Rufus 'Pa' Taylor Nov 20, 2009
He is survived by his only child, Linda (Jerry) Taylor, of Ontario; two granddaughters, J.J. (Aaron) Peters and Jaime Taylor; and three precious great-grandchildren, Natalie Taylor Rose Peters, Jared Dennison Houston Peters and Brady Taylor Cradduck. Many loving family and friends also survive him. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Latin American art fair in the Big Apple Nov 20, 2009
The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Britain's Tate Modern museum, the Harvard Art Museum, the Latin American Art Museum in Buenos Aires (MALBA) and the Tamayo Museum in Mexico are among the those scheduled to visit. "We are able to get a sense of the political and social context in some situations and the whole range of mediums, which is so vast," said Mary Schneider Enriquez, Latin American Art Consultant at the Harvard Art Museum. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Holiday travel survival guide Nov 19, 2009
Best: Hubs with the highest percentage of on-time departures76% Charlotte75% Houston Intercontinental72% D.C. Reagan National71% Cleveland70% Phoenix. Worst: Hubs with the lowest percentage of on-time departures57% Newark Liberty59% Chicago O'Hare61% Seattle61% Portland62% San Francisco. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Emily Foreman Named UAB Student-Athlete Of The Week Nov 19, 2009
Foreman and the UAB volleyball team (17-15, 9-7 C-USA) will travel to Houston, Texas, this week for the Conference USA Championship, hosted by Rice. The Blazers are the No. 7 seed and will open play Friday at 2 p.m. CT against second-seeded Tulsa. (Uabsports.com)
Boy Wonder Joe Murphy/Getty ImagesAt only 31 years old, Josh Pastner took over for John Calipari as the head coach at Memphis. Young and driven, Josh Pastner will keep Memphis winning -- after all, in his first televised game, his squad almost knocked off the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks, writes Alexander Wolff. Nov 19, 2009
Growing up outside Houston, Pastner began breaking down game tapes at age 12 ... By 14 he was running the Houston Hoops, the travel team he founded with his dad, Hal ... He turned to his hometown of Houston, hiring Rice coach Willis Wilson, 49, to be a wise head on the bench. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Falcons End Semester With Three Separate Events Nov 19, 2009
The women's swimmers travel to Houston, Texas, for the Cougar Classic Fall Invitational, Nov. 20-22, while the diving team visits Tuscon, Ariz ... The Cougar Classic Fall Invitational, hosted by Houston, will take place Nov. 20-22 at the University of Houston Campus Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC) ... Among the teams slated to compete in this weekend's event are Air Force, host Houston, LSU, SMU and Tulane. (Airforcesports.com)
New executive director hopes to help county economy Nov 19, 2009
Brown also worked as a police officer and an instructor with the Royal Australian Air Force before undertaking a management consulting career that has allowed him to travel to places as disparate as Chicago, Indonesia, Houston, and Singapore. He said 20-plus years in the field has not only given him practical, in-depth experience in best practices, but has also taught him what doesnt work. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Warriors running game pays off big Nov 19, 2009
Warriors running game pays off big. Maybe the West Montgomery football team ought to consider playing more games on Friday the 13th bringing out their all-black uniforms. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
Men's Basketball Inks Center during November Signing Period Nov 19, 2009
HOUSTON - Center Marial Dahl became the newest member of the University of Houston men's basketball team with his signing of a National Letter of Intent, head coach recently announced ... A native of Kampala, Uganda and a product of Our Savior New America School outside of New York, Dahl chose Houston over LSU, Florida, USF and Nevada ... He will compete as a junior at Houston during the 2010-11 season. (Uhcougars.com)
Chinese Terra Cotta Warriors stride into Washington museum Nov 18, 2009
The exhibition, "Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor," will officially open to public on Thursday at the National Geographic Museum, which is the final venue of the exhibition's four-city U.S. tour, following Los Angeles, Atlanta and Houston. Open through March 31, 2010, the exhibition includes 15 terra cotta figures from the tomb of China's First Emperor, Qin Shihuang, who ruled from 221 B.C. to 210 B.C.. (Xinhuanet, China)
'Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor' to Open at National Geographic Museum on Nov. 19 Nov 18, 2009
Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of Chinas First Emperor is co-organized by the Bowers Museum, Houston Museum of Natural Science and the National Geographic Museum, and is guest curated by Dr. Albert E. Dien, professor emeritus, Stanford University. Terra Cotta Warriors is supported by American Airlines; Amtrak; Washington, D.C.s Loews Madison Hotel; P.F. Changs China Bistro; The PIMCO Foundation; UPS; Viking River Cruises; and WTOP.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Aces' loss becomes AHL affiliate's gain Nov 18, 2009
Which is why the Peoria Rivermen, Alaska's affiliate in the American Hockey League, have plucked Stefanishion as they begin a road swing of three games in four nights beginning this evening in Houston. Click to enlarge. (Anchorage Daily News)
Upon Further Review Nov 18, 2009
In the only Heinz Field loss without a Steeler touchdown since the 02 Houston Debacle, what of the four Steeler possessions from the red zone. Set up with respective first downs on the 15, five, eight and 11-yard lines, the Steelers offense, in four consecutive 3-play failures, yielded two sacks, were flagged for holding on a run play, ran twice for a total of minus one yard, and completed two passes in eight attempts, for a total of eight yards. (SteelCitySports.com)
2 carriers to offer new benefits to elite fliers Nov 18, 2009
Continental Airlines Inc. is based in Houston. United's parent, UAL Corp., is based in Chicago. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Second round super matches Nov 17, 2009
Most kickoff are into the end zone and the kicker is very accurate; he is a Houston committ. This only matter because I believe that special teams and field position will be important in this game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Playoff tickets Nov 17, 2009
Tickets for both the OHS and Permian games can be purchased from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Thursday at the ECISD Administration Building ticket window, 802 N. Sam Houston Ave.. Season ticket holders for Odessa High can get their tickets from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Tuesday. (Odessa American, TX)
Free family flights to Mexico on AeroMexico Nov 17, 2009
Fly from major U.S. cities like Las Vegas, Houston, New York, Miami, Seattle, and many more. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Unfriend is US dictionary's 2009 word of the year Nov 17, 2009
Houston Nutt's team bounced back in a big way at Vanderbilt last weekend though, posting a 23-7 win in Nashville. 3 Tenn. (Fresno Bee)
Falcons: Ryan may have some limitations Nov 17, 2009
Houston is improving, but we have no depth ... Who happens to have laid every color egg in the Easter basket in Houston. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Basketball opens 2009-10 home schedule with Men... Nov 16, 2009
They will travel out of state to play just four games: two in Houston: at Houston Baptist (Dec. 14) and at Rice (Dec. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Bengals' rising, Broncos' falling; more Snaps Nov 16, 2009
It's certainly plausible for the Jaguars to win home games against Buffalo, Houston and Miami, with road victories within reach at San Francisco and Cleveland. But don't worry Jaguars fans, it's still a long shot that you'd have a playoff home game to get blacked out. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Blazers Sweep Tigers, 3-0, Saturday On Senior Night Nov 15, 2009
The Blazers will now travel to Houston, Texas, for the Conference USA volleyball tournament, which begins Friday, Nov. 20. UAB has earned the No. 7 seed and will play second-seeded Tulsa in the opening round of the event, which is hosted by Rice. (Uabsports.com)
Texans Fans: Who to cheer for... Nov 14, 2009
A San Diego loss would drop them to 5-4 which ties them with Houston. New England at Indianapolis As Kris Brown's 42-yard field goal sailed wide last week in Indianapolis, so did any chance of the Texans winning a division title. (InsideHouston.com)
U.S. to test depth vs. Slovakia in WCup warm-up Nov 14, 2009
Against Slovakia, he will have to do without key forward and leading scorer Landon Donovan who will be with his Los Angeles Galaxy team when it faces Houston on Friday in the Major League Soccer playoffs. "Landon is a very important player but when we (talk) about the opportunity to see different variations, then tomorrow we have a chance to play without Landon, to see some other players, because you always want to be prepared for the day when you have to make adjustments, maybe because of... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Valley Art readies annual Artist Event Nov 14, 2009
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Murdered man's lifesaving gift unites parents with new friend Nov 14, 2009
"We got a call at around 3 a.m. in Houston telling us that Anton had been the victim of a violent crime and that we had to get to San Francisco quickly, " Jim Segal said ... Then, she flashed to something that had happened only weeks before in Houston. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Injuries adding up for Pirates (6) Nov 14, 2009
