- Dolly came to Texas, tore the roofs off of homes and knocked out power in the area; but surfers love Dolly for her waves
- Houston gets a taste of Dolly today as remnants roll through the area. 70% chance of thunderstorms. High: 88. Low 76.
- The Air Force decorated a pilot from Kingwood with the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor for saving the lives of German soldiers
- How much did you spend on gas last year? A study indicates the average for Texans nearly $2,200. Yowza!
- Ralph Nader, a constant presence on the presidential candidate circuit, is coming to Houston despite not being on the ballot
- Senator John Edwards visited Houston yesterday to promote his anti-poverty plan
- The Houston Zoo has their own plan in mind. Free admission to low income families. The program is based on enrollment in food stamps. FYI, all visitors all get in for free on some holidays.
- Meanwhile, the City of Houston got some encouraging feedback on its effort to fight area homelessness
- Think twice before you decide to skip paying at the toll
- Another escaped prisoner was recovered. This time he was caught swimming in a motel pool.
- Houston's finally getting decent press with "boomtown" status. Now, Houston offers 15 reasons for folks to visit.
- Chinese love Yao
- The Astros are now in last place in the NL Central
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