Houston Chronicle - 2014-08-21

• Pristine piece of Texas becoming a state park
• City to ease rules on downtown food trucks
• Online CPS files raise alarm
• U.S. tried to rescue hostages, vows to retaliate
• Holder tries to reassure Ferguson
• Parker names new director of Public Works
• Clashes erupt as Liberia sets quarantine
• Sarah Jessica takes her shoes on the road
• Inspiring speech was spontaneou­s
• George W. Bush takes Web’s viral ice bucket challenge
• Mother of crusading Taliban survivor Malala Yousafzai learns to read and write
• Navy kicks out 34 for nuke cheating
• Are well-funded women Senate’s future?
• Airstrike targeting Hamas figure kills wife, infant son
• Slain photograph­er was brave defender of underdog, friends say
• Islamic British killer used for propaganda
• Hostages apparently were moved before raid, officials say
• Afghanista­n expels reporter for story on election impasse
• Riddle solved on demise of ancient kin?
• Cheering on Little League brings Pearland together
• Maker of artisan extracts tops H-E-B’s ‘Texas best’ contest
• Homicide detective: Work by Chandler sloppy
• Neglect finding shutters 2 foster homes
• Ferguson offers lessons on how Texans can avoid the same mistakes.
• Perry pleads not guilty to a felony indictment, then heads out of state.
• Graffiti art center founder mourned as killing investigat­ed
• Intersecti­on to become school zone
• Policeman who killed himself was part of HPD probe
• Deputies: Gunfire not noted at Barajas scene
• DNA nails conviction, 30-year prison term in 1990 rape, murder
• Hoping for Tice
• American photojourn­alist
• Rounding out legion of doom in Ferguson
• Perry case illustrate­s deep societal problem
• Don’t neglect adult education as school starts
• Steel will, fragile foundation
• Clowney sits early but makes impression
• Five straight singles add up to one big rally
• For all of Strong’s tough talk, UT’s prospects for a big year fall on Ash’s suspect shoulders
• UT coach Charlie Strong takes it one step at a time to reach finish line.
• Johnny Manziel loses out to Brian Hoyer in bid to be Browns’ starting quarterbac­k.
• Manvel is loaded but knows it takes more than talent to win championsh­ips.
• Grossman buoyed by recent success in leadoff position
• Nix camp files contract grievance
• Angels’ win costs them Richards
• MLB REPORT
• Rebuilt team also building swagger
• With Williamspo­rt providing lifetime of memories, Pearland takes exit in stride
• Even at 28, Horton sees a future in sport
• Davis not enough to slow down Vegas’ roll
• About the Longhorns
• Women take aim at catfish, stereotype­s
• Aggies CB Harris likely to be sidelined for at least a month
• Stewart to skip 3rd consecutiv­e Cup race since deadly incident
• From methane to gasoline
• CEO says company has found ‘holy grail’
• Bank of America settlement would be a warning to Wall Street
• Working: Website offers list of 50 best niche sites for job postings
• Chevron has highest single bid
• Alaska retains industry-friendly policy
• Ohio man resists company’s suit against his biblical billboards
• BP names CEO of U.S. onshore business
• As fallout lingers from data breach, Target chops profit outlook for year
• Lender is fined over faulty credit data
• Auto safety agency launches online search tool on recalls
• Fed officials divided on rate of economic recovery
• Macy’s to pay fine to resolve bias probe
• NBC’s Brian Williams taking on new news competitio­n
• El Pollo Loco flips the bird
• Niche and mainstream sellers carry kale into beauty.
• Parker touts comfort padding in heels
• What to do with ormolu
• Dora is growing up
• Cousin’s tag-along kids push the limit of bride’s guest list
• THE CHAMP?
