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Major League SoccerThe Houston Dynamo have cleaned up the look of their secondary white jersey ahead of the 2014 season. The club unveiled its new second kits at a season kick-off luncheon held at BBVA Compass Stadium on Monday. Gone are the orange sleeves from last … and more …read more Source: Houston News From … Read more

Raiders not expected to tag Lamarr HoustonNBCSports.comPut Michael Johnson or Jared Allen on the right and then what you have is the best LE in Houston in the entire league! Such a thoughtless argument! But let him go and we have both spots needed to fill and there is definitely no one of his caliber … Read more

Forbes list has 14 Houston-area billionairesHouston ChronicleFriedkin has grown Gulf States Toyota, which imports and distributes Toyotas in five states, into the largest privately held company in Houston. Two Houstonians – George Mitchell and Kenneth “Bud” Adams Jr. – were among 16 U.S. billionaires who died in … …read more Source: Houston News From Google … Read more

Houston man charged in shooting death of man in carHouston Chronicle“A back passenger pulled out a pistol, unloading it and was showing it to the others in the car,” Houston Police Department spokesman Victor Senties said Sunday. “It gets passed around and is returned to the original male. He’s in the process of … …read … Read more

Houston ChronicleKIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia issued an ultimatum Monday, demanding that the crew of two Ukrainian warships in Crimea immediately surrender or be stormed and seized, a Ukrainian military spokesman said. Four Russian navy ships in Sevastopol harbor …Moscow: troops in Ukraine defending RussiansKHOURussian energy minister pulls out of Houston conferencePoliticoCold War II? — … Read more

10 interceptions: Brian Cushing’s knockoutESPN (blog)But after trailing 21-7 at the half, Houston made a furious rally. They scored 17 unanswered fourth-quarter points, sealing the win with Cushing’s pick. He held onto the ball even after the game. It was a triumphant moment for the emotional leader of … …read more Source: Houston News From … Read more

abc13.comThe 1974 movie, which starred a young Ryan O’Neal and Jacqueline Bisset, was centered around a bored computer programmer who became a jewel thief, preying on Houston high society. Long before he became mayor, both Bob Lanier and his River Oaks …River Oaks movie mansion goes on sale for $14.5 million: Buying Hollywood in …CultureMap … Read more

Houston ChronicleA. Bank, based in Hampstead, Md., rejected the latest acquisition bid of $1.78 billion from Men’s Wearhouse. The offer of $63.50 per share was increased from Men’s Wearhouse’s previous bid of $57.50 per share. The Houston company has said it may raise …Jos. A. Bank, Men’s Wearhouse reach nondisclosure pact (Video)Houston Business Journal all … Read more

abc13.com“Once we found out that there were no possible victims, we immediately went defensive, got into a protective posture and controlled that fire,” said Sr. Capt. Ray Lozano with the Houston Fire Department. “And now, we’re going in to put out those little …Mayor, firefighters union plan to announce ‘agreement’ Monday morningHouston ChronicleHouston’s Mayor Parker, … Read more

Ukrainians fear for homelandHouston ChronicleEven after 50 years in Houston, Justyna Uschak remembers scrambling to cover herself with leaves to avoid being spotted by airplanes flying over fields near her home in war-torn Ukraine. War forced the now 87-year-old to spend a dozen years in a labor … …read more Source: Houston News From Google … Read more

Houston Forecast: Windy, chilly MondayKHOUA Wind Advisory is in effect for all of Southeast Texas, and a Hard Freeze Warning is in effect until 9 a.m. for counties north of Houston. A cold front dropped temperatures by about 40 degrees within 24 hours in parts of Houston, making for a very … …read more Source: … Read more

MLB.comIn the last of nine games over three days of the 2014 Houston College Classic, the Horned Frogs defeated Houston, 2-1, on Sunday at Minute Maid Park. The loss was the Cougars’ second straight after opening the season with eight consecutive wins.Houston College Classic: Bearkats fall in Sunday finale to No. 15 Longhorns, 3-2Your Houston … Read more

Houston Forecast: Hard Freeze WarningKHOUHOUSTON — A cold front dropped temperatures by at least 20 degrees in parts of Houston on Sunday making for a very chilly start to the work week, according to KHOU 11 News Meteorologist Mario Gomez. The National Weather Service issued a Hard … and more …read more Source: Houston News … Read more

3-alarm blaze destroys abandoned buildingHouston ChronicleHouston firefighters took two hours to douse a billowing three-alarm fire Sunday night that completely incinerated a vacant warehouse-apartment complex in the 4900 block of Interstate 45. No injuries were reported. Houston’s arson bureau is … and more …read more Source: Houston News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie … Read more

Houston ChronicleA Houston Fire Department emergency crew responded shortly before 8 a.m. to the 6800 block of Kassarine Pass and declared the unidentified man dead, said Houston Police Department spokesman Victor Senties. Senties said police are waiting for the …Young man found shot to death in SE Houstonabc13.com all 2 news articles …read more Source: … Read more

Houston Forecast: Wind Chill Advisory in effectKHOUHOUSTON — A cold front dropped temperatures by at least 20 degrees in parts of Houston on Sunday making for a very chilly start to the work week, according to KHOU 11 News Meteorologist Mario Gomez. A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect until 8 a.m. … and more … Read more

MLB.comHOUSTON — The Houston College Classic at Minute Maid Park featured six schools from the Lone Star State playing three games each over three days. By coming from behind to beat Sam Houston State, 3-2, on the final day of play on Sunday, the Texas …Houston College Classic: UT edges UH, Sam Houston State drubs … Read more

ESPN (blog)The Houston Texans don’t have much salary cap room and aren’t expected to be very active in free agency, but a move the team should at least consider is adding recently-released receiver Sidney Rice. It won’t cost much and it would be a steal if Rice … and more …read more Source: Houston News … Read more

