07/03/2009 Look at Allen Stanford's multi-count indictment Allen Stanford, one of the richest men in America, is now in federal custody. But was he careless or ruthless?

Some customers confused over which fireworks are banned
Stick rockets and missiles with fins have been banned until 7a.m. on July 6 due to a fear of wild fires. Fireworks that explode in the sky are okay to use.

Basic tips on how to conserve water and save money During the summer months about 80 percent of the water usage is for irrigation.

Gallery Furniture reopens on Saturday
Six weeks after an arsonist set the Gallery Furniture warehouse on fire a new warehouse has emerged. It’s located at the north Houston location.

Police: Robber took money and ran Police say around 4 p.m., the suspect went into a Compass Bank in the 4900 block of Beechnut. They believe he wasn’t armed.

Houston Tea Party Society to rally at Discovery Green
The Houston Tea Party Society is setting the stage for what some anticipate will be the largest tea party demonstration in the nation this holiday weekend. 

Peninsula church, Archdiocese Galveston-Houston back in court July 13 U.S. District Judge Melinda Harmon has scheduled a hearing for July 13 on the archdiocese’s argument that the decision on the future of Our Mother of Mercy is an internal church matter and is thus, under the First Amendment, not an issue for the courts.

Body of Texas soldier returned home: Funeral Saturday
The body of a soldier who died supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom is now back at home with his family. Twenty-two-year-old Specialist Joshua L. Hazlewood, of Manvel, Texas, died in Arifjan, Kuwait on June 25.

Metro: Derailed train was going too fast
The second light rail derailment in METRO's history happened because the operator took a curve too quickly, according to a third-party investigator's report.

Residents: Trucks tipping over in Channelview neighborhood create a hazard
Big trucks are creating big problems in Channelview. Residents say they're carrying hazardous materials and tipping over too often.

Armed bandits attempt to rob corner market, but clerk fights back Fireworks erupted early in a southwest Houston neighborhood Friday after a store clerk fought back against armed bandits as they were making their getaway.

Bank robbery suspect crashes in Cleveland, Texas during get-away
One suspect is now in custody following a bank robbery on Friday. Police say that at 9 a.m., a suspect robbed the People’s State Bank in Shepherd, Texas.

Police: Independence holiday a 'no refusal' weekend
With drunken driving suspected in half of traffic fatalities in the county since Hurricane Ike struck, police promise vigilant patrols targeting impaired drivers this holiday weekend.

Gunfire erupts during toddler's memorial service An arrest warrant has been issued for a gunman who killed a man outside the Brookside Funeral Home during a memorial service for a 3-year-old boy. The victim was the child’s cousin.

16-year-old leads police on chase through Houston
A 16-year-old is behind bars after leading police on a chase through Houston’s roads Friday morning.

Texas man may be last one awarded millions in malpractice case
A Texas man was awarded $10 million for his pain and suffering, but because of new reform law, it is more than any Texas patient will ever likely get again.

Saving Cents: Vacationing in San Antonio
Taking a break on a family vacation does not have to break the bank.  Texas offers scores of places to visit at bargain prices and San Antonio is one of the most popular.

Help still months away for some Ike victims Thousands of Hurricane Ike victims, most desperate for government assistance to restore and rebuild their houses, may have to wait months for help.

Fireworks show in Galveston County
Hots dogs, apple pie, cold drinks and, of course, fireworks can be found across Galveston County to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Houston’s famous Creole restaurant celebrates 40th anniversary
One famous Houston restaurant chain is celebrating a big milestone. Frenchy’s is turning 40!

07/02/2009 Webster pastor, police offer different versions of Taser incident Jose Moran, the pastor of Iglesia Profetica Peniel, is resting at home in Webster after a night in the hospital. But he insists he has no idea why an officer sent him there with the shock of a police taser.

07/03/2009

DWI charge upgraded to murder in Jamaica Beach case
Prosecutors have upgraded charges in the case of a Jamaica Beach woman killed in an automobile crash last year.

