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FREE Chick-fil-A TODAY! Courtesy of the Houston Astros
HOUSTON – Love the Houston Astros or hate the way they’ve been playing lately, it doesn’t change that they scored fans a sweet deal!. Sunday’s game was a disappointment for our home team after losing to the Texas Rangers but outfielder Jake Meyers’ home run off the foul pole still gave us something to look forward to.
Challenge Elite coming soon to Friendswood
Challenge Elite will open its own Friendswood sports facility in August, according to staff. (Courtesy Pexels) Student athletes will soon be able to develop their skills at a new Challenge Elite facility that is coming to Friendswood, which was confirmed by staff via social media. What we know. Challenge Elite...
Generations of racism in soccer
HOUSTON - Midfielder Enzo Fernandez is facing legal discipline after a social media post the French Federation said included an alleged racist and discriminatory chant. According to the Associated Press, soccer has struggled for more than a decade to deal with racism. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX...
Friendswood junior quarterback Jeff Randall
Friendswood junior quarterback Jeff Randall was recently at the University of Houston’s football camp where he worked with new UH quarterbacks coach Shawn Bell. Brandon C. Williams, The Post Newspaper's editor, has been a presence in Galveston County for much of his 33 years in media. He began his career as a sportswriter for The La Marque Times in 1990 and became the paper's first-ever sports editor in 1991. After receiving a host of accolades from the Texas Press Association for his work, Brandon then attended Southwest Texas State, where he served as the sports editor of the school's paper, The University Star along with working with the SWT athletic department. Among his travels in journalism, Brandon served as Sports Editor of both The Texas City Sun and Galveston County Daily News. He was a copy editor/general assignments writer for the Houston Chronicle and covered the Houston Texans' first playoff season as a writer for CBSSports.com. He also worked at Fox Sports Net in satellite operations. Williams began writing with The Post Newspaper in August 2009 and became a contributor to the paper's sports section. He became more of a full-time presence in 2018 and moved to Associate Editor before being named Editor in October 2019. Born in Galveston, raised in Texas City and a graduate of La Marque High School, Brandon's heart has always belonged to Galveston County. Beyond his writing, Williams has also played the role of Santa Claus for the City of La Marque's annual Christmas Parade of Lights since 2017. "Life has led me throughout the country, but it has always led me back Home. I guess that's where God wants me to be." --Brandon C. Williams.
‘Really uplifted us’ Texans surprise United Way community responders after Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON – As Lynn Baldwin walked into the room and saw Texans players, cheerleaders and Toro waiting for her and her work colleagues, she was genuinely surprised and started high-fiving them. “Texans!” Baldwin said. “Oh my goodness!”. It was an emotional day for Baldwin and her fellow...
REDBLACKS transactions: July 16, 2024
The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following transactions, today: ADDED TO PRACTICE ROSTER: American defensive back Adrian Frye HEIGHT: 5-11 | WEIGHT: 196 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 1999-01-21 HOMETOWN: Houston, TX | SCHOOL: Texas Tech After spending training camp with the REDBLACKS, Frye returns to the Ottawa practice roster. The Houston native spent the 2023 NFL preseason with the New Orleans Saints, making six total tackles across three games. Over the course of 51 games through five seasons at Texas Tech, Frye started in 24, racking up 76 solo tackles, 26 assisted tackles, and seven interceptions Le ROUGE et NOIR d’Ottawa a...
Meet the Houstonians headed to the Olympics
The Paris Summer Olympics are swiftly coming up, and there are plenty of hometown stars to keep an eye on.Why it matters: The Houston area is well repped in the 2024 Olympics, with 18 athletes competing in a dozen different sports, making up about half of the Olympians from Texas (42) and having more Olympians than over 30 states.Plus: A few more Houstonians have made the Paralympian team. The full 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team will be announced Aug. 19.The big picture: The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced the 592-member Olympic team last week.Zoom in: Simone Biles (Spring) famously qualified...
Dickinson High School Cheer team for a successful UCA Camp
Congratulations to our Dickinson High School Cheer team for a successful UCA Camp this year! Congratulations to the following award winners and honorees. 2nd JV Camp Dance, 2nd Varsity Dance, 2nd JV Band Chant, 2nd Varsity Band Chant, 1st JV Overall Gameday, 1st Varsity 1st Overall Gameday, Big Al Mascot Mushy.
Gilmer's Tra Fluellen selected by Houston Roughnecks in UFL draft
GILMER, Texas — Another East Texan is headed to the pros. Gilmer's Tra Fluellen has been selected by the UFL's Houston Roughnecks. The UFL held its college draft on Wednesday and with the Roughnecks second pick, they took the former Buckeye. Fluellen has spent the last three seasons at...
Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Award
7/17/2024 12:11:00 PM | Volleyball HOUSTON – The University of Houston Volleyball program earned the 2024 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, the organization announced Wednesday. The award, sponsored by INTENT, recognizes programs that maintain a year-long grade-point average (GPA) of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The recognition marks Houston's fourth consecutive AVCA Team Academic Award. Twelve of the team's student-athletes earned Academic All-Big 12 honors , tying for the most honorees in the league. Six players also graduated during the 2023-24 academic year while three earned College Sport Communicators Academic All-District accolades . SUPPORT YOUR COOGS...
