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Shell Energy Stadium reportedly the new name of Houston’s professional soccer teams, TSU’s football club
Read full article: Shell Energy Stadium reportedly the new name of Houston’s professional soccer teams, TSU’s football clubHouston’s professional soccer stadium has had many names – and now it reportedly has one more.
Judge Lina Hidalgo reminds voters of where they can cast their ballot in Harris County
Read full article: Judge Lina Hidalgo reminds voters of where they can cast their ballot in Harris CountyHOUSTON – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo reminded residents of where they can vote during Election Day and addressed the court’s decision to reject another Republican effort to invalidate 127,000 votes in Houston. Hidalgo visited BBVA Stadium, which will be a voting location on Tuesday, to provide voters information on new voting options that will be available in Harris County. The county judge said her message to residents in Harris County is simple -- go vote, saying now is the time to participate and have their voices heard. She reminded residents that there will be a record number of voting locations where people can vote anywhere on Election Day. “You should rest easy knowing, we’re protecting you from COVID at all our locations," Hidalgo said.
BBVA Stadium joins list of stadiums to serve as voting center on Election Day
Read full article: BBVA Stadium joins list of stadiums to serve as voting center on Election DayHOUSTON – The BBVA Stadium will join the list of stadiums across the nation to serve as a voting center on Election Day. The Houston Dynamo and Dash teamed up with Rally the Vote in efforts to help drive participation in voting. The stadium will be open to any registered voter in Harris County on Nov. 3. The Toyota Center will be open to any registered voter in Harris County during early voting from Oct. 13 through Oct. 30 and on Election Day on Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.READ: Toyota Center, all other NBA arenas will serve as voting centers for 2020 presidential electionPlanning to cast your ballot at the BBVA Stadium? “I encourage all voters to make a plan to vote and participate in the upcoming election.”You can find a map of all the polling locations in Harris County for early voting and on election day on the Harris County Clerk’s website.
BBVA Stadium to reopen to some fans for Dynamo, Dash home games
Read full article: BBVA Stadium to reopen to some fans for Dynamo, Dash home gamesHOUSTON BBVA Stadium announced a limited number of fans will soon be able to attend Houston Dynamo, Dash home games, according to a press release. This reopening plan, which has been approved by the city of Houston, Major League Soccer and the National Womens Soccer League, marks the first time a major league sports stadium has reopened to some fans. The Dash is scheduled to play on Sept. 26 at BBVA Stadium against the Orlando Pride. BBVA Stadium is implementing policy changes and safety enhancements to protect fans, players and employees' health. The team also outlined that seating will be limited to the upper seating bowl at BBVA Stadium.
Houston Dynamo & Dash hosts food collection drive for Hurricane Laura victims
Read full article: Houston Dynamo & Dash hosts food collection drive for Hurricane Laura victimsHoustons two professional soccer teams are hosting a food drive to assist Hurricane Laura victims. The Houston Dash and Houston Dynamo are collecting water, diapers and non-perishable food items Saturday at BBVA Stadium. The food drive started at 9am and runs to 3pm at the south end of the Stadium near the intersection of Emancipation Avenue and Walker Street. The soccer teams are collecting supplies donated by Houstonians which will then head to the Houston Food Bank. The food bank will disperse the items to Hurricane Laura victims in southeast Texas, specifically Port Arthur and Beaumont.
Dynamo to host FC Dallas at BBVA Stadium
Read full article: Dynamo to host FC Dallas at BBVA StadiumThe Houston Dynamo will once again play a match at their home venue, BBVA Stadium. Houston will host their in-state rivals, FC Dallas, on Friday, August 21. It will be the first match played at BBVA in over five months. I think they did a great job and it helped them in their transition now to their home markets. Teams will take chartered flights, and for the majority of road trips will arrive in the host market on matchday and depart after the match later that evening.
Houston Dash to celebrate championship win with drive-by parade Thursday
Read full article: Houston Dash to celebrate championship win with drive-by parade ThursdayHOUSTON Houston Dash is inviting fans to celebrate its National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) Challenge Cup title win during a drive-by parade on Thursday at BBVA Stadium. Typically, when a Houston team wins a championship, they are celebrated with a parade in H-Town. But, with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the team was forced to come up with an alternative celebration. RELATED: Houston Dash land in Houston celebrating championship winDash players and coaches, all of whom have undergone a rigorous coronavirus testing protocol, will gather on a stage in the parking lot south of BBVA Stadium for a socially distanced celebration, allowing fans to drive by to congratulate the team. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the south end of BBVA stadium, near the intersection of Walker Street and Emancipation Avenue.