07/02/2009

New bill imposes fee on radio stations to play songs
It doesn’t cost you a penny to tune in to the radio on your AM or FM dial. But all that free music on the airwaves doesn’t always turn stars into millionaires.

Man shot at Harris County funeral home
Police say shots rang out at the Brookside Funeral Home in the 13,400 block of the EastTex Freeway at about 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Was a gay Houston sailor the victim of a hate crime?
Family members of an openly gay sailor from Houston are making funeral arrangements, and insisting the 29-year-old was a victim of a hate crime.

Urine monitor accused of bribery
A second Harris County employee is accused of accepting bribes to provide clean urine to defendants out on bail.

More heat-related deaths in Harris County
A 77-year-old woman died inside her Southwest Houston home. She did not have air conditioning.

Celebrate July 4th in the Houston area The 4th of July means fireworks across the U.S. and Houston is no exception. There are dozens of celebrations in our area, but the largest is the Freedom over Texas festival this weekend. It is presented by Shell. Galveston County celebrations 11 News Weather

Streets closed for Houston's 'Freedom over Texas' On Thursday, a couple of lanes along Allen Parkway were closed. They include roads between Taft Street and downtown.

4th of July could be hot, dry, dangerous
Record heat and drought have continued to raise the concern of the Montgomery County Fire Marshal.  He said that conditions there and in neighboring counties are getting worse by the day.

Local, state agencies meet to discuss illegal immigrants and crime
On Thursday, a letter from the Houston Police Officers Union to Mayor Bill White refers to problems created by illegal immigrants who commit crimes. 

Authorities target drunk drivers this holiday
City, county and state authorities will be out in full force looking for drunk drivers this 4th of July.

Are hourly ozone averages enough?
Experts say you may not know there’s been an ozone red alert in your area until the ozone plume come and gone. 

Two guards shot inside night club
A wounded security guard may be able to help authorities track down a killer. Two guards were shot early this morning at the Eclipse Night Club on FM 1960.

Harris County gives people who wrote bad checks temporary break
Harris County is giving a break to people who have written bad checks.

League City residents ordered to conserve water
League City residents with even-numbered addresses are being allowed to water their lawns on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.

07/01/2009 Police: Infants locked in shed behind illegal day care in Sealy Sealy police made a shocking discovery Wednesday when they found unsupervised infants locked up in a shed. The babies were surrounded by hazardous materials, including gasoline and insecticides.

07/02/2009

Burnt palm trees baffle Galveston police
Serial arsonists have torched 30 palm trees since May, prompting a tree service owner to offer a $1,000 reward for information that leads to charges.

Boy who took principal's car on joy ride strikes again

An 11-year-old student with special needs was pulled over by police for running a stop sign after he took his teacher's car for a joy ride earlier this week.

Arrest made in beer pong assault
A beer pong party that turned violent left one man beaten unconscious and another eventually charged with aggravated assault, authorities said Wednesday.

Harris County dad shot in the face
A Harris County father shot in the face overnight is recovering in an area hospital Thursday morning.

Congressmen: Clean energy bill 'disastrous'
The American Clean Energy and Security Act that barely passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week is either the first major step in curtailing the emission of gases believed responsible for global warming or will lead to "the complete annihilation of the oil industry in the United States."

Allen Parkway to close this weekend
If you’ve driven down Allen Parkway lately, you’ve seen the preparations for Houston’s big Fourth of July celebration.

Off-duty deputy tackles suspect after fatal shooting at Metro bus stop
A suspect was in custody Thursday after a Wednesday night shooting at a Metro bus stop.

Baytown cops search for serial taggers
Baytown police say a suspect or group of suspects is on a graffiti spree in their town.

Harris County deputies: 1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting at Eclipse Night Club
A victim was dead and a second hospitalized after an early-morning shooting at a Houston-area night club.

