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Houston’s iconic Astrodome will return not just as an entertainment venue space
Read full article: Houston’s iconic Astrodome will return not just as an entertainment venue spaceThe Astrodome Conservancy revealed plans to bring the historic landmark back to life with revenue-generated structures: a space for tenants, offices, and hotels. It also included an arena, event, and entertainment venue space along with an area for food and beverages.
Inside Rice University’s political campaign button collection, how tiny artifacts tell big stories of America’s past
Read full article: Inside Rice University’s political campaign button collection, how tiny artifacts tell big stories of America’s pastThese buttons are snapshots that bridge America’s political past to the present. They are small, but mighty symbols of campaigns that once rallied our nation.
LIST: And the winner is... | See full list of Houston Sports Awards winners
Read full article: LIST: And the winner is... | See full list of Houston Sports Awards winnersThe 2024 Houston Sports Awards, presented by TDECU, honors both professional and high school athletes and includes the induction of the newest class into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame.
VOTE NOW: Who should win these 2024 Houston Sports Awards?
Read full article: VOTE NOW: Who should win these 2024 Houston Sports Awards?The 2024 Houston Sports Awards, presented by TDECU, honors both professional and high school athletes and includes the induction of the newest class into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame.
And the nominees for the 2024 Houston Sports Awards are...
Read full article: And the nominees for the 2024 Houston Sports Awards are...The 2024 Houston Sports Awards, presented by TDECU, honors both professional and high school athletes and includes the induction of the newest class into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame.
Mark your calendars for Comicpalooza 2024 at George R. Brown Convention Center
Read full article: Mark your calendars for Comicpalooza 2024 at George R. Brown Convention CenterAfter a fun-tastic 2023, Comicpalooza, Houston’s largest comic convention, returns to George R. Brown on Memorial Day weekend 2024.
PHOTOS: KPRC 2′s Justin Stapleton goes live on ‘TODAY’ as part of ‘Graduation Nation’
Read full article: PHOTOS: KPRC 2′s Justin Stapleton goes live on ‘TODAY’ as part of ‘Graduation Nation’If you watched Wednesday’s edition of NBC’s “TODAY” show, you may have seen KPRC 2′s Justin Stapleton on the airwaves!
Cold sweat that can be good: 5 tips for running in chillier weather
Read full article: Cold sweat that can be good: 5 tips for running in chillier weatherWhile it’s not as comfortable and it might be easier to lose motivation this time of year, colder winter days shouldn't prevent you from running outside.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Local artist pays homage to Mexican icons who made history in Houston
Read full article: Hispanic Heritage Month: Local artist pays homage to Mexican icons who made history in HoustonIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, local artist Lizbeth Ortiz designed an art installation for the iconic Midtown letters in Bagby Park.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Local artist pays homage to Mexican icons who made history in Houston
Read full article: Hispanic Heritage Month: Local artist pays homage to Mexican icons who made history in HoustonIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, local artist Lizbeth Ortiz designed an art installation for the iconic Midtown letters in Bagby Park.
Mattress Mack surprises grandmother of 5 with free kids’ furniture
Read full article: Mattress Mack surprises grandmother of 5 with free kids’ furnitureMattress Mack and Gallery Furniture have partnered with a nonprofit to surprise a local grandmother who is helping raise her grandchildren with free children’s furniture on Wednesday.
Fiery Middle Eastern cuisine that doubles as a hookah bar, plus a TOP 50 barbecue joint in Spring Branch with wild sides
Read full article: Fiery Middle Eastern cuisine that doubles as a hookah bar, plus a TOP 50 barbecue joint in Spring Branch with wild sidesThis week on Texas Eats: Host David Elder goes Middle-Eastern at an iconic Houston staple serving food that’s *literally* on fire.
‘My companion, my best friend’: Family hopes to bring beloved pit bull to their new home in Brazil
Read full article: ‘My companion, my best friend’: Family hopes to bring beloved pit bull to their new home in BrazilImagine having to move and not being able to bring your four-legged companion because of its breed.
Why do we become addicted to things? Recognizing the top 10 most common addictions
Read full article: Why do we become addicted to things? Recognizing the top 10 most common addictionsThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration says additction happens gradually, but it always begins with experimentation.
Tell us: What’s something you wish more people understood about autism?
Read full article: Tell us: What’s something you wish more people understood about autism?Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
Inflation and car prices: What’s going on? How did this happen?
Read full article: Inflation and car prices: What’s going on? How did this happen?It seems like you hear about it more and more these days: The extreme lengths people are going to in order to buy a new house; how much it costs to fill up the gas tank; and what we’re spending at the grocery store.
We asked how inflation is affecting your life. Here’s what you had to say.
Read full article: We asked how inflation is affecting your life. Here’s what you had to say.Just last week, we asked you, our readers and viewers: When it comes to inflation, or even just when you hear the word, what do you think of first? Or better yet, what’s affecting your life the most?
Will the U.S. men blow their chance for a World Cup spot, like they did for the 2018 event?
Read full article: Will the U.S. men blow their chance for a World Cup spot, like they did for the 2018 event?Nearly five years after the United States men’s national soccer team famously blew a spot in the 2018 World Cup by losing to a vastly inferior Trinidad and Tobago squad in October of 2017 in the final game of qualifying, the moment of redemption has finally arrived for the Americans.
