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  • News

    October 14, 2010

    Wet and Half Naked

    One way to smuggle cash

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2010

    Flagship Hotel: Five Suggested Attractions For The New Amusement Park

    Don't miss the Galveston Police Whack-a-Mole game​As was announced yesterday, the not-so-beloved Flagship Hotel in Galveston is being torn down so Tilman Fertitta's Landry's Restaurants can build an amusement park on its pier.What sort of attractions should be offered at the new destination? We ha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    Brandon Backe Files Suit Over Galveston Wedding Brawl

    Brandon Backe will see Galveston police in court​Heeeeeeeeee's Backe. (sorry, just couldn't resist).Former Astros pitcher Brandon Backe, along with 11 other alleged victims of police brutality, have decided to sue the City of Galveston and more than 20 city cops over what happened during a well-pu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    Brandon Backe's Wedding-Brawl Saga Finally Ends

    Brandon Backe, wedding party guest extraordinaire​Brandon Backe, the Galveston County pitcher who briefly stirred Astro hearts in their mid-decade glory days, has finally put an end to the wedding-braawl coda to his career.In October 2008, Backe and some pals were involved in a fight with cops at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2010

    Openings and Closings

    Losing our Voice.​Although it technically isn't a closure, it's the end of an era for Voice, the critically-acclaimed restaurant at the Hotel Icon. Chef Michael Kramer is leaving as the hotel has decided to take the restaurant in a different, slightly less upscale direction. It's a huge blow f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2010

    Brandon Backe's Odd History With Bars Continues

    Photo from FacebookBrandon Backe's Bullpen, R.I.P.​Brandon Backe, who for a fleeting moment was the Houston Astros' homeboy hope of the pitching future, just can't seem to catch a break when it comes to booze.There was, of course, the little wedding-party brawl with Galveston police while he was s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 15, 2010

    Openings and Closings

    Chef Philippe Schmit​Exiciting news for Francophiles across Houston who miss Philippe Schmit's deft touch at the long-gone Bistro Moderne at the Hotel Derek: Reports from two reliable sources indicate that Schmit's new restaurant is getting closer to opening its doors. If Haven was the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2009

    Backe's Back In The Rotation: Just How Bad Can The Astros' Farm System Be?

    Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher The oft-injured Hampton, injured againHere's some shocking Astros news. According to the Chron, Mike Hampton is going on the 15-day disabled list. Yeah, I know, who would ever think that Hampton would get injured. It's not like he missed two of the last three season ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2009

    All-Time Great Headlines, Part VXII

    KHOU has a story up about their interview with Astros pitcher Brandon Backe, who was cleared by a Galveston grand jury last week of any charges stemming from a wedding brawl he was involved in.The headline? "Backe Talks About The Minutes He Spent Behind Bars."And you thought Papillon was a searing p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2009

    Brandon Backe Is A Free Man!! But He Still Can't Pitch, For Crying Out Loud

    A Galveston County grand jury has refused to indict Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe on any charges stemming from what sounds like a fun wedding in the off-season that involved a brawl with cops. (As many good weddings do.)The Houston Chronicle reports the decision came today.Thirteen cops were ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2009

    10 Ways To Solve the Impending Astros Attendance Crisis

    Photo by Peter Rieke There's a new study out there claiming that there is going to be a big drop in attendance for major league baseball this season. And as we've seen from another such report, our own Houston Astros are expected to have one of the major's biggest attendance drops. So Drayton McLa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2009

    10 Ways To Solve the Impending Astros Attendance Crisis

    Photo by Peter Rieke There's a new study out there claiming that there is going to be a big drop in attendance for major league baseball this season. And as we've seen from another such report, our own Houston Astros are expected to have one of the major's biggest attendance drops. So Drayton McLa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2009

    Astros' Brandon Backe, Fresh From Bar Brawl, Decides To Open His Own Bar

    Photo courtesy Houston AstrosWhen last we heard from putative Astros pitcher Brandon Backe -- besides his struggles on the mound -- he was getting in a raucous bar fight at a Galveston wedding.Cops were called, charges filed, lawsuits threatened.So what are Backe's latest plans?Opening up a bar of h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2009

    Astros Spring Training: Six Straight Walks? Not Good.

