Retooled Texans face hot Bengals in Cincinnati
The Bengals sit 3-0 and lead the league while the Texans fire their offensive coordinator and adjust personnel to stop a losing trend. Chad Johnson promises another end zone celebration as Houston, missing wins, seeks improvement before a tough schedule.
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Astros Climbs Highlight Clemens Dominance In Win
Clemens improved to 13 8 with a 1 87 ERA the best in the majors. He struck out five over six hits and logged his 4 500th strikeout before being lifted for a pinch hitter. Manager Garner praised his masterful effort as Houston edged Williams and the Astros benefited from Biggio s 44th leadoff homer and Lidge s 41st save.
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Playoff Scenarios Set For Astros Phillies and Red Sox Indians
The wild card race rests on Sundays games with Houston one game ahead of Philadelphia in the NL. A Sunday Houston win or Philly loss could avoid a playoff, while a Sunday loss by Boston or Cleveland could force a Monday game at Fenway or Citizens Bank Park. Yankees clinched the AL East with an 8-4 Saturday win.
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Martel Finds Strength in Community After Hurricane
Anahuac football coach Martel discusses the impact of the hurricane on his town. He recalls evacuating with family to Diboll, the loss of a Suburban, and the tough emotional farewells at the stadium. He praises local officials, plans a hurricane contingency in the coaching manual, and emphasizes faith, family, and rising above.
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Fall fishing explodes along Texas coast hotspots
Freelance writer Bink Grimes surveys Gulf shores from East Galveston Bay to South Padre Island, noting birds and bait shifts signal prime fall fishing. Speckled trout redfish flounder and tarpon are highlighted at key spots such as East Matagorda Bay, Rollover Pass, Rockport reefs, Port Aransas and Laguna Madre with glow lures and live baits.
Gulf Coast Fishing Report Summary
North Sabine and South Sabine show no reports. Bull redfish are good in the surf at Bolivar with fresh mullet. Trinity Bay notes flood stage from Lake Livingston Dam and slow fishing. East Galveston Bay reports fair to good trout in 6 to 8 feet over shell with black/chartreuse lures. flounder and croaker good in cuts to the Intracoastal with dead shrimp. West Bay trout, croaker, and bull redfish fair to good with live shrimp and mullet along beaches and reefs. Texas City reports fair redfish and trout at night and around Sea Wolf Park. Freeport sees trout and croaker on shrimp. redfish on cut-mullet and crabs at several passes and jetties. Matagorda area reports fair to good trout and redfish. Port O’Connor, Rockport, Port Aransas, Corpus Christi, and Baffin Bay show varying levels of redfish and trout action with live shrimp, mullet, spoons, and specific lure recommendations. Tarpon observed at North Jetty near Port Aransas. Port Mansfield notes fair trout on grass pockets along Kenedy shoreline.
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