Law enforcement agencies around Houston about to begin warrant roundup – Houston Chronicle

Houston ChronicleThe 2014 Great Texas Warrant Roundup will begin March 1, law enforcement officials said. Houston police, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and dozens of other law enforcement agencies throughout the area and across the state will target those people …Houston-area agencies unite for the Warrant Round UpKHOUGreat Texas Warrant Round-up beginning March 1abc13.com all … Read more

Engineers Week Houston opportunity to impact community – Houston Chronicle

Engineers Week Houston opportunity to impact communityHouston ChronicleEngineers Week Houston is taking the city by storm honoring those committed to the profession, Feb. 16-22. National Engineers Week, observed the third week of February, showcases contributions to society by more than 70 engineering, education and … …read more Source: Houston News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham … Read more

Motorcycle rider killed after crashing in southeast Houston – KHOU

Motorcycle rider killed after crashing in southeast HoustonKHOUHOUSTON—Houston police are investigating a crash that left a motorcycle rider dead in southeast Houston early Friday. The motorcycle rider was traveling north on Dixie Farm Road around 3 a.m. when he hit a curb and flew off his bike. He was … …read more Source: Houston News … Read more

Houston company named top in the country for interns – Houston Business Journal

Houston Business JournalA Houston-based energy company has cracked the top 5 — which includes the likes of Facebook and Google — on a new list of the best companies to intern for in the country. Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE: SLB) ranked No. 4 on the list, behind No. 1, Menlo …25 highest-rated companies hiring internsHouston Chronicle … Read more

Houston forecast: Winning! Sunny, beautiful Valentine’s Day – KHOU

Houston forecast: Winning! Sunny, beautiful Valentine’s DayKHOUHOUSTON – Well, you can’t blame the weather for stopping any Valentine’s day plans because it is going to be a beautiful day, KHOU 11 News Meteorologist Brooks Garner said. “It looks like spring is here unofficially,” Garner said. “Over the next three … and more …read more Source: … Read more

Mia Farrow Made Fool By Ecuador’s Rafael Correa In Chevron Case

Mia Farrow Made Fool By Ecuador’s Rafael Correa In Chevron Case. As reported over at The AmazonPost, since late 2013, Ecuador’s government, led by President Rafael Correa, has invited actors, politicians, journalists and many others to the Oriente region of the Amazon to see oil contamination allegedly caused by Texaco. Their latest guest is Mia … Read more

Daughter of missing Humble woman: ‘She’s in Hollywood’ – KHOU

Daughter of missing Humble woman: ‘She’s in Hollywood’KHOUHOUSTON – The daughter of a missing Humble woman says that she spoke with her on Thursday and she is safe in Hollywood. The vehicle of the missing woman from Humble was found Thursday at the downtown Houston Greyhound bus station.New Clues Deepen Missing Humble Woman MysteryMyFox Houston … Read more

Just hours after feeling flu-like symptoms, Pearland teacher suddenly dies – Houston Chronicle (blog)

Houston Chronicle (blog)17 at Harvest Time Church, 17770 Imperial Valley Drive, in Houston, following the viewing from 9-11 a.m. the same day. Burroughs had attended Harvest Time Church with her family for about 12 years, said Bishop Shelton Bady, the senior pastor. “She was …Pearland community mourns death of Spanish teacherKHOUPearland High students, staff mourn … Read more

Houston couple wants your vote for ‘Big Gay Illegal Wedding’ – Houston Chronicle

Houston couple wants your vote for ‘Big Gay Illegal Wedding’Houston ChronicleA Houston couple is making a final pitch for votes that could net them a $5,000 prize to help fund their “Big Gay Illegal Wedding.” The competition, run by the American Civil Liberties Union, will grant five $5,000 prizes to couples who come up with … Read more

Houston Forecast: Chilly Thursday evening; fog possible overnight – KHOU

Houston Forecast: Chilly Thursday evening; fog possible overnightKHOUHOUSTON — Thursday evening temps in the Houston area will be chilly, but the sunny weather continues into the weekend, according to KHOU 11 News Meteorologist Chita Johnson. We started in the low-30s this morning, and will end in the low-40s this … and more …read more Source: … Read more

Suspect charged in fatal shooting outside of W. Houston nightclub – KHOU

KHOU… charged in fatal shooting outside of W. Houston nightclub. Credit: Houston Police Department. According to the Houston Police Department, Emilio Angel Cervantes-Gonzales, 23, is charged with murder in the death of 20-year-old Yasmin Arzola Ortiz.Police: Man accused in deadly southwest Houston night club shooting may have …abc13.comSuspect Wanted in Richmond Avenue Fatal ShootingMyFox HoustonMan … Read more

