Houston Rockets Reportedly Shopping Jeremy Lin, Omer Asik in Trade Talks – Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportBreaking into the Western Conference’s top-three conversation has done little to quell the Houston Rockets desire for change. After failing to deal Omer Asik and Jeremy Lin earlier in the season, Yahoo! Sports’ Marc J. Spears reveals the Rockets are …Houston Rockets trade rumors: Will Daryl Morey cut a deal?SB NationHouston Rockets actively shopping … Read more

Man dies in apparent suicide in River Oaks high-rise – Houston Chronicle

Man dies in apparent suicide in River Oaks high-riseHouston ChronicleA man apparently shot and killed himself late Monday inside his River Oaks high-rise apartment, Houston police said. According to initial information, the man killed himself about 9 p.m. Monday inside his home at the Inwood Manor apartments, 3711 San … and more …read more Source: … Read more

CSN Houston owes $27 million each to Astros, Rockets, court records show – Houston Chronicle (blog)

CSN Houston owes $27 million each to Astros, Rockets, court records showHouston Chronicle (blog)The Astros and Rockets each claim they are owed more than $27 million in unpaid rights fees by Comcast SportsNet Houston, according to documents filed Monday in the network’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. The teams top a list of the 25 largest … Read more

Father accused of leaving 2 kids at north Houston restaurant – KHOU

KHOUJesus Nava-Lopez, 46, took his two girls, ages 2 and 6, to Zio’s Italian Kitchen, located in the 14000 block of the Northwest Freeway, on Saturday, Feb. 15. Nava-Lopez reportedly excused himself to retrieve money to pay for the meals and left the girls … and more …read more Source: Houston News From Google Zennie … Read more

Houston Forecast: More spring-like weather Tuesday – KHOU

Houston Forecast: More spring-like weather TuesdayKHOUHOUSTON – The humid weather pattern is expected to stick around for the next several days, according to KHOU 11 News Meteorologist Brooks Garner. Tuesday will begin with lows in the low 60s and highs will reach the mid-70s, he said. “A little cooler … and more …read more Source: … Read more

Houston dips in recent Forbes metro areas ranking – Houston Chronicle

Houston dips in recent Forbes metro areas rankingHouston ChronicleHouston and three other Lone Star State metro areas dominate Forbes’ annual top 20 fastest-growing American cities, released Friday. The Bayou City comes in at No. 10 in the rankings, according to Forbes, an economic and business magazine. Austin tops … and more …read more Source: Houston … Read more

Police: Suspect impersonating University of Houston cop demands woman’s keys – KHOU

KHOUHOUSTON—A Houston man was pretending to be a University of Houston police officer when he allegedly approached a woman and demanded her keys on February 7. Norwood Joseph Johnson, 27, was charged with impersonating a public servant. and more …read more Source: Houston News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is … Read more

Teddy Bridgewater Must Wow at Combine to Entice Houston Texans – Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportWhile simple logic says that he should go first overall to the passer-needy Houston Texans, reports indicate he’s not at the top of their list. It is, in fact, the polarizing Johnny Manziel and recently-popularized Blake Bortles who lead the pack in … and more …read more Source: Houston News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more

3 arrested after fatal shooting in SE Houston – Houston Chronicle

3 arrested after fatal shooting in SE HoustonHouston ChroniclePolice said 20-year-old Lupita Roman, of Houston, died in the shooting. The name of the wounded man was not released. Police said Holmes and Smith are each charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon while Torres is charged … and more …read more Source: … Read more

1 shot, wounded during robbery in NW Houston – Houston Chronicle

1 shot, wounded during robbery in NW HoustonHouston ChronicleAt least one person was shot and rushed to the hospital Monday morning during a robbery in northwest Houston. The shooting happened about 8:40 a.m. in the 4900 block of Weeping Willow near Randon, according to the Houston Police Department. and more …read more Source: Houston News … Read more

Snake-handling Ky. pastor dies from snake bite – Houston Chronicle

Houston ChronicleMIDDLESBORO, Ky. (AP) — A snake-handling pastor who appeared on the National Geographic television reality show “Snake Salvation” has died after being bitten by a snake during a weekend church service in Kentucky. Jamie Coots was handling a …Reality show snake-handling preacher dies — of snakebiteKHOU all 745 news articles …read more Source: Houston … Read more

