'No tax hike' plan to revitalize Astrodome gaining steam
Revitalizing the beloved but rickety structure, once known as the 8th Wonder of the World, has been a mission wrought with multiple failures. And yet, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett's latest and most pragmatic proposal has a critical component that may just turn the tide, that is, no tax hike required.
Generous donation to Houston Food Bank from Texans wide receiver Shorts, Smithfield Foods
Generous donation to Houston Food Bank from Texans wide receiver Shorts, Smithfield Foods
Tim Tebow, Delta help man on flight
A medical emergency on a Delta Air Lines flight brought an entire plane full of passengers together to help a man and gather in prayer.
Sage Northcutt among UFC 200 participants
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Pat Summitt, winningest coach in D1 history, has died at 64
Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in Division I college basketball history who uplifted the women's game from obscurity to national prominence during her 38-year career at Tennessee, has died. She was 64.
Family of ex-Tennessee women's coach Pat Summitt 'preparing for the worst'
Former University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt is “struggling” and those close to her are “preparing for the worst,” a source said Sunday morning.
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Texans reach deal with Will Fuller V
The Houston Texans reached a contract agreement with receiver Will Fuller V, their first-round pick from Notre Dame.
Text messages indicates plea deal sought in Manziel case
A text message accidentally sent to The Associated Press shows that Johnny Manziel's lawyer is seeking a plea deal in his domestic violence case, but has doubts about the quarterback's ability to stay clean. The text message is from defense attorney Bob Hinton. It was transmitted after an AP reporter contacted him asking for comment about a hit-and-run crash Manziel was involved in...
Houston Super Bowl Houston Committee surprises children patients with bears
The Super Bowl may be eight months out, but plans are well underway for it to be held in Houston, and children are already benefiting from it here.
Derrick Rose traded to New York Knicks
The New York Knicks acquired Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, hoping the former NBA MVP can be their answer at point guard.
Astros sign first-round draft pick Whitley
Houston Astros Director of Amateur Scouting Mike Elias has announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Forrest Whitley, who was selected with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2016 MLB First Year Player Draft. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Dallas police say Manziel reported hit-and-run crash
DALLAS (AP) — Police in Dallas say troubled quarterback Johnny Manziel reported a hit-and-run accident earlier this week. The publicist for the former Texas A&M star says he wasn't seriously injured. Senior Cpl. DeMarquis Black told The Associated Press the accident happened Monday night, and Manziel had a witness from his vehicle and an impartial witness. Manziel attorney Bob...
Tebow visits with Pulse survivors, ORMC staff
Tim Tebow on Tuesday visited the Orlando Regional Medical Center to meet with survivors and their families following the Orlando terror attack last week at Pulse nightclub. Tebow also visited with the staff at the Level One Trauma Center.
Tennessee teen killed shielding girls to receive Ashe Award
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zaevion Dobson, a high school football player who was shot to death while shielding two girls from gunfire, will receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs. The 15-year-old Dobson will be the youngest person ever to win the award, which has been given annually since 1993. The award recognizes individuals who embody the spirt of Ashe, who dedicated his life...
Messi leads Argentina over US 4-0, into Copa America final
HOUSTON (AP) — Lionel Messi was too much for the United States to contain. The five-time world player of the year set up Ezequiel Lavezzi's opening goal in the third minute, then scored on a free kick to break Argentina's career scoring record and assisted on the final goal in a 4-0 rout of the U.S. on Tuesday night that put the La Albiceleste into the Copa America final.
Dwight Howard set to become unrestricted free agent
Center Dwight Howard has decided to opt out of his Houston Rockets contract.
James, Cavaliers win thrilling NBA Finals Game 7, 93-89
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James cradled the shiny gold trophy and struggled to sum up what might be his sweetest championship yet, the one he is so proudly bringing home to his native northeast Ohio just as he promised to do when he returned to the Cavaliers two summers ago. James and his relentless, never-count-them-out Cavs pulled off an improbable NBA Finals comeback, and Cleveland...
Texas interviews UH baseball coach Todd Whitting
College baseball sources confirmed that University of Texas athletics director Mike Perrin interviewed University of Houston baseball coach Todd Whitting as UT Searches for a new coach.
Mayor Turner for name change of Holman Street to Hofheinz Way
Mayor Sylvester Turner will recommend to Houston City Council that Holman Street, between Scott and Cullen on the University of Houston campus, be renamed Hofheinz Way to honor the Hofheinz family of Houston.