Ed Reed has $50000 cash stolen from car in Houston – NFL.com

NFL.comA Houston Police Department spokeswoman told NFL Media that Reed withdrew the money from one bank and then stopped at another bank, but, for some reason, left the bag in the front seat. After spending 11 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, the …Former Texan Ed Reed robbed of $50000 in HoustonHouston Chronicle (blog)Ed Reed had … Read more

Andre Johnson: Houston Texans should trade No. 1 pick – NFL.com

NFL.comThis all appears headed in a certain direction, but the team’s longest-tenured player doesn’t believe Houston should keep the pick. “I have thought about different scenarios,” Johnson told KTRK-TV in Houston on Wednesday. “Me personally, if I had it, I …Andre Johnson to host charity golf tournamentKHOUHealthy Andre Johnson on Johnny Manziel, Michael Sam, TexansHouston … Read more

Jeff Orr Says He Called Marcus Smart “Piece Of Crap” Nothing Racial

Jeff Orr, the Texas Tech “Superfan” who taunted Marcus Smart, has issued a statement via Texas Tech, which has rushed to tell everyone that Orr’s statement to Smart wasn’t “racist or anything like that.” Here’s the video, before we see the Texas Tech statement: The initial word was that Jeff Orr said for Marcus Smart … Read more

2 killed by alleged drunken driver in overnight wreck in S. Houston – Houston Chronicle

2 killed by alleged drunken driver in overnight wreck in S. HoustonHouston ChronicleAn alleged drunken driver speeding down Texas 288 early Sunday morning rear-ended a car, killing a 12-year-old and another person. The driver of a Silver Cadillac struck the back of the tan Honda Accord that was about to exit on Airport around 2:35 … Read more

Marcus Smart Told To ‘Go Back To Africa’ By Jeff Orr At Ok State, Texas Tech Game

Jeff Orr Says He Called Marcus Smart “Piece Of Crap” Nothing Racial Marcus Smart, the Oklahoma State star basketball player who shoved Jeff Orr, a fan in the stands near by, was reportedly told to ‘Go back to Africa’ by so-called Texas Tech “Superfan” Orr, leading to Smart’s outburst and push at the Ok State, … Read more

Marcus Smart Shoved Jeff Orr For Calling Him N Word. Or Did He?

Marcus Smart Shoved Jeff Orr For Calling Him N Word. Marcus Smart got into an altercation with a fan named Jeff Orr and during the Oklahoma State at Texas Tech basketball game. It was an epic contest that ended in an upset for the then-19th ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys, who lost to the Red Raiders … Read more

Woman shot during crime spree, carjacking in southwest Houston – KHOU

Woman shot during crime spree, carjacking in southwest HoustonKHOUAccording to the Houston Police Department, four suspects stole a purple minivan from a man in the 7500 block of Corporate Drive around 9 p.m. The suspects held up the man at gunpoint and demanded his belongings before they took off in the minivan.Police: Victim shot during … Read more

Houston Forecast: Sunshine returns Saturday – KHOU

Houston Forecast: Sunshine returns SaturdayKHOUHOUSTON – The weather will warm up significantly this weekend before the Houston area sees chilly temperatures again, according to KHOU 11 News Meteorologist Mario Gomez. Expect the clouds to clear out after by Saturday afternoon leaving us with a … and more …read more Source: Houston News From Google Zennie … Read more

Study finds nation’s best place for young families is Houston – Houston Chronicle

Study finds nation’s best place for young families is HoustonHouston ChronicleHouston’s topped out as the best place in the nation for young couples because of cheaper housing, high employment rates and a high volume of starter families. The study by Credit Donkey put Dallas and San Antonio in second and third place, making … …read … Read more

Should the Houston Astrodome be saved? – CNN

CNNNow the Houston Astrodome has hit the big time, as far as historic buildings go. The dome has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a designation announced by the National Park Service last week. The listing makes it eligible for tax … …read more Source: Houston News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham … Read more

Phillips: Manziel right for Texans – ESPN

ESPNPhillips, formerly Houston’s defensive coordinator and not part of O’Brien’s staff, was the Texans’ interim coach for the final three games after Kubiak was fired in early December. [+] Enlarge Johnny Manziel. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images In his …Shutdown Corner Offseason Blueprints: Houston TexansYahoo Canada Sports (blog)Report: Texans eyeing Blake Bortles or Johnny Manziel with No. … Read more

