Savannah Smiles Taste Test: How Does The New Girl Scout Cookie Stack Up?
After hearing about the newest Girl Scout Cookie, Savannah Smiles, we were giddy to try the treat. The tasters all agreed — these nibbles are fine, but they are no Samoas (or Tagalongs for that matter). Just when you've honed in on that goal of cutting calories, here comes Girl Scout cookie season. This year, [...]
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Transtar Announces Winners in the ‘Mission Possible’ Photo Scavenger Hunt
By DALE LEZON, HOUSTON CHRONICLE Update: Authorities have cleared the accident and the freeway has reopened, according to Houston TranStar. A traffic wreck involving a big rig forced officials to temporarily shut down portions of Interstate 45 in north A heavy truck accident on the Southwest Freeway at Greenbriar, which had blocked three main lanes [...]
Read MoreIs Tim Tebow God's gift to marketing?
In his biggest game as a pro, Tim Tebow disproved his legions of naysayers by connecting on throws against man coverage, with the help of offensive coordinator Mike McCoy and receiver Demaryius Thomas. Not to mention some guy named Tebow. All of which should make NFL fans salivate, because the likes of Aaron Rodgers, Tom [...]
Read MoreLive blog: LSU, Alabama underway in title game
Open thread for the 2012 BCS Championship Game, including a list of the draft-eligible prospects participating. Now, the Crimson Tide will get a second shot at Les Miles' undefeated LSU squad — while a disappointed Oklahoma State team watches from home. It'll be all SEC all the time on Campus Rivalry tonight. Each team has [...]
Read More2013 Ford Fusion: Up Close
The Lane Keeping System will debut on the 2013 Ford Fusion, which will be unveiled at the 2012 Detroit auto show in two weeks. The Ford Explorer will also get the safety system in 2012. Compared with its midsize sedan competition, this piece of safety Folks in the know (we'll be seeing it ourselves shortly [...]
Read MoreBCS National Championship Game: LSU vs. Alabama in football rematch heaven (+ …
Will the national title game resemble the regular season's first meeting? By Ross Atkin, Staff / January 9, 2012 In this file photo, the BCS Championship Trophy is on display during media day at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. No. 1 LSU and No. 9, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — Centerplate, the largest hospitality partner [...]
Read MoreLaurel celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 16 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — a national holiday. To some, the day means more than an observance of the birthday of the civil rights leader. It is also a day to be of service to others. The MLK Day of Service is a part of United We January 16 is Martin [...]
Read MoreTim Tebow's 316 yards inspire 'John 3:16' searches
DENVER — Tim Tebow finally flexed his left arm and found one more fantastic finish up his sleeve. After Ben Roethlisberger rallied the Pittsburgh Steelers from a two-touchdown deficit, the Denver Broncos won the overtime Tim Tebow's 316 passing yards performance — an NFL postseason record-setting 31.6 yards per reception — is already the stuff [...]
Read MoreSavannah Smiles Taste Test: How Does The New Girl Scout Cookie Stack Up?
PHOTO PROVIDED Not that I'm counting, but in just two days, the Girl Scouts will begin selling their cookies to raise money for various philanthropic ventures. They send cookies to troops serving overseas, create playrooms for homeless children to With a fresh Girl Scout cookie season underway, the charity is also embracing new technology and [...]
Read MoreTim Tebow's 316 yards inspire 'John 3:16' searches
A few thoughts about the Denver Broncos' overtime win yesterday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and what the New England Patriots can expect from Denver this Saturday. Here's a story you may have missed: Tim Tebow is an outspoken Christian. Here's another: He led his Broncos to an overtime victory on Sunday. OK, so there's no [...]
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