Dare I say move over Dallas Cowboy girls? Not a chance. But still these Texans Cheerleaders can certainly carry their weight. Plus they have twins on their squad, which always helps. I mean it certainly can’t hurt right?
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Trick Or Treat! Halloween is over and yet the Minnesota Vikings continue to hand out points (Treats) to opposing teams. The Texans picked off Frerotte and returned the ball 35 yards for a touchdown to to tie the game at 7.
Bernard Berrian had four passes thrown his way today. One [...]
A few trends to consider:The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indianapolis's last 5 games when playing Houston Indianapolis is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing HoustonIndianapolis is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games on the roadIndianapolis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against HoustonThe total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 gamesThe total has gone OVER in 5 of Hous
Baltimore Ravens at Houston Texans Monday, 8:30 pm EasternThe game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans was moved to Monday night due to Hurricane Ike.The Ravens started the John Harbaugh era with a win as rookie quarterback Joe Flacco ran for a touchdown in Baltimore’s win over Cincinnati last week. "It's a thrill," head coach Harbaugh said. "I'm appreciative of (owner) Steve B
We want to let readers in Texas know that our thoughts are with you. Our family is heartened that many people followed the evacuation warnings and are safe. The casualty count is very low for a direct hit by a hurricane of Ike’s size.
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Rookie Steve Slaton is expected to make his first NFL start this week, sharing carries with third-year back Chris Taylor. Slaton, a third-round draft pick out of West Virginia, led the Texans with 13 carries for 43 yards in the opener. Injuries to Green and his projected backfield mate, Chris Brown, have opened the door [...]
Rookie Steve Slaton is expected to make his first NFL start this week, sharing carries with third-year back Chris Taylor. Slaton, a third-round draft pick out of West Virginia, led the Texans with 13 carries for 43 yards in the opener. Injuries to Green and his projected backfield mate, Chris Brown, have opened the door [...]
It seems like this region just had to deal with Hurricane Gustav, and CNN is reporting that Hurricane Ike is closing fast on the Texas coast. Evacuations have been in full swing since yesterday. Now the National Weather Service is waring that Ike brings "certain death" to coastal areas around Galveston. FEMA is rightly concerned about some residents ignoring the warnings due to "hurricane fatigue.
Wow… What a start to to an opening season. This is exactly what Steeler Fans everywhere have been waiting for all Summer long. Big Ben only gets better with age and experience. Completing 13 out of the 14 passes was simply talent. Willie Parker was amazing running for 138 yards and 3 touchdowns. Kudos to Hines Ward as [...]
Got this from a friend.Gabriel went to the Lord and said, 'I have to talk to you. We have some Texans up here who are causing problems... They're swinging on the Pearly Gates, my horn is missing, and they are wearing T-shirts instead of their robes; there's barbecue sauce and Picante sauce all over everything, especially their T-shirts; their dogs are riding in the chariots and chasing the sheep;
Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales tax August 15-17 during the annual tax holiday. Clothing, footwear, and backpacks are included during the holiday. For a complete list of items and further details, visit this website.Guess what else is included? DIAPERS! Stock up on coupons to take advantage of extra savings.Shoppers beware: the stores are packed, and lines are inevitable
Sources have been telling Capitol Annex for months that Republicans in the Texas House of Representatives–led by ultra-conservative wingnuts like Reps. Bill Zedler, Phil King, and Linda Harper-Brown–will be unveiling a “Contract with Texans” modeled on Newt Gingrich’s infamous “Contract With America” from 1994.
Today, we received confirmation from a couple
If U. S. Senator John Cornyn had to write an essay on “how I spent my summer” in five weeks when Congress returns from its mid-year break, he’d probably have to title it, “Summer of the Screwing,” since he spent his summer in the U.S. Senate screwing everyday Texans.
