Longtime area resident remembers 1940s campouts at 'Indian Island'
	Sept. 18 event designed to shed light on importance of infrastructure
	Sheriff unveils online crime-fighting resource
	U.S. 290/Hempstead Corridor project gets FWHA approval Record of Decision from federal agency paves way for summer 2011 start of inbound interchange improvements at U.S. 290 and Loop 610
	Opera in Heights, Talento Bilingue team to present Zarzuelas concerts
	Helms dad pushes recycling Aluminum Can Music Man joins forces with C&D Scrap Metal to launch recycling program that will raise money for school
	Huge crowd sounds off on Koehler Street Development Public hearing downtown draws 500 who hear from city, Ainbinder and Wal-Mart; some opponents' behavior tests mayor's patience
	Ready for some football? The new season for seven local high school teams is now under way
	'I'm going to beat this' Northwest Houston art community to hold Sept. 5 benefit to help out friend diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing treatment
	EPA cleaning up abandoned rubber plant in northwest Houston
	Fate of red light camera program to be decided by November vote
	Men's center put on hold Owners have applied to city for Certificate of Occupancy, have until Sept. 13 to turn in plans for electrical, building and parking
	Increase in West Nile Virus activity leads to aerial spraying County sprays 50,000 acres to combat mosquito borne disease
	'We are not going away' Wal-Mart's plan to build Supercenter in the Heights leads to launch of nonprofit devoted to preserving neighborhood character, traditions
	Tests on White Oak Bayou show significant improvment While still rated as 'impaired,' WOB is one of only three segment streams in region where bacteria levels have decreased by 75 percent
	Council approves $500k for new equipment at Oak Forest Library; renovation nears end
	Cadettes take trip of lifetime Girls reside in Garden Oaks, Oak Forest and Shepherd Park Plaza
	TxDOT hopeful FHWA will give nod to U.S. 290 expansion If approval comes soon, agency ready to move forward with plan to build ramps taking inbound motorists directly from U.S. 290 to I-10
	T.C. Jester pool transformed into 'top-of-the-line' facility New features include splash feature, double-barreled tube slide, new fencing, new restrooms, lounging tables and an expanded parking lot
	Reagan High class of '75 plans for Oct. 16 reunion
	Registration for fall semester under way at Third Age Learning Center
	Waltrip 50th anniversary planners seek volunteers
	HISD begins 2010-11 term with improved campus security, new leadership structure
	Black Middle School sets Panther Orientation, open registration week
	LSC-Carver Center hosts Aug. 20 open house for area senior citizens
	Heights Chamber launches school supply drive for Field Elementary
	Heights Area Chamber announces new board members, board secretary
	AISD sets early voting for tax ratification election
	Number of top-rated HISD campuses continue to climb Even without using controversial projection measure, number of TEA-rated 'Exemplary' and 'Recognized' school increases
	Super Neighborhood 22 reps meet with Wal-Mart officials Locals prefer pedestrian access from streets and sidewalks, structured parking, and low-impact techniques to mitigate possible flooding
	City secretary validates ReNew Houston petition;council must now OK placement on November 2 ballot
	New roof first step in restoring Immanuel Lutheran sanctuary Church will host September 8 ribbon-cutting to celebrate the occasion
	Early voting schedule announced for AISD's tax ratification election
	Social Security Pointers: Nationally, locally and individually, Social Security makes a difference
	Oak Forest resident/UH student honored as NASW 'Social Work Student of the Year'
	Buzz and band play benefit for Bethlehem Concert raises money to help couple pay adoption costs, pave way for baby's trip from Africa to Spring
	Mayor addresses 'lies' tied to preservation amendments Releases statement saying process is 'very open and transparent'
	Jersey Village council OKs final phase of TOD study Also authorized $166,650 needed to complete the analysis
	Neighborhood up in arms over 'men's center' on Lehman Residents' fears, concerns may be for naught after Texas Department of Criminal Justice pulls facility's application for funding
	It's now official: Wal-Mart's coming
	State Representative, Bohac urges families to take full advantage of Sales Tax Holiday
	Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison Safeguarding Ports is Key to Homeland Security & Prosperity
	Early voting schedule announced for AISD's tax ratification election
	ICE task force raids flea market, arrests 18 for selling fradulent IDs
	City proposes key changes to historic preservation rules Amendments include one that eliminates 90-day waiver for historic properties when HAHC denies Certificate of Appropriateness
