- Edouard wrap-up: It's pretty much gone now and the ports are open again; as far as the storm's effects, there was a little street flooding in Baytown and some flight delays, but not too much else
- Not to say there weren't dramas: In Galveston, three swimmers learned the value of lifeguards as Edouard's rip currents slammed them against the rocks, and in Baytown, a big-rig driver had to be rescued from his truck when it slid into a ditch off I-10
- The verdict on Edouard: more bark than bite
- And if you have any gripes about the storm, share them with the Chron's Eric Berger — but please spare us another "Why did everyone overreact?" comment
- The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Jose Medellin's reprieve in connection with the 1993 rapes and murders of Elizabeth Pena and Jennifer Ertman
- Feds to illegal immigrants: Why not deport yourselves?
- Harris County is offering tax abatements for green buildings in unincorporated areas — and now it's just waiting for someone to take advantage of the offer
- A new Sugar Land-to-Medical Center bus service is set to begin Aug. 18, followed by service from Missouri City-Stafford and Katy
- Sure, Nolan Ryan might not have played baseball in years, but a survey says he's still the best known and most liked baseball player in the country
- Today's weather: Though blissfully tropical storm-free, today's forecast calls for a pretty good chance of rain, lots of clouds and a high around 89. Tonight, look for a diminishing chance of showers and a low in the mid 70s.
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