Conroe may have to spend up to $24 million over the next 18 years to ensure an adequate water supply for the growing city.

NL NOTES: Smoltz tweaks shoulder
Atlanta Braves John Smoltz left his start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night in the fourth inning. The team said Smoltz was removed as a precaution after feeling a tweak in his pitching shoulder while warming up for the inning and reinjuring his right, pinkie. New York Mets

AL NOTES: Damon reaches 2,000 hits
Detroit Tigers Third baseman Brandon Inge sat out Wednesday’s game with a small chip fracture in his left big toe. He hopes to return to the lineup in a few days. Kansas City Royals The pregame stats for Royals batters listed nine players on hitless streaks, ranging from Mark Grudzielanek’s 0-for-4 to John Buck’s 0-for-14.

Purpura says Astros have enough talent to start winning
With some fans suggesting owner Drayton McLane shake up the Astros by firing manager Phil Garner, general manager Tim Purpura said Tuesday he doesn’t believe anyone’s job is in jeopardy.

Hilarious Knocked Up finds balance of raunchy and sweet
Everything you’ve heard about “Knocked Up” is true: It’s even more riotously and consistently hilarious than its predecessor, Judd Apatow’s 2005 sleeper hit “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” with even greater heart. No small feat. ‘The View’ goes on without Rosie after last week’s spat with Elisabeth Hasselbeck […]

New biomass project will power homes and Warm Springs Forest Products enterprise
The nonprofit Energy Trust of Oregon on Wednesday announced it would invest $5 million in a biomass cogeneration project to be developed and owned by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and financial partner Aequitas Capital Management of Lake Oswego…. Pamplin backs out of Ross Island donation Ross Island […]

McCann-do attitude triggers Braves’ win
Brian McCann quickly made up for his lapse. One inning after a run scored when he failed to block a pitch, McCann hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a seven-run eighth, and the Atlanta Braves beat Milwaukee 9-3 Wednesday to send the Brewers to their seventh loss in eight games.

Reds choke rally, send Astros to 9th consecutive defeat
The last time the Astros lost this many games in a row, Bill Clinton hadn’t even started his second term. A 2-1 defeat to the visiting Reds on Tuesday comes as Carlos Lee grounds into a double play in the bottom of the ninth with the bases loaded.

McCann, Braves overpower Brewers

Freel out of hospital after collision
Reds outfielder Ryan Freel was released from an Ohio hospital Tuesday and placed on the 15-day disabled list a day after he was hurt in a frightening outfield collision.

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