Learn 'Thriller' dance moves at Discovery Green Thursday night
Are you just dying to cut a rug, zombie-style? Fans in Houston plan to gather Thursday night to honor Michael Jackson.

HPD: Man found shot to death on apartment complex sidewalk
HPD Homicide detectives were looking for clues Thursday morning after finding a dead body on a sidewalk at the Canfield Lakes apartments.

Arson investigating fire at The Pit Stop
Arson investigators were looking into the cause of a fire at a Houston-area bar Thursday morning.

07/01/2009 Feds: Health care fraud costs you billions The feds say that in 2007, Americans spent $2.24 trillion on health care. They estimate that up to 10 percent or $224 billion was lost due to fraud.

07/02/2009

League City enforces mandatory water rationing
League City has joined the list of local communities enforcing mandatory water rationing. It’s the first Galveston County city to issue a mandatory order.

Houston home destroyed by fire
A two-story Houston come was completely destroyed in a fire late Wednesday night. HFD crews were called to the scene at Ferguson and Carver around 10 p.m.

07/01/2009 Despite drought, Houston's water system collects less money The less rain that falls from the sky, the more money the city of Houston makes by selling water. It is a rule of thumb that the city has lived by in rainy seasons and dry ones, but it does not appear to be true this year; At least not yet.

Thousands of trees wilting in Houston's record heat
Record heat and drought have started to take their toll on trees in the Bayou City. Experts estimate that 10 percent of trees in Houston are dry and dying.  

07/02/2009 Texas pastor Tasered during church member's traffic stop Webster police used a Taser on a pastor and pepper spray to disperse members of his congregation Wednesday after they said the pastor, Jose Elias Moran, tried to interfere with a traffic stop of a member of his church.

07/01/2009

Stanford's number two man cooperating with prosecutors in Ponzi case
While the focus has been at the top of Stanford Financial, it's the man just a step down that's been getting plenty of attention from federal investigators.

Record heat rocks home foundations
Record heat and dry weather are combining to shift the foundations of homes throughout Houston.

Reward increased for information regarding deadly convenience store shooting
A convenience store that became a deadly crime scene has investigators baffled. Four weeks after two people were killed at a store located on the corner of Harrisburg and Milby, police are still looking for answers and so are residents.

Houston Hondurans watching history unfold back home
While the world focused on the death of an international pop star, Honduran immigrants in Houston were buzzing about the chaos in their country.

Attorney: Stanford exec makes plea deal
An attorney for the former chief financial officer of indicted Texas financier R. Allen Stanford's business empire says his client has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors.

Bulldozer clips freeway ramp Earlier on Wednesday, a truck pulling a bulldozer tried to go under the overpass when the bulldozer cab clipped the bridge and fell onto the road.

Water restrictions in place in The Woodlands
The restriction limits outdoor watering to no more than two days per week and no more than a total of one inch of potable water applied per week.

Statement from Governor Rick Perry's press secretary
The Governor has been clear that these monies need to be repaid. Upon learning of the letter, the Governor's office reiterated the Governor's position about the repayment. 

Saving Cents: Road trip to Dallas
A three day trip to Dallas for a family of four, not including meals, costs less than $500 for transportation, lodging and two attractions.

Rescued Galveston dolphin recovering, but straining budget
A Galveston group that rescues stranded marine mammals says a young dolphin they rescued in November is doing great, however his rehabilitation has been costly and they are in need of supplies and donations in order to keep him healthy.

06/30/2009 City officials: Infrastructure causing numerous blackouts in La Marque Three times in the last two weeks the majority of customers in La Marque have lost power for several hours during the heat of the day.

07/01/2009

Reliant Energy helps some customers cut electric bills
The company announced it is lowering its rates for customers on month-to-month flex plans.

Police: Infants locked in shed behind illegal day care in Sealy Sealy police made a shocking discovery Wednesday when they found unsupervised infants locked up in a shed. The babies were surrounded by hazardous materials, including gasoline and insecticides.

