Houston Chronicle News
- The Texans never gave David Carr a chance Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:35AMEditor's note: Richard Justice is a Houston Chronicle columnist who covered David Carr's career with the Houston Texans. In this guest column, he tells 49ers fans what they need to know about the team's quarterback acquisition. All you really need to know...
- Makin' Whoopie ... Pies Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:14AMThat East Coast classic, the chocolate whoopie pie, has become a full-blown trend. Now pastry chefs at restaurants across the Bay Area are spinning that classic into new and creative versions, from rosewater-cardamom to jalapeno.
- Patriots retain Bodden, but Green departs Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:03AMThe Patriots locked up one key to their future yesterday, but also cut one more tie to their illustrious past.
- Taylor leads Cougars past Miners 57-55 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:44PMCourtney Taylor lead the Cougars with 14 points, 11 rebounds and three assists in Houston's 57-55 win over the UTEP Miners on Tuesday night.
- Hugee, Clayborn earn big SWAC honors Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:44PMPrairie View A&M center Darnell Hugee and Texas Southern forward Aaron Clayborn were named Southwestern Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year, respectively, when the league announced its basketball postseason honors Tuesday.
- Ex-Chronicle president scores two holes-in-one Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:42PMGene McDavid, who was the president of the Houston Chronicle from 1990-98, recently scored two holes-in-one within the span of three weeks.
- Trademark suit challenges Sharpstown mall's new name Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:14PMThe developer of Americas Plaza, a mixed-use project just east of downtown, says Sharpstown Center's new name, PlazAmericas, infringes on its trademark.
- CERAWeek panel laments difficult state of refining Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:14PMThe CEO of San Antonio-based Valero said that to restore acceptable margins, refiners will have to trim 2 million barrels per day of capacity on top of cuts totaling 1.5 billion barrels per day last year.
- U.S. working to resolve border trucking dispute Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:59PMU.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk says the Obama administration is working to resolve the yearlong border trucking dispute that has led to painful Mexican sanctions against U.S. agriculltural producers.
- Golf: HBU women capture Don Benbow Invitational title Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:56PMThe Houston Baptist women's golf team continued their impressive stretch by winning the Don Benbow Invitational hosted by Butler University.
- Nicholls State beats Lamar, clinches Southland berth Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:14PMAnatoly Bose scored 22 points to help Nicholls State defeat Lamar 73-61 on Saturday and clinch the eighth and final berth in the Southland Conference tournament.
- Lamar clinches share of conference title with win Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:05PM"We are the Champions" played on the loudspeaker and balloons dropped from the top of the Montagne Center as the Lamar women's basketball team celebrated winning a share of the conference championship after running Nicholls State out of the Montagne Center for an 81-52 victory.
- S. Texas man found competent to stand trial in kids' beheadings Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:57PMDefense attorneys argued that John Allen Rubio, 29, has a delusional disorder.
- Baylor beats Texas, wraps up first-round Big 12 bye Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:57PMLaceDarius Dunn scored 30 points, Quincy Acy had 10 dunks among his 24 points and No. 21 Baylor wrapped up its winningest regular season in 64 years with a 92-77 victory over Texas on Saturday.
- OF allows catcher Felts to make the call Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:50PMPitchers just need three strikes to get a batter out. Orangefield catcher Jacob Felts just needs one at-bat to commit a batter to memory and he's a goner for the rest of the season. Most in the area know Felts for his .471 batting average or the fact that he's going to play baseball at Texas next year.
- HS BASEBALL: District previews Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:50PMThe high school baseball season might have already started but district play is when the games really matter.
- Brenham reprises familiar role against area teams Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:50PMNederland's boys basketball team enjoyed a historic run this year, advancing to the third round of the playoffs for the first time since 1942. The Port Neches-Groves football team went undefeated last year for the first time since 1977.
- UCF pulls away late to beat Rice 66-59 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:29PMTaylor Young scored 14 points and Marcus Jordan had 12 to lead UCF to a 66-59 victory against Rice on Saturday.
- No. 7 Purdue beats Penn St. for share of Big Ten title Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:14PMJaJuan Johnson had 21 points and 10 rebounds and the No. 7 Boilermakers clinched a share of its first conference title in 14 years with a 64-60 win Saturday over Penn State.
- No. 2 Kansas rallies to beat Missouri 77-56 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:59PMMarcus Morris shook off a scary collision with a scorer's table to notch double-double and No. 2 Kansas used two big runs in each half to beat Missouri 77-56 on Saturday.
- Holden awaiting X-ray results after shin injury Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:14PMAmerican midfielder Stuart Holden limped off the field in the first half of the United States' 2-1 exhibition loss at the Netherlands with a bruised shin after a hard tackle by Nigel de Jong.
- Woods' caddie says he's mad at Tiger Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:14PMTiger Woods' caddie said he knew nothing about the golfer's extramarital affairs and was angry with him over the scandal.
- CFT: Gators’ success doesn’t translate to NFL Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:43PMWhile most of the draft talk surrounding the Florida Gators is contained to a certain Jesus-loving, Heisman-winning quarterback, worries of success at the NFL level should hardly be levied solely on Mr. Tebow.
- Talks continue as Dow plant contract expiration looms Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:41PMHourly workers at a Dow Chemical plant in Deer Park could be headed for a strike as early as Friday if negotiations don't produce a new union contract.
