- We're getting a new mayor in just over a week. Pundits say that Parker may lose her edge because of undecided voters.
- And in case you weren't paying attention, Mayor Bill White is officially a Democratic candidate in the Texas gubernatorial race
- The recent fire in The Heights seems to be an accident and not arson.
- Icy roads baffle Houston drivers - kinda like turn signals.
- Friday's weather didn't really feel like global warming, right? Some British scientists allege that global warming may be a big conspiracy.
- A stand-off at an East Houston church between a man and HPD SWAT ended with his suicide.
- The Salvation Army wants an SSN when children register for gifts. Critics says it's to enable immigration checks. The SA says it's to prevent fraud. What do you say?
- Former WWE wrestler, Umaga, died of heart attack. A Houstonian and cousin of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Umaga - known to his family as Eddie Fatu - was only 36 years old.
- Bowl game selections were announced last night. The UH Coogs will meet the Air Force Falcons in the Armed Forces Bowl. The Aggies will face the Georgia Bulldogs in the Independence Bowl. And, Texas will meet Alabama for the BCS championship at the Rose Bowl, but not in the "Rose Bowl."
- QB Matt Schaub returned after injuring his shoulder on the first play from scrimmage, but the Texans couldn't find the gas pedal on the offense dropping to 5-7 with a loss to the Jags
- Today's weather: It's going to be f%^king damp. High: 61. Low: 56.
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