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Tauchman homers twice as Cubs win 7-2, drop Astros 10 games under .500 for first time since 2016
CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Tauchman hit his first two homers of the season, and the Chicago Cubs took a five-run first-inning lead in a 7-2 win over Houston on Tuesday night that dropped the Astros 10 games under .500 for the first time since 2016. Cody Bellinger hit a two-run homer in...
Weatherford: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Weatherford International Inc. (WFRD) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $112 million. The Houston-based company said it had profit of $1.50 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate...
Baker Hughes: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Baker Hughes Co. (BKR) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $455 million. On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had profit of 45 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 43 cents per share. The...
Texas deputy dies after being hit by truck while helping during accident
HOUSTON (AP) — A deputy who was a 20-year-veteran of a Houston-area sheriff’s office died Tuesday after being hit by a truck while trying to help a driver following a minor crash, according to officials. John Coddou had pulled over to help following the crash at 9:30 a.m....
Houston-area program to give $500 monthly payments to some residents on hold after Texas lawsuit
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered Harris County, which includes Houston, to put on hold a guaranteed income program that would provide $500 monthly cash payments to roughly 2,000 residents. The program has become a target of Republican Texas Attorney...
Halliburton: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Halliburton Co. (HAL) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $606 million. On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had profit of 68 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 76 cents per share. The...
Bills would preferably be on the receiving end in the NFL draft after dealing Diggs to Houston
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — One day, Brandon Beane joked the Buffalo Bills are going to select a receiver in each of the seven rounds of the NFL draft. The next, the Bills general manager saying there's no lock he’s drafting a receiver in the first round. Don’t be...
With no 1st-round pick, this year's draft lacks buzz for Houston Texans
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans won last year’s NFL draft by taking quarterback and AP Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud with the No. 2 pick before trading up to draft defensive end and AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Will Anderson Jr. third overall. There will be a lot...
Crown Castle: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The real estate investment trust, based in Houston, said it had funds from operations of...
Kinder Morgan: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $746 million. On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had net income of 33 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 34 cents per share. ...
