Entries from Houstonist tagged with 'sacramentokings'
February 14, 2008
• A fatal accident occurred this morning on Chimney Rock near Highway 90A. As of 7:30 A.M. the area around the accident has been cordoned off and traffic was being diverted. No further details are available as an investigation is under way. • Health officials are calling this latest round of the flu a "moderately severe epidemic." Flu cases are up 31% over last year and three children have already died as a result.......
Continue Reading "Extra, Extra"February 13, 2008
• The body of a man who drowned in Lake Houston has been recovered. The body was found around 7 a.m. this morning. • A Houston man has been charged with running an escort service on the internet using Craigslist. The man is also charged with having sex with a minor. • The search for a missing pregnant woman in northwest Houston has been expanded. The woman has been missing for 15 days and......
Continue Reading "Extra, Extra"December 1, 2007
From local Houston headlines, we bring you these weekend news bits... • DNA evidence confirms the identity of "Baby Grace" as Riley Ann Sawyers. • Camioni’s Restaurant in north Houston falls victim to false rumors, online hoax. • A southwest Houston bicyclist is dead after being struck by a vehicle. • The birdwatcher who went on trial for killing a cat has been shot at and claims he feels like "a walking abortion clinic."......
Continue Reading "Weekend News Bits"May 22, 2007
In less than one week after Jeff Van Gundy was fired, the Houston Rockets have tabbed Rick Adelman as the next head coach. Sources close to the situation have stated that the Rockets will fly in Adelman on Tuesday and the official press conference will be held Wednesday at the Toyota Center. Adelman was recently the head coach for the Sacramento Kings from 1998-2006 leading them to the playoffs every year including three trips......
Continue Reading "Rockets Tab Former Player As Head Coach"May 18, 2007
In a much expected move, the Houston Rockets have announced the firing of head coach Jeff Van Gundy. The firing comes after the Rockets lost during the first round playoffs to the Utah Jazz. Van Gundy started with the Rockets in the 2003 and had an overall record of 182-146 with the team. Although some consider Van Gundy to be a great fit with the Rockets, he never managed to get the team past the......
Continue Reading "Van Gundy is Done-dy"