President Bush’s personal senator (he’s voted with the president 95.75 percent of the time
The Houston Texans presale code has been added: Right now you can buy your tickets to Houston Texans BEFORE the public. Here are the details you will need:Houston TexansReliant Stadium, Houston, TX vs. Denver BroncosSat, Aug 9, 2008 07:00 PM vs. Tampa Bay BuccaneersThu, Aug 28, 2008 07:00 PM vs. Baltimore RavensSun, Sep 14, 2008 03:15 PM vs. Indianapolis ColtsSun, Oct 5, 2008 12:00 PM vs. Miami
Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales tax August 15-17 during the annual tax holiday. Clothing, footwear, and backpacks are included during the holiday. For a complete list of items and further details, visit this website.Guess what else is included? DIAPERS! Stock up on coupons over the next few weeks to take advantage of extra savings.Shoppers beware: the stores are packed,
Rosevelt Colvin is a great linebacker, but the Patriots are looking for new blood and Colvin is a veteran, he was relesed by the Pats on February when he became a free agent, and the Texans acquired him on June 16, 2008.
Since the Texans have deffensive end Mario Williams, the top overall pick of [...]
We sang “Deep In The Heart of Texas” as soon as we crossed the border.
Then we continued to remark about how nice the roads are and how big the sky is here.
Where are you from and why do you love it?
The price of electricity already was rising toward records because of climbing natural gas prices. Now it's getting an extra boost from unexpected spikes in the wholesale markets where electricity is bought and sold in bulk.
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The last time a group of guys named Shanahan, Kubiak and Gibbs teamed up they ended up with a couple of rings. In 2008 this combination will try to duplicate that success. Of course, I’m referring to the Houston Texans and not our Denver Broncos and the Shanahan I listed is Kyle Shanahan [...]
Remember the Aluminum Tubes, Niger, and The Big Nuclear Threat from Iraq? These themes were brought to you by the Texan in the White House.
Well, now welcome to some new theatrical themes coming directly from Texas: Broken Bones and Teen Pregnancy Statistics. Texas officials are trying to put the spin on another questionable invasion, this invasion being merely that of an unpopular, religious
Remember the Aluminum Tubes, Niger, and The Big Nuclear Threat from Iraq? These themes were brought to you by the Texan in the White House.
Well, now welcome to some new theatrical themes coming directly from Texas: Broken Bones and Teen Pregnancy Statistics. Texas officials are trying to put the spin on another questionable invasion, this invasion being merely that of an unpopular, religious
Houston Texans#26 Overall (Acquired from Baltimore via Jacksonville)Duane Brown (OT) Virgina TechThis is called reaching to fill a need. The Texans have needed OL help since their inception. But this was a reach. I think they got too cute trying to trade down and they went too far. If they can hit on one of the extra picks they got this is fine pick. This is the danger zone right here.
To continue our own mock draft, rotating the picks among the bloggers the Houston Texans are on the clock now with the 18th Pick in the draft. For years now the offensive line hasn't just been bad, but extremely woeful....
While Andy takes my baby away for a tour of the house, I am writing to you from the lovely home of my friends Allison and Andy in Austin. Yes, Amos n' Andy are together again. Har har har.Sorry to disappoint, but I am on my way home. I will likely fly to Denver tomorrow. Things just became... too much. My dad will either pull out of this or not. There is nothing I can do to sway the scales.It was a hard decision, but several outside family members, my love Phil, and friends have stepped up to say, "Sarah, enough. You don't need to kill yourself, too." Well, then. Okay. It's nice to have someone else making the decisions for a bit.So, home for Amos and me. Today, I will relax in Austin, drink coffee, admire Allison's gardens, and breathe without worrying who it affects around me.
Previous Five Picks 13) Carolina Panthers: Calais Campbell, DE, Miami14) Chicago Bears: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville 15) Detroit Lions: Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas 16) Arizona Cardinals: Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida 17) Minnesota Vikings: Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson Click here to see the entire Mock Draft. The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues...OK, I get it. Everyone loves Brett Favre. Good grief.Favre’s retirement is getting more media coverage than Hillary trying to steal the Democratic nomination by making back-room deals with Super Delegates.As far as I’m concerned, Favre was a good quarterback who never quite reached the heights his talent suggested he should. His longevity should be celebrated, but let’s not get too crazy. Fact is, Favre consistently
San Antonio televangelist John Hagee has endorsed Republican presidential hopeful John McCain. Kiss of death or votewinning genius? Hagee seems to me a prize nutter, who in recent years has denounced many a group he doesn't fancy. These include, but are not limited to, Catholics, homosexuals, Muslims and Harry Potter-author J.K. Rowling. He has suggested that Hurricane Katrina was God's wrath for the city's "gay parade" and he has called the Roman Catholic Church a "false cult system." Nice support if you can get it.If a contender for the Presidency thinks this sort of rabble-rousing babble merchant is a suitable supplicant, then I do hope those voting today will stop and think. The message from McCain - Don't bother with the votes of Catholics, gays, Muslims or the legions of Harry Potter
Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee tries his hand at using a lasso Friday in the Fort Worth Stockyards, in Fort Worth while campaigning across the state.
