Morning Roundup: Court of Public Opinion Edition

>> Poll shows split over Clemens, McNamee: The court of public opinion currently stands divided in Harris County regarding the Roger Clemens steroid scandal according to a poll by The Chronicle. According to the results published yesterday by David Barron, 35.5 percent said believed McNamee; 32.8 percent sided with The Rocket; and, 31.7 percent did not respond. The margin of error is listed at 4.1 percent. These numbers may prove initially encouraging for Clemens with a Justice Department investigation looming in his future. However, the data seems to indicate that his support base is less educated than McNamee's. Does it really seem hard to believe that someone kept a beer can, dirty gauze and a used syringe for seven years?

>> Rockets tie team mark with 15th straight victory: Speaking of rockets, The Houston Rockets beat the struggling Nuggets last night to advance their win streak. T-Mac and his Yao-less compadres man handled the Denver Nuggets despite them having two of the top four scorers on the squad in the form of Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson. Shane Battier and stand-out rookie Luis Scola provide 47 points between them with Battier playing shut down D against Anthony. Go Rockets!

>> Houston Gets Sneak Peek At Discovery Green: Eager beavers ready for the opening of Houston's 12 acre downtown oasis got a treat this weekend as Discovery Green hosted a concert honoring Dr. Robert Morgan, former Director of Jazz Studies at the High School for Performing & Visual Arts. The concert was free to the public and featured HSPVA alumni talent including Al Jarreau.. KPRC's Dominique Sachse emceed the event with local Grammy winner, Scott Gertner, headlining the local musical talent.

>> Today's weather: Grab the brolly on your way out the door, or may be don't leave the house, as there is a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. As the low pressure moves in the temperature will drop from a high of 74 to the 50s this afternoon and a low of 38 tonight.

>> In brief: Backe solid, but Astros fall to Braves ... Asian Americans Debate! ... Woman killed during fight at park ... HFD investigates Heights apartment fire ... Community searches for serial rapist

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