Texans waive rookie OL La’Darius Henderson before training camp
The Houston Texans are making moves at the start of training camp. According to the NFL’s transaction wire, the Texans waived rookie offensive guard La’Darius Henderson on Wednesday with a non-football injury designation. Henderson, a member of the 2023 national champion Michigan squad, is expected to undergo surgery,...
Astros Head Back to Work After All-Star Break
With the All-Star Break complete, the Astros head to the Pacific Northwest to face the American League West-leading Mariners to resume play. Meanwhile, the Dynamo are also on the West Coast with a pair of matches. Wednesday: The Dynamo are on the road against San Jose beginning at 9:30 pm....
A Pair Of Houston Cougars Taken On The Final Day Of The 2024 MLB Draft
A pair of Houston Baseball pitchers were drafted in the MLB Draft on Tuesday with the Tampa Bay Rays selecting Cade Citelli in the 11th round (no. 336) and Owen Woodward getting picked in the 15th round (no. 443) by the New York Mets. Citelli surged onto the scene in...
Rice Baseball: Astros select Parker Smith in 4th Round of MLB Draft
A Houston native, Rice baseball hurler Parker Smith has been selected in the fourth round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros. Parker Smith won’t have to travel to continue his baseball journey. The Rice baseball staff ace was selected in the fourth round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros on Monday. He became the highest Owl drafted since Trei Cruz went in the third round to the Detroit Tigers in 2020 and a fifth top-five round selection for the program in the past six years.
Alex Karpowicz Aces NOW600 Ark-La-Tex Field at Ark-La-Tex Speedway!
VIVIAN, La. (July 17, 2024) - Aex Karpowicz aced the field of NOW600 Ark-La-Tex Region competitors on Saturday at Ark-La-Tex Speedway. A field of 8-NOW600 Non-Wing micro sprints made the trip. Karpowicz from the pole won the feature event. Matt Ebarb finished in the second spot with Clay Gardner in...
Browell, Duncan lead winners at North Central Regional event at National Trail Raceway
Brian Browell and Jeremy Duncan led the list of winners at the North Central Region event at National Trail Raceway. The following are Saturday’s final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at National Trail Raceway:. COMPETITION ELIMINATOR. Brian Browell, Lafayette, Ind., ’15...
Ottawa Redblacks sign defensive back Adrian Frye
The Ottawa Redblacks signed defensive back Adrian Frye to the practice squad on Monday according to the CFL Transactions page. Adrian Frye is six foot and weighs 205 pounds. The 25-year-old from Houston, Texas, signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2023. Frye made six tackles (5 solo, 1 assist) and one pass breakup in three preseason games for the New Orleans Saints in 2023.
Clear Creek water polo team will hold an alumni on August 3
The Clear Creek water polo team will hold an alumni on August 3 beginning with warmups at 10:00 am. Scrimmages begin at 11:00 am and will continue through 2:00 pm. Brandon C. Williams, The Post Newspaper's editor, has been a presence in Galveston County for much of his 33 years in media. He began his career as a sportswriter for The La Marque Times in 1990 and became the paper's first-ever sports editor in 1991. After receiving a host of accolades from the Texas Press Association for his work, Brandon then attended Southwest Texas State, where he served as the sports editor of the school's paper, The University Star along with working with the SWT athletic department. Among his travels in journalism, Brandon served as Sports Editor of both The Texas City Sun and Galveston County Daily News. He was a copy editor/general assignments writer for the Houston Chronicle and covered the Houston Texans' first playoff season as a writer for CBSSports.com. He also worked at Fox Sports Net in satellite operations. Williams began writing with The Post Newspaper in August 2009 and became a contributor to the paper's sports section. He became more of a full-time presence in 2018 and moved to Associate Editor before being named Editor in October 2019. Born in Galveston, raised in Texas City and a graduate of La Marque High School, Brandon's heart has always belonged to Galveston County. Beyond his writing, Williams has also played the role of Santa Claus for the City of La Marque's annual Christmas Parade of Lights since 2017. "Life has led me throughout the country, but it has always led me back Home. I guess that's where God wants me to be." --Brandon C. Williams.
British Swim School Expands Presence in New England with New Location
It’s a Family Affair as New Owners open British Swim School of Blackstone Valley. Current photo via British Swim School. Courtesy of British Swim School, a SwimSwam partner. Shrewsbury, MA. – (July 16, 2024) – British Swim School, the nation’s leading “learn to swim” franchise, is thrilled to announce its newest location in the state of Massachusetts. British Swim School of Blackstone Valley opened for business July 1st, with lessons being held at the DoubleTree Hilton-Milford at 11 Beaver St. Milford, MA 01757. Lessons will be held Monday-Thursday from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
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