May 13, 2008
Morning Roundup
- A one cent postage increase went into effect yesterday. In related news, The Houston Food Bank received a large donation from The National Association of Letter Carriers and U.S. Postal Service.
- Bill Shirley threw oranges to gawkers while piloting the Allen Oldies Mobile in the Art Car Parade. Read his take on the day that was and the tragic loss of Tom Jones.
- Houston area men are killed, in unrelated incidents, while trying to visit family.
- Houston-based pole dancing empire, Rick's Cabaret, bought another gentlemen's club. Estimates indicate the consumption of vanilla-scented body spray will rise by 15,000 gallons per year.
- Baskin-Robbins aims to put a brain freeze on the Houston area by adding 100 new retail locations
- Galveston is experiencing an influx of jellyfish so don't forget the peanut butter. It helps sooth the stings and is essential for your PB&JF.
- The Big
PumerPuma is the National League Player of the Week. Was that for clutch hitting, base stealing or sporting a sweet mullet? - Shane Battier was named to NBA All Defense Team by league coaches
- Faulty hydrants hinder firefighting in Katy.
- Today's weather: Hope you brought the brolly with you since t-storms will try to humidify your day. Super hot of 86. Not as hot of 74.
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