Astros Make Donation To Ike Victims Sep 18, 2008
Astros owner Drayton McLane, the Astros in Action Foundation andHouston players and staff will donate the funds to the Greater Houston Community Foundation to benefit a hurricane relief fund that was established by Houston mayor Bill White. McLane said in a statement that the team cares deeply about its fans and community. (KWTX.com, TX)
Astros pledge $1 million for Ike victims Sep 18, 2008
MIAMI -- The Astros are stepping up following Hurricane Ike. On Wednesday, it was announced that the Houston franchise has donated $1 million to support the relief efforts of the devastating hurricane, which ravaged a big chunk of Texas and left many without electricity. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Harrison hopes for repeat performance Sep 18, 2008
Seven Rangers players -- Brandon Boggs, Nelson Cruz, Brian Gordon, Wes Littleton, Travis Metcalf, Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Bill White -- and executive vice president Dale Petroskey assisted the Salvation Army in Dallas on Wednesday in distributing lunch to those affected by Hurricane Ike. The Rangers will distribute complimentary tickets for the remainder of the current homestand to any nonprofit agency housing Hurricane Ike evacuees. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Rangers endure rough night Sep 18, 2008
With the odds of a third straight late-inning comeback all but dashed, Bill White was hung out to dry in the sixth inning. He allowed five runs before putting an end to the frame. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Feldman returns to Rangers rotation Sep 17, 2008
However, Washington said Warner Madrigal, Kameron Loe, Bill White, Jamey Wright and Frank Francisco all would be available on Tuesday night. Washington was holding out hope that Kevin Millwood would go deep enough in his start on Tuesday to prevent from taxing the bullpen again. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Texas rushes relief as health crisis looms Sep 16, 2008
The relief roll-out appeared to defuse tensions that had flared between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and local officials after Houston Mayor Bill White vowed to hold FEMA accountable for delivering on its commitments. FEMA AIN'T BEEN BY. (AlertNet)
Officials Urge Evacuees To Stay Put Sep 15, 2008
Houston Mayor Bill White urged people to stay off the roads, especially because more rain overnight added to roadway problems. The City of Friendswood Office of Emergency Management issued a statement that advised evacuees to seek other accommodations outside of the affected area. (KWTX.com, TX)
Rangers Lose In Oakland Sep 15, 2008
Reliever Bill White walked the only two batters he faced in the sixth, and after Rajai Davis hit into a fielder's choice, Pennington walked to load the bases. Sweeney then hit a sharp single to the gap in right-center to score Jack Hannahan and Davis to give Oakland a 4-3 lead. (KWTX.com, TX)
Police Arrest Looters Sep 15, 2008
Hurtt says arrests for curfew violations will only be made at "officer's discretion," and Mayor Bill White says the city would not order businesses to close at 9 p.m.. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Cruz's clutch bat doused in finale Sep 15, 2008
Padilla, having thrown 109 pitches, left with a 3-2 lead, but Bill White took over and immediately walked No. 8 hitter Daric Barton and No. 9 hitter Jack Hannahan. What bothered White was Hannahan was trying to bunt Barton to second. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Hurricane Ike Leaves Houston Without Drinking Water, Power; Curfew Imposed Sep 15, 2008
Houston Mayor Bill White asked residents who had access to tap water to boil it, as flooding may have tainted it with bacteria. We need to be patient; it can't be done in a day,'' Houston Mayor Bill White said in a televised press conference yesterday. (Bloomberg -- US)
Houston Mayor Really Cares About His Community Sep 14, 2008
Mayor Bill White heard that some residents of one of the low lying areas of Houston had not been able to evacuate. He and a city councilman drove to the area and found several families who had been unable to evacuate due to language and financial barriers, and lack of transportation. (KWTX.com, TX)
Houston Residents Told To Boil Water Sep 14, 2008
Mayor Bill White says there is no indication that the city's water supply is contaminated, but said it is reaching low pressure levels because of power outages affecting pumping stations. The city is recommending boiling any water from the tap before consuming it or using it for cooking. (KWTX.com, TX)
NFL Notebook: Ike fallout -- Texans call off game (Today) Sep 14, 2008
Bill White was happy, but at the same time panicked. "Don't tell me how you guys did," he said he told Romo. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hurricane Ike bears down on Texas coastline Sep 13, 2008
Mayor Bill White of Houston said that about a quarter million people in the Houston area had heeded the call to evacuate lower-lying areas, though only 300 were taken out on government buses, the majority making their way in their own cars. Galveston officials said abut 60 percent of the island's 57,000 residents appeared to have left. (International Herald Tribune)