Tulsa just missed upsetting No. 13 Houston, as the Golden Hurricane fell 46-45. Under third-year coach Todd Graham, Tulsa has become famous for its explosive offense which is currently ranked third in Conference USA posting 29. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Cassel marshals Players 4 Planet Nov 14, 2009
"I grew up in L.A., where my family always recycled," explained Cassel, who has logged Major League playing time with the San Diego Padres and Houston Astros. "They took the initiative to make sure that things were put in their proper place. But in L.A., we'd sometimes have [baseball] games canceled because the air quality was so poor. And every time I'd travel somewhere to play baseball, I'd fly back into L.A. and -- boom! - the first thing I'd see was a thick layer of smog. When you're in that... (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Scott's Big Night Lifts Women's Basketball to Season-Opening Win Nov 14, 2009
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. - Led by a 27-point effort from junior guard , the University of Houston women's basketball team avoided an unlucky start to the season on Friday the 13th, defeating Gardner-Webb 86-64 at Paul Porter Arena ... Houston (1-0) sought to the take control of the game in the opening minutes as it broke a 4-4 tie with a 6-0 run to leave the Cougars with a 10-4 advantage and 14:23 remaining on the clock ... The Houston guards, however, were also plagued with foul problems as a pair... (Uhcougars.com)
Suh Named a Finalist for Lombardi Award Nov 14, 2009
All four of the finalists will travel to Houston for the announcement of the winner on Wednesday, Dec. 9. The 6-4, 300-pound Suh has been a dominant force on the defensive line throughout the 2009 season. (HuskerConnection.com)
Four charged with selling counterfeit DVDs Nov 14, 2009
Three of the accused were arrested by the FBI in Houston Friday. The indictments were handed down by a federal grand jury in Tucson. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Falcons ready to get on the bus; help Smitty pay the fine Nov 14, 2009
Steve Smith tackles Chris Houston after his key interception in Week Two ... Falcons cornerback Chris Houston, who intercepted Delhomme late to preserve the 28-20 victory in Week Two, hasn t noticed the change ... They don t do anything differently, Houston said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Friday The 13th Phobia? You're Not Alone Nov 14, 2009
You're Not Alone - Houston News Story - KPRC Houston ... The views expressed are not those of Click2Houston ... Three Houston-area residents are arrested and accused of producing and distributing counterfeit DVDs, KPRC Local 2 reports. (Click2Houston, TX)
Playoff partying Nov 14, 2009
As long as we keep building medium range schools in Houston County we will probably stay in AAAA or below ... But the School Board in Perry Ga will make that decison based on travel cost comparisons for all the Houston County teams, for all sports ... Northside also plays Houston County, no matter what classification. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Softball Signs Five Players Nov 13, 2009
U of L will open the 2010 season at the Marriott Tournament in Houston Feb. 12-14. 2010 Louisville Softball Recruiting Class. (Uoflsports.com)
Feds move to seize 4 mosques, tower linked to Iran Nov 13, 2009
The assets include bank accounts; Islamic centers consisting of schools and mosques in New York, Maryland, California and Houston; more than 100 acres in Virginia; and a 36-story Manhattan office tower ... Parents lined up in their cars to pick up their children at the schools within the Islamic Education Center of Greater Houston and the Islamic Education Center in Rockville, Md ... Associated Press writers Samantha Gross in New York City, Juan A. Lozano in Houston, investigative researcher... (Montana Standard, MT)
Men's Basketball opens season with first-ever m... Nov 13, 2009
They will travel out of state to play just four games: two in Houston: at Houston Baptist (Dec ... The Broncos collected 48 rebounds vs. Houston Baptist, a high under head coach ; and the most since the Broncos grabbed 49 rebounds vs. Holy Names on Nov. 14, 2006. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Football Student-Guest Tickets for Final Games on Sale Monday Morning Nov 13, 2009
Student-Guest Tickets for Final Two Home Games on Sale Monday Morning - HOUSTON OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... HOUSTON - Student-guest tickets for the 12th-ranked University of Houston football team's final two regular-season home games will go on sale Monday morning ... "The atmosphere around Robertson Stadium has been fun and exciting all season long, and our students are a big reason for that," Houston assistant athletics director for ticket operations Mike Rea said. (Uhcougars.com)
They Will Be Gunning For Cubs Nov 13, 2009
