BEN column - Letter describing past education in Bridgeton; WSNJ's Edith story; Rou apologizes to Bob; Country Rose ...Good morning! Forty percent chance of rain Thursday.Texas Democratic governor hopeful White duels with Houston critic over bondsAUSTIN - A legislative hearing suddenly gave way Wednesday to second-guessing of Bill White's fiscal management of Houston, and a swift rebuttal from the Democratic nominee for governor.Houston architect jailed on counts of making porn with teenA Houston architect who was indicted on child pornography charges has been ordered jailed while he awaits trial, federal authorities said. John Robert Dossey, 62, is charged with producing and possessing child pornography. Officials said that Dossey, who was indicted March 4, has pleaded not guilty and his trial is scheduled for May 11.HPD: Driver struck pedestrian near Houston Ship Channel, fled sceneHOUSTON—Houston police on Thursday were searching for a driver they say hit a pedestrian and fled the scene. It happened late Wednesday night at 75th Street and Capitol, near the Houston Ship Channel. Witnesses said the pedestrian was crossing the street when the driver, who was in a dark green or dark blue car, hit him. The victim was rushed to the hospital in serious condition, but police said ...Sam Houston State University crime lab to serve Southeast Texas( Sam Houston State University ) The major function of the lab will be the identification of seized drugs and toxicology analysis. Services will be provided by almost a dozen full-time forensic scientists and support staff and will offer intern opportunities to forensic science students at Sam Houston State University.Houston and Mexico seek to boost mutual tradeHouston and Mexican officials inked an agreement this week promising to promote more trade between the two longtime partners. The move comes as the global economic slowdown coupled with Mexico's drug war has hampered the nation's growth.Man arrested nearly a year after SW Houston apartment shootingsA man has been arrested in a fatal shooting nearly a year ago at a apartment complex in southwest Houston. Steven Randell Cade, 19, is charged with murder in the death of Markquese Dewayne Donahue, 18, at the Willows Apartment complex in 10900 block of Fondren about 7:45 p.m. on March 20 , according to the Houston Police Department.Chicago State Falls To Houston Baptist 80-77Wendell Preadom scored 22 points and hit the go-ahead basket to lead Houston Baptist to an 80-77 victory over Chicago State in the first round of the Great West Conference tournament Wednesday.Southland: Sam Houston State survives Bose's outburstWednesday's Southland Conference tournament roundup: Ashton Mitchell scored 20 points to lead top-seeded Sam Houston State to a 62-57 victory over Nicholls State, which got 40 points from Anatoly Bose.Sunshine is coming after foggy morning in HoustonDense fog will shroud the Houston region and coastal communities much of the morning, but the sun will peek through in inland areas by the afternoon and the weekend will be clear and mild, forecasters said.Plano Murder Suspect Arrested In Houston AreaAuthorities were called to a Plano home on Wednesday night for reports of gunfire. When police arrived on the scene, they discovered a woman, 37-year-old Minal Bhagat, shot dead inside the home. Eight hours later, police arrested her husband, 48-year-old Barinder Singh, in the Houston area in connection with the murder.