Southwest Houston business opens, 10 months after Ike
Hurricane Ike forced family owned Three Brothers Bakery on south Braeswood to close its doors, but now, almost 10 months later, the open for business sign is up again.

06/30/2009 Arsonists torch 30 Galveston trees The Galveston Fire Department believes it has a tree arsonist on its hands. Since March, thirty palm trees have been set on fire.  Eighteen of those fires were set within the last week.

07/01/2009 Police: Sugar Land man shoots intruder after barking dog alerts him A barking dog woke his sleeping owner Wednesday after a burglar allegedly broke into their Sugar Land apartment. The tenant was surprised to find a stranger had allegedly broken in through a window.

06/30/2009 Will Galveston's future be under water? In a hundred years, a new Texas A&M study predicts the sea could rise 1.5 meters. If that happens, the only part of Galveston that could remain above water is the area built up around the sea wall.

07/01/2009

Officers teaching residents, businessowners how to fight crime
The officers are teaching business owners and residents how to protect their vehicles, against burglars.

Prank knocks out power at Houston school, lands teen in jail
Police arrested a 14-year-old southeast Houston high school student after a bizarre incident Wednesday morning.

Expect more rain Houston

HEB voluntarily recalls beef products
HEB has issued a recall for some beef products just as a precaution.

NOAA awards $5.15M to preserve wetlands
The Texas General Land Office will work with Texas Parks and Wildlife to restore more than 300 acres of wetlands in Galveston Island State Park and Jumbile Cove.

Caller tells mom where to find son's body A Harris County mother made a horrifying discovery early Wednesday when she found her son’s dead body along the side of the road. The ordeal began when Vickie Barnett received a mysterious phone call.

Escapee's life sentence upheld
A state appeals court has rejected an inmate's appeal of a life sentence from a conviction of attempted escape while using or threatening use of a deadly weapon.

Chopper leaves officials clueless
For the second time in less than a month, a low-flying military helicopter had residents scratching their heads. So too were city emergency management officials, the Texas Army National Guard and Joint Terrorism Task Force officials, who said they had no idea what the chopper was up to.

06/30/2009

McCain stumps in Houston for Republican Health Care Reform
On the same day the nation's largest private employer announced it supports at least part of President Obama's health care reform plan, his biggest political adversary visited Houston to continue his campaign against it.

Some Houston lawyers getting paid not to work during recession How would you like to get paid not to work?  Thanks to the money crunch, some of the best and the brightest new lawyers are getting hired by law firms and paid, but told not to report to work just yet.

Carnaby’s widow sues, claims husband was member of CIA The widow of a man, who was shot by police, has filed a civil suit against the city in federal court. In documents reviewed by 11 News, she claims her husband was working for the CIA.

Judge revokes bond for Stanford A federal judge has reversed a decision that would have allowed Texas financier R. Allen Stanford to be free on bond. The court determined that Stanford is a serious flight risk and could have access to bank accounts around the world.

Former Texas pastor sentenced in child porn case
A former North Texas pastor who pleaded guilty to child pornography charges after images were found on his church computer has been sentenced to 17 years in prison.

Landry's mulls selling, demolishing iconic Flagship Hotel Landry’s Restaurants Inc. is in talks with a potential buyer for the Flagship Hotel, again raising questions about the fate of the rare, iconic property on pilings over the Gulf of Mexico.

Tea party organizers planning new protest
The tea party protesters are back. This time they're protesting the cap and trade bill that was passed by the U.S. House, but still needs confirmation in the Senate.

06/29/2009 Police sources: Accused cop-killer had ties to dangerous gang The family of Roberto Carrillo, the man accused of killing HPD Officer Henry Canales, insists he is innocent. But police say they confiscated a large amount of stolen merchandise from the suspect's home, and that Carrillo had ties to MS-13.