    Photo by hyperscholarI'm sure that several of you saw the score of yesterday's Astros game. It was 12-2 spring training loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. It's spring training, and I'm one of those who believes that the final score is meaningless in spring - though Tampa's manager Joe Maddon did use the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2009

    Astros Spring Training: Six Straight Walks? Not Good.

    Photo by hyperscholarI'm sure that several of you saw the score of yesterday's Astros game. It was 12-2 spring training loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. It's spring training, and I'm one of those who believes that the final score is meaningless in spring - though Tampa's manager Joe Maddon did use the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2009

    Astros Spring Training Starts Friday

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2008

    How Did KHOU Miss These Horrible Halloween Costumes?

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2008

    Top Five Beatdowns in Houston Sports

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2008

    Brandon Backe’s Top Ten Reasons for Getting in That Wedding Brawl in Galveston

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2008

    Brandon Backe Arrested After Wedding Brawl in Galveston

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2008

    Brandon Backe Wants A Riot Of His Own

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2008

    Astros-Braves: No Wild Card, But at Least Brandon Backe Gets the Record

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 18, 2008

    Astros-Marlins: Tough Loss for Houston

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2008

    Astros-Cubs: Brandon Backe Back in the Lead (for Homers Surrendered)

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 29, 2008

    Astros-Reds: Houston Wins Again, and Tony La Russa Should Be Manager of the Year (Not to Imply Those Two Things Are Related)

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 26, 2008

    Astros-Mets: The Chron’s Steve Campbell Knows the Score

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2008

    Astros-Mets: Houston Takes Two of Three from New York, But St. Louis and Milwaukee Keep Chugging Along

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2008

    Astros-Diamondbacks: Ugly Weekend for Houston

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2008

    Astros-Cubs: Setting the Clocks Back to Lima Time

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2008

    Astros-Mets: Houston Sweeps New York

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2008

    Astros-Cubs: Two Wins, One Loss, and a Few Roster Changes

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2008

    Astros-Red Sox: 33 Runs = Two Out of Three for Houston

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 12, 2008

    Astros-Brewers: The ‘Stros Hold onto First Place (in Homers Surrendered)

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2008

    Astros-Phillies: Brad Lidge Gets the Save

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2008

    Astros-Giants: Big Puma Takes It Easy, Only Gets One Hit

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2008

    Astros-Nationals: Berkman Still on a Roll, But Is It Lima Time?

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2008

    Astros-Brewers: Back-to-Back-to-Back Wins and Homers

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2008

    Astros-Cardinals: STL Takes Two From HOU

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2008

    Astros-Phillies: With Pitching Like This, It Might As Well Be Lima Time

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • News

    April 17, 2008

    Houston Astros, Dengue Fever and Felix Mexican Restaurant

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2008

    Astros-Marlins: How Did Roy Oswalt Become Woody Williams?

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2008

    Astros-Cardinals: Albert Pujols Goes Deep. Twice.

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2008

    Astros-Cubs: One Win (and Two Losses) for the ‘Stros, But Still None for a Starting Pitcher

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2008

    Astros-Padres: Michael Bourn Is Looking Good. Everyone Else, Not So Much.

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2008

    Spring Training: What a Glorious Place to Be, Unless Your Name Is Carlos Lee

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2008

    Spring Training: Injuries, Photos, Pitchers and Steroids

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2008

    Spring Training: Let the Funk Begin

    Pitchers and catchers report to Houston Astros spring training on Friday, which means that come Saturday, the Astros will be out of contention. And the Chron is getting everybody ready for the season to come with a couple of articles in yesterday's paper on the status of the team and its roster. ... More >>

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