Just when you thought Houston was poised to add another football powerhouse to our professional sports fold the AAFL has folded "temporarily," and with it Team Texas. The 2008 season has been deferred while the six team league searches out new investors. Team Texas president Mike Pede was unaware of any financial trouble according to the report in the Houston Business Journal. Things seemed to be going well. The marketing campaign was gaining steam. Team Texas won the "Most Beautiful Float Award" for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Parade last Sunday. And, season tickets were selling. Now you'll have to wait to see Heisman Trophy winning Eric Crouch take the field. Here's some news to help you hold it together.

>> Houston's Rough Roads Cost Motorists: The Road Information Program (TRIP) released a report listing the top 20 metropolitan areas with the highest percentage of roadways in poor conditions. The report “Keep Both Hands on the Wheel: Metro Areas With the Roughest Rides and Strategies to Make Our Roads Smoother,” lists Houston in 18th place with 33% of the roads in substandard condition, which seems ironic given the amount of road construction constantly occurring around the metroplex. The pot holes and other hazards translate into an $523 increase in maintenance costs according to the study. Excuse us whilst we prepare an invoice for Mayor White.

>> This Is One of the Greatest Teams in NBA History?: Robert Weintraub of Slate wonders how our Houston Rockets have won 20 games in a row. He's not alone. Many wrote off the Rockets after Yao went down with his foot injury. Are the Rockets better without Yao? HELL YES! Perhaps. Weintraub attributes the success after Yao to the Coach Adelman's healthy rotation of bench players into game time action and an increased ability to spread the floor. Huh. What does he know? He's a Hawks fan. By the way, here's a message for the haters from Mutumbo: "The Rockets have won 20 games straight. All the critics can kiss my black a--."

>> Fort Bend educator accused of peeping into homes: Sugar Land police arrested Jon J. Jones yesterday morning after he was caught sneaking a peek inside a Fort Bend county home. The 17 year veteran educator, and current assistant principal, has been charged with disorderly conduct and has been placed on paid leave. Lucky you're not in HISD, Senor Jones, or you may have gotten yourself canned as Houstonist is pretty sure that peeping is not a core subject.

>> Today's weather: WebOrNet weather nerds say that today's weather should be spectacular. Rain is not on the docket, but a mid-80s high, puffy clouds in the sky and a mild wind will combine to make your happy hour patio worthy. You may want to bring a jacket to fight the post-sunset chill...or you could drink another margarita.

>> In brief: Lady Lives in bathroom for 2 years ... Deputy was drunk when killed ... Is Houston ready for public defenders? ... Katy's got hoops hoops and more hoops

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