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Diamondbacks 4, Astros 3, BBN Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:26PMDP_Arizona 1. LOB_Houston 8, Arizona 9. 2B_Myers (1), Bogusevic (1), Ad.LaRoche (30), R.Roberts (2). 3B_G.Parra (5). S_D.Hudson. SF_Ojeda.
Chance for TFC lesser lights to shine Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:26PMToronto FC’s road game Saturday night against FC Dallas seems comparable to a trip to the gallows, but the squad has confidence it can pull off a shocker.
Tough times for Jacobs Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:26PMLess than 18 months ago Brandon Jacobs was on top of the world.
College football: NCAA reverses its ruling; Jeremiah Masoli now eligible Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:24PMOle Miss coach Houston Nutt said he couldn't talk about specifics of Friday morning's appeals hearing but was thrilled with the committee's decision.
Worker charged with heroin possession at school Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:24PMA worker hired to clean a school under construction was arrested on campus and charged with heroin possession, authorities said Friday.
Giants acquire QB Rosenfels from Vikings for picks Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:23PMThe New York Giants acquired quarterback Sage Rosenfels and running back Darius Reynaud from the Minnesota Vikings on Friday for undisclosed draft picks. Minnesota Vikings - New York Giants - Sage Rosenfels - sport - NFL
Mine drilling resumes in Chile Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:21PMThree drilling machines will try to dig out 33 Chilean miners trapped for a month underground.
Major League Baseball standings Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:21PM2010
Investigators subpoena UNC's Austin Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:21PMInvestigators from the North Carolina Secretary of State's office have subpoenaed Tar Heels defensive tackle Marvin Austin, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.
College football notes Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:21PMCollege football notes
NASA Selects University Finalists for Inflatable Loft Competition Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:25PMNASA and the National Space Grant Foundation have selected university teams from Maryland, Oklahoma and Wisconsin as finalists in a competition to design, manufacture, assemble and test an inflatable loft.
Reds' Chapman Hits 103 MPH, Gets 6-1 Win Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:25PMCINCINNATI (AP) -- Left-hander Aroldis Chapman hit 103 mph on the radar gun during another sizzling inning Wednesday night, then got his first big-league win when the Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 6-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Getting Back to Sleep When Work Is on Your Mind Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:22PMIn her former law practice, consultant Debra Bruce had a habit of waking up in the middle of the night with thoughts of work, which she didn't mind, unless she couldn't get back to sleep for hours. For others with the same habit, she has some tips to help them get back to sleep quickly.
Survey: Most Galveston Businesses Want Casinos Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:21PMIn a Chamber of Commerce survey released Wednesday, 79 percent of respondents said casinos would boost business. You can go to the beach, get some good eats, but one thing you can't do in Galveston is gamble. Now, a majority of island businesses are saying, why not?
Heights Residents Fight Wal-Mart With Impact Study Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:21PMHeights residents opposed to a Wal-Mart development came armed with an economic impact study for round two of their fight with the retail giant.
more news articles Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:20PMJohn and Mary (Burke) Brunner are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. John Brunner and Mary Burke were married Sept. 3, 1950, St. Anthony Catholic Church. They have lived in Sterling all of their married life. John worked as a concrete contractor and Mary was a housewife.
Crime Stoppers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:17PMDarren Tornow Wanted for Forgery Crime Stoppers and its Law Enforcement Partners are looking for Darren Karl Tornow wanted for Forgery.
Morman vies for Harris County commissioner’s seat Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:16PMHarris County’s Precinct 2 serves nearly 1 million residents and covers a geographic area of approximately 416 square miles. It’s also the home of some of the Houston area’s largest employers including space, petroleum and chemical industries.
Houston Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:16PMWhen a son falls in the service of his nation, there are no words capable of easing the ache or softening the blow.
Woman Dies with No AC, Only $20 to Fix Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:16PMOn the heels of record heat, FOX 26 has learned of a 5th heat-related death in our area.
Reds Beat Brewers To Open 6 Game Lead Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:29AMThe Cincinnati Reds take a six-game lead in the National League Central.
Van Cliburn piano competition unfolds at the keyboard and behind the scenes in new documentary Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:28AMNEW YORK, N.Y. - This isn't "American Idol." It's more like "Global Idols at the Ivories," a glorious mix of virtuosity and great music documenting 29 young pianists in their drive to win the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
Basketball Capsules: U.S. survives test, holds on to edge Brazil 70-68 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:26AMISTANBUL (AP) — Derrick Rose thought it was going in. So did Leandro Barbosa, who shot it. Instead, Brazil's attempt to tie at the buzzer fell out, and the United States remained unbeaten, though no longer unchallenged.
MLB Capsules: Clemens, in court, tells judge: 'Not guilty' Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:26AMWASHINGTON (AP) — Roger Clemens put his right hand on the lectern, leaned down toward the microphone and made what might be the most important pitch of his life: "Not guilty, your honor."
Elmore County home invasion suspect's parole revoked Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:20AMA parolee charged in connection with a brutal Aug. 11 home invasion in Elmore County has had his parole revoked.
College Sports Capsules: ECU's McNeill embraces challenge of 1st game week Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:12AMGREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The smoke will billow near East Carolina's locker room, the pyrotechnics will sparkle and they'll blast Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" over the speakers.
