist shot dead in Houston
Jan 19th
A woman whom Houston police described as an activist on behalf of Iranian women’s civil rights was found shot dead at the wheel of her car after it crashed into a Houston townhouse garage. More >
Houston-area home sales rising steadily
Jan 17th
The fiery housing market of a few years ago may be long gone, but home sales and prices were hotter last year than in 2010.
Single-family home sales were up 4 percent for the year while the median price inched up 0.7 percent to $155,000, the Houston Association of Realtors said today in a monthly report.
Raven LB Lewis a fan of Houston RB Foster
Jan 13th
Arian Foster was in his first season as a starter for Houston back in 2010 when the Ravens came to town. When Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis grabbed the running back after a play, he didn’t know what to expect. Turns out Lewis had become a fan and told Foster: “I love the way you play this game. You have a very, very bright future.”
Since then, the pair have become friends, though that bond will be put aside Sunday when the Ravens and Texans meet in an AFC divisional playoff game.
Houston confirms Imrie offer
Jan 12th
Dundee United have tabled a bid for Hamilton forward Dougie Imrie, manager Peter Houston has confirmed. Houston, who is poised to accept the Scottish Football Association’s offer of a two-match ban for comments about an official, has revealed United are awaiting a response from Accies to their £25,000 offer. More >
