Kings of the Inland Empire - Small Soldiers (standard carton) Here’s the pitch: “It’s like Toy Story but these toys that come to life really kick butt!” That’s essentially it for this breezy popcorn flick. In a very smart first 10 minutes, new toy-company owner Denis Leary tells his crew […]

Daily Oklahoman - … to change what local programming is beamed into satellite television subscribers’ homes. Boren … In some parts of the state, satellite customers see public television from Washington, D.C., Norman said. Norman said OETA is in the early stages of … SV * VINTAGE ADVERTISING COUNTRY STORE CANISTERS […]

Talk on the streets in Fourth Ward these days is about just that the streets. Not just any streets, though. The buzz is about the city’s controversial plan to repair Andrews and Wilson streets, both of which are covered with bricks made and installed by former slaves who settled this area west […]

Clear Lake Shores City Council has decided to allow residents to decide a proposal on May 12 that would potentially eliminate city property taxes. The measure would reduce the Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corp.’s half-cent sales tax to a…

Sugar Land P & Z approves Imperial redevelopment plan The Sugar Land Planning and Zoning Commission has unanimously approved the proposed general plan for a multi-use development on the 651-acre Imperial Sugar Mill site and the adjacent state-owned land, known as Tract 3. The plan will now be submitted to the City Council. After a […]

It may seem early to start talking about City Council races, but prospective candidates can start raising money next month, and they’re already lining up for the five seats that will be open.
Some herpes viruses may boost immune system A case of mononucleosis now might save you from food poisoning later, according to new […]

There Goes a Mail Truck Customer Review: Very graphic video re U S postal Services Actor/Producer Dave Hood and actress Becky Borg do a great job taking the “mail” from the corner mail box from the sender to the addressee (geared for kids 3-8),it gives info not interested to their age groups […]

Here’s an interesting cry from a reader: I’m begging you, please eliminate the reader comments [Voices of Houston] on chron.com. They’re ridiculous and embarassing. I understand that msnbc.com and a lot of other news sites have this functionality, but it…
Stoudemire, Diaw suspended for 1 game; Horry for 2 (AP) The Phoenix […]

Houston’s favorite designer darling Chloe Dao is heading to television again. No, not for a Project Runway all-star reunion (although that would be FA-BU-LOUS) but for the debut of her Simply Chloe Dao line for QVC. Her collection of contemporary…