Obama tones down campaign plans in response to Ike Sep 13, 2008
Obama spoke by telephone yesterday with David Paulison, head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Houston Mayor Bill White to get an update on the approaching hurricane. An Obama spokeswoman says the senator told White he would do whatever he can to help, including using his campaign Web site to raise funds for relief efforts. (FOX23.com, OK)
Romo to the rescue: QB stops to fix flat Sep 12, 2008
Bill White had a different reaction. Dont tell me how you guys did, he said he told Romo. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Hamilton exits early in victory Sep 12, 2008
Bill White followed with a scoreless inning, and the Rangers avoided having to overuse their bullpen. "Jamey Wright and Bill White did a great job for us tonight," manager Ron Washington said. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Texas' Minor League clubs vie for titles Sep 12, 2008
"They could be giving out a bunch of rings," pitcher Bill White said. White said as soon as the Rangers' games end, he checks his cell phone to see how the RedHawks did that night. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Harris County: Mandatory evacuation for some; shelter-in-place for others Sep 11, 2008
HOUSTON Houston Mayor Bill White and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett on Thursday are taking measures to keep citizens safe as approaches. Video Harris County evacuation order September 11, 2008. (KHOU.com, TX)
Olympians Honored At Houston City Hall Sep 10, 2008
Mayor Bill White gave out proclamations to the athletes and coaches declaring Tuesday as Houston Olympic Heroes Day. Athletes from the Houston area represented the U.S. at the Beijing games in men's gymnastics, diving, soccer, basketball, tennis, taekwondo, shooting, sailing and track and field. (Click2Houston, TX)
8 dogs die in dogcatcher's hot truck Sep 4, 2008
Houston Mayor Bill White called the incident unacceptable, and said, I don't think people should be taking lunch breaks with a bunch of animals in their truck. Also Online. (KHOU.com, TX)
College football, NFL, prep volleyball, soccer Sep 3, 2008
TEXAS RANGERSRecalled LHP Bill White from Bakersfield (Cal). TORONTO BLUE JAYSActivated OF Brad Wilkerson from the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Shawn Marcum, RHP Scott Richmond, RHP Brian Wolfe, OF Kevin Mench and C Curtis Thigpen from Syracuse (IL). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Roundup: Hafner left in minors; Percival returns Sep 3, 2008
The Rangers also recalled left-hander Bill White from Class-A Bakersfield. White was with the Rangers from Aug. 25-29 after his contract was purchased from Triple-A Oklahoma, throwing one scoreless inning of relief last Thursday for the Rangers against the before being optioned to the minors. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
McCarthy helps cause with victory Sep 3, 2008
McCarthy left with a 6-2 lead before the Mariners scored two in the eighth, one each off relievers Bill White and Joaquin Benoit. That made it 6-4, but Francisco took over in the ninth and finished it off. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Rangers Expand Roster Sep 2, 2008
Rangers manager Ron Washington says left-hander Bill White willbe recalled from Class-A Bakersfield tomorrow. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Teagarden, Duran recalled by Rangers Sep 2, 2008
Left-handed reliever Bill White is expected to be added Tuesday. Washington said most of the remaining roster additions would be used to add depth to the bullpen. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Cards announcers up for Frick Award Sep 1, 2008
Additionally, seven other candidates actually played for St. Louis at some point: Tom Grieve, Joe Magrane, Tim McCarver, Dave Campbell, Ron Fairly, Jim Kaat and Bill White. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Minor League Roundup - 8/31 Sep 1, 2008
Bill White pitched for the Rangers in Anaheim just a few days ago, but he was optioned to High-A Bakersfield when they needed a new roster spot. White will be back with the Rangers on September 1st, but he appeared in a game for Bakersfield on Sunday and struck out two in a scoreless inning. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
Fans can earn late Murcer Frick Award Sep 1, 2008
The former three-man team of Phil Rizzuto, Bill White and Frank Messer are also nominated, as is Tony Kubek. Sterling, whose "Theeee Yankees win" call has become a staple of Yankees radio broadcasts for more than a decade, has been broadcasting baseball for 26 years, the past 19 with the Bronx Bombers. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Mayor: Houston is prepared to help our neighbors who need shelter Aug 31, 2008
Mayor Bill White said Houston hotels are only 70 percent occupied, leaving room for evacuees needing a place to stay. "Houston is prepared to help our neighbors who need shelter. We have a lot of hotel rooms in this area, and we have a lot of people who have friends and relatives," said Mayor Bill White. (KHOU.com, TX)
Rangers' Padilla heading to disabled list Aug 30, 2008