• James Henry steps out solo with his first album
• CONCERT LIST
• Dinner and a movie during Restaurant Weeks
• Art museums
• Galleries
• Reader tired of feeling small
• Eight fried wonders to try
• No need for Denny’s to change a classic
• East End holds on to mix-and-match style
• ART-HOUSE FILMS
• TOP 10 FILMS AT THE BOX OFFICE
• Student ID badges ring in school year
• HCC Northeast fosters interest
• Ministry group promotes longtime employee
• With new coach, Eagles starting new era on court
• Mustangs hope to make up time
• As school begins, growth continues for Conroe ISD
• Constructi­on set for last segment of Kuykendahl
• New school set to open in The Woodlands
• Burger Bar opening set
• Uptick in students means more portable buildings for CISD schools
• CISD meets mark for state
• New man at the controls
• Panthers out to earn redemption
• Cooper buoyed by high finish
• Local couple adds spice to Rice Village
• New elementari­es ready for pupils in the Katy ISD
• KISD upgrades Rhodes Stadium for the 2014-15 football season
• Katy ISD continues to score high state accountabi­lity ratings
• City asking voters to fund fire station
• Hennes & Mauritz opens
• Title game loss still motivating Tigers
• School districts focus on security issues
• Local church has agreed to allow Mercy Street to feed homeless
• PISD sets bond election Nov. 4
• Reeves learns from way off court during offseason
• Finish bodes well for Wildcats
• Principal wants to help students get back on pace
• ACC president to focus on developing more programs
• Her quest to be national homecoming queen proved a blast
• King again at helm as AISD prepares for superinten­dent search
• SCHOOL NOTEBOOK
• DHS yearbook staff earns 22 UIL awards
• Freshman failure made senior stronger
• McHenry will receive scholarshi­p funds
• ‘Flipped classroom,’ laptop initiative­s coming this school year at Lamar High
• Westbury is HISD’s first AP campus
• West U council watching to see what Metro does with bus plan
• Principal says IB program ‘teaches students to be learners’
• Houston Arboretum gears up for fall
• Montrose resident preps ‘New Girl’
• All-new Lamar reloading
• Simple goal for STE: State championsh­ip
• ‘Flipped classroom,’ laptop initiative­s coming this school year at Lamar High
• Volunteers’ zeal to give back fuels Near Northwest assistance group
• Performing for Alley at UH brings flood of memories for actress
• All-new Lamar reloading
• Panthers back in form
• St. Pius X eyes a return to TAPPS elite
• Experience­d educator keeps same principles as new Mustangs principal
• Bonds to pay for upgraded roads, new city facilities
• Houston Arboretum prepares for fall
• Vietnamese group honors 4 top scholars
• Meals served to students who qualify
• Luxury apartments going up
• Berg’s Eagles earning their wings early
• Growth continues for districts as school begins
• Continued rise in teacher pay raises concerns for Tomball ISD
• Klein committee ready to start formulatin­g plans for bond issue
• Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Skating indoors can help beat heat
• Klein High renovation work nears end
• New school set to open in The Woodlands
• Tex-Mex restaurant­s highlight new local offerings
• Mustangs entering new season on the gallop
• Tigers finding their early roar
• Cooper buoyed by high finish
• Director ready to prepare students for college, work
• Fort Bend ISD to use new grading procedure for this school year
• Homeowners likely to see higher tax bills despite reduced rate
• Summer Lakes and Summer Park offer unbeatable convenienc­e, affordabil­ity
• Aliana Developmen­t takes home two TAB Star Awards
• Aliana is one of the fastest-growing master-planned communitie­s in area
• Junior Service League, Fort Bend County Fair host well-attended August events
• Missouri City man promotes dadhood
• Riding group seeking helpers
• Simple goal for STE: State championsh­ip
• Bulldogs’ success up front
• Saints eyeing run at TAPPS state title
• Cy-Fair ISD working to increase security
• Cy-Fair ISD’s program gets on the bus to help pupils
• Cypress seeing more growth
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• More volunteers still needed to ride with pupils Aug. 25-27
• Bobcats energized for fall
• Berg’s Eagles earning their wings

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