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Pregnancy and Childbirth

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2012

    George Mitchell: Huge Bond for Man Accused of Stealing 11 Pregnancy Tests from CVS

    At first blush, even for East Texas, land of high bail, $404,277 seems like an exorbitant bond for a guy who was initially arrested for stealing 11 pregnancy tests from a Lufkin CVS. However, that odd theft is not all 26-year-old George Melvin Mitchell is on the hook for. Far from it. But let's be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2011

    Yao Ming: The Taiwanese Animation Of His Mom Giving Birth To A Basketball

    You're nobody anymore until you've been made the subject of Taiwanese animation. We can't say we entirely get the phenomenon, but the Rockets' Yao Ming joins Al Gore, Cgarlie Sheen and other celebrities as the star of one of these things on the occasion of his retirement. It seems to include his m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    Planned Parenthood: Punched in the Uterus by Misguided Texas Senate

    More bad news for women who rely on Planned Parenthood.​A Texas Senate subcommittee wrangled the vulvas of Texas women into a chokehold yesterday with its latest assault on Planned Parenthood. Republican Senator Robert Deuell, who is a physician, introduced a bill to a three-member subcommitte ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2011

    Cold Weather Baby Names: Naming the Bundle of Joy You Started This Morning

    It made sense in February 2011, kid​No doubt all of you people who don't work in the news industry are either off this morning or working from home. But we all know that no one gets any work done at home with all the distractions running around you. Television, NetFlix, Internet porn, food, wi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2011

    The Five Weirdest Baby Names from the Most Popular Names of 2010

    You're kid won't turn out like this.​The list of the top 100 baby names of 2010 is out and it is filled with many names you would expect. There are Biblical names like John and Luke and James. There are pop culture names like Bella and Zachary. There are even names that help you to rhyme your ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2010

    Reliance Foundation: Controversial Billboards Come To Texas

    The Reliance Foundation billboard​Perhaps because it would take up too much room to say "Honk if You Love Insane Conspiracy Theories," the new super-creepy billboards in Bryan simply show an African-American child under the terrifying slogan "Black & Unwanted." Welcome to life as viewed throu ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 5, 2009

    Truth and Consequences on the Mexico-United States Border: Protecting the Rights of All Border Residents

    Home births draw American-born Latinos directly into the immigration issue

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2009

    Inept Pregnant Woman Spoils Motorcylist's Getaway From The Cops

    ​You know what you just hate when you're on a motorcycle trying to get away from a DPS trooper because you're wanted on a burglary charge?Pregnant women who slam their cars into drug stores.The sad tale of 18-year-old Daniel Nuno of League City proves the point. Nuno was on his motorcycle in F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2009

    Because You Need It: A Bikini Contest For Pregnant Women

    If there's one thing you want to do when you're pregnant, it's parade around in a bikini for the sake of some wacky FM radio station.Apparently.While pregnant women are beautiful -- the rosy glow, the increased tittage, the freedom they feel from having a good excuse for gaining a few pounds -- a Pr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2009

    Houston Leads The Nation In Young-Teen Moms: A Good Thing?

    ​People are up in arms (Are people ever "down on arms"?) about a new report that shows Houston leads the nation in teen births, at least among women aged 15 or less.Abstinence-only ain't working, we need more abstinence-only, yadda yadda yadda.Sure, having a baby when you're 15 isn't the best choi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 26, 2009

    There's No Doubt About It: Cooper Is A Trouper

    Photo by George Hixson​What were you doing when you were seven months pregnant? (Question intended for women only.)One thing you probably weren't doing: scrambling madly to stop a wildly leaking roof only minutes before you were going onstage for a 90-minute bout of dancing, singing and dash ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 1, 2009

    Fears About Swine Flu: Don't Forget The Part Where You Might Go Insane

    Just to the throw one more log of fear on the fire...As if a case of influenza wasn't bad enough on its own, some strains carry the risk of a lingering and sometimes permanent "hangover" in the form of acute mental illness. Unborn children are at the most risk, some studies show.In the aftermath of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2008

    I Saw the New Kids on the Block Last Night at Toyota Center OMG

    Just to the throw one more log of fear on the fire...As if a case of influenza wasn't bad enough on its own, some strains carry the risk of a lingering and sometimes permanent "hangover" in the form of acute mental illness. Unborn children are at the most risk, some studies show.In the aftermath of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2008

    Eva Longoria is SOOOO Fat!

    Just to the throw one more log of fear on the fire...As if a case of influenza wasn't bad enough on its own, some strains carry the risk of a lingering and sometimes permanent "hangover" in the form of acute mental illness. Unborn children are at the most risk, some studies show.In the aftermath of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2008

    The Top Five Texas Cheerleader Scandals

    Just to the throw one more log of fear on the fire...As if a case of influenza wasn't bad enough on its own, some strains carry the risk of a lingering and sometimes permanent "hangover" in the form of acute mental illness. Unborn children are at the most risk, some studies show.In the aftermath of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2008

    Mad Over Mad Men

    Just to the throw one more log of fear on the fire...As if a case of influenza wasn't bad enough on its own, some strains carry the risk of a lingering and sometimes permanent "hangover" in the form of acute mental illness. Unborn children are at the most risk, some studies show.In the aftermath of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2008

    Clear on Tomatoes, Nix the Peppers

    Just to the throw one more log of fear on the fire...As if a case of influenza wasn't bad enough on its own, some strains carry the risk of a lingering and sometimes permanent "hangover" in the form of acute mental illness. Unborn children are at the most risk, some studies show.In the aftermath of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2008

    Notes from the 2008 Southwest Foodservice Expo: Dry Soda

    Just to the throw one more log of fear on the fire...As if a case of influenza wasn't bad enough on its own, some strains carry the risk of a lingering and sometimes permanent "hangover" in the form of acute mental illness. Unborn children are at the most risk, some studies show.In the aftermath of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2008

    Paging Doctor Brown. No, Not the Back to the Future Guy. The Wife-Beating, Coke-Snorting Hand Center Guy. Michael Brown. Yeah, That One.

