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Roger Clemens: Ex-Red Sox GM Jumps On The Steroids Bandwagon

The smell of indictments in the air...​I'll admit that I've taken my share of potshots at Roger Clemens. I've tried to rely on matters that have been part of some record, or have some evidence for support, like The Mitchell Report, Clemens' public statements, and things said to Congressional inves ... More >>

The Rocket Strikes Out Again In Court

Photo by MACSURAKTeam Rocket lost another battle in court today as Federal District Court Judge Keith Ellison reaffirmed his ruling from earlier this year that dismissed most of Roger Clemens's defamation suit against Brian McNamee. The portions of the suit that had been dismissed dealt with Brian M ... More >>

The New Roger Clemens Books: He's A Steroid-Using A-Hole, and The Chron's Wimpy

Roger Clemens is no longer the only former professional baseball player under investigation for lying to Congress. With the Tuesday revelation that Sammy Sosa was one of the 104 MLB players to test positive for PED use in 2003 (along with Alex Rodriguez) comes the word that a congressional committee ... More >>

The Strand's Historic Buildings Get A Boost

Photo courtesy Galveston Historical FoundationThe Strand, downtown Galveston's most historic district, is getting a little help today in its efforts to preserve itself.The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named "The Cast-Iron Architecture of Galveston" as one of its 11 Most Endangered Hi ... More >>

Roger Clemens vs. Brian McNamee: Dismissed (Mostly)

Photo by ToFuGunsSrsly. As happened so many times in his career, when it came to clutch time, Roger Clemens has failed to deliver. U.S. District Court Judge Keith Ellison today dismissed most of Roger Clemens' defamation suit against Brian McNamee, Clemens' former trainer. Ellison partially dism ... More >>

Roger Clemens vs. Brian McNamee: Dismissed (Mostly)

Photo by ToFuGunsSrsly. As happened so many times in his career, when it came to clutch time, Roger Clemens has failed to deliver. U.S. District Court Judge Keith Ellison today dismissed most of Roger Clemens' defamation suit against Brian McNamee, Clemens' former trainer. Ellison partially dism ... More >>

High-Speed Rail Coming To Texas, Once Again

Last week, the Houston Business Journal reported that high speed rail  is coming to Houston. At a speech at New York's Penn Station, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Mary Peters announced that her office will soon begin "accepting expressions of interest to finance, design, build, op ... More >>

Steroids and Roger Clemens: The Soap Opera Continues...

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Steroids and Roger Clemens: The Soap Opera Continues...

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Steroids and Roger Clemens: The Legal Battle Continues...

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

We Now Present... Steroids, The Musical

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Get Lit: Vindicated: Big Names, Big Liars, and the Battle to Save Baseball, by Jose Canseco

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Spring Training: Roger Clemens, Bill Murray and Bill James

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Steroids and Roger Clemens: Drayton McLane Can’t Quit You

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Woody Williams, Roger Clemens and Steroids: You Better Ask Somebody

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Andy Pettitte and HGH: The Deposition and the Damage Done

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Steroids, Roger Clemens and Congress: Bust Out the Razor

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Steroids, Baseball and Roger Clemens: Rocket and Brian McNamee Appear Before Congress Today

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Steroids, Roger Clemens and Congress: Lies, Lies, Sweet Little Lies

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Steroids and Roger Clemens: Don't Forget Debbie

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Steroids and Roger Clemens: The Needle and the Damage Done

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Roger Clemens and Steroids: George Mitchell, Rusty Hardin, Brian McNamee, Kirk Radomski, Jim Murray, Andy Pettitte…Damn, This Shit Is Like a Soap Opera

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Steroids and Baseball: Is Jose de Jesus Ortiz on Drugs?

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Bud Selig and Steroids: Today’s the Day, or Something

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Steroids and Roger Clemens: Another Lie Uncovered

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Roger Clemens and Steroids: So Many Lies

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

20 Questions for Clemens

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Steroids and Roger Clemens: The Game Is Afoot

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Steroids and Roger Clemens

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Coming Attraction: George Mitchell's Report on Steroids in Baseball

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Steroids in Baseball: Ken Caminiti, Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte, Jason Grimsley, Gregg Zaun, Ron Villone, Chris Donnels, Miguel Tejada and Stephen Randolph

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Steroids in Baseball: For Every Action, There Is No Action

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Mitchell Report on Steroids in Baseball To Be Released Tomorrow

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Anna Benson Is Hot. Oh, and Her Husband Is a Decent Pitcher.

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

John Royal’s World Series Prediction. But First, a Few Words on Joe Torre and Paul Byrd.

Things have been quiet on the Rocket/steroid front lately. But things change. As some of you might remember, Roger Clemens has filed a defamation suit against Brian McNamee, claiming that McNamee's statements to George Mitchell were lies. McNamee's attorneys have countered that the statements are ... More >>

Pier Pressure

Fertitta and friends take on the operator of Galveston's forlorn Flagship Hotel

King Kinder

Rich Kinder has made a cool billion dollars since leaving Enron. Now he’s ready to take over the world, or at least the nearest pipeline.

Making Waves

An ambitious restaurant displaces the bait-shop boys

Island Italian

Luigi's lights up the Strand

Crushing the Opposition

Baylor and Fulbright & Jaworski -- with the help of a lame duck judge -- see to it that Bonnie Dunbar won't get a chance to tell all in court

Biological Disaster

Zonagen Inc. took its name from Bonnie Dunbar's groundbreaking research into contraceptive vaccines. Then, when she wasn't looking, the company took her research.

Capitaine Blood

Zonagen Inc. took its name from Bonnie Dunbar's groundbreaking research into contraceptive vaccines. Then, when she wasn't looking, the company took her research.

Mall Rat

Zonagen Inc. took its name from Bonnie Dunbar's groundbreaking research into contraceptive vaccines. Then, when she wasn't looking, the company took her research.

A Pizza Puzzle

If it pulls the pieces together, The Strand Brewery could have a powerful pie

Life after Death?

If it pulls the pieces together, The Strand Brewery could have a powerful pie

Crisis on Cullen Boulevard

Funding is down. Faculty is fleeing. And 50 professors are in semi-open revolt. Is the University of Houston on an irrovocable slide toward mediocrity?

Food Fight

The Landrys came to Houston with good food and good ideas. But a good family squabble let Tilman Fertitta step in and carve himself an empire.

The fight to save the Katy Prairie

How many winters more will Arctic waterfowl make their 10,000-year-old journey to the western edge of Houston?