BP workers awarded $100 million in lawsuit

December 22, 2009


A jury has awarded millions to ten workers who allege they sustained injuries as a result of contamination.
Houston, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – Ten workers for British Petroleum PLC’s (BP) plant in Texas City have been awarded millions in a personal injury lawsuit against the company. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the workers were awarded […]

Parents of Beyonce to divorce

December 22, 2009


The parents of the super star have reportedly filed for divorce.
Houston, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – The parents of singer and actress Beyonce are reportedly set to divorce. As reported by Us Magazine, a divorce filing for Tina and Matthew Knowles (who manages the music careers of both of his daughters) was made in November in Houston, […]

Parker elected as first openly gay Houston mayor

December 15, 2009


Annise Parker was elected as mayor of Houston Saturday.
Houston, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – Houston voters elected the city’s first openly gay mayor on Saturday. As reported by CBS 11 News, Annise Parker won the election with 53.6 percent of the vote after a controversial election.
As noted in the report, Parker’s sexual orientation became a major focal […]

Pro wrestler dies of heart attack

December 7, 2009


Eki Fatu passed away Friday.
Houston, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – Professional wrestler Eki “Eddie” Fatu has died. As reported by Yahoo! Sports, Fatu passed away Friday after suffering a massive heart attack. The 36 year-old was reportedly found by his wife at his home in Texas unconscious and subsequently rushed to the hospital.
As noted in the report, […]

Jackson doctor back at Houston clinic

November 25, 2009


The controversial doctor has reportedly resumed practice at his clinic in Houston, Texas.
Houston, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – The doctor who treated Michael Jackson before his death in June has reportedly resumed practice at his clinic in Houston, Texas. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Dr. Conrad Murray, who is under investigation for administering drugs to […]

Astronaut in space as wife prepares to give birth

November 23, 2009


An astronaut is awaiting word about the birth of his daughter, while he prepares for a spacewalk.
Houston (WiredPRNews.com) – In an usual twist of fate, an astronaut aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis is awaiting the birth of his daughter on Earth, while he remains in space. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the wife […]

Man Charged in Turtle Theft

August 20, 2009


A man has been charged with stealing turtles from a pet store.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – A Texas man has been charged in the theft of turtles from a pet store. As reported by the Houston Chronicle, Brady Hough was charged with theft, after he was caught on surveillance cameras stealing Indian […]

Astronauts Blog on Twitter During Mission

May 13, 2009


Astronauts send tweets while on high-risk mission.
Dallas, Texas (Wired PR News)  – Astronauts on an Atlantis space shuttle mission are keeping Twitter followers posted on the mission by “tweeting” from space. As reported by AFP, Mike Massimino and six of his crew members are currently on mission STS-125, of which Massimino is keeping thousands of […]

Swine Flu Could Return Next Flu Season

May 7, 2009


Some predict the return of the swine flu outbreak next winter.
Wired PR News – The swine flu outbreak may reemerge next winter. As reported by HealthDay News, some experts are saying that the flu will likely reappear like other seasonal flu viruses after leaving during the summer months.
Dr. Len Horovitz with New York City based […]

Dallas FightNight Death

May 6, 2009


Texas is reportedly set to review death of a boxer at FightNight match.
Wired PR News – A Houston boxer died Tuesday following a boxing match in Dallas. As reported by the Dallas Morning News, 24 year-old Benjamin Flores passed away at Parkland Memorial Hospital days after The Real Estate Council Foundation’s annual FrightNight fundraiser in […]

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