We’re about 90 minutes from kickoff of the Texans’ preseason finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Reliant Stadium.

The following players will not dress for tonight’s preseason game between the Texans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Reliant Stadium:

The Buccaneers took a 3-0 lead over the Texans with 9:15 left in the first quarter. Here’s how it happened:

The first series for Dan Orlovsky and the Texans lasted only six plays and 30 yards.

The Buccaneers took a 10-0 lead over the Texans with 9:12 left in the second quarter. Here’s how it happened:

Sad news to report tonight. Former KHOU 11 meteorologist Dan Meador passed away after losing a battle to cancer. He was 59 years old.  I always heard good things about Meador.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. Here is the notice that was emailed to me tonight from those close to him:

Dan Meador passed away this evening, September 3, 2010 at approximately 8:00 PM.

For those of you who may not be aware, Dan was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. Being a very private person, Dan told only a few close family and friends, and those of us who were close to Dan did our best to respect his wishes.

Dan made the personal decision to forego traditional treatment for his cancer, and live his remaining days to the fullest. I am proud to say he did so, as he did every day of his life.

Dan departed surrounded by the love of his close friends and countless members of our community. Whether through his music, his on-air personality, or simply his smile, Dan brought joy to everyone who met him. He will be greatly missed.

Arrangements for a celebration of Dan’s life are pending. The details will be communicated as soon as they are finalized. Peace and love be with you all.

UPDATE
Dontryl sent me this video of Dan Meador doing a weather update in 1991:

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Weekly Words of Wisdom with Arian Foster – Friday, Sept. 3:

Vonta Leach is a college graduate.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak didn’t announce all of the Texans’ roster cuts on Friday, but he did announce a few. The full list will be released Saturday at 3 p.m. CT.

Miller Outdoor Theatre presents District D Night at the Movies: Avatar, Friday, September 3, at 7:30pm. James Cameron’s Oscar-winning blockbuster! When his brother is killed in a robbery, paraplegic Marine Jake Sully decides to take his place in a mission on the distant world of Pandora. There he learns of greedy corporate figurehead Parker Selfridge’s intentions of driving off the native humanoid “Na’vi” in order to mine for the precious material scattered throughout their rich woodland. In exchange for the spinal surgery that will fix his legs, Jake gathers intel for the cooperating military unit spearheaded by gung-ho Colonel Quaritch, while simultaneously attempting to infiltrate the Na’vi people with the use of an “avatar” identity. While Jake begins to bond with the native tribe and quickly falls in love with the beautiful alien Neytiri, the restless Colonel moves forward with his ruthless extermination tactics, forcing the soldier to take a stand – and fight back in an epic battle for the fate of Pandora. Produced by Miller Outdoor Theatre and City of Houston District D.