06/30/2009 Texas customers have the power to cut their energy bills Houston has just posted its seventh consecutive day of 100 degree or higher temperatures. The relentless heat has air conditioners working overtime and Houstonians dreading their power bill.

06/29/2009 The fight over speed humps in Kingwood Sagebien, like her neighbors, is afraid for the kids which is why she and 11 neighbors asked the city to install two speed humps.

06/30/2009

Hot weather, chance for rain Tuesday
The weather will be hot again in Houston Tuesday, but compared to the last week, it might feel downright nice for some.

Official: TSU student shoots alleged robber from Yates High A high school student was shot in the neck by a TSU student after an attempted robbery at a Metro bus stop near, according to police. The TSU student said he shot the teen in self-defense.

Activists: Houston a 'sanctuary city'; HPD must change illegal immigrant policy
Critics who have labeled Houston a “sanctuary city” plan to renew calls Tuesday for a change inside the Houston Police Department when it comes to handling illegal immigrants.  US Borderwatch tells 11 News it plans to speak out as early as Tuesday’s city council meeting. 

80 suspected gang members busted in federal sweep through Southeast Texas Federal agents arrested dozens of street gang members, gang associates and immigration status violators during a five-day sweep through Houston, Beaumont and Corpus Christi.

NASA to test repairs to Endeavour's external fuel tank
NASA plans to conduct a test Wednesday on the space shuttle Endeavour to see if an external fuel tank leak has been repaired.

White House accepts Kent’s resignation
The White House has accepted the resignation of an imprisoned federal judge whom the House impeached on allegations of sexually assaulting two women and lying about the assaults.

Senators come to MD Anderson to hear Texans' health care concerns
Several senators will be in Houston Tuesday to talk about health care reform.

HPD: Charges pending against woman in boyfriend's death
Charges are pending against a 38-year-old woman in the death of her boyfriend, police said Tuesday.

Houston City Council to tackle towing issue
The Houston City Council is looking for ways to make it easier to track down cars once they’ve been towed. Every year, 135,000 cars are towed from illegal parking spots or for traffic violations in Houston.

18-wheeler flips, spills drill pipes on freeway
An overturned 18-wheeler had an Eastex Freeway ramp completely blocked early Tuesday morning, backing up traffic for commuters.

Attorneys await decision on Stanford's bond
Attorneys for Texas financier R. Allen Stanford are hoping a federal judge will side with them and allow their client to be free on bond while he awaits trial on charges he swindled investors out of $7 billion.

06/29/2009 State: $300K Ponzi scheme targeted elderly Instead of buying peace of mind, scores of Texans lost a piece of their retirement savings after doing business with a Houston man selling affordable pre-paid funeral and cremation services.

06/30/2009

Voluntary water rationing in League City
League City on Monday joined a growing list of Galveston County cities urging residents to conserve water.

Many FEMA trailers vacant in Galveston
More than three months after it opened, the mobile home park at Schreiber Field in Galveston is still only half full.

More penalties for late property taxes in Harris County
If you still haven’t paid your property taxes in Harris County, Tuesday is the deadline to pay up without facing additional penalties.

06/29/2009

Patient says Michael Jackson was in good hands with Houston doctor
Dr. Conrad Murray went from a humble office at Armstrong Medical Clinic in Houston’s Acres Homes area to caring for the heart of a international pop star Michael Jackson. How he got there has many people puzzled.

Fallen officer's daughter: 'He will always be in my heart' HPD Officer Henry Canales was remembered at a memorial service Monday as a dedicated family man who gave his life protecting the citizens of Houston. Slideshow: Memorial service

Judge to decide Tuesday on R. Allen Stanford’s bond
A federal judge says he will decide by Tuesday afternoon on whether to revoke a bond for Texas financier R. Allen Stanford that would let him be free while he awaits trial on charges he swindled investors out of $7 billion.

Water main breaks overwhelming Houston's Public Works
For the past several days, the number of break reports coming in has ranged between 400 and 600. It doesn't take long for the backlog to build.

