Staff report Published 12:33 pm CDT, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Riverstone and Imperial — two Fort Bend County master-planned communities — are joining forces for the Best Addressed Home Tour this October. During the tour, visitors to community model homes can enter to win a $1,000 gift card to either Nordstrom or Crate & Barrel. less Riverstone and Imperial — two Fort Bend County master-planned communities — are joining forces for the Best Addressed Home Tour this October. During the tour, visitors to community model homes can enter to ... more Photo: Courtesy Photo Photo: Courtesy Photo Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Riverstone and Imperial — two Fort Bend County master-planned communities — are joining forces for the Best Addressed Home Tour this October. During … [Read more...] about Riverstone, Imperial Showcase Best ‘Addressed’ Homes
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Artist inspired by Tour of Britain
PUBLISHED: 19:00 30 August 2018 Tom Wright John Lamb and Ellie Powell with their masterpiece. n/a A cycling fanatic has helped produce a piece of artwork ahead of next week’s Tour of Britain. The world’s best cyclists, including Tour de France winners Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome, will be racing around Bristol and North Somerset on Tuesday.John Lamb has worked with Ellie Powell to produce a print inspired by Simon Warren and his book 100 Greatest Climbs.The Yatton pair felt Cheddar Gorge’s stunning scenery would work well as art.John said: “I’m a big cycling fan and suggested to Ellie she could design a print of the climb. “I then contacted Simon, who is well known in cycling circles, and he agreed to sell them on his web site www.100climbs.co.uk“We hope as many people get out and see an amazing field of riders this year.” John is working his way through Simon’s 100 Greatest Climbs and has completed … [Read more...] about Artist inspired by Tour of Britain
Oroville Dam: A tour of two spillways, phase two
Lots of cranes and activity can be seen during a tour of ongoing construction at the Lake Oroville Dam Spillway area Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (Bill Husa -- Enterprise-Record) The upper spillway leading up to the radial gates is seen during a tour of ongoing construction at the Oroville Dam spillway area Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (Bill Husa -- Mercury-Register) Sound The gallery will resume inseconds The Emergency spillway is seen during a tour of ongoing construction at the Lake Oroville Dam Spillway area Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (Bill Husa -- Enterprise-Record) Construction workers climb a wall seen during a tour of ongoing construction at the Lake Oroville Dam Spillway area Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (Bill Husa -- Enterprise-Record) Jeff Petersen, Senior Vice President Kiewit Executive Project Director left and Tony Meyers, DWR project manager walks down the spillway during a tour of ongoing construction at the Lake Oroville Dam Spillway area Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Oroville Dam: A tour of two spillways, phase two
Froome set for Tour de France start after being cleared over ‘anti-doping’ case
"The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) confirms that the anti-doping proceedings involving Mr Christopher Froome have now been closed," cycling's ruling body announced. Team Sky's four-time Tour de France champion has been under a cloud since he was found to have twice the permissible amount of asthma drug Salbutamol in his system during September's Vuelta a Espana, which he won. Tour de France organisers on Sunday banned Froome from taking part to protect the integrity of the world's best-known cycling race. Sky immediately appealed to the French Olympic Committee, who will meet on Tuesday with a representative of either side and will deliver a binding verdict on Froome's participation on Wednesday. The decision will be made by three judges, who will not rule on whether Froome is guilty of doping, but rather whether or not him taking part would damage the Tour de France's image. ASO and Sky are now refusing to comment … [Read more...] about Froome set for Tour de France start after being cleared over ‘anti-doping’ case
Review: REO Speedwagon hits, Chicago misses in tour opener
Ray Herrmann performs on stage with the band Chicago during the REO Speedwagon and Chicago concert at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, Calif. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Chicago's James Pankow (left), Ray Herrmann, and Lee Loughnane perform on stage with the band Chicago during the REO Speedwagon and Chicago concert at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, Calif. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Sound The gallery will resume inseconds Ramon "Ray" Yslas plays percussion with Chicago during the REO Speedwagon and Chicago concert at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, Calif. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Chicago's Neil Donell sings on stage during the REO Speedwagon and Chicago concert at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, Calif. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Chicago's James Pankow plays trombone on stage during the REO Speedwagon and Chicago concert at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, Calif. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Guitarist Keith Howland performs owith Chicago on stage … [Read more...] about Review: REO Speedwagon hits, Chicago misses in tour opener