On Friday, they optioned left-hander Bill White to Class A Bakersfield and added right-hander Luis Mendoza. Padilla has been bothered by inflammation in a muscle joint between his right shoulder and neck, but that is not the problem. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Rivera's Double Gives Angels Comeback Victory Aug 29, 2008
Bill White came on in relief and got Texas out of the inning. Rodriguez entered for Los Angeles and gave up a one-out single to Jarrod Saltalamacchia, then hit pinch-hitter Brandon Boggs. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Monday's Sports Transactions Aug 26, 2008
Purchased the contracts of OF Nelson Cruz and LHP Bill White from Oklahoma (PCL). Designated OF Jason Ellison for assignment. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Twins get Guardado from Rangers Aug 26, 2008
" To take Guardado's place, the Rangers purchased the contract of left-hander Bill White from Triple-A Oklahoma. White was expected to join the team and be available in the bullpen for Monday's game at Kansas City. Right-hander was expected to move into the ninth-inning role. "It sounds like Frankie's going to get the first shot at it," Daniels said, declining to speculate on the competition for the closer job next season. "Let's see how the next five weeks go. I'd like to see Frankie step up... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Rangers tap Francisco as closer Aug 26, 2008
In other roster moves Monday, the Rangers purchased the contracts of left-hander Bill White and outfielder Nelson Cruz from Triple-A Oklahoma and designated outfielder Jason Ellison for assignment. White made his major league debut last year with the Rangers, going 2-0 with a 4. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Francisco replaces Guardado at closer Aug 26, 2008
Jamey Wright takes over as the eighth-inning setup reliever, and Bill White is being called up from Triple-A Oklahoma to be used as a situational left-hander. The seventh inning is what worries Washington most. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
More > Aug 26, 2008
Adding Nelson Cruz and Bill White means the Rangers have used 54 players this year, the most ever in one season in club history. Double-A Frisco pitcher Neftali Feliz was named the Texas League Pitcher of the Week after going 2-0 with a 1. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Rangers deal Guardado for prospect Aug 26, 2008
The Rangers are calling up left-hander Bill White from Triple-A Oklahoma to replace Guardado on the Major League roster. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
RedHawks clinch PCL division title Aug 24, 2008
Bill White (4-1) tossed 1 1/3 innings of perfect relief for the win. Major League veteran Hector Carrasco (5-5) took the loss after surrendering four runs on four hits and two walks with one strikeout in one inning. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Hometown Olympians Receive Texas-Size Welcome Aug 24, 2008
Houston mayor Bill White declared Aug as 23 Houston Gymnastics Day. Previous Stories. (Click2Houston, TX)
eBay condo deal takes man's life savings Aug 16, 2008
While the property owners did not respond to 11 News, Houston Mayor Bill White did. The owners, different owners (from when the buildings were condemned a year ago) have not made improvements in the property. (KHOU.com, TX)
Most bike riders in Houston are lawbreakers Aug 12, 2008
Mayor Bill White is among the scofflaws ... Even Mayor Bill White owns a bandit bike. (KHOU.com, TX)
Will Tropical Storm Edouard flood Houston area? Aug 5, 2008
Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, director of the county s office of Homeland Security and OEM, and Houston Mayor Bill White say that Houstonians should be ready for the storm. The citizens of Houston, Harris County and our region should be ready and watching the weather, said Mayor Bill White. (KHOU.com, TX)
Area 4 South teams post victories Aug 3, 2008
Matt Busher, Bill White (3), Evan Roland (4) and Anthony Lopez; Bryce Weidman and Dalton Iveans. 2B NC: Jesse McClintock, Jake Stevens. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Man turns brother’s dream into reality Jul 29, 2008
Mr. Bill White (owner of White s Seafood in Albany) has also encouraged me; I d love to follow in his footsteps. Morris opened the first X- Treme Wings on Jefferson Street, but a bad experience there led him back to the cable business. (Albany Herald)
Local teacher “biking it” for a good cause Jul 24, 2008
Irving rode in Tour de Houston, a benefit ride promoting biking and fitness organized by Houston Mayor Bill White, in the past, but had always wanted to participate in the MS-150. I kept making excuses about not having enough time. (Fort Bend Southwest Sun, TX)
Truck rams Concorde, knocks off its nose in NYC Jul 8, 2008
Museum President Bill White says the cone is salvageable and will be reattached and repaired to original standards. White is apologizing to British Airways, which owns the jet. (North County Times)
Zephyrs 3, Redhawks 1 Jul 3, 2008
The Zephyrs padded their lead with a run against reliever Bill White in the seventh ... The Zephyrs padded their lead with a run against reliever Bill White in the seventh. (Nola.com -- Sports)
South Abington adopts police record program Jul 1, 2008
