Houston Falls to Colts 31-17 in Sunday NFL action
Houston extended its losing streak with a 31-17 defeat as the Colts overpowered them Sunday. The game highlighted Houston's ongoing struggles on both sides of the ball and left fans awaiting improvements in upcoming matchups.
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Celtics Down Rockets 102-82 Behind LaFrentz Scoring Surge
LaFrentz poured in 32 points by halftime to help the Boston Celtics crush the Houston Rockets 102-82. The dominant first half powered a decisive win for the visitors as they controlled offense and protected the lead throughout.
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Evacuees Face Gap Between Vouchers and Rent Costs
In the wake of Katrina evacuees encounter a bureaucratic snag that blocks closing the gap between housing vouchers and rent. Officials say the bottleneck stalls timely housing placements and adds financial strain for families already displaced by the disaster.
Iraqi woman confesses to attempted bombing at hotel wedding
An Iraqi woman appeared on Jordanian state television and admitted attempting to bomb a hotel wedding reception last week with her husband. She said explosives hidden under her denim dress did not detonate.
French Rioting Seen Near End Says Police Chief
France's police chief said on Sunday that the riots appear to be nearing an end. The report names Laura Smelser-Short Sterling Fischer and Mary Pat Muller Harrop Connor in connection with coverage of the events.
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Weather Forecast: Cloudy With Storms Likely
A weather note shows cloudy skies with storms possible today high near 83 degrees and low around 70 as humid conditions persist across the region.
Lottery Jackpot Rolls Over With $19 Million Estimate
No ticket matched all five balls plus the bonus in Saturday Lotto Texas. The Wednesday night jackpot rises to an estimated $19 million as players await the next drawing.
Joe Tex II CD Release Honors Legacy with New Album
Joseph Arrington III known as Joe Tex II releases his second album Nothing but a Joe Tex Party this Tuesday. The album blends funk and R B with Ten tracks including original songs and remixes of Joe Tex older material. Online retailers list copies at CDBaby and LegacyRecord.
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Joe Tex II Reworks Classics For Personal Album Style
Joe Tex II slows his father’s hits into new forms on his latest album, seeking personal meaning and a fresh spin on old styles. Remixes include I Gotcha turned into a ballad, with other tracks like Joe Tex Party and Shake It reflecting a dance and funk influence. He recalls his father’s advice to avoid the music industry’s sharks and notes his father wished him to become a doctor.
Golden Corral Honors Military Tonight With Free Dinner
Golden Corral offers all veterans and active duty personnel a free dinner buffet and drink from 5 to 9 p.m. on Military Appreciation night at 4610 Garth Road. A color guard and National Anthem kickoff the event, with about 2,000 served in four hours.
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Homeless shelter rises from financial pitfalls
After a year of careful financial reporting a new executive director and board have steered the Bay Area Homeless Services shelter to solvency by year’s end Pete Alfaro chair of the board credits community support for the turnaround noting continued need for help The shelter faced possible closure over payroll tax debts and was at risk before the financial overhaul see shelter page 5.
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Waynere Gray Sports Complex completes with final payment
City council approved the final payment of 143 421 35 to Morganti Texas Inc for the Wayne Gray Sports Complex bringing the 2 6 million project to completion. The work covered paving and damage with add ons like a pavilion and extra parking. Change orders rose 23 7 percent though officials say the project stayed within budget due to planned additions and competitive bids.
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