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HOUSTON, TX--The Houston Astros have acquired left-handed pitcher J.A. Happ and minor leaguers Anthony Gose (OF) and Jonathan Villar (SS) from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for right-handed pitcher Roy Oswalt and cash, General Manager Ed Wade announced today.

The 32-year-old Oswalt, who is 6-12 with a 3.42 ERA (49ER/129IP) in 20 starts this season, had spent his entire career in the Astros organization after being selected in the 23rd round of the June 1996 Draft. In 303 career appearances, he is 143-82 with a 3.24 ERA. Oswalt is second in Houston franchise history in victories and ranks second in strikeouts and third in innings pitched and starts.

GTACC TOMBALL NIGHT FEATURED ON GREAT DAY HOUSTON

Published 07/29/2010 - 5:31 a.m. CST

Still time for parade entries

On Wednesday, July 28, a delegation from the Greater Area Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce traveled to the Channel 11 studios in Houston to be a part of Great Day Houston, a morning show hosted by local celebrity Deborah Duncan. Transportation to the show was provided by Hampton Inn & Suites Tomball.

TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS YOU TO MEET WITH JOHN FAULK ONLINE TONIGHT

Published 07/29/2010 - 7:58 a.m. CST

John Faulk, candidate for the Texas 18th Congressional District, has announced an online “Go To Meeting” for tonight at 6:30 pm. The “Faulk for Congress” campaign calls this a part of a new Ground Game Technology and Neighborhood Sheparding program.

FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT AT MINUTE MAID PARK, THIS SATURDAY

Published 07/29/2010 - 9:01 a.m. CST

For the fourth consecutive year the Astros have teamed up with Third Coast Sports for Faith and Family Night. The event includes a personal testimony from Lance Berkman followed by an exclusive concert by Jars of Clay.

WHEN: SATURDAY, JULY 31

4:00 p.m. Gates Open

· The first 10,000 fans at the game will receive a Jeff Bagwell bobblehead courtesy of AT&T

6:05 p.m. Game Time

· Testimony and concert to begin approximately 20 minutes after the game’s conclusion

COMMITTEE PASSES CORNYN-KLOBUCHAR BILL FOR SAFE DISPOSAL OF MEDICATION

Published 07/29/2010 - 4:40 p.m. CST

Legislation promotes take-back programs to collect and destroy unused, unwanted, or expired medications to help protect teens.

WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously passed legislation introduced by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) that would provide consumers with safe and responsible ways to dispose of unused controlled substances. Consumers currently seeking to reduce the amount of expired or otherwise unwanted prescription drugs in their homes have few disposal options, increasing the risk that teenagers will gain access to them. The Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010 seeks to reduce that risk by permitting individuals and long-term care facilities to deliver unused drugs for safe disposal and promoting the development and expansion of drug take-back programs.

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