If Blake Bortles, Then Garrett Gilbert For Houston Texans NFL Draft Pick

Blake Bortles (Garrett Gilbert), the UCF Junior QB declares for the NFL Draft, and suddenly (and because it seems someone’s got one of those NFL Draft marketing deals where media types propped up Blane Gabbert as the best thing since sliced bread for the 2011 NFL Draft when we all knew Cam Newton and Colin … Read more

McClain: Houston Texans Will Take a QB No.1 Overall, Blake Bortles the Favorite – Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportIs Bortles the best fit for the new Texans offense under head coach Bill O’Brien? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and the Houston Chronicle’s John McClain discuss the Texans QB situation and draft options. Let us know who you think they should pick in the …RTC: Another call to draft Johnny ManzielESPN (blog)Former Houston coach … Read more

Houston weatherman’s unfortunate Super Bowl gaffe spreads on YouTube – Houston Chronicle

Houston weatherman’s unfortunate Super Bowl gaffe spreads on YouTubeHouston ChroniclePaul was on the air giving viewers a preview of Houston’s Super Bowl weather when the foul up occurred. Paul admitted beforehand he was a Denver Broncos fan, which some conspiracy theorists may point to as evidence that this wasn’t an innocent mistake. …read more Source: … Read more

‘Mattress Mack’ forks over $7 million in Seahawks win – Houston Chronicle

Houston ChronicleThe attention-grabbing Houston furniture store owner had vowed “never to do another contest” after losing $685,000 on a promotion giving away free furniture to 100 customers who correctly guessed the winners of both the AFC and NFC championship …Seattle win costs Houston furniture man $7 millionSacramento BeeNFL: Seattle win costs Houston furniture man $7 … Read more

Mayor Parker makes sure South Africa knows how great Houston is – Houston Chronicle

Mayor Parker makes sure South Africa knows how great Houston isHouston ChronicleThe mayor is accompanied by state Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston), City Councilman Jack Christie and officials from Houston-area companies ranging from energy and aviation to real estate and international trade and investments. The trip culminates in … …read more Source: Houston News From Google … Read more

Amber Alert issued for a missing Houston girl, 3 – 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

NBA All-Star Reserves Announced – ESPN

ESPNThe Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers each had two players picked Thursday as reserves for the NBA All-Star Game, while the Indiana Pacers had to settle for one despite owning the league’s best record. [+] Enlarge Dwight Howard.Portland, Houston place two All-Star reserves apieceThe Spokesman ReviewJames Harden and Dwight Howard make All-Star Game for … Read more

Houston raid part of multistate human smuggling case – Houston Chronicle

Houston ChronicleTeams of federal immigration agents launched a tri-state human trafficking crackdown in southwest Houston by raiding two employment agencies in the Chinatown area, the alleged center of a large conspiracy that supplied hundreds of undocumented …Federal investigators carry out immigration raid at two businesses in …abc13.comICE agents apprehend 11 people in southwest Houston operationMyFox … Read more

Garrett Gilbert, SMU QB, Leigh Steinberg’s Client

Garrett Gilbert, SMU QB, once the Texas Longhorns starting quarterback, and member of the 2014 NFL Draft class, is Leigh Steinberg’s first NFL client since being reinstated to represent players. For Leigh Steiberg, who’s represented some of the NFL’s best signal callers, like Steve Young, Garrett Gilbert is perfect. He’s 6-4, 220, ran one of … Read more

Police discount reports of missing woman seen in Houston – San Antonio Express

San Antonio ExpressSAN ANTONIO — A private investigator working with police to locate a Colorado woman missing from Garden Ridge said Wednesday that reports that she was seen in Houston didn’t pan out. “We know it’s not her,” said Charlie Parker, who’s working with …Police: Woman matching Missing Colorado woman’s description ruled out in …KHOU … Read more

Winter weather raises concerns on Houston area roads – abc13.com

Winter weather raises concerns on Houston area roadsabc13.comShareThis via email, AIM, social bookmarking and networking sites, etc. HOUSTON (KTRK) — Another winter blast has moved across southeast Texas, creating possibly dangerous road conditions. Drivers are advised to use caution on bridges and …TxDOT prepares Houston-area roads for deep freezeHouston ChronicleTxDOT rushes to spray Houston-area elevated … Read more

San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets: Live Score and Analysis – Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportIf the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets meet in the playoffs, hopefully it won’t be under these circumstances. The Rockets topped the Spurs, 97-90, rallying back from an early 15-point deficit in a battle of injury-depleted teams on Tuesday night.Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs at. Houston RocketsPounding The RockSan Antonio Spurs vs Houston … Read more