
08/29/2023
The Rangers' stumbles are a boon for the Astros, if Houston can take advantage of them.
Houston's AL West rival isn't exactly separating itself from the pack with just over a month remaining.
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The Rangers' stumbles are a boon for the Astros, if Houston can take advantage of them.
Houston's AL West rival isn't exactly separating itself from the pack with just over a month remaining.
Ime Udoka is getting a head start on the Rockets' upcoming season:
The Houston Rockets are looking for a leap in 2023-24 with a new coach and growing young core, with Ime Udoka already making an impact on Jalen Green.
Houston broke heat records left and right, but relief could be on the way soon.
Yet another Houston heat record fell over the weekend, ahead of a brief respite from this summer's extreme temperatures this week.
New DC film rides are coming to Six Flags Fiesta as part of the company's continued investment in attractions that are based on recognizable IP.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas announced three new rides at a fan event that score amusement park the title as the site with the largest DC ride offerings.
Its so hot in Texas that badgers are coming out of hiding to go for a swim ๐
A Texas man recently captured photos of a badger uncharacteristically at the beach during the day digging for crabs.
Needville may have lost a rematch to California, but their Little League World Series run was still a huge accomplishment.
The Needville, Texas Little League team has been celebrated throughout the Houston area for their performance at the LLWS.
This Tyler ranch comes with its own vineyard, for a cool $26.5 million.
Listed by Tony Richey of Re/Max, the property in Tyler, Texas, is 1,200 acres of rolling hills on some of the highest land in the area, offering expansive views
George Bush Park in West Houston has something for everyone:
George Bush Park offers a wide range of amenities, from fishing and a shooting range to bike trails, a playground and dog park, plus soccer and baseball fields.
These fall festivals near Houston are worth driving to:
From Galveston Shrimp Festival to the Texas Renaissance Festival, these are fun fall festivals in Houston and just beyond you should check out.
Houston smashed yet another heat record over the weekend, but relief could be on the way.
Yet another Houston heat record fell over the weekend, ahead of a brief respite from this summer's extreme temperatures this week.
Houston City Council hopeful Tony Buzbee is launching a THC seltzer brand with 'House of Ho' star Washington Ho, because why not?
The high-profile attorney and former mayoral contender announced a new THC-laced seltzer brand this week, ahead of the upcoming Ken Paxton trial.
The Houston Astros gave Needville a nod on social media, congratulating the Little Leaguers on their deep run at the U.S. Championship game.
The Needville, Texas Little League team has been celebrated throughout the Houston area for their performance at the LLWS.
"Just a few little baby turtles, just trying to stay alive."
A Cedar Park, Texas woman rescued 33 turtles from a pond that was drying up near her home.
New DC superhero-themed rides are coming to Six Flags Fiesta Texas, including Shazam! for some reason โก๏ธ
Six Flags Fiesta Texas announced three new rides at a fan event that score amusement park the title as the site with the largest DC ride offerings.
The Rangers slow motion meltdown is the gift that keeps on giving:
Houston's AL West rival isn't exactly separating itself from the pack with just over a month remaining.
From C.J. Stroud's promising start to an inconsistent pass defense, here's what we learned from the Texans preseason:
The Houston Texans wrapped up their preseason with a victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Here's what we've learned the last few weeks.
Texas wildlife experts are calling for more humane treatment of bats after the owner of the Abilene Mall deliberately exterminated a colony of bats living on the property.
Jennifer Kleinpeter of Big Country Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is raising awareness about bats after a colony in Abilene Mall was killed off.
Houston could finally be over the worst of this summer's extreme heat as August draws to a close. But we found time to break one last record before the summer ends.
Yet another Houston heat record fell over the weekend, ahead of a brief respite from this summer's extreme temperatures this week.
A Texas National Guard member fired across the Rio Grande and wounded a Mexican citizen who was working out, according to the Texas Military Department. | Via The Texas Tribune
The Texas Military Department isnโt identifying the Guard member or providing details about the Saturday shooting.
A newly discovered comet could soon disintegrate next month, but Texas stargazers can see it now as it nears its closest approach to Earth.
Texas skywatchers can see newfound Comet Nishimura before it potentially disintegrates in September as it makes its closest approach to the Sun.
Texans are celebrating after a group of Little Leaguers from a little town called Needville went all the way to the U.S. Championship game: "You've made Fort Bend County proud."
