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  • GDP Green carry Spurs past Heat

    San Antonio Spurs outscored defending champion Miami Heat 114-104 with the help of outstanding performances of GDP (Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan and Tony Parker) and shooter Danny Green, moving within one win to their fifth NBA title. It was Ginobili's first starting in more than one year. The 11-year veteran, who had scored a total of 30 points in the first four games, rewarded Spurs coach Gregg ...

  • Texas governor courts Conn. gun makers dissatisfied by gun-control laws that followed Newtown

    HARTFORD, Conn. -- Texas Gov. Rick Perry extolled the tax policies and regulatory climate of his state as he courted Connecticut gun manufacturers that have threatened to leave since the state passed new gun-control laws this year in response to the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Perry shot at a firing range at Connecticut's venerable Colt Manufacturing Co., one of the plants he ...

  • Rangers aim to keep momentum going behind Darvish

    Despite coming into Monday's series opener against the A's with a six-game losing streak and an uncharacteristically silent offense, the Rangers weren't dwelling on their recent struggles. "I don't think it's frustration, it's part of a long season," right fielder Nelson Cruz said before Monday's series opener. "Unfortunately we're in a bad ...

  • Astros eye another strong outing from Lyles

    The first two months of the season proved to be a game of lost-and-found between the Brewers and their starting pitching. Quality starts eluded Milwaukee as it battled numerous injuries and scuffled to the bottom of the National League Central. Midway through June, though, the Brewers have found a rhythm with their rotation, and although still in last place in their division, the team has hope, ...

  • Miami Heat must beat San Antonio Spurs to force a Game 7

    Miami's Chris Bosh, left, stops San Antonio's Tim Duncan from scoring during Game 4 of the NBA Finals. MIAMI - LeBron James has been here before, with dire results. It was two years ago, the end of the first season of "Big Three" basketball in Miami of James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The situation: Miami Heat down 3-2, hosting Game 6 of the NBA Finals, only two home wins ...

Movie Review

The Ladykillers (1955) [DVD]

The Ladykillers (1955) [DVD]

Because England is a country well known for its cultural refinement, black comedy has always been a natural fit there because it can play off those proper manners in absurdly comic ways. Take, for instance, Alexander Mackendricks The Ladykillers, a wonderfully macabre comedy about a gang of professional criminals who meet their demise because their plan is inadvertently foiled by a little ... ...

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  • Maxwell returns from rehab stint Paredes optioned

    Email HOUSTON -- The Astros got a key reinforcement back, as the club called up outfielder Justin Maxwell from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday night, manager Bo Porter said. Maxwell was the starting center fielder before fracturing his left hand on April 23. Porter said Maxwell will be activated from the disabled list and rejoin the lineup when Houston hosts Milwaukee on Tuesday night. ...

  • South Texas Botanical Gardens Nature Center offers summer nature camps

    Rachel Denny Clow/Caller-Times Michael Womack (from left), executive director of the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, shows brothers Caleb, 5, and Luke Oden, 7, a caterpillar Monday during a Kids Summer Nature Camp. The center is offering half-day weeklong camps throughout the summer which include nature walks and arts and craft projects. This week’s camp still has ...

  • Bay Jammin’ Entertainment Series

    The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department's Cultural Services Division, J Productions, Direct Energy, Sound Vibrations, Redding Communications, Executive Surf Club, along with other local businesses once again invite you to enjoy the Bay Jammin' Entertainment Series 2013 at Cole Park Amphitheater. It is set under the stars against our beautiful Corpus Christi bayfront. All ...

  • Yarn and crochet at Michaels

    Yarn/crochet classes at Michaels.The June schedule includes crochet classes from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 20 and June 27.Knitting class is from 2 to 4:30 p.m. June 23. Cost of 2 1/2 hour class is $25. Yarn night is from 2 to 6 p.m. June 30. Cost: $5/drop-in, come-and-go session. Information/registration: ...

  • Fort Worth trustees seek modifications in suit settlement

    FORT WORTH — School trustees on Monday approved a settlement reached in court last week with a former Arlington Heights High School assistant principal but are seeking unspecified ...

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