http://houston.cbslocal.com News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best Of Houston Sat, 18 May 2013 03:21:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://0.gravatar.com/blavatar/0cfb6508d7061918922ef03d191d5848?s=96&d=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.wp.com%2Fi%2Fbuttonw-com.png http://houston.cbslocal.com http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/reid-ryan-joins-barry-to-discuss-becoming-astros-president/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/reid-ryan-joins-barry-to-discuss-becoming-astros-president/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 03:21:55 +0000 larahall88 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206452 President of the Astros Reid Ryan joined Barry Warner to talk about his new position, his famous dad, and plenty more.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/reid-ryan-joins-barry-to-discuss-becoming-astros-president/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/does-houston-need-more-statues/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/does-houston-need-more-statues/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 01:51:41 +0000 larahall88 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206438 Houston Chronicle writer Craig Hlavaty joined The Fred & Ted Show to talk about his article on why there aren't more statues in Houston. They discussed possible figures who should be immortalized in statue form and why.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/does-houston-need-more-statues/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/reid-ryan-is-the-new-astros-president/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/reid-ryan-is-the-new-astros-president/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 00:38:00 +0000 ngrif13 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206428 Reid Ryan, the son of Nolan is now the President of the Houston Astros. Do you believe that Major League baseball now comes to the forefront of interest in Houston, Texas?]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/reid-ryan-is-the-new-astros-president/feed/ 4 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/josh-sings-at-the-taylor-swift-concert/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/josh-sings-at-the-taylor-swift-concert/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 22:39:35 +0000 Drewseph http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206434 Taylor Swift came to Toyota Center this week and it was apparently one of the greatest nights of Josh’s life. Watch the video here.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/josh-sings-at-the-taylor-swift-concert/feed/ 0 http://stats.houston.cbslocal.com/nba/story.asp?i=20130517141038124265808&ref=hea&tm=&src= http://stats.houston.cbslocal.com/nba/story.asp?i=20130517141038124265808&ref=hea&tm=&src=#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 21:01:58 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206431 Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced to screaming throngs of Kings fans Friday that the deal to sell the NBA franchise to a group led by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive has been signed.]]> http://stats.houston.cbslocal.com/nba/story.asp?i=20130517141038124265808&ref=hea&tm=&src=/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/warriors-season-ends-in-game-6-loss-to-spurs/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/warriors-season-ends-in-game-6-loss-to-spurs/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 20:38:45 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206426 The San Antonio Spurs held off a furious final rally to beat the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game 6 on Thursday night and advance to the Western Conference finals.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/warriors-season-ends-in-game-6-loss-to-spurs/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/antibiotics-may-relieve-back-pain-symptoms/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/antibiotics-may-relieve-back-pain-symptoms/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 20:15:51 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206407 Taking antibiotics could relieve symptoms of chronic lower back pain, according to a new study.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/antibiotics-may-relieve-back-pain-symptoms/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/heat-turn-focus-to-knicks-pacers/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/heat-turn-focus-to-knicks-pacers/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 20:08:03 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206421 The easiest part of the playoff schedule for the Miami Heat is behind them and now the real test begins as the team awaits either the Indiana Pacers or the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/heat-turn-focus-to-knicks-pacers/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/ryan-officially-named-astros-team-president/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/ryan-officially-named-astros-team-president/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 19:48:39 +0000 C.C. http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206401 In an announcement made Friday, Houston Astros have named Reid Ryan as President of Business Operations. Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane made the announcement at Minute Maid Park. ]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/ryan-officially-named-astros-team-president/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/confused-by-health-care-marketplaces-help-is-coming/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/confused-by-health-care-marketplaces-help-is-coming/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:04 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206413 Under the Affordable Care Act, people and small businesses will be able to purchase insurance through a Marketplace.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/confused-by-health-care-marketplaces-help-is-coming/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/angelina-jolies-double-mastectomy-qa/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/angelina-jolies-double-mastectomy-qa/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 19:43:41 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206410 Mutations in certain genes raise the risk of breast cancer by as much as 80 percent, experts say.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/angelina-jolies-double-mastectomy-qa/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/mike-woodson-knicks-met-the-challenge-in-must-win-game-5/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/mike-woodson-knicks-met-the-challenge-in-must-win-game-5/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 19:38:17 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206403 "It's just a matter of who wants it more," Carmelo Anthony said. On Thursday night, that was the Knicks.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/mike-woodson-knicks-met-the-challenge-in-must-win-game-5/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/kane-helps-blackhawks-maintain-fast-pace/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/kane-helps-blackhawks-maintain-fast-pace/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:52:26 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206396 Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane has a habit of attracting attention.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/kane-helps-blackhawks-maintain-fast-pace/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbsradio.stats.com/nhl/preview.asp?lg=NHL&g=2013051716 http://houston.cbsradio.stats.com/nhl/preview.asp?lg=NHL&g=2013051716#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:22:07 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206391 Even as numbers on a roster, the Pittsburgh Penguins' power play appears intimidating.]]