Houston Chronicle - 2015-05-28

• FLOOD TOLL RISES
• Torrential night takes tragic turn for victims
• HISD continues pattern of stagnating test scores
• $1 billion project to give Energy Corridor a ‘soul’
• Rockets’ season comes to an end as Warriors advance to NBA Finals.
• Texas House deals blow to open carry
• Nebraska abolishes the dealth penalty
• Criminal probe rocks soccer world
• More than two dozen state parks are closed or partly closed.
• United Orthodox Synagogues damaged by 3 feet of water.
• Death toll continues to climb in Central Texas flooding.
• It’s official. This is the wettest May ever in Texas.
• How do you spell success? Local friends, former neighbors move on in National Bee
• Santorum making 2nd bid for presidency
• Lawyer: Confining chimps for research is akin to slavery
• IS bombings claim 17 Iraqi soldiers
• 45 killed in Saudi-led airstrikes
• India’s death toll grows to 1,150 from sweeping heat wave
• Houston’s ‘Little Couple’ stars among those at N.Y. book expo
• More in Sports
• Anti-Islam cartoon soon may be all over Washington
• Blood clot risk rises for women using newer contracept­ives
• Obama’s immigratio­n programs may be in limbo until late in term
• House-altered ethics bill destined to die in Senate
• Ex-owner of Katy gun business freed from jail after turning over store’s social media accounts.
• As Texans, we’ve learned to temper our expectatio­ns for state lawmakers.
• Party at Buffalo Bayou Park pushed back until the fall
• Storms send dozens to Red Cross shelters
• Alleged fake hero gets 16 months
• Defense lawyer convicted in scheme to bilk his clients
• ROBERT J. WHITSON
• Maria Mitchell Ballantyne
• Bonnie G. Anselm
• IRVIN BURNS BOAZ SR.
• Robert Joseph Donnelly (bob Donnelly)
• Dr. Lynn Davis Wilhelm Melberg
• Jerauld lollar Hill
• JOHN FRANCIS “JACK” MCCARTHY
• Phyllis Culver Wilson Sanborn
• Mary ann Pavlides Sterling
• Clifford Lane
• Legislativ­e lessons
• Neighborho­od friendly
• Making a point
• U.S. immigrant policy: Detention for dollars
• Lack of pipelines cuts energy revival
• The conservati­sm of us versus them
• Harden picks bad time to be in giving mood, fumbling away otherwise great year
• Tony Sipp gives up his second straight gamewinnin­g homer in a 5-4 loss to the Orioles.
• Scherzer outduels Lester as Nationals defeat Cubs
• Astros face a decision on Correa like O’s did on Machado in ’12
• Hobbled Howard plays big in emotional season-ender
• Stalled Alexander hitches ride with fan after Game 4 downpour
• Curry and Co. set for a dream date with NBA destiny
• McHale fails to see flagrancy in today’s fouls
• It’s the Hard Knocks life for coaches, club
• Late turnaround helps Huskies reach first NCAA tournament
• Going homerless only blight on Stainback’s sterling career
• Manchester City match still on
• Crosby breaks through a playoff barrier
• Halep, a finalist last year, upset early at French Open
• Green Bancorp buying local rival
• What if you can’t get there?
• IRS breach a sign of troubles to come
• Dam’s power might not fuel a trend
• Robocalls are target
• FOSSIL FUELS
• GM’s move an admission that drivers prefer devices from Silicon Valley over automakers’ technology
• Ford issues recalls for 423,000 vehicles over steering issue
• JAZZ FROM THE HEART
• Matt Sharp gets in the right state of mind for new album
• Does Dunkin’s breakfast sandwich stack up?
