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Astros name Zack Greinke their Opening Day starter

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Astros name Zack Greinke their Opening Day starter

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles. The Astros are returning to Dodger Stadium, the scene of the crime. The Dodgers won't be there, but their fans surely won't let the visitors forget. While the Dodgers head to Texas for the NL Division Series, their ballpark is hosting the American League Division Series in a postseason relocated due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, Oct. 5, the Astros and Oakland Athletics will open their ALDS matchup at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

The Houston Astros have named Zack Greinke as their Opening Day starter when they begin their 2021 season.

This will be the fifth Opening Day starting assignment for Greinke in his career, who has previously done so with the Kansas City Royals and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Greinke has a 2009 AL Cy Young Award on his resume, has won the Gold Glove for his position six times, and is a six-time All-Star. During his 17 years in the big leagues, Greinke has a 208-126 career record with a 3.37 ERA.

Last season, Greinke was 3-3 with a 4.03 ERA in 12 starts with the Astros.

The Astros begin the 2021 regular season with a road series April 1-4 against Oakland.

Source: www.click2houston.com

Houston airports to receive $52M in coronavirus relief funds

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Houston airports to receive $52M in coronavirus relief funds

Orlando airport bustling as families travel during spring break

Several airports in the Houston area were awarded a number of federal grants totaling $51,954,856 in relief funds following the economic distress caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced Monday.

The funding, which was appropriated by Congress in December as part of the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act, comes through the U.S. Department of Transportation.

“As we look to turn the corner on this deadly pandemic, it’s critical that Texas airports are given every resource they need to handle the coming increase in travel,” Sen. Cornyn said. “I applaud this announcement that will benefit the health and well-being of travelers in the Houston area.”

A breakdown of what each airport received:

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

CRRSA Act Fund: $33, 190,911

CRRSA Act Concessions: $4,691,547

William P. Hobby Airport

CRRSA Act Fund: $12,501,271

CRRSA Act Concessions: $1,514,127

Ellington Airport

CRRSA Act Fund: $1,514,127

CRRSA Act Concessions: $57,000

Source: www.click2houston.com

11-year-old boy accused of shooting at officers during SWAT standoff

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11-year-old boy accused of shooting at officers during SWAT standoff

Investigators are working to learn more information after they said a man barricaded inside a home opened fire at them.

A boy has been arrested in connection with shots that police said were fired at officers last week during a standoff in south Houston.

The incident happened at about 1 a.m. Friday at a home on Aledo Street near Bellfort Avenue in the Sunnyside area, police said.

Authorities said they got a “shot spotter” alert, which is their new technology that detects gunshots. When they arrived at the scene, police said someone barricaded inside the home fired at them, nearly hitting one of the responding officers.

Police said they took cover and SWAT officers were called. A perimeter was set up around the home and authorities said they were able to contact the homeowner, who was not present at the time of the incident.

Police said an 11-year-old boy eventually came out of the home and was questioned by police. After further investigation, police determined that the juvenile was the one who fired at the responding officers and he was subsequently arrested and charged with aggravated assault against a peace officer.

Source: www.click2houston.com

Man found dismembered inside southwest Houston hotel room

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Man found dismembered inside southwest Houston hotel room
A man’s body was found dismembered inside a hotel room in southwest Houston on Monday.

Houston police said they responded to a fatal stabbing around 11:50 a.m. at the Palace Inn, in the 8200 blocks of Southwest Freeway outbound service road near South Gessner.

Police said two men, one being the victim and the other being a person of interest, checked into the hotel Sunday night. Investigators said after the two men went into the room, a woman stood on the lookout and someone else went into the room with duffel bags. Investigators said the man who used his credit card to check into the room left but the victim never left. Investigators said the crime happened between 9 p.m. and midnight.

Police said the manager went into the room about 12:30 p.m. Monday and found the man dead. Police said the man’s arms and legs were cut off in the hotel room.

Investigators said they are searching for four people in connection with the case.

Source: www.click2houston.com

Fatal shooting in Houston’s Greenspoint brings city to 96th homicide of the year

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Fatal shooting in Houston’s Greenspoint brings city to 96th homicide of the year
 The deadly shooting of a man in Greenspoint Monday night is the city’s 96th homicide of the year, police said Tuesday.

Officers said they responded to reports of a shooting around 10:30 p.m. in the 720 blocks of N. Sam Houston Parkway East. Investigators said when officers arrived at the scene, they found a man dead with gunshot wounds.

According to police, two men were walking to or from a gas station on the sidewalk when an altercation occurred. One of the men then shot the other and fled on foot in a westbound direction, officers said. Police said the suspect has not been found.

Investigators said the relationship between the two men is unknown at this time.

“We’re trying to get a grip on what’s going on,” Lt. Jimmy Dodson said. “Sending more detectives to the homicide division, more patrol officers on the streets to keep residents safe. Everything is up.”

Source: www.click2houston.com

Houston Texans make 2 trades Sunday

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Houston Texans make 2 trades Sunday

Benardrick McKinney of the Houston Texans celebrates after a sack during the second half of a game against the Dallas Cowboys at NRG Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Houston, Texans.