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Texans can now enjoy a free local phone chat line service that offers live chat and voice personals.
Today you’ll hear about the Dallas Cowboys lost to the Philadelphia Eagles if you should happen to log on to the Dallas chat.
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All of you Tim Duncan and Tony Parker fans head over to the San Antonio chat lines for news about when Duncan will play again.
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[Today, the Texas Progressive Alliance honors its 2007 Texan of the Year. This year, the Alliance elected to recognize a number of other Texans who have contributed to Texas politics and the Progressive cause during 2007. This week, leading up to the TOY announcement, we brought you our Texas Progressive Alliance Gold Stars. Thursday, we recognized State Sen. Mario Gallegos. Wednesday, we recognized Molly Ivins. Tuesday, we recognized Denise Davis. Monday, it was Rick & Melissa Noriega. Our Silver Stars, announced last week, may be found here.]
The Texas Progressive Alliance is proud to announce the House Leadership team of State Rep. Jim Dunnam, State Rep. Garnet Coleman, and State Rep. Pete Gallego as our 2007 recipients of the Texan of the Year award.
There may not be another three individuals who have done more for Democrats in the state of Texas over the past four years than Rep. Jim Dunnam, Rep. Pete Gallego. Together, they have led the fight for the resurgence of the Texas
Rosenfels made three amazing touchdowns in the fight against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which ended up with the Texans' victory 28-14 even despite Rosenfels's loss in two fumbles. In fact, Rosenfels has won both games he’s started in place of the injured Matt Schaub. Rosenfels had two touchdown passes of 4 yards and one for 8, and Andre Davis added a score on a 97-yard kickoff return. The quarterback finished 27-of-36 for 209 yards.
I come to you live in the North club bar at Cleveland Browns Stadium. I'll be fighting through the buzz and the trouble of typing through my brother-in-law's Treo to bring you my observations as I see them.
Nothing too special to report at the end if the first. wide open TD for Houston. Offense is a little lackluster..DQ just intercepted a pass...brb
TD Edwards. Had single coverage and the safety didn't reciver in time. 7-7...
Anderson lobs one up for grabs. Underthrown toEdwards and INT'd. Is Nick Sorensen that bad that our depleted DBs are still better than having him on the field? At least they missed the FG. 10-7
It's to the point where I'm not too sure what we're doing ...but we did just reciver a fumble...Beyonce's pretty hot in that boomarang commercial
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Saints running back Reggie Bush wanted revenge on the team that passed him up for the number one pick in last year’s draft. Sunday in Houston the Texans wanted to prove, and did so, why they went with a different selection than the explosive Bush. The Texans defense, led by last years #1 pick Mario Williams, held Bush in check, and they went on to win their second straight, topping the Saints 23-10. Bush had just 34 yards on the ground, and caught 12 passes for 70 yards, but most were check downs that the Texans were able to get to before Bush could do anything with.
The Texans also had the pleasure of having two big starters back, as QB Matt Schaub played a solid game, going 21-for-33 for 293 yards with two TD’s and no picks. Wide out Andre Johnson was a playmaker once again, as he had 6 catches for 120 yards and a score, including a 73-yard score to start the scoring for the Texans, who trailed early 3-0 after a Olindo Mare 52-yard field goal three mintues into the gam
Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson will return to the lineup on Sunday when they go up against the Saints. He isn’t quite 100 percent, but that won’t stop him from seeing the field for the first time since Week 2. “As you go through the season, you’re never 100 percent, but I’m good enough to go out and play without any problems or anything like that,” he said. “I don’t think I’m limited in any way, so I’m good enough to go out and play.” Reported by Nick Scurfield, HoustonTexans.com
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This is excellent news and couldn’t come at a better time, as Matt Schaub should be rested and ready to go as well. Hopefully they can pick up where they left off in week 2, especially with the fantasy playoffs right around the corner. Projections should be around 6 receptions for 70 yards and maybe a touchdown.
