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Houston Texans raise $1.4M for girls' flag football in high schools across HISD
As the Houston Texans prepare for the official start of the regular season, the team is making a big investment in our youth.The Texans announced that they are expanding the girls' flag football program with Houston ISD.Earlier this year, the NFL franchise announced that teams from 12 HISD high schools would be in their flag football program.However, the Texans Season Premiere event raised a record $1.4 million on Thursday night to fully fund girls flag football in every HISD high school for the next three years, which includes all 25 schools.To support the student athletes and the growth of the expansion program, Nike donated uniforms while USA Football provided flag football equipment kits to participating schools.SEE ALSO: Houston Texans' 53-man roster finalized, but still nothing set in stone, GM Nick Caserio says
Harris County Public Health director relieved of duty after investigation into $6 million contract
ABC13 has learned officials have fired the top leader of Harris County Public Health.Barbie Robinson was relieved of duty Friday after questions were raised in a Houston Chronicle report about her department hiring a California for-profit company that she reportedly had ties to.In 2021, DEMA Consulting & Management was hired by Harris County to run two COVID-related projects shortly after Robinson was hired.By the end of that year, the company would beat out The Harris Center, a state agency dedicated to mental health services, by a fraction of a point to run a new program involving 911.READ MORE: Questions surround...
USA Gymnastics Sent Strong Message To Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles
USA Gymnastics couldn't be any prouder of superstars Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles. The organization showed as much on Friday, August 30, after the Houston Astros honored the Olympians against the Kansas City Royals. Biles and Chiles, along with other Olympic athletes, were in attendance during ...
Daddy’s Girl! Watch BeatKing’s Daughter Embody His Playful Energy In Her Eulogy At His Funeral (VIDEO)
On Thursday (August 30), two weeks after Justin ‘BeatKing’ Riley‘s passing, family and friends held his funeral. In addition to celebrities like Bun B, BeatKing’s eldest daughter, Jayla, delivered a eulogy. A video of Jayla choosing to embody her late father’s playful energy during her speech went viral overnight. As previously reported, the popular Houston producer [...] The post Daddy’s Girl! Watch BeatKing’s Daughter Embody His Playful Energy In Her Eulogy At His Funeral (VIDEO) appeared first on The Shade Room.
Framber Valdez holds Royals hitless through 7, Jose Altuve’s hit in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win
HOUSTON (AP) — Framber Valdez pitched seven no-hit innings and Jose Altuve hit a game-ending RBI double in the ninth to lift the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. The game was tied at 2-all when Jake Meyers singled off James...
The Atlanta Hawks Will Trade Trae Young to the Houston Rockets
Why a Trae Young Trade to the Houston Rockets Makes Sense: Potential Blockbuster Deal with the Atlanta Hawks. As the 2024-2025 NBA season heats up, the rumor mill is buzzing with potential blockbuster trades, and one intriguing scenario involves the Atlanta Hawks trading their franchise player, Trae Young, to the Houston Rockets. This trade could shake up the league and set both teams on new paths toward success. Here’s why this deal could be a win-win for both the Rockets and the Hawks. This is a PREDICTION, not a REPORT!
2 elected officials tell KPRC 2 Investigates they no longer support Taral Patel as criminal investigation intensifies
HOUSTON – Less than 48 hours after KPRC 2 Investigates reported on 13 new search warrants filed by investigators in the criminal case of Taral Patel over the last month, Investigator Mario Diaz confirmed that some of his key supporters are stepping away from him. Harris County Precinct 2...
AMBER Alert discontinued for 13-year-old Princeton girl
The Texas Department of Public Safety says an AMBER Alert for a 13-year-old Princeton girl who was last seen early Saturday morning has been discontinued. The girl had last been seen at around 2:40 a.m. Saturday. The statewide AMBER Alert was discontinued late Saturday night, with the DPS saying she...
Lavaca River Controversy. Should This Have Been Ruled A Fumble For Industrial?
VANDERBILT-Texas- The Lavaca River showdown went into overtime. A questionable fumble gave Edna the ball, when it appeared Industrial scored a touchdown. Edna would win on their next possession via a field goal. Final score 38-35 in overtime.
Best Stop to expand the distribution center it opened four years ago. There's a reason why.
Now that The Best Stop Supermarket has established its wholesale business, it’s spawned a small problem. The calls from potential franchisees are constant. The popular specialty meats store one mile north of Interstate 10 in Scott with a distribution center that can produce 14,000 pounds of boudin a day now has four franchised locations and more coming. The first one outside of Louisiana opened in the Houston suburb of Katy, and two more could open in the area north of Houston with another four on the south side, including that will open soon in Baytown.
Football Recap: Willis Starts Season with Victory at Home
Willis took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They walked away with a 30-23 win over the Benjamin Davis Falcons. Given the Wildkats' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Falcons are ranked 373rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected. Willis' win was...
Stephen F. Austin was beating a Houston-area team 70-0 at the half. The third and fourth quarters were shortened to 5 minutes.
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Sam Vidlak threw five touchdown passes in the first quarter, 10 players scored for Stephen F. Austin and the Lumberjacks routed NAIA foe North American University 77-0 in their season opener on Thursday night. North American University is in Stafford, outside of Houston. SFA gained 371...
Bars Are Opting For Higher Age Requirements- Will Texas Follow The Trend?
As a Millennial person, I strive to be inclusive and welcoming to people despite any differences we may have, however, one demographic can be challenging at times- them kids. Don't get me wrong, I like Gen Z for many reasons, particularly bringing back 90s fashion, which I am ancient enough to have participated in the first time.
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