Thought we left you hanging with just a show preview? Pshaw. We've got the ticket hook-up for you. Natch. Go to the Nine Inch Nails show on us. Win tickets by sending us an email (contest at houstonist dot com) with the answer to this little question. In which southern city did Trent Reznor make his home for many years? Hint: it hosts its own version of running with the bulls. You can always... [continue]

Nine Inch Nails Lights in the Sky summer tour rolls into the Toyota Center this Saturday featuring the genius of Trent Reznor. Reznor's been at the forefront of the industrial music scene since we wore out our tape deck on 1988's Pretty Hate Machine. NIN's music has steadily evolved over the years and chronicled the artist's life. Fragile was a depiction of the same in the artist. The same can be said for Ghosts I-IV... [continue]

Houston's first Hispanic female police officer has died at 78 due to injuries sustained in a drive-by shooting Super Unleaded for $2/gallon at Houstonist HQ! Kidding. But someone has a few extra gallons after stealing 7,000 gallons of fuel from a Galveston filling station. Sharon Brown may take the stand today to make her case against Victoria Osteen The back-to-school tax break happens this weekend A Katy cheerleading squad has to put their herkies on... [continue]

Tropical Storm Edouard was essentially a non-event for Texans on the Gulf Coast. Please flip your Wikis to Hurricane Rita, Hurricane Alicia, and Tropical Storm Allison for real storms. Most folks got a day off which should make up for the inconvenience of the rain storms, which we needed anyway. Now, if we could only figure out a way to get the media knuckleheads from seeking out a "Storm Ground Zero" from which to file... [continue]

Each week (mostly each week) Houstonist checks out the Missed Connections on Craiglist. The following was so interesting that we decided it should get its own showcase I'm just saying....as you like to say I'm not exactly sure where to post this, but seeing that we "met" on here, it should be somewhere on here, and last time I checked there wasn't a category for "messages for horrible enormous lying narcissistic selfish pricks lacking... [continue]

Forget Judge Judy. The jury is seated in the lawsuit against Victoria Osteen alleging assault of flight attendant Sharon Brown. Open arguments start today. Let the side show begin. Damage from Edouard was minimal the blood bank's supply is running low A pair of dolphins survived being beached in Galveston by Edouard. Now they're back in the sea and worrying about other things like tuna nets. Heliberto Oli may become the second foreign national to... [continue]

Tropical Storm Edouard is on his way to Houston. We've seen worse (amember Tropical Storm Allison), but you should still be prepared. Tropical storms bring wind and rain and stuff. But, what's Edouard packing? The Sci Guy knows. Rejoice, ninos! School's closed! Woo hoo! The Greater Houston Area Red Cross opened two shelters last night. Bring your own supplies (bedding, drugs, diapers, etc.) and leave Fido at tu casa. Our boy, Edouard, may cause some... [continue]

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... [continue]

Huge digital signs along our commute warned us that it's Hurricane Season. Really? That makes sense since Tropical Storm Dolly may be hydrating our coastal region this weekend. The "Houston is a boomtown" theory is all a matter of perspective. What do you think? An investigation of the captain of ill-fated Texas A&M sailing vessel Cynthia Woods has brought to light prior accidents in the same vessel that may have contributed to the tragic accident... [continue]

Each week Houstonist checks out the Missed Connections on Craiglist. Here's a few that we found interesting. You were talking to a squirrel - m4w - 22 ...and I made some smartass comment. Just wanted to let you know that I wasn't trying to be a jerk. Sometimes those squirrels need to be told who's the boss. You probably won't ever see this, but if you do, let me know where it happened so... [continue]

Tragedy struck at a Houston apartment complex where two children were crushed to death by a stairway collapse Reliant plans to increase charges (tee hee) for electricity in August The FBI is tracking a Houston bank robber who has held up three banks in a month Your credit card numbers may not be safe even if you don't lose them A Katy teacher couldn't keep it in her pants and has resigned after allegations of... [continue]

Houston Grand Juries have been busy this summer. They just indicted Carolyn Sue Krizan-Wilson on murder charges from 1985. Three years of construction on Katy Freeway have finally yielded to "completion" and drivers are enjoying some different scenery Adios, Kirby Trees. We'll miss you. This just in. Kids playing with lighters may start fires. Huh. Obama's heading to Houston in a couple of weeks. You can eat dinner with him if you write a fat... [continue]

Each week Houstonist checks out the Missed Connections on Craiglist. Here's a few that we found interesting. At The Funeral Home, Working A Visitation - m4w - 42 (Pasadena Blvd.) You were tall, blonde,sexy, and wore Coach shoes. We talked for awhile. I was the tall, black guy, 6'4. You said you would like to talk with me further, have a drink or two, and invited me back afterward, mentioning that the gates would... [continue]

The widow of a man murdered in 1985 was arrested for the crime No passengers? No problem. You may soon be able to pay your way into the HOV lane Moody Gardens' animal keepers found their snake Three men are wanted in connection with the robbery of a Family Dollar Store. If you're risking your freedom for crime, shouldn't you target the Family 100 Dollar Store? Sugarland authorities are seeking a suspect with gold teeth... [continue]

Yesterday fallen Marine was laid to rest at the Houston National Cemetery An 86 year-old veteran and Houstonian was decorated on Monday for his service in WWII A gallon is a gallon except for when it is not.Make sure the filling station you're visiting is on the up and up by reading this NASA announced the dates of the final ten launches of the space shuttle The shuttle may go the way of the Dodo,... [continue]

Houston's fireworks show blasts off downtown at 9:30. Get there earlier to take in the concert. Don't fuel up in Beaumont during your Fourth of July road trip. They've got the highest prices in Texas right now. Houstonians are upset with their car getting booted after they've paid to park in a downtown lot Authorities are looking for two children who are missing after their mom's pick-up truck was stolen with them in it Judge... [continue]

Each week Houstonist checks out the Missed Connections on Craiglist. Here's a thread that we found interesting. While He Traveled To Visit His Sick Mother - w4m - 35 (Pasadena Blvd) Those times he went away to Paducah to visit his family were life-changing times for me. I lived with him in Midtown then. Now, I know that some would frown upon the fact that I had you over in his home and in... [continue]

Joe Horn told Diane Sawyer, ""When you're confronted, when somebody rushes you, you've already told him not to move, you know that you must shoot or you're gonna be dead." Authorities in Houston are seeking a black male wearing red gloves in conjunction with robberies in the area Houston has bad traffic. But, Austin has the worst drivers in Texas. You may be able to leave your shoes at home even if you're heading to... [continue]

The Grand Jury ruled that Joe Horn will not face charges. DA Kenneth Magidson said, "...the grand jury concluded that Mr. Horn's use of deadly force did not rise to a criminal offense." Sheriff Tommy Thomas apologized for racist emails sent by staff members A missing baby was returned to Wal-Mart by her captor. The infant had been missing since her mother was arrested at a different Wal-Mart. No news on whether or not the... [continue]

In case you missed it, Houstonist had a crawfish boil this weekend. Over the course of three hours, we boiled and served 496 pounds of crawfish with Volcano holding the last five pounds for their own culinary delight. Thanks to everyone who made this event a success. Thanks to our 11 readers and your 109 friends for showing up to get your dine on. Thanks to Volcano Pete and his staff, particularly Andrea and... [continue]