Texas MLB Capsules: Wilson shuts down Royals to lead Texas to 3-0 win Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:11AMKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The more familiar C.J. Wilson becomes with teams, the more dominant he is. Wilson gave up just two hits in 7 2-3 innings Monday night to lift the Texas Rangers to a 3-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals and continue an incredible second-half pitching surge.
NFL on horizon for Delaware star Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:08AMFormer Downingtown East superstar Pat Devlin was already a football prodigy when he arrived on the high school scene eight years ago. And it didn't take long for his position coach, Dan Ellis — who had already established himself as a local legend by quarterbacking Downingtown High to a state title in 1996 — to realize that his talented pupil was something truly special.
Akorbi Founders Deliver Address at Metroplex Interpreter & Translator Association General Meeting Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:07AMEntrepreneurs Claudia and Azam Mirza Share Thoughts and Insight on Translation Services Industry
Reds top Brewers, open 6-game lead Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:04AMCINCINNATI #8212; Jay Bruce started it with a homer and ended it with a hit that put a little more distance in the NL Central race.
Travel woes a constant concern for Crew Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:32AMCOLUMBUS – Getting from here to there and back is never easy for the Crew. The “here” is Columbus, and the fact that it’s already difficult to get nonstop commercial flights to many MLS destinations is exacerbated by the travels for the CONCACAF Champions League.
ISU officials hope to open Hilton by Nov. 4 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:31AMAMES (AP) — Flood-ravaged Hilton Coliseum should be ready by the women’s basketball opener on Nov. 4, Iowa State University officials said Thursday.
Abraham elected Texas Municipal League’s region 14 regional director Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:28AMSugar Land City Council Member Thomas Abraham has been elected regional director of Texas Municipal League Region 14, which includes an area comprised of Houston, Galveston and San Jacinto.
Ernst & Young Facing Securities Fraud Lawsuit in Houston Over Failed Hedge Fund Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:28AMAttorneys from Houston's Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Anaipakos are representing a group of investors in a lawsuit filed against hedge fund auditors Ernst & Young after the group lost more than $17 million following the collapse of a Plano, Texas-based hedge fund that promised low-risk investments.
They’re ready for school Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:27AMIs Fairmont ready for a brand new school year? Absolutely.
State obscures elite Texas Rangers' border work Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:26AMGov. Rick Perry has told just about anyone who will listen about his plan to dispatch elite teams of Texas Rangers to the border to do what he says the federal government won't -- keep Texans safe from encroaching Mexican drug violence.
Katy Junior High teacher arrested on child porn charges Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:26AMA Katy Junior High School teacher has been charged with two counts of distributing child pornography and two counts of possession of child pornography.
Two arrested in attempted burglary in Fort Bend Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:25AMThe Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said an observant neighbor helped deputies catch two burglars Saturday night at a home in the Parkway Oaks subdivision.
Council approves three CTB grants Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:25AMKaty City Council approved three applications for the Convention and Tourism Bureau grant during a regular meeting Monday night.
Reds blow 9-run lead, then beat SF in 12 innings Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:25AMFor the Cincinnati Reds, blowing a 10-1 lead didn't mean losing the game.
Mt. Olive Recreation plans bus trip to San Gennaro Festival in Manhattan Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:57PMMOUNT OLIVE -- Mt. Olive Recreation will host a bus trip to the San Gennaro Festival in Manhattan's Little Italy on Saturday, Sept 25.
DeLay headed to Texas court after feds end probe Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:56PMFormer House majority leader Tom DeLay will be back in a Texas courtroom on Tuesday where he faces money laundering and conspiracy charges - days after learning that the U.S. Justice Department ended its own investigation...
Longtime NL umpire Satch Davidson dies at 75 Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:55PMBy BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer Longtime National League umpire Satch Davidson has died at 75.
Damon claimed by Red Sox, deciding whether to go Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:54PMJohnny Damon is deciding whether to return to the Boston Red Sox. The Detroit Tigers outfielder has been claimed on waivers by Boston, and it’s up to him if he wants to go.
Gaming N ews Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:53PMThe NFL season is right around the corner and there are plenty of betting opportunities for those who are fans of American football. Here are Casino City's Top-10 NFL prop bets.
DeLay headed to Texas court after feds end probe Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:52PMHeated rallies over project near WTC site: 'No mosque, no way!' vs. 'Say no to racist fear!' More>>
There’s a S. Houston connection at LL World Series Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:51PMThe late 1980s, whether it was American Legion baseball or high school baseball, it was the pinnacle of South Houston baseball.
Rayburn girls fall to Mustangs in title match Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:51PMHOUSTON – An old district adversary came back to haunt Sam Rayburn and Memorial on the final day of the inaugural Gabby Romero Memorial Varsity Volleyball Tournament.
DeLay headed to Texas court after feds end probe Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:50PMFormer House majority leader Tom DeLay will be back in a Texas courtroom on Tuesday where he faces money laundering and conspiracy charges _ days after learning that the U.S. Justice Department ended its own investigation without filing any criminal charges... Money laundering - Tom DeLay - United States Department of Justice - Party leaders of the United States House of Representatives ...
BP Reports Nearly $400 Million in Claims Payments as Program Transitions to GCCF Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:50PMBP, which has transitioned its individual and business claims program to the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF), said today it made claim payments of nearly $400 million during the 16 weeks it managed claims related to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.