Man shot during birthday celebration outside northwest Houston apartment – KHOU

Man shot during birthday celebration outside northwest Houston apartmentKHOUHOUSTON — The search for a suspect continues following a shooting during a birthday celebration in northwest Houston, police said early Monday. The Houston Police Department was called to Johanna Drive near Long Point Road around 2:45 a.m. …read more Source: Houston News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more

Curling gaining popularity in Houston – KHOU

Curling gaining popularity in HoustonKHOUFRIENDSWOOD – Every four years, it seems like the one sport that draws the most attention is curling. It became an official Winter Olympics sport in 1998 and has grown in popularity ever since. Here in Houston, the sport has its own history. Back in … and more …read more Source: … Read more

HPD: Mother, daughter, family friend shot by angry ex-boyfriend in SE Houston – KHOU

KHOUHOUSTON—It is not the Sunday gathering the Johnson family had in mind as they waited to hear if their wounded relatives would be OK. Early Sunday morning, Brenda Johnson, her daughter Simone and their friend were shot inside Johnson’s southeast … …read more Source: Houston News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or … Read more

Johnny Manziel Would Flourish If Houston Texans Take Him in NFL Draft – Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportJohnny Manziel has warned the Houston Texans of what will happen if they pass him up with the NFL Draft’s opening pick, but the young quarterback has more to gain through that pairing than the Texans have to lose by looking elsewhere. The outspoken …Johnny Manziel wants Houston Texans to draft him No. 1 … Read more

Protesters target HISD chief – Houston Chronicle

Protesters target HISD chiefHouston ChronicleProtesters gathered outside the home of the Houston ISD superintendent Sunday to criticize his plan to close five campuses at the end of the school year. About two dozen angry people carried signs and chanted “Terry Grier has got to go,” outside the … and more …read more Source: Houston News … Read more

Driver dies in fiery big rig crash in southeast Houston – abc13.com

abc13.comTags: local. Comment Now; Email 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 media and content development services and consulting. Zennie is a pioneer video blogger, YouTube Partner, social media practitioner, game … Read more

Tickets go on sale Feb. 17 for a much bigger Houston BBQ Fest – Houston Chronicle (blog)

Tickets go on sale Feb. 17 for a much bigger Houston BBQ FestHouston Chronicle (blog)This year, the event moves to Reliant Park and organizers hope to accommodate as many as 3,000 barbecue lovers. The second Houston Barbecue Fest will be 1-5 p.m. April 6 at Reliant Park. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. … Read more

Truck driver killed in fiery crash on Houston freeway – WFAA

WFAAHOUSTON – One person was killed Sunday morning when an 18-wheeler crashed and burst into flames on the 610 South Loop Freeway at Interstate 45, according to the Houston Fire Department. The big rig crashed and burst into flames around 7:30 a.m. …Tanker Overturns, Bursts Into Flames In Houston [UPDATE]JalopnikFiery Big Rig Crash Kills 1 … Read more

Houston ice dancer and partner in seventh place after short program – Houston Chronicle

Houston ice dancer and partner in seventh place after short programHouston ChronicleHouston’s Kaitlyn Weaver, skating for Canada, and Andrew Poje are seventh after the short program of the ice dancing competition in Sochi on Sunday. The long program is Monday. The U.S. team of Meryl Davis and Charlie White is first after scoring 78.89. …read … Read more

Police arrest third man in fatal SE Houston apartment shooting – Houston Chronicle

Police arrest third man in fatal SE Houston apartment shootingHouston ChronicleGlenn Holmes, 24, faces charges of murder, aggravated assault and evading arrest, according to court records. Police also have arrested Mark Anthony Smith, 21, on charges of murder and aggravated assault, and Nestor Torres, 22, on two counts of … …read more Source: Houston News … Read more

Houston forecast: Beautiful weather to get better and better – KHOU

Houston forecast: Beautiful weather to get better and betterKHOUHOUSTON – The great sunny weather will continue on Sunday with a warming trend and the week ahead is going to be beautiful, KHOU 11 News Meteorologist Mario Gomez said. Sunday kicked off with lows in the lower-50s and highs are expected to warm … …read more … Read more

Tanker Overturns, Bursts Into Flames In Houston [UPDATE] – Jalopnik

Tanker Overturns, Bursts Into Flames In Houston [UPDATE]JalopnikTanker Overturns, Bursts Into Flames In Houston [UPDATE] S. A tanker flipped over and caught fire just now on the northbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway in Houston, according to the local ABC affiliate. At least one person was reportedly killed. From the … …read more Source: Houston … Read more