New Texans General Manager Nick Caserio had a busy Sunday, completing two trades.

According to multiple reports, the Houston Texans traded linebacker Benardrick McKinney to the Miami Dolphins for pass-rusher Shaq Lawson and a swap of late-round picks.

The Texans also picked up offensive tackle Marcus Cannon from the New England Patriots by swapping their 4th, 5th and 6th round picks with New England. Cannon sat out the 2020 season due to COVID-19.

Lawson played in 14 games in 2020, starting seven, and picked up 4.0 sacks. Lawson has 20.5 career sacks in five NFL seasons.

McKinney only played four games in 2020 after sustaining a shoulder injury that kept him out for most of the season.

Source: www.click2houston.com

Tomball City Manager dies in single-vehicle crash in Waller County

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Tomball City Manager dies in single-vehicle crash in Waller County

Tomball City Manager Robert S. Hauck

Tomball City Manager Rob Hauck died Saturday in a single-vehicle crash in Waller County, according to a release from the Tomball Police Department.

The crash occurred around 1:20 p.m. near the intersection of FM 1774 and Riley Road.

Hauck had been selected as Tomball’s City Manager in 2018. Prior to that, he served as the Chief of Police for Tomball Police Department from 2008 to 2014 and as Tomball’s Assistant City Manager from 2014 to 2018.

Hauck leaves behind his wife, Kathleen Hauck, and their three children: Lauren Hauck Andrade, Madeline Scott, and Conner Scott.

Source: www.click2houston.com

Statement from Crime Stoppers of Houston Regarding the Departure of HPD Chief Art Acevedo

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Statement from Crime Stoppers of Houston Regarding the Departure of HPD Chief Art Acevedo

 
Crime Stoppers of Houston thanks HPD Chief Art Acevedo for his undeniable leadership over the last four years. In Chief Acevedo, we found a strong community partner who refused to turn his back on the safety of our community for the sake of politics. He led with a true and honest commitment to doing what’s right, with an ear on the voice of crime victims and for the sake of our collective quality of life. His fair and hardworking leadership will be greatly missed. Crime Stoppers of Houston will continue to share the concerns he so vociferously voiced in an effort to keep Houston safe.

We join many others in urging Mayor Turner to hire a new Chief with the same commitment to public safety and who has the courage and ability to speak out honestly on issues that are directly impacting the safety of all our communities.

“In my many years at the helm of crime Stoppers of Houston, I’ve been fortunate to work with an array of leaders at HPD. Chief Acevedo’s style, passion and honest approach will be missed by all of us striving to fight politics on one hand and criminal activity on the other. He’s been an inspirational leader whose work will absolutely continue by many of us in the community. We wish him the most success. Houston’s loss is Miami’s gain.” said Crime Stoppers of Houston CEO Rania Mankarious.

WANTED: “Yankees Cap Crook” who robbed bank and Walmart

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WANTED: “Yankees Cap Crook” who robbed bank and Walmart


Crime Stoppers and Harris County Sheriff’s Office FBI Violent Crime Task Force need the public’s assistance identifying the suspects responsible for an Aggravated Robbery-Deadly weapon.

On Monday, January 4, 2021, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a suspect entered a Bank located inside the business at 1300 Fry Road in Katy, TX. The suspect passed a hand-written note to the teller demanding cash. The teller saw a square imprint near the man’s waistband and placed money into a plastic bag. The suspect proceeded to the Money Center area, lifted his jacket, exposing the grip of a handgun, and demanded more money. The employee gave the cash to the suspect who then left the business with the money. Later that same night at 11:00 p.m., the same suspect drove to another business located at 8500 IH-35 in San Antonio, Texas, and robbed another employee by displaying a handgun and taking money from the cash register.

The suspect is a black male in his late 20s, 5’6″ to 6′ tall, medium build. He wore a black New York Yankee’s hat, two-tone gray over the navy blue hooded jacket, camo pants, black shoes, and a cream color face mask. The man was seen driving a dark color sedan.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, charging, and/or arrest of the suspects in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

The language in this press release is intentional and could have legal implications.  Please do not change the copy of the paragraph above.  

HCSO CASE 2101-01253
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Oscars 2021: ‘Mank’ leads with 10 nominations

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Oscars 2021: ‘Mank’ leads with 10 nominations

David Fincher’s Mank comfortably leads the nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards, which were announced today.

Set in 1930s Hollywood, the story of screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane collected 10 nominations including best feature, best director, and best actor for Gary Oldman.

The Netflix drama also secured nods for supporting actress Amanda Seyfried, cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt, costume designer Trish Summerville, makeup and hairstyling, production design, sound, and an original score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

Six other features each secured six nominations apiece including The Father, Judas And The Black Messiah, Minari, Nomadland, Sound Of Metal, and The Trial Of The Chicago 7.

Trailing them with five nods were Promising Young Woman and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, which included a best actor nomination for the late Chadwick Boseman.

News Of The World, starring Tom Hanks, received four nominations while One Night In Miami… and Disney-Pixar animation Soul picked up three apiece.