06/30/2009

Handicapped resident complains about new Dickinson City Hall
Tuesday is to be the grand opening of an $8 million city hall and library complex, but a handicapped resident complains the facilities are inaccessible for people like her.

06/29/2009 Rice athlete settlement prompts NCAA to change rules For the first time, the NCAA is recommending that all college athletes be tested for the sickle cell trait.

Firefighters battle Katy warehouse fire
A fire broke out late Monday afternoon at the K-T Bolt Manufacturing Company, which is located on Katy Ford Bend Road.

Death row inmate waits on DNA evidence
A Texas death row inmate will have to wait a little longer before learning if he'll be released or get a new trial. 

Kidnapping suspect leads Harris County deputies on a chase
An alleged kidnapper wound up behind bars Monday after leading Harris County deputies on a chase.

Galveston considers implementing two-hour parking limit
In an effort to cut down on parking problems downtown, city officials are considering placing a two-hour limit on parking in the area.

Man shot in leg during botched holdup in Kroger parking lot
Police said three men were picking up party supplies at a Kroger Sunday night when an armed suspect leapt out from between cars and held them at gunpoint in the parking lot.

Court order to end unlawful pollution at Texas City BP plant
BP Products North America Inc. agreed Monday to a court order forcing the petrochemical giant to end what state officials said are illegal pollution emissions at its Texas City refinery.

State: Ponzi scheme bilks Texans out of retirement savings
They thought they were buying peace of mind, knowing that when their final days came, their “affairs” would be in order.

Sources: Bolden nomination hearing set for Wednesday

Still hot, but a chance for rain Monday
Monday will be hot again, but 11 News Meteorologist David Paul says we’ve got a decent chance for some thundershowers later on in the day.

Man injured in fire at Houston apartment complex
A man was hospitalized early Monday after a fire at a Houston apartment complex.

Couple finds stranger dead in bathroom
A Houston couple who awoke to the sounds of gunfire found a man they didn’t know shot to death in their bathroom.

06/28/2009

Couple involved in early morning accident, husband dies at scene
A man was killed after he pulled his car onto the shoulder of the Eastex Freeway at Kingwood on Sunday morning.

06/29/2009

Wharton County dedicates memorial for officers killed in line of duty
Wharton County on Monday dedicated a new memorial honoring officers killed in the line of duty. The idea came about after the death of Game Warden Justin Hurst.

Officials seek to dismiss lawsuits filed by Galveston prisoners after Ike
The county’s legal department will seek dismissals of all lawsuits filed by prisoners who claimed living conditions were intolerable in the days after Hurricane Ike’s landfall in Galveston.

NASA trainer heads to Arctic base for month-long simulated Mars mission
League City resident Stacy Cusack left Sunday for a simulated Mars base in the Canadian Arctic, a two-story pillbox where she’ll don a mock spacesuit for Extra Vehicular Activity excursions and keep careful watch for curious polar bears.

Man shot dead at Houston sports bar
Harris County Homicide investigators are looking for clues in a shooting at a Houston sports bar.

Prosecutor: Foreign ties make financier R. Allen Stanford flight risk
Prosecutors say Texas financier R. Allen Stanford’s bond should be revoked because his international ties make him a serious flight risk.

Police horse tramples, injures woman at Pride Houston Parade
A 50-year-old woman watching the annual Pride Houston Parade was kicked and stomped by a police horse and will likely need plastic surgery.

06/28/2009

Old soldiers take care of their own, keeping watch on VA cemetery
Houston National Cemetery on Veterans Memorial Drive is under the watchful eye of a several old soldiers and sailors. One year into their watch, the Korean War Veterans say their second tour of duty has been well worth it.

Mario Gomez: Trouble in tropics may no longer be a threat
11 News Meteorologist Mario Gomez says the tropical threat in the Caribbean is moving on. There is a small possibility that it will develop into anything larger.