Supervisors also heard a report from township manager Bill White on a $2,300 computer system being installed in the Township Building this week. Mr. White also explained a proposal for a new township Web site that would allow township representatives more freedom to edit the site. (Scranton Times, PA)
A lot of flip-flops at the Beaches ... but not the political kind Jun 28, 2008
Helping celebrate were Richard and Mary Keene, Cindy Funkhouser, Kara Tucker, Sybil Ansbacher, Rochelle Proctor, Atlantic Beach Mayor Pro-tem Mike Borno and his wife, Pat, Bill White, Atlantic Beach Commissioner Carolyn Woods, Lynda Padrta, Amy Roberts, Andy Wojcicki, Sam and Jacksonville Beach Councilwoman Penny Christian, Jacksonville City Councilman Art Graham, Neptune Beach Councilmen John Weldon and Fred Lee, Jacksonville Beach Mayor Fland Sharp, Jimmy and Dori Gilbert and Don and Kathy... (Florida Times-Union)
City, Dynamo to partner in new sports complex Jun 27, 2008
"The project will fill a great need and will help an area that, though once underutilized, is now in prime position for economic growth," said Houston Mayor Bill White. "This facility will help Houston attract national and state sports tournaments that we have been losing to other cities.". (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Magill: Hard to compare teams Jun 13, 2008
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Trum field house dedicated to donor Jun 12, 2008
Alderman at Large Bill White said he didn t know how the field house got Sloane s name. I ve heard rumors there will be a contribution in connection with that, which we would have to approve, he said. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Company chooses Houston as hub for wind energy development Jun 3, 2008
We have the highest concentration of engineers in the Western Hemisphere, Mayor Bill White said. Vestas is a Danish company. (KHOU.com, TX)
After 15,000 weathercasts Dr. Neil Frank signs off May 31, 2008
Doc was honored with a luncheon at the Houstonian Friday and Mayor Bill White declared it "Dr. Neil Frank Day" in Houston. Don't worry, you'll still be able to catch everyone's favorite weatherman on the air occasionally, because he'll maintain a relationship with KHOU for hurricane coverage and other special weather projects. (KHOU.com, TX)
Aldermen still not sure about Green Line shed slated for Somerville May 29, 2008
This is one of the areas that s been slated, and is ready for commercial development, Alderman at Large Bill White said. The more commercial development in Somerville, the more commercial taxes we ll get, and we can ease the burden on taxpayers. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Houston's mayor looking to force companies to cut benzene emissions May 28, 2008
Mayor Bill White also wants the companies to come clean with how they plan to remove the cancer-causing chemical from the air. He has a few supporters who live in the shadows of the petrochemical plants along the ship channel. (KHOU.com, TX)
Christian school in Ketchikan closes its doors May 26, 2008
"Because of the church facility, the church support and the church creating the volunteers, we were always able to give the kids quality," said the Rev. Bill White. "We've concentrated on the kids rather than making profit. The profits went to the kids and that has paid off for them.". (Juneau Empire)
White pushing for action against noisy airplanes May 21, 2008
Alderman at Large Bill White has been trying to get Somerville to do something about low-flying airplanes out of Logan since 1999. It s been nine years of our worst nightmares, White said. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Longtime Houston anchor Ron Stone dies at 72 May 14, 2008
"Fine person, big heart, always active in the community," said Houston Mayor Bill White. "And we'll miss Ron Stone in Houston, Texas.". (KHOU.com, TX)
Ron Stone Passes Away At 72 May 14, 2008
"We'll miss Ron Stone in Houston, Texas. He saw a lot of our history. He was a very special person," Houston Mayor Bill White said. Stone's Sense Of Humor. (Click2Houston, TX)
Aldermen challenge hospital officials on cuts May 13, 2008
The change in services offered at the Somerville Hospital does not pose a significant health risk to Somerville residents or Somerville Hospital patients, hospital officials told Aldermen at Large Bill White and Jack Connolly, and Ward 4 Alderman Walter Pero at the Public Health and Public Safety meeting Monday night. But White challenged the rosy picture painted by the hospital officials, especially questioning their decision to stop performing surgery after 5 p.m. This gives me pause, he said. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Trane: Problem with double telephone poles persists May 13, 2008
Alderman at Large Bill White suggested the city solicitor be brought into the loop on this problem, to figure out how to fine utility companies which have not fixed double poles. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Somerville Journal, MA)
City, state officials want proposed Green Line maintenance facility moved May 10, 2008
Alderman at Large Bill White said the location has long been recognized by the city as an important area of development. Putting the maintenance facility there would make the site less attractive for potential commercial developers. (Somerville Journal, MA)