Notable double nominees included Alexander Nanau’s Collective, recognized in the documentary and international feature film categories, where it represents Romania. It repeats a feat achieved last year by the North Macedonian documentary Honeyland.

Thomas Vinterberg’s Another Round was a further non-English language feature to receive two nominations, with the Danish drama picking up nods for best director and international feature.

Streaming giant Netflix led the pack with 35 nominations via Mank, The Trial Of The Chicago 7, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and Hillbilly Elegy as well as Pieces Of A Woman and Crip Camp.

Rival streamer Amazon Studios secured 12 – six for Sound Of Metal, three for One Night In Miami… and two for Borat Subsequent Moviefilm as well as a nod for Garrett Bradley’s documentary Time.

Two women received best director nominations – Chloé Zhao for Nomadland and Emerald Fennell for Promising Young Woman – marking the first time this has happened in the history of the awards. Chinese filmmaker Zhao is also the first woman of color to be nominated for best director while the UK’s Fennell is the first female filmmaker to be nominated in the category with a debut feature.

The 2021 Oscars will take place on April 25 – the latest ever date for the event.

Full details of the ceremony are still be revealed, but it has already been announced that it will be broadcast live from a number of sites including the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, where the in-person ceremony has taken place in recent years. Steven Soderbergh, Stacey Sher, and Jesse Collins will produce the telecast.

Full list of nominations

Best Picture

  • The Father
  • Judas And The Black Messiah
  • Mank
  • Minari
  • Nomadland
  • Promising Young Woman
  • Sound Of Metal
  • The Trial Of The Chicago 7

Directing

  • Thomas Vinterberg, Another Round
  • David Fincher, Mank
  • Lee Isaac Chung, Minari
  • Chloe Zhao, Nomadland
  • Emerald Fennell, Promising Young Woman

International Feature Film

  • Another Round
  • Better Days
  • Collective
  • The Man Who Sold His Skin
  • Quo Vadis, Aida?

Animated Feature Film

  • Onward
  • Over the Moon
  • A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
  • Soul
  • Wolfwalkers

Documentary Feature

  • Collective
  • Crip Camp
  • The Mole Agent
  • My Octopus Teacher
  • Time

Adapted screenplay

  • Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
  • The Father
  • Nomadland
  • One Night In Miami
  • The White Tiger

Original screenplay

  • Judas And The Black Messiah
  • Minari
  • Promising Young Woman
  • Sound Of Metal
  • The Trial Of The Chicago 7

Actor in a Leading Role

  • Riz Ahmed, Sound of Metal
  • Chadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
  • Anthony Hopkins, The Father
  • Gary Oldman, Mank
  • Steven Yeun, Minari

Actress in a Leading Role

  • Viola Davis, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
  • Andra Day, The United States vs. Billie Holiday
  • Vanessa Kirby, Pieces of a Woman
  • Frances McDormand, Nomadland
  • Carey Mulligan, Promising Young Woman

Actor in a supporting role

  • Daniel Kaluuya, Judas And The Black Messiah
  • Sacha Baron Cohen, The Trial Of The Chicago 7
  • Leslie Odom Jr., One Night In Miami
  • Paul Raci, Sound Of Metal
  • Lakeith Stanfield, Judas, And The Black Messiah

Actress in a supporting role

  • Maria Bakalova, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
  • Glenn Close, Hillbilly Elegy
  • Olivia Colman, The Father
  • Amanda Seyfried, Mank
  • Yuh-Jung Youn, Minari

Film Editing

  • The Father
  • Nomadland
  • Promising Young Woman
  • Sound of Metal
  • The Trial of the Chicago 7

Cinematography

  • Judas And The Black Messiah
  • Mank
  • News Of The World
  • Nomadland
  • The Trial Of The Chicago 7

Production Design

  • The Father
  • Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
  • Mank
  • News Of The World
  • Tenet

Visual Effects

  • Love And Monsters
  • The Midnight Sky
  • Mulan
  • Tenet
  • The One And Only Ivan

Music (Original Score)

  • Da 5 Bloods
  • Soul
  • Mank
  • News Of The World
  • Minari

Best song

  • ‘Fight For You’, Judas And The Black Messiah
  • ‘Hear My Voice’, The Trial Of The Chicago 7
  • ‘Husavik’, Eurovision Song Contest
  • ‘Io Sí (Seen)’, The Life Ahead
  • ‘Speak Now’, One Night In Miami

Costume Design

  • Emma
  • Mank
  • Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
  • Mulan
  • Pinocchio

Makeup and Hairstyling

  • Emma
  • Hillbilly Elegy
  • Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
  • Mank
  • Pinocchio

Best live action short

  • Feeling Through
  • The Letter Room
  • The Present
  • Two Distant Strangers
  • White Eye

Animated Short Film 

  • Burrow
  • Genius Loci
  • “If Anything Happens I Love You”
  • Opera Yes-People

Documentary Short

  • Colette
  • A Concerto Is A Conversation
  • Do Not Split
  • Hunger Ward
  • A Love Song For Latasha

Source: www.screendaily.com

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