• Del Grande to be honored at tasting event
• Dinner before comedy show in Galveston was no laughing matter
• Solo show celebrates Gershwin’s genius
• Art museums
• Galleries
• TOP 12 FILMS AT THE BOX OFFICE
• Ethan Hawke put serious thought into ‘Good Kill’ role
• 2016 Honda Pilot: All-new model takes flight
• Grad’s advice: Find out what sparks your interest
• Kingwood club installs new board members at May luncheon
• LSC student, 9, delights in ‘infinite complexity’
• Bond to fund 3 campuses, renovation­s
• Hips, knees and TLC at Arbor Terrace
• Onsite services convenient for Arbor Terrace residents
• Amber Digby to perform at VFW
• Pastry chef to showcase sweets at extravagan­za
• Auditions planned for first shows of the 2015-16 season
• Spring drills have Mustangs focused on fixes
• Kingwood Park proud of run
• ALL REVVED UP
• CISD set to use eminent domain for land
• Wine and food are on tap
• Woodlands wants seat on board
• Guests can taste hundreds of wines while sampling food and listening to live music during Wine and Food Week.
• To some, cooking is an art form. To others it’s a science. To Chef Robert Del Grande, it’s both.
• Wine and Food Week has two events just for the ladies and one for the guys.
• Music of ‘Zeppelin’ amped by symphony
• THE SONGS REMAIN THE SAME
• Dragons pass out the awards
• War Eagles getting better
• Morton Ranch senior overcomes adversity
• Pocket prairie becomes classroom for students
• Faith-based group targets homeless
• Katy-area students receive national awards for achievemen­ts
• Tigers set to pounce on state chance
• Mustangs use spring to cement gains
• Clear Falls student hopes to work for Google
• Run provides $25,000 toward police equipment
• TxDOT sets meeting on 146 expansion
• Sylvan Beach triathlon/is planned for June 14
• Big bats doing Wildcats’ talking
• Rupp has Deer Park thinking deeper
• Earning college degree has been part of Turner senior’s high school adventure
• Bailey widening project seen as key for Pearland traffic
• TxDOT schedules meeting on 146 expansion
• Run provides $25,000 for police equipment
• Kids’ writing camp planned for June at Wilder Elementary
• NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHI­PS
• Local teams embrace summer 7-on-7 series
• She learned to trust herself at Bellaire High
• Museum exhibits show teen artists’ views on social issues
• Meeting to cover plans for U.S. 59/Loop interchang­e
• Doors open for twins after hard years
• HISD contends with surge in immigrant children
• Sanders plays out big plans for Huskies
• Eagles’ baseball squad falls short, but takes the longer view
• Years of hardship give way to open doors
• Median planned for section of Memorial Drive
• NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHI­PS
• 7-on-7 games up next for St. Thomas
• Versatile senior pursues path to become doctor
• Museum exhibits show teen artists’ views on social issues
• Safety a priority says TxDOT engineer
• SBEF awards scholarshi­ps
• Luncheon features Texas’ first lady
• Fitzpatric­k’s Eagles set fall flight plan
• Eagles fall short, but take the long view
• Senior teaches the value of being true to oneself
• Pastry chef will showcase sweets at extravagan­za
• Tomball’s camera program is in the red
• Principal Rene Garganta is preparing for the big day when the first graduating class of the Early College Academy at Southridge will receive their diplomas.
• Vela closes out stellar career
• Senior is first Gates Scholar at George Ranch
• Fort Bend fiddler enjoys familiar ‘Saloon Songs’
• Businessme­n concerned about project
• Rosenberg resident debuts a new opera
• Fort Bend County students earn recognitio­n for achievemen­ts
• Stakes no big deal for calm and collected Panthers
• Elkins extends honor to former longtime coach
• Cypress man, dog ready to take on challenge
• Cypress Lakes lead the way in engineerin­g skills
• District to keep homestead exemptions
• ‘Midsummer’ set for June, July at Houston Family Arts Center
• Pastry chef to showcase sweets at the annual Wine & Food Week extravagan­za
• Auditions planned for first four shows of the 2015-16 season
• Tomball’s camera program is in red
• Goals clear for Cy Creek in early spring practices
• Cy Springs awarded national grant
• WHY KIDS NEED TO GO OUTSIDE

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