Theyll get a taste of division play right off the bat when they travel to Houston and then Milwaukee for the start of the season beginning Monday ... HOUSTON ASTROS 2008: 86-75 (3rd place). (Milwaukee, TheInsiders.com)
Southwest Launches New Fare Sale Nov 13, 2009
The views expressed are not those of Click2Houston ... Houston police confirm that a group of officers will be trained to draw blood from DWI suspects ... The Wings Over Houston Airshow was held at Ellington Field on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2009. (Click2Houston, TX)
Class of Six Chosen For MU Athletics ... Nov 13, 2009
Missouri's first-ever WNBA Draft pick, chosen in the 2001 first round by the Houston Comets. Played for six seasons ; Led Tigers to a 40-22 record and the 2001 NCAA Sweet Sixteen for the second time in school history and the first time since 1982 ; Real Sports Magazine second-team All-American, 2001. (Mutigers.com)
Texans Unsatisfied at Bye Nov 12, 2009
If the Texans can beat the Titans and Colts in Houston to be 7-4, they travel to Jacksonville before playing Seattle and St. Louis ... Jones, 6-foot-2 and 206 pounds, has shown big-play capability ever since he came to Houston as a third-round pick in 2007. (InsideHouston.com)
Visas for Pak-born US nationals to be cleared by New Delhi Nov 12, 2009
Besides, the Indian Embassy in Washington, the Indian Consulates in New York, Houston, Chicago and San Francisco too issue Indian visas. All the Indian Missions in the US have been directed to adhere to the new instructions in this regard from New Delhi. (India Times)
Schmidt, Zaun file for free agency Nov 12, 2009
Zaun is a veteran of 15 major league seasons, having played for Baltimore, Florida, Texas, Kansas City, Houston, Colorado and Toronto, in addition to the Rays. In 1,204 career games, Zaun owns a. (News & Observer -- Sports)
West uses strong running game for victory Nov 12, 2009
Editor s Note: The display of poor sportsmanship by both local high school teams during Friday night s annual football game is not detailed or elaborated on in the following story. However, due to the community discussion about the game, the Herald contacted Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donna Peters about the administration s handling of the situation. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
First day of hockey tourney postponed Nov 12, 2009
North Pole is slated to face Palmer at 5 p.m. and Kenai and Houston are set to face off at 7:15 p.m.. See the Friday edition of the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman for more on the tournament. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Google offering free Wi-Fi at airports, including SW Florida Int'l Nov 11, 2009
Free Wi-Fi will be available starting today at 47 airports, including Las Vegas, San Jose, Boston, Baltimore, Burbank, Houston, Indianapolis, Seattle, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, St. Louis and Charlotte ... Austin (AUS) * Baltimore (BWI) * Billings (BIL) * Boston (BOS) * Bozeman (BZN) * Buffalo (BUF) * Burbank (BUR) * Central Wisconsin (CWA) * Charlotte (CLT) * Des Moines (DSM) * El Paso (ELP) * Fort Lauderdale (FLL) * Fort Myers/SW (RSW) * Greensboro (GSO) * Houston (HOU) * Houston Bush... (The News-Press -- Business)
Google offers free holiday season Wi-Fi service at U.S. airports Nov 11, 2009
Currently, there are 47 airports participating in the project, including Las Vegas, San Jose, Boston, Baltimore, Burbank, Houston, Indianapolis, Seattle, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, St. Louis and Charlotte. As a result of the project, Burbank and Seattle airports will begin offering airport-wide free Wi-Fi access indefinitely, Google said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Google offers free Wi-Fi for the holidays Nov 11, 2009
Google Inc. announced Tuesday that it would provide free Wi-Fi access in 47 airports across the U.S., including Boston, Houston and Seattle, through Jan. 15. The airports handle about 35 percent of U.S. air travelers, the company said. (MSNBC -- Travel)
No jail for Nowak Nov 11, 2009
Investigators say she drove from Houston to Orlando International Airport to confront Shipman, who was a rival for the affection of Oefelein ... Orlando police say Nowak drove from Houston to Orlando International Airport to attack Colleen Shipman, background, who was dating Nowak's love interest, Bill Oefelein. (Florida Today)
Jackson's Mother Approves Will Executors Nov 11, 2009
Judge: Joe Jackson Can't Challenge Will Executors - Entertainment News Story - KPRC Houston ... The views expressed are not those of Click2Houston ... A Houston-area hospital chain is offering health insurance to patients, KPRC Local 2 reports. (Click2Houston, TX)
Gay marriage Nov 10, 2009
In Houston, a lesbian mayoral candidate will go into a run-off having won a plurality on Tuesday. Share. (Salon)
Investment losses mar strong year at OhioHealth Nov 10, 2009