    Just to the throw one more log of fear on the fire...As if a case of influenza wasn't bad enough on its own, some strains carry the risk of a lingering and sometimes permanent "hangover" in the form of acute mental illness. Unborn children are at the most risk, some studies show.In the aftermath of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2008

    Court of Appeals Rules State Had No Right to Seize FLDS Kids

    Just to the throw one more log of fear on the fire...As if a case of influenza wasn't bad enough on its own, some strains carry the risk of a lingering and sometimes permanent "hangover" in the form of acute mental illness. Unborn children are at the most risk, some studies show.In the aftermath of ... More >>

  • Home Entertainment

    November 29, 2007

    Hot Rod, Waitress, Futurama: Bender's Big Score, The Namesake

    Just to the throw one more log of fear on the fire...As if a case of influenza wasn't bad enough on its own, some strains carry the risk of a lingering and sometimes permanent "hangover" in the form of acute mental illness. Unborn children are at the most risk, some studies show.In the aftermath of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2006

    UH Filmmakers: Such Cheeky Monkeys!

    Just to the throw one more log of fear on the fire...As if a case of influenza wasn't bad enough on its own, some strains carry the risk of a lingering and sometimes permanent "hangover" in the form of acute mental illness. Unborn children are at the most risk, some studies show.In the aftermath of ... More >>

  • Music

    November 23, 2006

    El Vez

    El Vez performs Saturday, November 25, at the Continental Club, 3700 Main, 713-529-9899.

  • Calendar

    August 10, 2006

    Gestating Gumshoe

    El Vez performs Saturday, November 25, at the Continental Club, 3700 Main, 713-529-9899.

  • Home Entertainment

    July 20, 2006

    Way Out of Sync

    El Vez performs Saturday, November 25, at the Continental Club, 3700 Main, 713-529-9899.

  • News

    March 9, 2006

    A Moon Swoon

    One Houston preacher gave up the cross for the cult

  • Calendar

    January 26, 2006

    Dirty Girls

    One Houston preacher gave up the cross for the cult

  • Culture

    January 12, 2006

    Capsule Reviews

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • News

    June 16, 2005

    Career Opportunities

    HISD's ideas on advancement

  • Film

    May 5, 2005

    Shock and Awful

    Todd Solondz has been a lot of things, but never preachy or dull. Till now.

  • News

    October 7, 2004

    The Prince of Perjury Palace

    In court, the truth didn't matter -- he got his child anyway

  • Best of Houston

    September 23, 2004

    Best Comet

    In court, the truth didn't matter -- he got his child anyway

  • Best of Houston

    September 23, 2004

    Best Costume Shop

    In court, the truth didn't matter -- he got his child anyway

  • Best of Houston

    September 23, 2004

    Best Kids' Clothes

    In court, the truth didn't matter -- he got his child anyway

  • News

    October 23, 2003

    Letters

    In court, the truth didn't matter -- he got his child anyway

  • Best of Houston

    September 25, 2003

    Best Comet

    Sheryl Swoopes

  • Calendar

    April 3, 2003

    To Every Man a Donkey Kong

    Travel back in time to a real arcade

  • Best of Houston

    September 26, 2002

    Best Civil Judge

    State District Judge Jane Bland

  • News

    February 28, 2002

    Otherworldly

    A loving mother drowned her children. It's hard to believe no one could stop her.

  • News

    March 29, 2001

    Hotze's Blue Angels

    Not-so-divine DWI help arrives for a conservative kingmaker

  • Film

    March 22, 2001

    Mass (Murder) Media

    The satirical Series 7 exposes the black heart of reality TV

  • Best of Houston

    September 21, 2000

    Best New Effort to Inject Culture into Houston

    Brazos Projects

  • News

    May 25, 2000

    Telling Stories

    One economist finds moving away from "hard" truth may lead to a greater truth

  • News

    March 23, 2000

    Saving Baby Angela

    An infant with two fractured ribs and bleeding on the brain. A teenage single mom with no high school diploma. Grandparents with a business to keep afloat. Can CPS find a stable home for Angela Delacourt?

  • Film

    March 4, 1999

    Media Mother

    Savoca turns birth and ratings into The 24 Hour Woman

  • News

    July 16, 1998

    Courtship, River Oaks Style

    High-powered attorney Earle Lilly was Linda Sarofim Lowe's divorce lawyer, then her lover. Now he's left her, and she wants her $6 million in attorney fees and her Mercedes back.

  • Culture

    March 14, 1996

    Lost in the Heavens

    In Marisol, things fall apart -- most notably, the play itself

  • News

    February 1, 1996

    Afternoon Delight

    Every weekday from 3 to 7 p.m., KLAT's Carlos Martinez loves to talk about sex. Many in his Spanish-speaking audience adore him. But not everyone's happy with what he has to say.

  • Film

    March 24, 1994

    The Paper Delivers

    Every weekday from 3 to 7 p.m., KLAT's Carlos Martinez loves to talk about sex. Many in his Spanish-speaking audience adore him. But not everyone's happy with what he has to say.

  • News

    January 6, 1994

    The Poison Connection

    A "gas leak" in a Matamoros chemical plant wafts a poison and paper cloud toward a corporate office in Houston

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