	Schools' TAKS ratings will come with annotation TEA rankings will show whether schools met academic standards outright, or whether ratings padded by looser projection formula
	'Big box retailer at the gates' Heights residents attending Superneighborhood Council meeting vent frustration, anger at Wal-Mart's plans for store near Yale and Center
	Social Security Pointers: Social Security travels too
	Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison Foundation of U.S. Military Should be Built on American Soil
	Williams Middle School students shine at national competition
	Nearing 100, Marie isn't ready to slow down just yet Oak Forest resident attributes her long life to having a great marriage
	Social Security Pointers: Social Security Q & A
	Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison Halting offshore drilling would threaten America's economy and energy security
	DECATS students leave lasting impact on St. Rose of Lima School
	Volunteers wrap up landscape project on Antoine esplanades First two phases of Greater Inwood Partnership beautification effort completed; third phase - art at Aron Ledet Park - is pending
	Wal-Mart's plan to build in Heights draws opposition Newly-formed Facebook.com group tells city to just say 'NO'
	Northwest Houston resident brings home her third Emmy Former TV producer using her celebrity status to help boost her new mission - helping widows/widowers deal with personal loss
	Social Security Pointers: Social Security is an open book
	Hamilton Middle School team tops field in 'Name That Book' contest
	Finding new funding sources key to area's continued growth Northwest Chamber members told that Texas lawmakers will have to 'bite the proverbial bullet' to find money for transportation systems
	Hogg Middle School teams up with NASA Two instructors from middle school chosen to work as summer interns to help build chassis of NASA's Space Exploration Vehicle
	Kids, parents focus on healthier lifestyles Participants in class at Northwest Health Center learn how to modify eating habits and exercise more
	Taking a literal leap of faith After his students at Love Elementary earned 'Exemplary' rating from TEA, principal follows through on promise to jump from an airplane
	Social Security Pointers: New "My Money" Web site can help you with your money
	Sometimes dreams come true Beating impossible odds to win Olympic gold, Laura Wilkinson tells ABWA members to find life's opportunities 'and go after them'
	Scarborough and Waltrip make 'Best High Schools' list Recognition continues academic renaissance on both HISD campuses
	Ruling on Candlelight Trails' future expected in September District judge to decide whether City of Houston can demolish seedy condominium complex that was closed down three years ago
	County opens household hazwaste collection facility Multiuse Facility just off U.S. 290 serves unincorporated areas
	Squealing brakes, blaring horns and hundreds of vehicles a day City officials said putting a roundabout at Minimax and Salford would help solve the area's traffic problems; residents say that's just not true
	Social Security Pointers: This Father's Day, teach an old Dad a new twist
	Council okays moratorium on historic district demolitions Temporary measure strengthening protection of historic property sets the stage for broad debate about property rights, land use
	Work to begin soon on historic Immanuel Lutheran sanctuary Renovation organizers waiting on final concept proposal, basic construction numbers; roof replacement project will start this month
	Harris County gets food box program for area senior citizens
	Heights resident begins her 11-month mission trip - Pediatric nurse takes leave of absence from Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and joins The World Race to help those in need
	Saluting Texas Peace Officers - Sen. John Cornyn
	Clamping down on drug cartel violence should be a national priority - Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison
	Against all odds Left paralyzed by a drunk driver, Myford Collins overcomes myriad of obstacles to earn his degree
	Reagan teacher receives Chronicle's Crystal Apple, H-E-B Excellence in Education awards
	Commuter rail study under way - Proposed line would run between Hempstead area and Eureka rail yard
	Parents warned of dangers of child predators on Internet, online games
	Unsung Heroes: Brother for Brother mentor program impacts young minority students
	New apartment inspection program taking baby steps Ordinance aimed at reducing crime and making communities safer
	Jersey Village moves forward with study of TOD along road expansion
	'Mr. Billy' a pillar of support for students, faculty, staff alike
	TxDOT releases the FEIS on U.S. 290 Corridor project
	Design work under way on Inwood area Quiet Zone
	Waltrip band director wins Mr. Holland's Opus award
	Judge accepts jury's verdict in IFCIA lawsuit