> http://houston.cbsradio.stats.com/nhl/preview.asp?lg=NHL&g=2013051716/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/meltsdown-need-another-reason-to-hate-fisher/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/meltsdown-need-another-reason-to-hate-fisher/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:16:18 +0000 Job http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206369 Mike can't stand Derek Fisher and it's not getting any better.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/meltsdown-need-another-reason-to-hate-fisher/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/capitals-say-ovechkin-played-with-hurt-left-foot/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/capitals-say-ovechkin-played-with-hurt-left-foot/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:03:06 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206383 Alex Ovechkin played the last two games of the Washington Capitals' season with what the team says is a hairline fracture in his left foot.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/capitals-say-ovechkin-played-with-hurt-left-foot/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/after-ot-goal-marchand-happy-to-have-monkey-off-the-back/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/after-ot-goal-marchand-happy-to-have-monkey-off-the-back/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:48:23 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206380 Brad Marchand didn't find the back of the net during Boston's seven-game series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but picked the perfect moment to get off the schnide against the New York Rangers.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/after-ot-goal-marchand-happy-to-have-monkey-off-the-back/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/la-kings-shock-sharks-with-2-late-goals/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/la-kings-shock-sharks-with-2-late-goals/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:09:52 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206377 Captain Dustin Brown tied it with 1:43 left and Trevor Lewis scored the tiebreaking power-play goal 22 seconds later, propelling the Los Angeles Kings to a stunning 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night and a 2-0 series lead.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/la-kings-shock-sharks-with-2-late-goals/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/sharks-torres-suspended-for-rest-of-kings-series/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/sharks-torres-suspended-for-rest-of-kings-series/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 16:54:31 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206374 Sharks forward Raffi Torres was suspended for the rest of San Jose's second-round playoff series against Los Angeles on Thursday for an illegal check to the head of Kings forward Jarret Stoll during the opener.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/sharks-torres-suspended-for-rest-of-kings-series/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/powerball-jackpot-at-record-600-million-for-saturdays-drawing/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/powerball-jackpot-at-record-600-million-for-saturdays-drawing/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 16:40:04 +0000 Matt Higgins http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206370 The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing continues to grow.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/powerball-jackpot-at-record-600-million-for-saturdays-drawing/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/investigators-eyeing-battery-powered-golf-cart-as-cause-of-deadly-texas-fertilizer-plant-explosion/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/investigators-eyeing-battery-powered-golf-cart-as-cause-of-deadly-texas-fertilizer-plant-explosion/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:56:33 +0000 Matt Higgins http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206366 Investigators working in the remnants of an exploded Texas fertilizer plant sifted by hand through untold kernels of corn, moved tons of debris and conducted more than 400 interviews, while searching for the missing piece to solve what many officials compared to an extraordinary puzzle.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/investigators-eyeing-battery-powered-golf-cart-as-cause-of-deadly-texas-fertilizer-plant-explosion/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/cdc-3-of-5-pools-tested-positive-for-fecal-contamination/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/cdc-3-of-5-pools-tested-positive-for-fecal-contamination/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:12:12 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206360 The CDC says public swimming pools are contaminated with fecal matter a majority of the time.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/cdc-3-of-5-pools-tested-positive-for-fecal-contamination/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/dont-drink-from-that-garden-hose-study-says/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/dont-drink-from-that-garden-hose-study-says/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:12:07 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206358 Water tested from garden hoses contained three to nine times the safe levels of the toxic chemical BPA.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/dont-drink-from-that-garden-hose-study-says/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/fda-proposes-changes-for-tanning-beds/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/fda-proposes-changes-for-tanning-beds/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:10:54 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206355 The federal government now wants stronger warnings on indoor tanning beds and more oversight.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/fda-proposes-changes-for-tanning-beds/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/officials-say-lack-of-sleep-is-dangerous-to-health/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/officials-say-lack-of-sleep-is-dangerous-to-health/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:10:48 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206352 The Centers for Disease Control is now calling not getting enough sleep “a public health epidemic.”]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/officials-say-lack-of-sleep-is-dangerous-to-health/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/spurs-beat-warriors-advance-to-finals/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/spurs-beat-warriors-advance-to-finals/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:04:37 +0000 C.C. http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206342 The San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game 6 on Thursday night and advanced to the Western Conference finals.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/spurs-beat-warriors-advance-to-finals/feed/ 1 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/best-of-in-the-loop-may-17/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/best-of-in-the-loop-may-17/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:54 +0000 cjones610 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206320 On In The Loop with Nick and Lopez they talked about Kai the hatchet wielding homeless guy is charged with murder, the NBA Playoffs, the most hilarious time on 610 on Mad Radio and Nick has a confession to make to all.