You’ll see that a few days back I posted some Halloween pictures of the Texans Cheerleaders. Why stop there though? Those were from back in 2006. The newly minted 2008 squad had their own little bash and these are just a few pictures from the event.
I dig the girl on the right. Not quite sure what to make of this hear fellow on the bottom. Picture would be way better if both of his hands were much closer to the crotch area of the ladies.
Arghh matey! Argghhhh! Sex with stomach…please….stomach…air.
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I think of the three people here I like this guy’s face the best. Of course it took me some time to move my eyes upward to even look at the faces.
You gotta love those Miller Light Girls. They put the Texans to shame. This little angel on the left gets my vote. Thanks to mrp1001 for submitting these.
Texans WR Andre Johnson completed his first full week of team workouts, but the Pro Bowler who has been out since Week 2 will not suit up until Sunday, Nov. 18 when Texans face the New Orleans Saints. “He’s made a lot of progress this week,” HC Gary Kubiak said. “He’s practiced pretty darn good. He’s not 100 percent, but he’s close and the best thing for Andre is and for our football team is to make sure that he gets another 16 or 17 days of rest. He is not 100 percent yet, but he’s awful close and there’s no doubt he will there in two weeks”. Reported by Brooke Bentley, HoustonTexans.com
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Given that the Texans have a bye week in week 10, another two weeks of rest is best practice. NOW is the time to try and trade for him. Alot of owners have lost patience with his return.
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The State Bar of Texas will sponsor a contest on YouTube, a video-sharing Web site."We are the first bar association in the United States - in the world - to have a YouTube contest," says Walton, a partner in Houston's Vinson & Elkins.On Sept. 28, State Bar President Gib Walton launched the Bar's YouTube contest, "Lone Star Stories: Texans on Justice," and invited Texans of all ages as well as lawyers licensed in Texas to submit three-minute-or-less original videos that illustrate their vision of the promise of justice for all. The contest is part of the "Let's Do Justice for Texas", A new public education initiative by the State Bar.Learn more at www.TexasBar.com/justicefortexas. A public initiative that Walton announced after he was sworn in as the Bar's president in June. This is another way of getting the citizens of Texas to understand the value of the justice system and the role they play in it, Walton says of the contest.The contest offers entrants a chance to win $2,500
Jacoby Jones will be out two to three weeks with a separated shoulder. He started the first game of his career against the Colts, filling in for Andre Johnson, who is out with a knee sprain. Johnson will not return this week, either. Sunday was the first time he was allowed to bend his knee since suffering the sprain Sept. 16 against the Carolina Panthers. Johnson sprained the posterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in his left knee, and must wait until they both heal. Reported by Megan Manfull, Houston Chronicle
With WR Andre Johnson officially out of the lineup, HC Kubiak had to reconfigure his receiving corps. The head coach said Thursday that wideout Kevin Walter would get starting duties, but he waited until after Friday’s practice to choose a second starting receiver. Rookie Jacoby Jones will be the man for the job, lining up across from Walter. During the preseason, Jones flashed play-making brilliance with two punt return touchdowns. He has continued to be productive during the regular season, collecting 33 receiving yards in two games. Reported by HoustonTexans.com
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The Colts rank 7th in the NFL against the pass giving up an average of 179.5 passing yards per game, and only 1 TD in the last 2 games. Schaub has been hot, but without Andre Johnson in the lineup, this looks like a bad match up for Texans WR’s.
Three days after spraining his knee, Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson said he doesn’t plan to play against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. He also added that he is not sure when he will be back in the starting lineup. This week will mark the fourth time in Johnson’s career that he has missed a start since being drafted in 2003. “If you look at me right now, no, I won’t be there out there Sunday,” Johnson said. “I’m taking it day-by-day, week-by-week.”
