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chron.com Downpours are gone, all that's left is the muggy heat
The recent downpours are mostly gone, but sticky, steamy heat is likely to grip the Houston region for the next few days as moist air lingers and a strong ridge of high pressure spreads above the area.
Published:2010-09-09 13:28:00 GMT
chron.com Indian filmmaker faults TSA over legal troubles
A documentary filmmaker from India who relied on the Department of Homeland Security's travel rules was convicted Wednesday of illegally carrying brass knuckles in his checked airport baggage.
Published:2010-09-09 02:27:00 GMT
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Quarterback Matt Leinart spent his first practice with the Texans watching and learning at the Methodist Training Center.
chron.com There are some who claim to have never seen an episode, or one of the movies.
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On Sept. 8, 1966, NBC aired the first episode of what it touted as a science fiction series for adults. Star Trek went on to air for only three seasons, but grew into a towering TV and film franchise and a cultural touchstone that transcends generations.
chron.com Filmmaker with brass knuckles pleads no contest in weapons case
A documentary filmmaker from India who relied on the Department of Homeland Security's travel rules was convicted Wednesday of illegally carrying brass knuckles in his checked airport baggage.
Published:2010-09-08 17:21:00 GMT
chron.com Is this going to be a winter that kills your hibiscus?
Houston's winter forecast: Cold and rainy or warmer and dry? | NewsWatch: Breaking news | Chron.com.
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What weather will winter bring? Some people think they have the answer to that: Forecasters at the Farmers' Almanac, the Old Farmer's Almanac and the federal government's Climate Prediction Center are all weighing in on it.
chron.com Blogging from ISS.
First person perspective from orbit: What happens when a critical part breaks and we have to go fix.
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We have been rather busy these last few weeks because of the pump failure we had in one of the Station's external thermal loops. First we were tied up with preparing for and executing the three spacewalks that it took to get a replacement pump installed. Then we have been busy playing catch-up on al...
chron.com How to avoid a lighter wallet or pocketbook. Or bank account.
Think basics. You'll need a car seat before the baby arrives. You'll also want to buy a stroller and something safe for the baby to sleep in.
chron.com Authorities are asking for help after two recent bank robberies.
Authorities are asking the public to help them identify a man suspected of robbing two banks and then apparently hailing taxicabs to get away.
chron.com Something to think about at 4:12 p.m. Central today ...
A pair of asteroids passing near Earth today. Should we visit one? | SciGuy | Chron.com - Houston Ch
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A pair of small asteroids are passing near Earth today inside of the moon's orbit, NASA says. Here are the details on each of the two rocks:
chron.com This case could be resolved in federal court today:
'Catch-22': An Indian filmmaker finds himself caught in Houston in a legal conundrum | Editorial |..
According to Webster's New World Dictionary, the title of American novelist Joseph Heller's darkly humorous masterpiece, Catch-22, has since become a term describing "a paradox in a law, regulation, or practice that makes one a victim of its provisions no matter what one does."
chron.com Wallace homers, Bourn has 3 hits as Astros top Cubs
Michael Bourn did everything in his speed-driven repertoire Tuesday night to lead the Astros to a comfortable win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Published:2010-09-08 09:32:00 GMT
chron.com Report: Reggie Bush to be stripped of Heisman Trophy
The former Southern Cal running back would become the first player in the 75-year history of the award to have the Heisman Trophy taken away.
Published:2010-09-08 05:30:00 GMT
chron.com Report: Reggie Bush to be stripped of Heisman Trophy
The former Southern Cal running back would become the first player in the 75-year history of the award to have the Heisman Trophy taken away.
Published:2010-09-07 22:02:00 GMT