The Needville, Texas Little League team has been celebrated throughout the Houston area for their performance at the LLWS.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are quietly 52% off at Amazon:
These Android-powered Samsung wireless earbuds are currently on sale for $67 with this deal.
Dillon Brooks' international performance has Rockets fans feeling optimistic.
Houston Rockets free-agent pick-up Dillon Brooks has made his mark with Team Canada during this summer's FIBA competition
Between defending Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial and running for Houston City Council, Tony Buzbee has somehow also found time to launch a THC seltzer brand.
The high-profile attorney and former mayoral contender announced a new THC-laced seltzer brand this week, ahead of the upcoming Ken Paxton trial.
If you've ever gone to Six Flags and thought, "I really wish there were more Shazam! rides", then your prayers have been answered.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas announced three new rides at a fan event that score amusement park the title as the site with the largest DC ride offerings.
Would you pay $26.5 million for your own private lake, vineyard, and stables?
Listed by Tony Richey of Re/Max, the property in Tyler, Texas, is 1,200 acres of rolling hills on some of the highest land in the area, offering expansive views
MICHAEL BRANTLEY IS COMING BACK!
The veteran left-hander should add further depth to the Houston Astros' lineup ahead of the pennant chase.
An Austin-area woman managed to save 33 baby turtles that she found near her home after the pond they were living in dried up in the extreme heat.
A Cedar Park, Texas woman rescued 33 turtles from a pond that was drying up near her home.
The Rangers gave the Astros a gift over the weekend, allowing the Minnesota Twins a walk off victory in extra innings as their August stumbles continue.
Houston's AL West rival isn't exactly separating itself from the pack with just over a month remaining.
Ime Udoka is already impressed with Jalen Green's workout performances as the Rockets look to make a splash in the 2023 - 24 season.
The Houston Rockets are looking for a leap in 2023-24 with a new coach and growing young core, with Ime Udoka already making an impact on Jalen Green.
The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Texans' preseason:
The Houston Texans wrapped up their preseason with a victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Here's what we've learned the last few weeks.
Hobby Airport recorded a temperature of 109ยฐ on Sunday, breaking the all-time record of 108ยฐ set in 2000. Still, relief could be in sight as August turns into September.
Yet another Houston heat record fell over the weekend, ahead of a brief respite from this summer's extreme temperatures this week.
โOnce you understand how the sand works, your subject matter is only limited by your imagination."
For more than a decade, Emerson Schreiner has been teaching the art of sand sculpting. His lessons are usually free, but sometimes they run hundreds of dollars.
Hobby Airport recorded a temperature of 109ยฐ on Sunday, breaking the all-time record of 108ยฐ set in 2000. Still, relief could be in sight as August turns into September.
Yet another Houston heat record fell over the weekend, ahead of a brief respite from this summer's extreme temperatures this week.
Dillon Brooks is already proving his value on the international hoops circuit:
Houston Rockets free-agent pick-up Dillon Brooks has made his mark with Team Canada during this summer's FIBA competition
Stay on top of your family's health this fall season.
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UH officials confirmed they would close the Diversity and Inclusion office and LGBTQ resource center on Aug. 31 to comply with a new Texas state law.
University officials say the new center will be open to all students regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The latest strategy from Texas staple Lubyโs involves pop-ups like the newest in a County Courthouse in downtown El Paso.
On Friday, the opening of the new site was commemorated with a ribbon cutting outside of the cafeteria. Along with the newest location in the border town, Lubyโs also operates pop-ups for Lone Star College in Houston and at the Central Brazoria County Business Park in Angleton, Company President Calvin Gin told the El Paso Times, saying that the concept is part of the companyโs growth plan.
โVery proud that weโre able to capture something that is so unique for El Paso,โ El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego said. โIf I think Lubyโs and my mom, itโs liver and onions. That was the staple and they actually have it today as well.โ
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Texas wildlife experts are expressing shock and outrage after the manager of the Abilene Mall refused to safely rehabilitate a bat colony living in the mall and instead opted to exterminate them: "He told us multiple times that he wanted them dead."
Jennifer Kleinpeter of Big Country Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is raising awareness about bats after a colony in Abilene Mall was killed off.
A newly discovered comet might be visible to the naked eye in September, but Texas stargazers won't have to wait that long to see it.
Texas skywatchers can see newfound Comet Nishimura before it potentially disintegrates in September as it makes its closest approach to the Sun.
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