Health deadline approachesHouston Chronicle(skip this header). Subscribe to the Houston Chronicle | Shopping | Classifieds | Obits | Place an Ad | La Voz Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of Zennie62Media which consists of zennie62blog.com and a multimedia blog news aggregator and video network, and 78-blog network, with social … Read more

Could the Houston Texans cut Johnathan Joseph?Cincy JungleTypically when an NFL teams goes 2-14, the following offseason sees a lot of wholesale changes made. For the Houston Texans thus far, they’ve already hired a new coaching staff, but haven’t done much to reshape the roster. Everyone assumes incumbent … …read more Source: Houston News From … Read more

Family holds vigil, benefit for Houston teen found in Ship ChannelKHOUHOUSTON — Family members of Antonio Saldivar held a candlelight vigil to pray for him and for answers in his death. The 17-year-old’s body was found floating in the Houston Ship Channel Tuesday. “All of our questions have not been answered,” said …Family, friends hold … Read more

Houston ChronicleAUSTIN – Since his team lifted the regional championship trophy, Manvel head coach Bryan Harris said the pressure was off his Mavericks. They were Houston’s best team all season and did what they were supposed to do – dominate their opponents and win …Manvel girls claim 5A state championshipKHOU all 37 news articles …read … Read more

NBCSports.comOff of two straight MLS Cup appearances, Houston entered the 2013 season as one of the favorites in the Eastern Conference, but after injuries, absences, and a midseason scoring drought pushed them into another four-five game, Dominic Kinnear’s team …Inside MLS season preview: Houston DynamoFOXSports.comCSN Houston releases Dymano telecast scheduleYour Houston News2014 Houston Dynamo Preview: … Read more

Buffett upbeat despite trailing S&PHouston ChronicleOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett is confident that Berkshire Hathaway will be a mainstay of the U.S. economy for the next 100 years, regardless of whether it sometimes underperforms bull market runs, like it did last year. In his annual … and more …read more Source: Houston News … Read more

Houston, Shreveport in Path of Severe StormsAccuWeather.com“The greatest risk for a few tornadoes is Sunday afternoon, and that is most likely in portions of northeastern Texas to near or just north of Houston,” AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions Severe Weather Meteorologist Tyler Dewvall said. The potent … …read more Source: Houston News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham … Read more

Curtain rises on Houston rodeoHouston ChronicleIn 1966, Ben Love, former chairman of Texas Commerce Bancshares and civic leader, found out that “the cultural thing” (Houston’s lack of world class fine arts organizations) threatened the relocation of Shell from New York to Houston. To help remedy … …read more Source: Houston News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more

Houston’s ultimate barbecue cookoff, where lawyers, celebs, chefs battle: And …CultureMap HoustonRodeoHouston BBQ Cookoff 2014. Celebrity pitmaster Jimmy Trigg, left, Aaron Franklin of Austin’s Franklin Barbecue and TV producer John Markus. Photo by David M. Jackson/Courtesy of Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of Zennie62Media … Read more

CBS LocalHouston tied its season high for points in a game thanks to a blistering shooting performance. The Cougars made 35 of 52 attempts from the floor (61.5 percent) and 7 of 12 attempts from 3-point range (58.3 percent). Though it lost the turnover battle …Thomas scores 24, leads Houston past Temple 89-79CBSSports.comHouston 89, Temple … Read more

Thomas scores 24, leads Houston past Temple 89-79USA TODAYPHILADELPHIA (AP) — TaShawn Taylor scored 24 points and the Houston Cougars picked up a rare road win with an 89-79 victory over the Temple Owls Saturday night. Houston (15-14, 7-9 American) picked up only its third road of win of the season. and more …read more … Read more

MiamiHerald.comHOUSTON — Terrence Jones had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets opened a big early lead and beat the Detroit Pistons 118-110 on Saturday night for their third win in four games. Jones finished 10 of 15 from the floor as Houston shot 50 …Recap: Houston vs. DetroitSacramento BeeDetroit Pistons succumb to … Read more

Austin American-StatesmanFor the second day in a row, UT’s pitchers bailed out the offense; the Horns managed just four hits and took advantage of four Houston errors, scoring two unearned runs. On Friday night, Texas beat Rice 2-0, mustering six hits but getting eight shutout …Sam Houston knocks off TCUMLB.comHouston College Classic: Errors cost Cougars … Read more

Houston Fishing Show back with a bangHouston ChronicleMost of the Houston area’s half-million or so recreational anglers, antsy from inactivity over what has been an unusually cold winter, search with barely containable enthusiasm for signs of spring’s arrival, signaling the start of arguably the year’s … …read more Source: Houston News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more

abc13.comOn Saturday, 68 fallen firefighters were honored, including the four who were killed in May 31 motel fire in southwest Houston. Matthew Renaud, Robert Bebee, Robert Garner and Anne Sullivan were searching for tapped victims inside the burning Southwest … and more …read more Source: Houston News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham … Read more

Photos: Houston Rodeo Parade highlightsKHOUHOUSTON – The annual Rodeo Parade took place on March 1, 2014 and turned downtown Houston into a celebration of Western heritage. Cowboys, rodeo fans and out of town guests lined the streets to watch thousands of trail riders, chuck wagons, …Cowboys trek through downtown to Rodeo kick offHouston ChronicleRodeo cowboy … Read more

Houston Forecast: Cold front on the wayKHOUHOUSTON — Enjoy the warm weather while it lasts as another cold front is on the way, according to KHOU 11 News Meteorologist Mario Gomez. For now, the weather is going to cooperate as the festivities for RodeoHouston get under way along with the … and more …read more … Read more