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DA looked into grand jurors, but how deeply? - Houston Chronicle
Meanwhile, sources close to the situation say an investigation by the DA's office into grand jurors, two judges and a political opponent of Lykos was ongoing during the grand jury's probe. On Tuesday, a grand jury ended its investigation of possible ...
Rapist executed for 1994 SA murder - Houston Chronicle
A younger cousin who declined to be named said the 2002 arrest was a shock to relatives, but Hernandez's connection to the Michigan slaying “blew our wig stack — it's like he had a split personality.” Raised by his grandmother in Grand Rapids, ...
SA killer executed for 1994 rape, murder - Houston Chronicle
A younger cousin who declined to be named said that while the 2002 arrest was a shock to relatives, his connection to the Michigan slaying “blew our wig stack,” she said. “It's like he had a split personality.” Raised by his grandmother in Grand Rapids ...
Entire squad put on leave during investigation - Houston Chronicle
A person close to the investigation, who asked to remain anonymous, said the investigation involved questions about the number of hours worked by some department employees. The official said the city was trying to determine whether any laws had been ...
Galveston traffic supervisor resigns amid probe - Houston Chronicle
A city official, who asked to remain anonymous, said the investigation involved questions about the number of hours worked by some department employees. The official said the Galveston Police Department was determining whether any laws had been broken.
Ruling expected soon on Ryan Boatright's eligibility - Houston Chronicle
The ex-boyfriend is also an estranged cousin of Boatright's father, the source said. With Boatright active, the Huskies have gone 8-2. Without him, they are 6-3, including a 60-57 loss Saturday at Tennesssee. The 5-foot-10 combo guard who has taken on ...
Tea Party Express to endorse Ted Cruz for senate - Houston Chronicle
The officials asked not to be named because they were not authorized to pre-empt Wednesday's announcement. Cruz has fought hard to win tea party and conservative endorsements while running against his chief rival, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst.
Church moving from tragedy to peace - Houston Chronicle
A 38-year-old female parishioner who declined to give her name said she reacted to the crime with anger. “What they did does not in any way define what we're about or what God wants us to do,” she said, holding her 11-month-old son during Mass. ...
Ex-regulator for SEC defends his ethics - Houston Chronicle
... agreement with Barasch was negotiated weeks ago but was kept on hold to give the SEC a chance to announce disciplinary action against Barasch at the same time, a person familiar with the matter said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. ...
Friedman: Islamist win in Egypt may be tempered - Houston Chronicle
My favorite election story was told to me by an international observer, who asked not to be identified. His voting station had just closed and as the polling workers were loading up the box filled with votes onto a bus to be taken to a central counting ...
Probe targets off-duty Austin police hired to watch over student - Houston Chronicle
The officials declined to be identified because the case is ongoing and they are not authorized to speak. Austin police officers can enter into contracts with employers to provide off-duty patrols for private businesses and then hire fellow officers to ...
BP employees could face criminal spill charges - Houston Chronicle
The source said it is not yet clear if the Department of Justice will target individual BP employees or focus on charges against the company. But the source said a decision could be made as soon as next month. The charges could come nearly two years ...
North Korean heir leads funeral of Kim Jong Il - Houston Chronicle
... at a sports stadium shortly before noon to be taken to Kumsusan to see the hearse pass at the start of the funeral procession through Pyongyang, according to a diplomat who asked that her name not be used due to the sensitivity of the details. ...
Did NBA commish lie about failed three-team trade that involved Rockets? - Houston Chronicle
"You can say he (Alexander) was very angry," said the person, speaking on condition of anonymity. "He was on the phone with Daryl too many times that day to count. When the deal finally got done, he got a call from Daryl saying the deal was done. ...
Source: NBA commish lied about failed three-team trade that involved Rockets - Houston Chronicle
"You (Alexander) can say he was very angry," the person, speaking on condition of anonymity, said. "He was on the phone with Daryl too many times that day to count. When the deal finally got done, he got a call from Daryl saying the deal was done. ...
Bargainers reach deal to head off gov't shutdown - Houston Chronicle
Bargainers were considering the two-month extension of this year's payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits bill because so far, they haven't agreed how a yearlong extension would be paid for, said a Democratic aide who spoke on condition of anonymity ...
Hamilton seeks another championship in Chicago - Houston Chronicle
Hamilton has signed with the Chicago Bulls, according to a person familiar with the situation speaking on the condition of anonymity on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Terms of the contract have not yet been released, but Hamilton will be joining MVP Derrick Rose ...
BBVA Compass acquires naming rights to new Dynamo stadium - Houston Chronicle
Dynamo president Chris Canetti and BBVA Compass officials couldn't be reached for comment, but a person close to the deal confirmed the figures to the Chronicle. The 2011 Eastern Conference champion Dynamo, who lost to the LA Galaxy in the MLS Cup ...
Caron Butler signs with Clippers as camps open - Houston Chronicle
Butler has agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to a person familiar with the situation speaking on condition of anonymity and according to TNT's David Aldrige, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. ...
NBA owners, players approve new labor deal - Houston Chronicle
8, 2011, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Photo: Mark J. Terrill / AP NEW YORK (AP) — David Stern had three deals to consider, all promising significant changes to the NBA. A new collective bargaining agreement, saving owners more ...
Reputed gang member charged in 2006 killing - Houston Chronicle
The killing remained unsolved until March 2007, when an anonymous source told agents with the FBI's Multi-Agency Gang Task Force and Houston police that Saravia had infuriated members of the Raza Unida prison gang by disrespecting the wife of one of ...
Greenwich trio said to be front for real Powerball winner - Houston Chronicle
The business associate, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the situation, was dumbfounded that the trio would subject themselves to international scrutiny and potential security risks that come with claiming such a prize ...
Economy gets mixed batch of news ahead of holidays - Houston Chronicle
9, 2011 photo, a tourist from Switzerland, who asked not to be identified, rests on her shopping cart while shopping at Dolphin Mall, in Miami. Consumers barely increased their spending in October but their incomes rose by the most in seven months. ...
Megachurch rises in Pakistani city of Karachi - Houston Chronicle
"We had some opposition at the start," said the man, who has lived legally and openly on a missionary visa in Pakistan for many years, but declined to give his name for security reasons. "If we put up a big cross, and we called it a seminary, ...
Did agents in Texas let guns 'walk' into Mexico? - Houston Chronicle
Only later did agents determine that buyer also was linked to the Osorios and Morrison, the source said. Nevertheless, the source insisted: "We didn't ignore (the Osorios and Morrison). We looked into everybody.'' Robert Champion, ATF agent in charge ...