In the country, you don t see as many markets as strongly positioned as Columbus, said Anthony Houston, a Chicago-based hospital analyst for Fitch Ratings ... Usually that doesn t happen, Houston said ... OhioHealth doesn t need investment income for operations, which are meeting expectations, Houston said. (Columbus Business First, OH)
When The Airline Damages Your Luggage Nov 10, 2009
The views expressed are not those of Click2Houston. com, KPRC or its affiliated companies. (Click2Houston, TX)
Paris and Nice, air/6 nights, from $749 Nov 10, 2009
Gateways: New York City; add $60 for Houston; $80 for Miami; $90 for Atlanta; $110 for Chicago, L.A.; $160 for Denver; $170 for Seattle. The fine print: The lowest rate is based on weekday departures; add $50 per person to travel Thursday through Monday. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Low-cost airlines gain ground against full-price rivals Nov 10, 2009
1999: Houston, Newark, Cleveland 2009: Houston, Newark, Cleveland ... 1999: Phoenix, Houston Hobby, Las Vegas, Dallas Love Field, Los Angeles International, Chicago Midway, Oakland, Baltimore-Washington, St. Louis, San Diego 2009: Las Vegas, Chicago Midway, Phoenix, Baltimore-Washington, Houston Hobby, Dallas Love Field, Oakland, Los Angeles International, Denver, Orlando. (USA Today -- Money)
Rivals.com experts: What we learned Nov 9, 2009
Houston had scored a touchdown with 21 seconds left to cut Tulsa's lead to 45-43, but QB was sacked on the attempted two-point conversion. No problem: Houston recovered the onside kick, and Keenum completed two passes covering 27 yards to set up Hogan's heroics ... Houston also has had fourth-quarter rallies to beat by one and by seven. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Oil cos shut output in Gulf Nov 9, 2009
HOUSTON: US oil companies were shutting production on Sunday as they evacuated workers from the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Ida, which is forecast to roar across the offshore oil patch Monday before making landfall on Tuesday. BP Plc, one the Gulf's largest oil producers, said on Sunday some of its production was shut and nonessential workers were evacuated from Ida's forecast path. (India Times)
Galaxy win keeps Beckham in L.A. for MLS semifinals Nov 9, 2009
The Galaxy will host Houston in a single match Friday night to determine who goes to the MLS Cup final. That means will miss 's friendly against Brazil next week. (USA Today -- Sports)
Winter's late, and so is the ice Nov 9, 2009
Houston Resident wrote on Nov 8, 2009 11:44 AM:" A friend keeps a claw hammer on a lanyard atached tot his waist. ". WRITE A COMMENT. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
NorthwestFootball.net Power Rankings: Week 8 Nov 9, 2009
com: NorthwestFootball. net Power Rankings: Week 8. (JagsInsider.com)
Seattle Heads To Houston For Deciding Second Leg Nov 8, 2009
(Sports Network) - The expansion Seattle Sounders FC travel to take on the Houston Dynamo in the second and deciding leg of their Western Conference Semifinal Series on Sunday afternoon at Robertson Stadium ... "We did the same thing last year and we didn't win," Houston coach Dominic Kinnear said ... "[Houston] does a good job of freeing guys in the box, whether you call them picks or screens," Seattle coach Sigi Schmid said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Woman a central character both on, off stage Nov 8, 2009
" Originally penned by Parks some three decades ago, "The Woman I Am Today" concerns the life of Mona Jackson, a superstar vocalist ("think Patti LaBelle, Whitney Houston and Barbra Streisand, all rolled up in one," Jackson says) who sees her bright light dimming in the face of competition from the likes of the Beyonces, Britneys and Rihannas. After a two-month makeover, Mona invites her closest friends over for a welcome home/slumber party, which leads to plenty of interesting developments,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
"The September Issue" Nov 8, 2009
Seattle and Washington; Oct. 2 in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, San Diego and St. Louis; Oct. 9 in Cleveland; Oct. 16 in Kansas City; Oct. 23 in Dallas and Houston; and Oct. 30 in Atlanta, with more cities to follow ... Over the course of four years in diverse and difficult conditions, Berlinger captures Fajardo and his American consultant, Steven Donziger, as they travel from Ecuador to New York to Houston and back. (Salon)
Casper event wins national travel award Nov 8, 2009
the NCAA Division II Winter National Championships Festival in Houston; the NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships in Buffalo, N.Y.; and the STIHL TimberSports Collegiate Challenge in Columbus, Ga. "This national award was the total package of city, county, state and college rodeo working together to produce a highly successful event that is recognized throughout the United States," said Roger Walters, commissioner of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