Texans now have an extra muscular tool to guard against identity theft.Under a new law that took effect Saturday, consumers can freeze their credit report without having to have a police report.When you freeze your credit report, a thief can't get credit in your name because the creditor can't check your credit history. Few lenders will lend you money without checking your credit report.Previously, Texans couldn't freeze their credit reports unless they were victims of identity theft, which was ridiculous – you had to wait for a crime to occur before you could take steps to protect yourself.Now, Texas joins 34 other states that allow consumers to freeze their reports without first having to be victims of identity theft.It's about time. Texas law was out of step with the speed and sophistication with which identity thieves operate today.People should be allowed to freeze their credit files as soon as they discover that their personal information has been exposed."It's one of the
In a moment of tenderness, Houston Texans owner Bob McNair said on Tuesday that he will welcome current Dallas Cowboys fans into his Houston family with open arms. To entice fans of one of the most beloved; successful franchises to jump ship, McNair has put out a clemency offer urging fans to bring their Cowboys jersey in to the team store at Reliant Stadium in exchange for a $15 discount on a Houston Texans jersey."This gives all Houstonians the opportunity to become Texans," McNair said with a laugh. "Going into the new season, we want to create a home-field advantage and a regional advantage, too. This is a great chance for fans to get behind what promises to be an exciting season."What promises to be an exciting season?? Yeah, in the same way that a towering inferno of death is exciting. If Mr. McNair would've -- I dunno -- drafted one of the game's best playmakers in Reggie Bush, he wouldn't have to rely on such ludicrous offers to peddle his team's rags.Related:Texans owner M
Were the Dallas Cowboys in a state of decline Saturday night in their 28-16 loss against the Houston Texans, or was this a case of the Texans improving gradually? The returns seem to be mixed; Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was mediocre, going 14-for-22 for 197 yards with 2 touchdowns and one pick. But he also fumbled some snaps under center and underthrew some wide receivers. The team had other issues Saturday night as well; they had difficulty running the ball, got flagged for seven penalties and even missed a PAT.
The Cowboys defense, while outstanding thus far, allowed 142 yards rushing against the Texans, while the first team allowed 2 touchdowns. They also allowed Texans QB Matt Schaub perhaps look better than he really was. One would think that the Cowboys simply weren’t on the same page last night; but again, the Texans again put on an impressive display of offense against what is considered to be one of the top defenses in the NFL.
I submit that it i
The Houston Texans have continued to look to upgrade their wide out core, and one player that just hit the market that could help out is now former Packer Robert Ferguson. The relationship between the Texans and Ferguson comes from the fact that former Packers coach and GM Mike Sherman is the offensive coordinator. Sherman had a hand in the Pack grabbing Ferguson over Chris Chambers in the second round back in the 2001 draft.
Ferguson also keeps an off-season home in Houston, so he might be willing to take a bit of a pay cut in order to play in his off-season home. Right now Ferguson makes $1.8 million, so it is almost a certain that wherever he ends up, he will be forced to take a pay cut. The Texans picked up in the offseason Bethel Johnson and Keenan McCardell, but have no real gamebreakers other than Andre Johnson. The team also released Eric Moulds in the offseason, who then signed with the Titans.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy said that Ferguson got caught up in the numbers o
We're not too far off from the Sept. 6 kickoff of a brand new football season. As such, The Jaunt will be taking this opportunity to present team-by-team capsules which delve into rich (and not so rich) history, team culture (perceived and fo' real) and the future as viewed by The Jaunt editors and other contributors who have about the same expertise as any other media members pretending to know what will unfold during the upcoming season. We are also debuting The Jaunt Meeting Grounds which are forums for fans to stake claim to their territory and spark wars of words with thy enemy, or befriend other like-minded members. We encourage you to stop in and help us build up a no-holds-barred community of passionate fandom.Here is the 2007 preview of your...Houston TexansStadium: Perhaps best known for being the first NFL stadium with a retractable roof, Reliant Stadium is the state-of-the-art home of the Houston Texans. The roof allows for a natural grass playing field, a huge plus for a
The Houston Texans have signed unrestricted free-agent wide receiver Keenan McCardell (San Diego Chargers). McCardell played last season with the Chargers, recording 36 receptions for 437 receiving yards, but zero touchdowns. He missed two games last season because of a calf injury. San Diego released McCardell in early March.
