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Lawsuit centers on Baytown's City Hall project
Derryberry's LP, of Baytown, filed a lawsuit on May 18 in the Harris County District Court against R. Hassell Builders and Suretec Insurance Co., with offices in Memorial, alleging breach of contract, violations of the Prompt Pay Act and violations of
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:39P
Top Spanish cyclist killed in bizarre accident
Photo: AFP Spanish cyclist Xavier Tondo was killed in a freak accident on Monday in which he was crushed between his car and a garage door at a ski resort in southern Spain, a police source said. Tondo, 32, was in his car about to leave the garage of
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:38P
Dog Days at Quincy Street Bistro
The menu features burgers, pizza, sandwiches and classic comfort-food and bar-and-grill fare: meatloaf, chicken-fried steak, crab cakes and beef modiga. The Verdict: The size of this wiener (half a pound!) wasn't what caught my attention.
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:36P
Recall candidate has long court record
But they don't have Vanderleest's long court record, including a bankruptcy, a home foreclosure, an unpaid judgment, building code violations and a misdemeanor conviction. Vanderleest, second vice chairman of the Brown County Republican Party,
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:36P
Fate of Mark Kerrigan in hands of jury
Deliberations in the trial of Mark Kerrigan have ended for the day without a verdict. The jury got the case just before noon on Monday, after lawyers for the defense and the prosecution made their closing arguments. Before the jury got the case…
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:35P
Ecstasy Has Same Legal Penalties as Cocaine
MANHATTAN (CN) - Despite finding that cocaine is "significantly more harmful" than ecstasy, a federal judge gave both drugs equally harsh sentencing guidelines, meaning that each drug carries legal consequences 200 times harsher than
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:34P
The Solution To The Dodger Divorce
A birthday party for your child with up to 100 guests at Dodger Stadium, hosted by Dodgers broadcaster Rick Monday (or, if your family is Spanish speaking, Fernando Valenzuela). A year's supply of Dodger Dogs (cooking not included).
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:34P
The Solution To The Dodger Divorce
A birthday party for your child with up to 100 guests at Dodger Stadium, hosted by Dodgers broadcaster Rick Monday (or, if your family is Spanish speaking, Fernando Valenzuela). A year's supply of Dodger Dogs (cooking not included).
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:34P
Prominent NC lawyer disbarred, faces investigation
AP Enterprise: States' immigration efforts fizzle HENDERSONVILLE, NC (AP) ” A former chairman of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors faces a state investigation after surrendering his license to practice law.
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:33P
Smoking ban arguments flare in committee hearing
It is allowed in casinos, taverns, saloons and stand-alone bars ” where patrons must be 21 or older ” and where food is considered an "incidental" component of the business. Roger Sachs of the Nevada Tavern Owner's Association said the ban forced
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:33P