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/best-of-in-the-loop-may-17/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/deadly-tornadoes-reached-wind-speeds-up-to-200-mph/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/deadly-tornadoes-reached-wind-speeds-up-to-200-mph/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 14:42:20 +0000 Matt Higgins http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206338 The weather service said the preliminary storm estimate for the Granbury tornado was an EF-4, based on the Fujita tornado damage scale. ]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/deadly-tornadoes-reached-wind-speeds-up-to-200-mph/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/a-hail-mary-ed-reed-and-a-new-segment/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/a-hail-mary-ed-reed-and-a-new-segment/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 13:35:21 +0000 thefreddavis http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206314 This is it. Like a defense backed up inside its own five yard line and the offense threatening to take a lead with only a few yards separating a win or a loss, The Fred and Ted Show are up against it - and I don't mean a break. ]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/a-hail-mary-ed-reed-and-a-new-segment/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/sheryl-underwood-continues-to-pursue-ted-johnson/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/sheryl-underwood-continues-to-pursue-ted-johnson/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 12:58:10 +0000 cjones610 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206316 Comedian Sheryl Underwood joined In The Loop with Nick and Lopez and they debated back and forth about Mario Williams and Ring Gate and more about her love for Ted Johnson.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/sheryl-underwood-continues-to-pursue-ted-johnson/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/florio-ed-reed-may-have-deceived-texans/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/florio-ed-reed-may-have-deceived-texans/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 12:52:32 +0000 cjones610 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206306 Mike Florio of Profootballtalk.com joined In The Loop with Nick and Lopez and they talked about Kyle Love being cut for having diabetes, Ed Reed's injury and Rob Gronkowski's fourth surgery]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/florio-ed-reed-may-have-deceived-texans/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/driver-crashes-into-houston-home-after-being-shot/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/driver-crashes-into-houston-home-after-being-shot/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 11:33:07 +0000 C.C. http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206311 According to police, a man driving a pickup truck was shot in the head, causing him to crash his vehicle into a home in southeast Houston.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/driver-crashes-into-houston-home-after-being-shot/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/outdoors-show-fri-may-17/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/outdoors-show-fri-may-17/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 11:15:02 +0000 overnightjosh http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206304 Captain Mickey is here on a Led Zeppelin Friday! He’s in this morning to bring you the best live fishing reports and advice with fellow professional anglers and guides from around the gulf coast area. […]]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/outdoors-show-fri-may-17/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/harris-county-warrant-information-now-available-online/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/harris-county-warrant-information-now-available-online/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 01:04:11 +0000 C.C. http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206301 The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is making it easier for residents to search and view misdemeanor warrant information; such information is now available online.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/harris-county-warrant-information-now-available-online/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/rangers-have-opportunity-to-set-tone-of-series-in-game-1/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/rangers-have-opportunity-to-set-tone-of-series-in-game-1/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 22:16:00 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206298 Silverman: The Rangers have an opportunity in Game 1 to set the tone of the series. The Bruins are still in the clouds after their seventh-game miracle comeback vs. Toronto.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/rangers-have-opportunity-to-set-tone-of-series-in-game-1/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/kings-stoll-will-likely-miss-game-2-against-sharks/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/kings-stoll-will-likely-miss-game-2-against-sharks/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 22:14:09 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206295 Kings center Jarret Stoll is likely to miss Game 2 of Los Angeles' second-round playoff series against the Sharks after a hard hit from San Jose's Raffi Torres in the opener.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/kings-stoll-will-likely-miss-game-2-against-sharks/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/blackhawks-edge-red-wings-4-1-in-series-opener/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/blackhawks-edge-red-wings-4-1-in-series-opener/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 22:00:42 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206292 Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger scored in the third period, Corey Crawford made 20 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in the opener of their second-round playoff series Wednesday night.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/blackhawks-edge-red-wings-4-1-in-series-opener/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/tight-hard-fought-hockey-games-expected-for-bruins-rangers-second-round-series/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/tight-hard-fought-hockey-games-expected-for-bruins-rangers-second-round-series/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 21:56:00 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206289 What to expect when the Bruins and Rangers take the ice for their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup.]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/tight-hard-fought-hockey-games-expected-for-bruins-rangers-second-round-series/feed/ 0 http://stats.houston.cbslocal.com/nba/story.asp?i=20130515191136252137108 http://stats.houston.cbslocal.com/nba/story.asp?i=20130515191136252137108#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 21:21:23 +0000 mreal197 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206283 Forgive the San Antonio Spurs if they aren't that excited about holding a 3-2 series lead over the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference semifinals.]]> http://stats.houston.cbslocal.com/nba/story.asp?i=20130515191136252137108/feed/ 0 http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/texans-sign-4th-round-pick-olb-trevardo-williams/ http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/texans-sign-4th-round-pick-olb-trevardo-williams/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 21:09:22 +0000 deepi104 http://houston.cbslocal.com/?p=206276 Texans have agreed to terms with fourth-round draft pick Trevardo Williams. ]]> http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/texans-sign-4th-round-pick-olb-trevardo-williams/feed/ 0