Houston will use McCardell as a starter opposite Pro-Bowl wide receiver Andre Johnson. Wide receivers Kevin Walter and Bethel Johnson were two options for the starting job before the team inked McCardell. Does he have the wheels to continue playing? His days as a productive receiver have long been over, and the No. 2 in the Houston offense has been unable to produce quality numbers. Last season, WR Eric Moulds caught 57 passes for 557 yards, scoring only one touchdown for Houston in that role.
As he will likely be starting for the Texans, don’t think McCardell will be keeping the double-teams away from former Hurricane standout Andre Johnson. At the
Schaub has already ingratiated himself to the Texans’ veterans, most notably the Pro Bowl receiver Andre Johnson, by spending the spring and summer working out with his teammates. “I’ve been impressed with the way he handles himself,” Coach Gary Kubiak said. “That’s a lot to handle. You go and make a trade like that for a kid and the pressure to come in here and take over this football team is great, but he’s handled himself tremendously this off-season. He’s been a great worker, very confident kid about his opportunity and what he’s fixing to go take on.” Reported by Associated Press, NY Times
The Texans signed former Texas A&M wide receiver Bethel Johnson to a one-year, $650,000 deal Monday and will probably try to make the roster as a kick returner.
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Very little fantasy impact here. As mentioned, Johnson’s best season as a receiver included 209 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns in his rookie season.
HOUSTON — Receiver Bethel Johnson and linebacker Zac Woodfin signed one-year contracts with the Houston Texans on Monday. Johnson caught nine passes for 156 yards for the Minnesota Vikings last season. He played for the New England Patriots from 2003-05. The 28-year-old Johnson averaged 24.6 yards on 147 career kickoff returns, including two touchdowns of 90-plus yards. He has four touchdown receptions. Woodfin was out of football last season after playing the final three games of 2005 more…
It looks as if the Houston Texans have a new wide reciever in the fold, as Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that the team has signed free-agent receiver Bethel Johnson to a one-year deal. Johnson will help out a wide out core that released vet Eric Moulds in the offseason, and he could compete with Kevin Walter for a starting job opposite Pro Bowler Andre Johnson. Johnson was with two teams last season, the Saints and the Vikings, and then this offseason was with Philly before being let go in March.
Last season was a rocky one for Johnson, as he was traded from the Pats to the Saints, then went to the Vikings, where he caught 9 passes for 156 yards. After not being resigned by the Vikings, he went to Philly, but his time with the Eagles was short. Johnson was a second-round pick of the Patriots back in 2003 out of Texas A&M. If he can show some potential, he should fit in nicely with the Texans, who were even giving long time wide out Keenan McCardell a look recently at co
I am once again going to write about Texas. One of the reasons why I have written about this great southern-American state in the past is because they seem to care a great deal more about the victims of crime than we do here in Victoria.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice website is an excellent resource for finding out all kinds of information. And the TDCJ even have a Victim Services Division...
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Victim Services Division is to provide a central mechanism for crime victims to participate in the Criminal Justice System.
Philosophy
The Victim Services Division will strive to reduce victimization through education within an environment of integrity, fairness, compassion, dignity and respect.
Our Promise to Victims and their Families
The TDCJ Victim Services Division is dedicated to providing direct, personal service to victims and their families throughout Texas as well as assisting those outside our state to the best of our ability. It is our goal
Matt Schaub wasted no time trying to establish himself as the leader of the Houston Texans.
N.F.L. N.F.L. Draft Coverage
The draft is now complete. Look back at the picks as they happened on the Fifth Down blog.
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The day Schaub was traded from the Atlanta Falcons, he was on the phone calling key members of the team to introduce himself and let them know what to expect from him as the new
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Mario Williams begins preparations for his second season as a Houston Texan with a wide smile and a spring in his step.
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No longer dogged by the constant questions about being the No. 1 pick and healthy for the first time in months, Williams, a hulking defensive end, looks like a new
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Boise State quarterback Jared Zabransky, who led his team to a 43-42 overtime win against Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl, will sign as a free agent with the Houston Texans.
