Houston Chronicle - 2015-05-21

• Weather’s not playing ball
• Trove of weapons recovered in Waco
• No timetable on recall work
• Comicpaloo­za brings out stars
• Letterman bids an emotional farewell
• Get a jump-start on shopping for autos on holiday weekend.
• Astros are off to a record start
• Rockets hobble into Game 2
• Q&A: What car owners need to know about the air bag recall.
• Israel ends plan for segregated West Bank bus service
• Iranian leader rejects investigat­ion of possible nuclear arms sites
• N. Korea says it built small nuke missile
• U.S. releases seized bin Laden documents
• Obama recasts climate change as ‘immediate risk’
• Nebraska repeals death penalty
• Indonesia, Malaysia reverse course, now allowing stranded migrants to come ashore
• Islamic State fighters seize Syrian city
• A crowded stage for first GOP debate
• BP, Transocean, Halliburto­n settle their oil spill disputes.
• Hunting, fishing a Texan’s right?
• D.C. takes detour on road repairs
• Students across state fighting for free speech
• Man sues Blue Bell for brain damage
• 1992 sex case over day care tossed
• Confused Houston consumers need clarity on what can go into the recycling bin.
• HPD officer is found dead of an apparent suicide in a car at George Bush Park.
• Houston Symphony hits high note with $5 million gift
• Legislator­s expected to finalize tax cuts, two-year budget plan
• Viral meningitis case confirmed in 11-year-old boy
• Biker shootout in Waco
• Cuba could help U.S. patients
• Speech suppressio­n grows on campus
• ‘Texas Two-Step’ is a budgetary sleight of hand
• ‘Scholarshi­p’ proposal boosts the education marketplac­e
• Knee sprain puts Howard’s status tonight in doubt
• 3-run 9th isn’t quite enough as Owls fall to FIU 6-5 in C-USA tournament opener.
• Randy Bullock isn’t fazed by having to kick extra points an additional 13 yards.
• Harper exits early, but Nats strike late to edge Yankees
• Homestand gets even better
• Baylor stuns top seed TCU in Big 12 tourney
• Harden’s light bulb burns bright when pressure rises
• Curry forces Rockets to learn the hard way not to leave him open
• It’s not all golden for Curry after criticism, fine for flop
• Smith gets hot; Carroll gets hurt
• Overtime win gives Lightning series lead
• Mother Nature threw a wicked curveball
• Goodell wants audience with Brady
• Watchful eyes flood waterways for holiday
• A hidden career cargo
• San Jacinto College signs on to project
• Oil prices post gain as output declines
• Rally at McDonald’s
• 4 major banks plead guilty
• Target’s latest earnings report shows signs that its new strategy is working.
• California spill
• Ailing dolphins
• Wal-Mart ramps up its plans to hire veterans
• Pipeline companies follow producers’ lead in oil downturn
• Songwriter has catchy way of addressing serious issues
• Comicpaloo­za inspires a scavenger hunt
• Art museums
• Fluff Bake Bar gets taste of sweet success
• Hot dogs! JCI is celebratin­g its anniversar­y
• McDonald’s battles upscale competitor­s with Third Pound Burgers
• TOP 12 FILMS AT THE BOX OFFICE
• Optimistic future lives in ‘Tomorrowla­nd’
• daily crossword
• Gorillas at the Houston Zoo
• Annual Kabaret funds theater scholarshi­ps
• Mobility, transporta­tion focus of May 28 forum
• Judge seeks input after road plan nixed
• Summer Creek putting struggles in the past
• Campbell bronzed at state meet
• A BOLD SALUTE TO AREA VETERANS
• Chamber CEO looking back on 20 years
• CISD closer to calling fall bond election
• Winning with words
• Crust Pizza is on a roll
• CISD bus drivers get boost in pay
• Darling Homes presents citywide ‘Luxury in Bloom’ Home Tour
• 23-story luxury tower in works
• Bonterra at Woodforest building a memorable community experience
• Cavaliers finding out that less is more
• Near miss last year motivating Magnolia
• Vero Italian Kitchen will open second Kuykendahl location in June
• CRIME AND COURTS
• Pet ranch tells tale of happy tails in Katy area
• Public charter school enrolling in Katy
• Katy plans to expand dog park after land purchases
• Cane Island drawing buyers
• State district judge keynote speaker at annual ceremony in park
• Computer-savvy detective earns Waller County award
• Coventry and Plantation Homes offer “Beat the Heat” promotion
• Solana cares for the hands that raised you
• Solana’s technology offers dignity, freedom through technology
• National women’s council recognizes Katy-area entreprene­ur
• Rosenberg fairground­s to host Danny Dietz roping, cookoff
• Mavs use spring to right fall’s ship
• Trio of athletes bronzed at state
• Falcons laying in a full flight plan for fall
• Give gators space and you’ll be OK, says expert
• Time to plan parks, trails is now, not later, Manvel says
• Prom Night Makeover is free to local teenagers
• La Porte invites residents to test new website
• Don’t feed it or misjudge how fast it moves
• Sylvan Beach triathlon set for June 14
• Wildcats sharpen claws for return date
• Oilers eye history repeat; Manvel wins
• Pioneers stage unpreceden­ted title haul
• Give gators space and you’ll be OK, says expert
• Time to plan parks, trails is now, not later, Manvel says
• Prom Night Makeover is free to local teenagers
• Manvel boys take title in Class 6A track and field
• Company plans complex in Pearland
• Don’t feed it, get close to it, move it or misjudge how fast it moves
• Pioneers stage unpreceden­ted title haul
• ‘Wake ‘n’ Shake’ gets early birds grooving
• Youth finds that brushing up on Shakespear­e can pay off
• Residents hope planned HCC center sparks economy
• Large Starbucks to open in hotel lobby
• BB’s Cafe in the Heights finds niche with Tex-Orleans cooking
• Colorful crosswalk may be first of many
• Mavericks take home all the trophies
• Fresh Cards hope to make a play this fall
• ‘Wake ‘n’ Shake’ gets early birds grooving
• Event to draw thousands of fleet feet to the boulevard
• Meadow Wood campus celebrates turning 50
• Large Starbucks to open in hotel lobby
• Mavericks take home all the trophies
• Kinkaid thespians make new furry friends
• Residents hope planned HCC center sparks local economy
• New mayor to lead in Hedwig Village
• CAUGHT ON CAMERA
• Planned project to add median to section of Memorial Drive
• Museum promoting good health for kids
• JCI offers summer anniversar­y fun
• Three earn their gold from state courts
• Memorial still going strong with Cy Ranch up next in playoffs
• Campus gardens help kids learn as they grow
• Tomball plans 153-acre retail, restaurant complex
• Spring ISD to unveil its strategic plan
• Klein to get boost in fire, emergency services
• Corkscrew BBQ still building its fan base
• ‘Evita’ musical planned for arts center
• Bonterra at Woodforest building a memorable community experience
• Wooten, Ruiz atop honors list
• Near miss last year motivating Magnolia
• Travis thespians set sights on second state title
• Senior pursues passion for animals
• Business park replaces former Tang City
• Fort Bend County model homes featured in ‘Luxury In Bloom’ tour
• Ridge Point gives fans tough decision
• Stafford’s silver came as a bit of a shock
• Nonprofit works to promote flu immunizati­ons
• Cypress Ranch senior takes theater by storm
• District will partner with health center
• Fort Bend County model homes featured in ‘Luxury In Bloom’ tour
• Local legends perform Beach Boys tribute
• Falcons laying in a full flight plan for fall
• Cy Springs girls finish strong
• Growing up with Letterman kept family in stitches, and ice cream

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