While many Houstonians were preparing to evacuate for Hurricane Ike, devoted members of the Houston SPCA - the Storm Riders - were preparing their sleeping bags to move into their offices. A team of almost 40 people volunteered to ride out the storm at the Houston SPCA in order to provide for the safety of about 100 animals at the shelter. They also conducted rescues to save animal victims of the hurricane.

As the economic crisis proceeds to envelop America, Houston area teens begin to feel the effects of the predicament. While the subject arouses many questions and heated opinions, teens find themselves making cutbacks and arrangements for their futures.

Many would all like to know what the future holds. Will I have a good day? Is there a situation I should avoid today? For those who believe, horoscopes have the answers to these queries.

Thousands of people have been affected drastically by the deplorable economy; however, the Tavares family is celebrating because it saved their marriage.

Celsy Tavares and Jesus Tavares got married on December 7, 2002 and after a couple of years, they had their first child. The couple started experiencing constant problems and after a year, they decided it was enough and initiated the divorce process in October.

“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” As Feb. 14 gets closer, sweethearts everywhere will be looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift to show that special someone how much they care. For teens, here’s a list of five gift ideas to make your shopping a little bit easier:

When Tampa Bay Devil Rays leftfielder Carl Crawford walked through the Jefferson Davis inflatable panther Nov. 15, it felt like déjà vu. After all, Crawford, who graduated in 1999, played football, basketball and baseball for his alma mater.

The night every Mirabeau B. Lamar high school student had dreamed of finally arrived. On Saturday night, the Houston Club’s 10th floor was turned into an "Arabian nights" theme for the school's senior prom. Enthusiastic students waited in line hoping the evening would prove to be a real-life fairy tale.