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HOUSTON (Ticker) — The Houston Texans’ backfield remained
crowded Tuesday after the club re-signed running back Samkon
Gado.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
The Texans already had plenty of depth in their backfield. They
signed running back Ahman Green as a free agent and re-signed
running back Ron Dayne.
Acquired from Green Bay prior to Week Two last season, Gado ran
for 210 yards and a touchdown in nine games for the Texans in
2006.
Gado rushed for 584 yards and six TDs as a rookie with Green Bay
in 2005.
The Houston Texans released David Carr yesterday, just a day after acquiring Matt Schaub from the Falcons. I find it odd that Houston released him considering the fact that they could've traded him and at least have gotten something in return, but yeah, it's the Texans we're talking about so you have to ignore conventional wisdom.With Carr on the market, I'm hoping that the Dolphins make a move and pick him up. Miami has been interested in acquiring Trent Green but I'm not really a big fan of 37 year old quarterbacks with concussion problems. Wasting draft picks, albeit late round picks on him would be very stupid in my opinion.In between trading for Green, signing Carr and hoping for Brady Quinn, I think getting Carr would be the best move. If you've read some of my previous posts, you'll know that I've been hoping for Brady Quinn to be there when Miami picks at # 9, but a lot of things would have to go right for that situation to play out. Quinn will probably be gone after th
The Houston Texans released David Carr yesterday, just a day after acquiring Matt Schaub from the Falcons. I find it odd that Houston released him considering the fact that they could've traded him and at least have gotten something in return, but yeah, it's the Texans we're talking about so you have to ignore conventional wisdom.With Carr on the market, I'm hoping that the Dolphins make a move and pick him up. Miami has been interested in acquiring Trent Green but I'm not really a big fan of 37 year old quarterbacks with concussion problems. Wasting draft picks, albeit late round picks on him would be very stupid in my opinion.In between trading for Green, signing Carr and hoping for Brady Quinn, I think getting Carr would be the best move. If you've read some of my previous posts, you'll know that I've been hoping for Brady Quinn to be there when Miami picks at # 9, but a lot of things would have to go right for that situation to play out. Quinn will probably be gone after th
NFL:This just in: Bill Cowher doesn't want to kiss the rears of 16 and 17-year olds as the coach of N.C. State.Michael Strahan's comments about Plaxico Burress, Tiki Barber's overall perfectness, Eli Manning's self-destruction, Lavar Leap's season-ending injury, Tom Coughlin's timeliness, Jeremy Shockey's calling out the Cowboys...you gotta love the New York Giants.Steroid cheat Justin Gatlin tries out for the Houston Texans. They'll do anything to make you forget about passing on Reggie Bush.The Big Lead offers a great look at the Jay Cutler-Jake Plummer-Mike Shanahan-Chris Mortensen soap opera. My highest recommendation.Tony Romo finally admitted that he never went on a date with Jessica Simpson. But he did go on one with John Madden.COLLEGE HOOPS:Pitt takes down Robert Morris behind the X-Factor. That's Aaron Gray, in the words of RMU Coach Mark Schmidt.BASEBALL:Where Have You Gone, Andy Van Slyke points out that Pirates.com is trumpeting Bobby Bonilla's inclusion on the H
2006 Season: 6-10Head Coach: Gary KubiakOffensive Coordinator: Mike ShermanDefensive Coordinator: Richard SmithPro-Bowl: Andre Johnson(WR)OffenseThe Texans ranked in the lower third in the league once again in all major categories. Their passing game ranked 27th this year only gaining 173.6 yards per game, and their running game was slightly better, ranking 21st, but they still only averaged 105 yards per game. Houston had some-what of a "running back by committee" before Ron Dayne emerged as the full-time starter late in the season. Dayne rushed for 612 yards and 5 touchdowns while just starting 6 games. The projected starter, rookie Wali Lundy was benched after just starting 8 games because he was very ineffective, just gaining 476 yards and 4 touchdowns. Their passing game was worse, David Carr threw for just 2,767 yards, 11 TDs and 12 interceptions. Their are alot of rumors surfacing that the Texans are ready to trade the former 1st overall pick before the draft. Really only two pl
