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Reid: Compromise in hand to reopen FAA - Houston Chronicle
"I just know that the White House has provided assurances that they (the communities) will be held harmless," said a Senate Democratic leadership aide who asked not to be named because he wasn't authorized to speak publicly about the deal. ...
Police ID man fatally shot by Metro officer - Houston Chronicle
"So he had to back up and re-pull up in order to submit the code again," said the woman, who did not want to be identified. "And that's when the officer pulled up behind him. He asked the officer, 'What was the problem?' He put the car in reverse and ...
Syrian troops storm Hama, at least 3 killed - Houston Chronicle
... Committees both confirmed that Syrian tanks entered the city at dawn Sunday. Both said that three people have been killed. A resident in the city confirmed the assault and casualties. He asked that his name not be used for fear of reprisals.
7 dead in northwest China after men attack crowd - Houston Chronicle
An official at the Xinjiang regional public security bureau says two men hijacked a truck and stabbed its driver to death. She says the men then drove the truck into a crowd and got out and attacked pedestrians. She refused to give her name, ...
Restaurant tycoon Fertitta goes the extra mile for friends - Houston Chronicle
... home in River Oaks, his ranch, his media connections and even his restaurant empire have played roles in simultaneously supporting Giffords and protecting her from public view as she has pushed through her recovery, sources close to Giffords said. ...
If debt deal near, Obama would OK stopgap measure - Houston Chronicle
Those familiar with the talks spoke on condition of anonymity to disclose details of the private discussions at the White House. All sides were keeping information tight as time slips by and negotiations grow sensitive. The latest talks centered on ...
Houston athletic booster found dead in Friendswood - Houston Chronicle
It is unclear how much money Salinas contributed to the two basketball programs, but according to a person close to the University of Houston, he made a financial gift that was used for court renovations at Hofheinz Pavilion. ...
Houston athletic booster found dead in Friendswood - Houston Chronicle
It is unclear how much money Salinas contributed to the two basketball programs, but according to a person close to the University of Houston, he made a financial gift that was used for court renovations at Hofheinz Pavilion. ...
What four high-profile candidates raised in the 2008 presidential race: - Houston Chronicle
"There's a lot of enthusiasm for Rick Perry" among major donors, said one of his top contributors, who asked not to be identified. "A lot of people think that Rick Perry could be a formidable opponent for Barack Obama, and a lot of people think that he ...
Bank of America nears mortgage suit settlement - Houston Chronicle
While the board has yet to approve the settlement, both sides are aiming to have it done by Thursday, according to a person close to the negotiations. Bank of America would deliver the money to the trustee for the securities, Bank of New York, ...
Bank of America nears settlement of mortgage lawsuit - Houston Chronicle
While the board has yet to approve the settlement, both sides are aiming to have it done by Thursday, according to a person close to the negotiations. Bank of America would deliver the money to the trustee for the securities, Bank of New York, ...
Magidson likely pick for federal prosecutor post - Houston Chronicle
Assistant US Attorney Kenneth Magidson is expected to be nominated as US Attorney for the Houston-based Southern District of Texas as early as next week, sources said Thursday. President Barack Obama is poised to nominate ...
Authorities ID 5-year-old fatally shot by brother at motel - Houston Chronicle
A hotel resident who declined to give her name Tuesday afternoon said the boys' parents were a "sweet couple" and that the children spent a lot of time at the motel pool. She described the boys as "very healthy" and "athletic."
Was Harris County bilked on bond trades? - Houston Chronicle
"Looking at their portfolio, it's so blatant," said a broker who trades with the county and requested anonymity because of that relationship. "Those trades never should have happened. It's amazing that a firm could get away with charging that much. ...
Police: Child fatally shot by brother in W. Houston motel - Houston Chronicle
A hotel resident who declined to give her name Tuesday afternoon said the boys' parents were a "sweet couple" and that the children spent a lot of time at the motel pool. She described the boys as "very healthy" and "athletic. ...
Discipline for officers pleases attorney for man suing LaBelle - Houston Chronicle
Sgt. David Johnson has been given formal notice that he will be transferred from his duties at the airport, according to a police source who did not want to be identified because he is not authorized to talk about the suspensions. ...
AP Source: Ally Financial postpones stock offering - Houston Chronicle
NEW YORK — A person briefed on the matter says Ally Financial Inc. has decided to postpone its initial public stock offering because of the declining stock markets. The former finance arm of General Motors Co. ...
7 Texans charged with animal cruelty over taped cow killings - Houston Chronicle
A woman in his office who wouldn't give her name confirmed the warrants. Authorities started investigating the E6 Cattle Co. after the welfare group gave authorities undercover video footage shot at the facility near Hart, about 65 miles north of ...
7 charged after video shows calves' heads crushed - Houston Chronicle
A woman in his office who wouldn't give her name confirmed the warrants. Authorities started investigating the E6 Cattle Co. after the welfare group gave authorities undercover video footage shot at the facility near Hart, about 65 miles north of ...
Long-delayed face-lift will start soon at IAH terminal - Houston Chronicle
The three-phase project will take more than a decade and cost more than $1 billion, a source close to the project said. The first phase of the redevelopment will include adding square footage to the south concourse of Terminal B, the source also said. ...
US lags in promise to help Mexico battle cartels - Houston Chronicle
... the fact that fewer drugs are going into the United States is cold comfort if you're still finding duffle bags full of severed heads on the streets of your town," a State Department official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. ...
Texas A&M moving forward with basketball vacancy - Houston Chronicle
The Sporting News, however, reported Tuesday that Josh Pastner “does not have an interest” in A&M, in citing a person close to the Memphis program. Likewise, Marshall might be tough to pry from Wichita State, which features a talented group mostly ...
Al-Qaida vows revenge for Osama bin Laden's death - Houston Chronicle
"There have been mentions of shootings, bombings and random violence, though it is not surprising, given bin Laden's death," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Authorities in the US and Europe chose not to elevate threat levels. ...
US: Only single bin Laden defender shot at SEALs - Houston Chronicle
The senior defense official spoke to The Associated Press anonymously because he was not authorized to speak on the record. He said the sole bin Laden shooter in the Pakistan compound was killed in the early minutes of the commando operation, ...
HPD officer arrested on theft charges - Houston Chronicle
"He would stop someone on a traffic violation, search them, and take the money ... those are the allegations,“ said the source, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to discuss the inquiry. "It's not the first time he was accused ...