- Lamar State-PA has had a surprising season Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:35PMTalk about a blank slate. When Matt Cross took over as head coach of Lamar State College-Port Arthur in May, the 26-year-old's first task was to assemble a team.
- Justin Upton signs six-year, $51.25M deal with Arizona Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:44PMJustin Upton has signed a $51.25 million, six-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the second-largest deal in franchise history.
- Broncos extend qualifying offers to 5 players Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:22PMThe Denver Broncos have slapped a first- and third-round tender on Pro Bowl pass rusher Elvis Dumervil, who led the league in sacks last season.
- Gameday: Sacramento Kings (20-40) at Houston Rockets (30-29) Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:14PMBack-to-back sets mean more than tired legs and off-target jumpers for the players involved.
- Man linked to four sexual assaults in SW Houston Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:09PMThe female victims were alone when a man forced his way into their apartments, police said.
- One On 1: Michael Dorf Headlines Personal Venue Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:20PMMichael Dorf, a one time would be lawyer, sculptor and cookie salesman, has been bringing music to New Yorkers for more than 20 years.
- SE Texas plunges into high school swimming Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:20PMBeaumont ISD's natatorium, scheduled to be completed in the fall, and the addition of two new programs in Port Neches-Groves and Hardin-Jefferson school districts could bring new life to high school swimming in Southeast Texas, a region where the sport has long been treading water.
- Silsbee advances to regional semifinals Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:20PMSilsbee's fourth quarter surge propelled the Tigers to the region tournament for the fifth time in the last six years.
- Top News: Despite Fatal Wrecks, Some Officers Don't Wear Seat Belts Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:18PMAbout 40 percent of officers killed in wrecks between 2004 and 2008 weren't buckled up.
- Supreme Court refuses to hear Texas killer's case Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:03PMThe U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear the case of Texas killer Henry Skinner, sentenced to die March 24 for the bludgeoning death of his live-in girlfriend and the fatal stabbings of her two adult sons.
- National presence wanted for Apple Blossom telecast Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:22PMSix weeks away from the “Race for the Ages” showdown between Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta, Oaklawn Park officials were working to firm up live television coverage of the $5-million Apple Blossom Invitational Stakes (G1) on April 9.
- Weeks after wreck, woman dies from head injuries Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:03PMA woman who went to a hospital the day after she was involved in a Feb. 15 wreck has died from blunt force head trauma, authorities said.
- Jeffrey Skilling, convicted Enron boss, claims trial was prejudiced Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:31PMEnron meant the corrupt energy trading company's boss, Jeffrey Skilling, had an unfair trial in Houston, the US supreme court heard yesterday, in a last-ditch appeal by the former tycoon to overturn a...
- Mack Brown to miss open practice after mother's death Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:08PMTexas coach Mack Brown will miss Tuesday's open spring football practice due to the death of his mother. Katherine Brown died Sunday in Cookeville, Tenn., of pancreatic cancer at the age of 81.
- Company hit with $8.37M verdict over '04 fire Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:03PMTen of 12 jurors agreed that the negligence of Gharda Chemicals, LTD. and its seller, Gharda USA, Inc., had caused a Pasadena blaze.
- Bordering districts vary in votes Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:23PMThe area surrounding the city of Waco has an unusual setup, in that it is legislated by two different Texas state House representatives. This situation is even more unusual because one representative is a Democrat and the other a Republican.
- Drug violence flares in border cities Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:37PMClashes by Gulf Cartel factions — with Mexican army and with each other — occurring daily in two border states.
- Grishin wins aerials, Peterson lands Hurricane for silver Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:31PMAlexei Grishin has landed two clean jumps in men's aerials to help Belarus win its first gold medal of the Vancouver Olympics.
- Barbed wire coming down at 68 schools Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:43PMSome parents praise the move to give Houston schools more curb appeal, while others say they worry criminals would be more tempted to break in.
- Texas Digest: No public hearing on Houston refinery's permit renewal; DPS offers speedy entry for some officers Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:33PMTexas Digest: No public hearing on Houston refinery's permit renewal; DPS offers speedy entry for some officers
- Pickens expects approval of key natural gas plan Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:20PMThe legislation, known as the Natural Gas Act, would dramatically expand the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel among heavy duty fleets by providing tax breaks for natural gas-powered vehicles and fueling stations.
- Rising jobless claims reflect weakening recovery Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:05PMLayoffs are no longer dropping as they were in the final months of last year.
- Army tries to halt retired general's work as KBR expert Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:05PMRetired Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, who once headed U.S. forces in Iraq, has written a report supporting KBR's contention it should not be held liable for the deaths and injuries of civilian truck drivers in a 2004 ambush in Iraq.
- Canada blanks U.S. for another gold in women’s hockey Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:01PMCanada beats U.S. 2-0 for Olympic women's hockey gold medal.
- Secret Society for Creative Philanthropy Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:58PMGiving away free umbrellas in the middle of a rainstorm is not that easy. David Ibnale had no idea how tough it would be to give away umbrellas on Market Street the other day. He figured that he and his free umbrellas were going to change the world. The world...
- New U.S. home sales hit record low in January Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:28AMThe Commerce Department reported today that new home sales dropped 11.2 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual sales pace of 309,000 units, the lowest level on records going back nearly a half century. The big drop was a surprise to economists who had expected sales would rise about 5 percent over December's pace.
