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Former Texans All Pro Johnson named Hall of Fame semifinalist
By Bob Martin | Dec 1, 2021
Houston Texans All Pro wide receiver Andre Johnson was the best in the history of the franchise, and one who was there during its formative years. Now he will get to see how he stacks up with the all-time greats, as he has been named a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, according to SI.com's Texas Daily.
'Eyes on the prize': Houston faces Cincinnati for AAC football title
By George Willis | Nov 30, 2021
The 16th-ranked University of Houston Cougars will face the No. 3-ranked University of Cincinnati Bearcats on Dec. 4 for the American Athletic Conference Championship at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.
NFL Hall of Famer Curley Culp dies at 75 of pancreatic cancer
By George Willis | Nov 30, 2021
Curley Culp, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman who won a Super Bowl with Kansas City, died Nov. 27 of pancreatic cancer, his family announced on Twitter.
'Very proud': Houston caps perfect conference campaign with 31-13 win over Memphis
By John Suayan | Nov 23, 2021
The University of Houston football team stayed perfect in American Athletic Conference play with a 31-13 home finale win over Memphis on Nov. 19.
'Houston Astros have brought back a key member of its starting rotation': Verlander returns to Astros on one-year deal
By Art Benavidez | Nov 23, 2021
If the Houston Astros make another deep playoff run next year, they took the first step by resigning stout pitcher Justin Verlander.
Texans stun Titans 22-13 to win second game of season: 'Victory tastes so sweet'
By John Suayan | Nov 22, 2021
In what’s seemingly shaping into another lost season, the Houston Texans added a rare bright spot: A 22-13 upset win over the division and conference-leading Tennessee Titans on Nov. 21.
Ex-Houston-area high school stars Achane, Spiller shine in Aggies' 52-3 win over Prairie View
By John Suayan | Nov 22, 2021
Two former Houston-area high school stars figured prominently in Texas A&M’s 52-3 non-conference victory over Prairie View on Nov. 20.
'Pray to God for healing': Oiler Hall of Famer Culp diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer
By Bob Martin | Nov 22, 2021
Houston Oilers Hall of Fame Defensive Lineman Curley Culp announced through Twitter on Nov. 16 that he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
UH men's basketball head coach sees Jarace Walker as 'a kid whose best days are way ahead of him'
By Steven Hughes | Nov 17, 2021
Jarace Walker signed with the University of Houston men’s basketball program, giving him a chance to show his impact on games.
Rockets rookie Alperen Şengün a 'bright spot' in dismal start to season
By Art Benavidez | Nov 17, 2021
Houston Rockets rookie center Alperen Şengün is learning the ropes of being a professional basketball player in the NBA as fast as he can.
Newcomer Shadow Creek girls' hoops aims to continue momentum at 6A level
By Bob Martin | Nov 16, 2021
The Shadow Creek girls’ basketball team is coming off a season where the Sharks went 25-5 and reached the Regional Championship for the first time, and the team looks to continue its success with a team returning five starters.
'It's a special day': Houston-area high school teams honor fallen classmates
By George Willis | Nov 16, 2021
Sometimes it's not just a game. When the Heights Bulldogs and Memorial Mustangs took the field on Nov. 13 to meet in a playoff game, each team did so representing a fallen classmate.
'The year of the shortstop': Correa captures first Platinum Glove
By George Willis | Nov 16, 2021
Carlos Correa’s free-agent price tag just got a little more expensive.
Astros' Baker, Garcia finalists for awards
By Bob Martin | Nov 14, 2021
The accolades for the Houston Astros keep coming with Dusty Baker being nominated for American League Manager of the Year and pitcher Luis Garcia being named a finalist for the American League Rookie of the Year, according to MLB.com.
'The staff and I gave it all we had': Dynamo opts not to bring back coach Tab Ramos
By Bob Martin | Nov 14, 2021
After finishing in last place for the second straight season, the Houston Dynamo have decided not to bring back head coach Tab Ramos for another season, according to MLSsoccer.com
Rice Owls go undefeated in Conference USA, enter playoffs as top seed
By Bob Martin | Nov 14, 2021
The Rice University Owls have dominated the volleyball court for two straight seasons and the Owls are back in the title hunt going into the Conference USA Championship as the No. 1 seed.
'Let's go get it': Gurriel, Baker return to the Astros for 2022
By Bob Martin | Nov 11, 2021
The Astros have begun looking toward the future just days after a loss to the Atlanta Braves in the World Series, and most recently Houston has picked up first baseman Yuli Gurriel’s club option and given Manager Dusty Baker a one-year extension, according to MLB.com.
Correa, Gurriel win first Gold Gloves of their careers
By Bob Martin | Nov 11, 2021
For the first time in both of their careers, Carlos Correa and Yuli Gurriel of the Houston Astros were awarded a Gold Glove, making them the top defensive players at shortstop and first base, respectively.
'It could go up to about $10 million per night': World Series pumps $26 million into Houston's coffers
By Art Benavidez | Nov 7, 2021
The Houston Astros may have fallen short of a World Series title for the second time in three years, but the City of Houston is an economic winner with an estimated $26 million impact.
'I'm not going to define this season by wins or losses': British International girls varsity volleyball lose first season
By Karen Kidd | Nov 7, 2021
British International School of Houston varsity girls volleyball's latest and final loss of the season, on Monday, Nov. 1, to Woodlands Christian Academy, wasn't unexpected at the end of its first ever season.