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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 8:24am

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Strippers: stick to pasties, for now

Strippers: stick to pasties, for now

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; A federal judge has momentarily halted the city's plans to enforce an ordinance requiring strippers at cabarets that aren't defined as sexually oriented businesses to wear bikini tops, which was slate
Teen performer at inaugural events fatally shot

Teen performer at inaugural events fatally shot

The Houston Chronicle is reporting;A 15-year-old girl who had performed in PresidentObama's inauguration festivities is the latest face on the ever-increasing homicide toll in the president's hometown, killed in a Chicago park as she ta
Good Samaritan fatally shoots man attacking wife

Good Samaritan fatally shoots man attacking wife

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; a 44-year-old man was fatally shot as he was fighting with his wife and then attacked a neighbor when the Good Samaritan stepped in to help the woman Tuesday night in north Harris County.
Fertitta in hot water in Atlantic City

Fertitta in hot water in Atlantic City

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; The Texas billionaire who owns Golden Nugget Atlantic City casino has agreed to pay a $15,000 fine.
Alvarado, Garcia headed to a runoff for Gallegos' seat

Alvarado, Garcia headed to a runoff for Gallegos' seat

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; Harris County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia and State Rep. Carol Alvarado will meet in a runoff for the Senate District 6 seat.
United Airlines cutting more than 600 jobs

United Airlines cutting more than 600 jobs

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; United Airlines announced plans Thursday to cut more than 600 jobs. A 6 percent cutback in management and administrative positions will occur in February.
Proposed changes to Fishing Regulations

Proposed changes to Fishing Regulations

AUSTIN - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proposing fishing regulation changes on two largemouth bass fisheries in East Texas, a clarification of fish harassment rules and new possession rules in state waters for aquatic resources tak

Longview hosts East Texas Outdoor Expo

The 31st Annual East Texas Outdoor Expo is this weekend in Longview. For more information on this weekends event go here.
Texas senators draw lots for terms

Texas senators draw lots for terms

The 2013 legislative session may have just begun, but for half of the state Senate, the 2014 election season started Wednesday.
Unemployment Numbers by County, 2000-2012

Unemployment Numbers by County, 2000-2012

Texas finished 2012 with an unemployment rate of 6.1 percent - a drop of 1 point since the end of 2011, and 1.3 percentage points under the national rate - continuing its gradual improvement from its 8.2 percent unemployment rate at the end of

"Work Perks"

New survey out on workers and what they'd like to see when it comes to perks while on the clock. Some wanted Gym on site. Others wanted a half day off on fridays.
Houston area ranked high in creating jobs

Houston area ranked high in creating jobs

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; We may be fat, but at least many of us have jobs. In yet another list comparing how U.S.
More powerful guns may guard spent nuclear fuel

More powerful guns may guard spent nuclear fuel

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; Machine guns may be coming to a nuclear plant near you.
Early voting in Senate District 6 race wraps up Tuesday

Early voting in Senate District 6 race wraps up Tuesday

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; Early voting in the special election for state Senate District 6 ends Tuesday. The election is Saturday.
SE Texas women file suit against ‘revenge porn’ site

SE Texas women file suit against ‘revenge porn’ site

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; Beaumont attorney John S.