Man killed crossing SE Houston street – Houston Chronicle

Man killed crossing SE Houston streetHouston ChronicleThe 69-year-old man was crossing the street in the 6000 block of Telephone around 7:45 p.m. when he was hit by a GMC Sierra traveling south on the street, said Houston Police Department spokesman John Cannon. Paramedics pronounced the man dead …HPD: Pedestrian killed while crossing Telephone RoadKHOU all … Read more

Houston Forecast: Sunny, warm weather continues Sunday – KHOU

Houston Forecast: Sunny, warm weather continues SundayKHOUHOUSTON – The great sunny weather will continue on Sunday with a warming trend, KHOU 11 News Meteorologist Mario Gomez said. Expect temperatures to start off in the low-50s with some light fog in the coastal communities. Temps will peak later in the … and more …read more Source: … Read more

No. 10 Cincy sets down Houston – Fox News

No. 10 Cincy sets down HoustonFox NewsCincinnati, OH (SportsNetwork.com) – Sean Kilpatrick produced a game-high 28 points to go with six assists, as 10th-ranked Cincinnati downed Houston, 73-62, on Saturday. Justin Jackson totaled 13 points and Shaquille Thomas added 11 for the Bearcats …No. 10 Cincinnati Shakes Off HoustonESPNHouston-Cincinnati PreviewFOXSports.comHouston comes up short in 73-62 … Read more

No. 10 Cincinnati Shakes Off Houston – ESPN

No. 10 Cincinnati Shakes Off HoustonESPNCINCINNATI — Sean Kilpatrick scored 28 points and Justin Jackson overcame foul problems to add 13 points, all in the second half, and the No. 10 Cincinnati Bearcats shook off Houston for a 73-62 win on Saturday. Sophomore forward Shaquille Thomas …Houston-Cincinnati PreviewFOXSports.comKilpatrick’s 28 leads UC over HoustonCincinnati.comSean Kilpatrick, Justin … Read more

Police: Man dead after hit-and-run wreck in southwest Houston – abc13.com

abc13.comTags: local. Comment Now; Email 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 media and content development services and consulting. Zennie is a pioneer video blogger, YouTube Partner, social media practitioner, game … Read more

DEVELOPING: HFD responds to fire at SW Houston chemical plant – KHOU

KHOUHOUSTON – Firefighters have responded to a fire at a chemical plant Saturday afternoon in southwest Houston, fire officials said. According to the Houston Fire Department, the fire is at the Du Pont plant located at 12701 Almeda Road. The fire is …HFD: One-alarm fire burning at SW Houston chemical plantabc13.com all 2 news articles … Read more

Houston-Cincinnati Preview – FOXSports.com

FOXSports.comThe 10th-ranked Bearcats will try to bounce back from that defeat Saturday against Houston while adding to its American Athletic Conference lead and string of 18 consecutive home victories. One of the nation’s best defensive teams, Cincinnati (22-3, 11 …The Matchups: Houston247Sports (subscription)Houston at Cincinnati: live stream, start time, TV info and moreFanSidedPreview: Houston at … Read more

Shafer to step down as rodeo official – Houston Chronicle

Houston ChronicleAfter 40 years with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, longtime spokesman Leroy Shafer – the organization’s public face and a legend in promoting Texas agriculture and raising money for scholarships – has decided to step down. He will resign as vice …Leroy Shafer to step down as COO of ‘Houston Rodeo’KHOULeroy Shafer to … Read more

Houston abortion clinic shut down by state – Houston Chronicle

Houston ChronicleTexas officials have shut down a Houston abortion clinic and suspended the license of its doctor under a new state law requiring physicians who perform the procedure to hold admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. The Department of State Health …Houston abortion doctor’s license suspendedKHOUHouston Clinic Loses License for Doing 268 Illegal Abortions Breaking … Read more

4 dead, 1 hurt in wrecks overnight in Houston area – Houston Chronicle

4 dead, 1 hurt in wrecks overnight in Houston areaHouston ChronicleThe latest crash happened at about 3 a.m. Friday on FM 1959 near the Gulf Freeway in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. Police said a 47-year-old man was driving a blue Honda motorcycle eastbound on the road when he hit a … … Read more

Occidental Petroleum to move HQ to Houston, spin off California assets – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesOccidental Petroleum, the longtime Los Angeles-based energy giant, announced Friday that it would move its headquarters to Houston and spin off its California assets into a separate company. The latest move is part of the company’s strategic overhaul …Occidental Petroleum splintering and moving its headquarters to HoustonL.A. BizUPDATE 4-Occidental to spin off California … Read more