Articles related to "Houston"

Sam Houston, soldier and revolutionary, lived among the Cherokee, served as governor of Texas and Tennessee, and played a vital role in the founding of Texas.

Houston Astros, Rockets and Aeros, Six Flags Water World, Houston Heights and River Oaks Boulevard, bluebonnets, harbor sights and hubble telescope are city's big treats.

The Astros and White Sox were the best teams in baseball in 2005. Now they are two of the worst. Houston responded by firing Garner. Will the Sox fire Ozzie Guillen next?

Belfast based Brian Houston has an ever growing reputation in his homeland, and now after 9 albums is slowly starting to tour/release/promote in the U.K.

Whitney Houston's "I Look to You" single is a decent start for a comeback bid, but singer may struggle to find a radio audience.

Whitney Houston's beautiful voice, excellent choice of producers, and ability to market herself may restore her brand.

I Look to You, Whitney Houston's first studio album in seven years, has been the most anticipated album in years. Unfortunately, it is very contrived and lifeless.

U.S.S Houston gained fame as a "presidential" ship. But the cruiser met an heroic end aganst the Japanese in the Battle of the Sunda Straits.

Information for attending the 10 day January event in the Reliant Center at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas.

The events of December 1941 thrust the United States into World War II and started a new chapter in the history of Arabia Temple in Houston, Texas.

A committee of Houston Shriners, headed by John S. Bonner, traveled to Seattle, Washington by train to obtain a charter from the Imperial Council on July 14, 1915.

Thanks to donations of both money and distinguished art collections from a gusher of oil-money philanthropists, Houston's art scene is among the USA's richest.

The Houston Astros had a very disappointing 2007 season, and to ensure that it's not repeated, have made drastic changes to the roster. Who has arrived and who is gone?

Many weren't aware that the University of Houston has a very solid football program. But thanks to a recent upset of Oklahoma State, that's beginning to change.

Ten years in the making, Coldplay has no-doubt won the hearts and approval of fans, but how does this British sensation hold up live? The band is even better in person.

Yao Ming is very skilled but has a long way to go to measure up to previous star centers from the Houston Rockets. Two men rank ahead of the 7-foot-6 giant from China.

Learn about the five NFL professional football teams which originated in the cities of Dallas and Houston, Texas and where they are in the National Football League today.

Houston is a large city that attracts business and leisure travelers. People who like to bring their dog or cat along find accommodations at luxury hotels.

The Houston Rockets have the best winning streak in the NBA this season with 15, and the last three wins have been without star center Yao Ming.

2007 Houston Rockets NBA Season Preview

Kit Carson spent years helping stop the "Indian Uprisings" and to create a safe environment for white American settlers, unfortunately at the expense of native Americans.

Hiking through the woods beats sweltering in city heat. These five dog-friendly trails offer escapes just a short drive from Houston.

The Houston Cougars needed to drive 95 yards in 5 minutes, 47 seconds to beat Texas Tech. They did it with time to spare.

Every NFL draft has its surprises and miscalculations. This year's first pick may be one of the biggest blunders in many years.

Houston Texans' receiver Andre Johnson and tight end Owen Daniels have big fantasy football potential in 2008.

Last week, the Houston Cougars were the No. 12-ranked college football team in the nation, and their fans were talking about a Bowl Championship Series bowl berth.

One week after meeting one of the nation's more highly touted defenses, the No. 5 Oklahoma State Cowboys will face one of the most explosive offenses.

For the first time since their season opener, the Houston Cougars got to play the fourth quarter without their opponents breathing down their necks.

Kimbo Slice will face Houston Alexander in his first UFC fight. The fight will probably take place at The Ultimate Fighter 10 finale. Both fighters are powerful strikers.

Yet another ranked team was upset in 2009 as the #5 Oklahoma State Cowboys had their highly explosive offense shutdown by the unranked Houston Cougars in week two.

Skateboarding has adopted into its ranks one of the youngest competitors in the history of extreme sports. Nyjah Houston is working his way through the head of the pack.

Houston might appear to have all of the advantages entering its football matchup vs. Southern Methodist. But there's one cold fact staring the Cougars right in the face.

The Houston Cougars will seek their fourth consecutive victory and 13th straight home win when they face Southern Mississippi in a Conference USA Football game Saturday.

Briefly known as Houston Stadium, Rice Stadium was built in the short span of only nine months. It sits unassumingly on the campus of Rice University in Houston, Texas.

The Houston Cougars are ranked No. 17, and they'll be at home after an extended rest, facing an unranked opponent. So ideally, Houston should be a bonafide favorite.

The Chevron Houston Marathon expanded the combined half and full field to 22,000 slots for 2010, but race registration still sold out in a matter of days.

The city of Houston, Texas, experienced two defining racial conflicts separated by five decades and linked by the overzealous and racist actions of the Houston Police.

Fans stormed the field after Houston edged Texas Tech 29-28 last weekend. That was a dead giveaway that Cougars football is not yet accustomed to being nationally ranked.

September 1, 2009 internationally acclaimed singer and actress, Whitney Houston, will release her first album in seven years.

Black journalists have proven to be a powerful and influential voice in the Black community. Even in the face of Jim Crow segregation Black journalists spoke out against

By trading 5 players to the Baltimore Orioles for shortstop Miguel Tejada, the Houston Astros pillaged their farm system for an aging player who is in decline

After the fall of the Alamo, the Battle of San Jacinto clinched freedom for the newly formed Republic of Texas.

Carol Soderlund teach dyers how to create the color they choose, rather than the color that chooses them. "The tyranny of fuchsia is no more!"

In 1838, members of the Killough family were killed by what was believed to be a group of rogue Cherokee Indians. A few months later the Cherokee were decimated.

Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury scores her 2,000th career point.

This month, Calvin Harris gets ready for the weekend, Cascada evacuates the dancefloor and Little Boots brings her remedy to September 2009's new dance playlist.

Despite the loss of Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets seem determine to continue winning.

A 14-7 win propels So Cal over the Houston Energy.

Paul Wellman's history books provide exciting, insightful accounts of the taming and settling of the great Southwest. The author's work is superbly documented.

Somehow, someway, the Houston Texans went from doormat to contender in the blink of an eye. How did it happen? Was it a fluke or the start of a new era of prosperity?