Archive for April 23rd, 2008

Research could bring sight to the sightless

UT-Houston is one of the few places in the country using electrodes to activate cells in the brain that allow us to see. Ultimately, this research can be used to create a visual prosthetic.
Original post by Local News from 11 News Houston via Yahoo! News
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Houston’s No. 1 problem? Traffic

According to the annual Houston Area Survey, Houstonians say traffic is the biggest problem facing them today. Not crime, not immigration.
Original post by Local News from 11 News Houston via Yahoo! News
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Bus companies accused of transporting drugs

Federal authorities have indicted 18 suspects allegedly involved in a widespread drug ring that used commercial buses to transport illegal drugs from Mexico into Houston and other U.S. cities.
Original post by Local News from 11 News Houston via Yahoo! News
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Neighbors not surprised by bus company raid

Early in the morning, federal agents were at the Americanos Bus Company before the passengers. They searched the main building as well as a maintenance and repair shed around the corner.
Original post by Local News from 11 News Houston via Yahoo! News
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Houston may be part of Latin Grammy rotation

When Houston city leaders were convincing Latin Grammy organizers to come to Houston, they were quietly pushing for a multi-year deal.
Original post by Local News from 11 News Houston via Yahoo! News
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