Inge's homer in ninth lifts Tigers over Astros Brandon Inge hit a two-run homer off Jose Valverde with two outs in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers averted a sweep with a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.

Broken water mains in Southwest Houston a nuisance for residents Record heat and exceptionally dry days have begun to take their toll in neighborhoods across Southwest Houston.  Water mains have broken.  This makes residents like George Lowery angry.

Small quake strikes Cleburne area again
The ground shook, windows rattled and the North Texas town of Cleburne was dealt its sixth earthquake in less than a month.

Researchers predict rise in sea level
Almost 80 percent of Galveston County households could be displaced by 2109 if water levels in the Gulf of Mexico and Galveston Bay rise as quickly as they have during the past 100 years.

Former Texas Ranger Tom Schieffer says he has vision to be Texas governor
He’s the former Texas Rangers baseball team president who later was appointed as a U.S. ambassador. Now Tom Schieffer is traveling across the state, introducing himself to Texans as a Democratic candidate for governor.

Jackson's doctor getting death threats "The L.A. police have asked us if we wanted protection for Dr. Murray,” said attorney Ed Chernoff.  “It’s just a tragic situation, because this guy’s friend essentially died in his arms.” Michael Jackson Slideshows: Memories | Concerts | Latest Interactives: Timeline | No. 1 hits

Houston weather feels like 80s heat wave
Mario Gomez says the grass in the yards is just way too brown and that’s letting you know exactly how hot it is.

Father challenges daughter in martial arts tournament; both are black belts
The one time Gary Harris entered a martial arts tournament, he got stuck with an unusually tough competitor—his daughter, Leslie.

Houston crime lab faces more scrutiny
Work by the troubled Houston crime lab is under scrutiny again, this time in the case of a death row inmate seeking a new trial after DNA tests contradicted a lab analyst’s testimony.

06/27/2009

Early morning fire destroys family home in Northwest Houston
A Houston man returned home with his wife and three daughters early Saturday morning to find that his entire home had gone up in flames. The fire completely ruined the one-story brick home located on Mountain Rose and South Wood Hollow.

06/28/2009 Paulino leads Astros over Tigers 8-1 Houston manager Cecil Cooper thought Felipe Paulino could develop into a good pitcher for the Astros. But even he was a bit surprised at just how good the rookie right-hander was Saturday night.

11/01/2008 Foreclosure tour bus rolls into Houston A tour bus more commonly found in California, Florida, Arizona—the states with the highest number of foreclosures—is in Houston now. Real estate broker Kevin Riles bought the foreclosure tour bus and almost every week is offering a new tour.

10/29/2008

Why repairs on blown-off roofs may not last
Hurricane Ike peeled off hundreds of roofs as it made landfall on Sept. 13. Now, more than a month later, that's revealing the ugly side of how some homes in Houston were built and how they're now being repaired.    

10/27/2008

Houston job postings up a month after Ike
If you’re worried about keeping your job, who could blame you? The current economic crisis has everyone concerned, but state records show Houston’s job market is actually doing better than it was before Ike hit our area.

10/22/2008 Thousands in Harris County may be wrongly banned from ballot box Thousands of local voters may find themselves banned from the ballot box, and it may all be a mistake. The 11 News Defenders have found case after case of people rejected from voting registration when they shouldn’t have been.

10/15/2008

Seniors getting 'resort style amenities' at assisted living center
David Blaker, 90, loves classical music just as much as he loves his apartment at the Buckingham Assisted Living Center. The center offers assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing care.

10/14/2008

Selling old coins could mean big bucks
With the current economic slump, many people trying to save money for retirement are looking for ways to make some new income. And what about looking at your spare change?

08/15/2008

Remembering Hurricane Alicia: Baytown's Brownwood rises from the ruins
The Baytown Nature Center is a place of serenity and natural beauty, but the facility wasn’t always a sanctuary for rare birds, other wildlife and fishing.