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Louisiana native picks up Houston offer
Opelousas Catholic class of 2026 wide receiver Roderick Tezeno Jr. has received an offer from the University of Houston. Tezeno currently only has five offers. "I feel I can contribute greatly to their playing dynamic by making plays," Tezeno said. Head coach Willie Fritz personally recruited Tezeno. Tezeno will make a decision next year and has expressed that it doesn't matter if the school is close to home or not.
These Texas Girls, All Between 13 and 17 Years Old, Vanished Without a Trace in June
It's never easy writing about the subject of kids that have gone missing in Texas. A lot of the time, we have no idea of the circumstances around their disappearance. They could have run away, they could have been kidnapped or they could have been taken by the other parent during a visitation. No matter the circumstance, in June, 14 families reported their teen girls missing in Texas.
2024 UFL College Draft Breakdown: Houston Roughnecks
The Roughnecks took an interesting approach to yesterday’s UFL College Draft. Instead of claiming the rights to a majority of undrafted free agents who are currently under contract with NFL teams but face an uphill battle in making the regular-season roster, which is what all the other teams did, Houston drafted nine players who are not with any NFL team. While this means there is a higher chance these players will be available to join the Roughnecks next spring, it potentially sacrifices the quality of their draft class.
Former Coffeyville Coach Prepares for Life in Big 12
A college football coach with Coffeyville ties is preparing for his first season in the Big 12. Willie Fritz was named the 16th Head Coach of the Houston Cougars in December, looking to guide Houston towards the top of one of the nation's elite conferences. Fritz says every program has...
FEMA funding $750 to households impacted by Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON (KIAH) – There’s still time to get assistance from FEMA if you were impacted by Hurricane Beryl. If you haven’t done so already, please take pictures of your storm damage! Those with insurance should contact their insurance company before applying for FEMA (the agency only covers damage beyond the scope of a property owner’s insurance).
Rent Prices In Three Texas Cities Have Largest Decreases In America
With rent prices going through the roof all over the country, we've seen the opposite in three Texas cities that have one of the largest rent decreases in the country. We have all the details. CBS News is reporting that rent prices across the USA are rising faster than wages...
Richard Moore Outdoor Report: Resilient Red-Crowned Parrots
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Recent rainfall in the Rio Grande Valley has been a boon to wildlife, and the Valley’s flocks of Red-crowned parrots are voicing their enthusiastic approval. Parrots thrive amidst flowering and fruiting native plants like anacua that provide shelter and sustenance. They nestle amidst prolific white flowers on some trees, while other […]
A Close Look at a Terrifying North Texas Tornado
Storm chasers in North Texas got up close and personal with a twister. I don’t know how they do it. I watch a lot of storm chasers’ videos on social media and all I can think is that they’re going in the exact opposite direction I would if I were in that situation.
Houston police officer run over by robbery suspect's getaway car: HPD
HOUSTON - A Houston police officer who responded to a robbery early Thursday morning was run over by the suspect's getaway car, officials say. Police say the suspect ran over the officer’s leg. He was taken to the hospital but is expected to be OK. The incident began around...
New book brings together stories illustrating what it means to be ‘Native Texan’
If you know anything at all about Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Joe Holley, it’s probably that he’s a native Texan. After all, that’s the name of his longtime column for the Houston Chronicle. Holley’s dedicated his career to capturing the essence of the Lone Star State,...
Popular Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Bought By Huge Company
A Huge Restaurant Group Just Added Tex-Mex To Their Menu After Acquiring A Texas Based Chain. While we've been reporting that several restaurant chains including Red Lobster have been going under, others have managed to survive and thrive in the post-pandemic world. The company that actually once owned Red Lobster...
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