Field Trip Friday: Volunteers saving lives, sending dogs to ‘furrever’ homes at Jacinto City Dog Pound Rescue
Read full article: Field Trip Friday: Volunteers saving lives, sending dogs to ‘furrever’ homes at Jacinto City Dog Pound RescueIn Jacinto City, there isn’t an animal shelter. Just an open-air holding facility with five city-owned kennels.
Study shows breastfeeding can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease
Read full article: Study shows breastfeeding can reduce risk of cardiovascular diseaseIt’s known that breastfeeding can be extremely beneficial to a baby, but as it turns out, it’s extremely beneficial to the mom, as well, and in many ways.
How environmentally friendly are you? The results are in!
Read full article: How environmentally friendly are you? The results are in!Do you do more for the planet, less for the planet, or about average, compared to your peers? We posed a series of poll questions just last month, trying to help you determine how environmentally friendly you are.
Protecting critical habitat: Proposal aims to expand coral reef off Texas coast
Read full article: Protecting critical habitat: Proposal aims to expand coral reef off Texas coastIf you’re familiar with the Texas coast, which isn’t known for having crystal clear water, you probably never would have suspected that a mere 100 miles off of Galveston is a 56 square mile marine sanctuary complete.
‘Bushy eyebrows are in’: Local spa says ‘brow lamination’ rising in popularity amid social media trend
Read full article: ‘Bushy eyebrows are in’: Local spa says ‘brow lamination’ rising in popularity amid social media trendYou’ve seen it on Instagram and TikTok, and beauty experts say it’s the newest and fastest way to beautiful eyebrows.
After nail-biting win, Chiefs fans raise $400K (and counting!) for Buffalo children’s hospital
Read full article: After nail-biting win, Chiefs fans raise $400K (and counting!) for Buffalo children’s hospitalChiefs fans celebrated their win in many ways, but one of those has massively benefited Buffalo’s Oishei Children’s Hospital.
Still haven’t seen ‘Encanto’? The new season of ‘Cheer’? All the shows and movies you need to watch ASAP
Read full article: Still haven’t seen ‘Encanto’? The new season of ‘Cheer’? All the shows and movies you need to watch ASAPJanuary always feels like the longest month of the year, and since we’re almost at the end, you’re probably looking for some new shows or movies to watch to ease your boredom.
How much do you remember from 2021? Take our pop culture quiz now
Read full article: How much do you remember from 2021? Take our pop culture quiz nowLook, SO much happened this year that it’s hard to believe 2021 is coming to a close. Are we still processing what went down in 2020? Absolutely. But 2022 is around the corner, and it’s time to reminisce about the year we just had.
The ultimate guide for watching Christmas movies this month
Read full article: The ultimate guide for watching Christmas movies this monthIt’s that time of year again: To watch all of the classic (and a few new) Christmas movies -- and given how 2021 has gone, we could all use a little holiday cheer these days, right?
We need to talk about the first two episodes of ‘Sex and the City’ reboot ‘And Just Like That’
Read full article: We need to talk about the first two episodes of ‘Sex and the City’ reboot ‘And Just Like That’After watching the first two episodes of the highly anticipated “Sex and the City” reboot “And Just Like That,” we couldn’t help but wonder: Is this the best reboot of a beloved TV show about to happen?
What’s up with Hallmark Christmas movies, and why are some Boomers so obsessed with them?
Read full article: What’s up with Hallmark Christmas movies, and why are some Boomers so obsessed with them?As an aging millennial who has the privilege of living with my parents while I save up to buy a house in this crazy housing market, I’ve noticed something about my parents that I had no clue about, previously: They’re obsessed with Hallmark Christmas movies.
Looking ahead to the College Football Playoff? This ‘RSVP’ concept is brilliant
Read full article: Looking ahead to the College Football Playoff? This ‘RSVP’ concept is brilliantAttending a major sporting event can be overwhelming: You might have to fly or embark on a road trip just to get there, depending on the location of course, and consider your accommodations and where you’ll stay, eat and how you’ll get around.
We asked you to tell us about your pandemic pregnancies. Your responses are heart-wrenching, haunting and touching.
Read full article: We asked you to tell us about your pandemic pregnancies. Your responses are heart-wrenching, haunting and touching.Last summer, we asked: “Are you or your partner pregnant -- or have you delivered in the past few months?” ... “We want to hear from you.”
‘What We Do in the Shadows’ is the spookiest (and funniest) TV show you should be watching right now
Read full article: ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ is the spookiest (and funniest) TV show you should be watching right nowYou’d probably never think that a “mockumentary”-style TV show about a group of vampires who are roommates would be enjoyable, but somehow, FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows” is the funniest TV show you’re probably not watching.
New college football trophy plays homage to historic Black player
Read full article: New college football trophy plays homage to historic Black playerCollege football trophies have a tendency to be quirky, whether it’s the Old Brass Spittoon, the Little Brown Jug, the Iron Skillet, the Bronze Boot or the Golden Egg.
‘Friends’ cast reacts to death of co-star James Michael Tyler who played Gunther
Read full article: ‘Friends’ cast reacts to death of co-star James Michael Tyler who played GuntherJames Michael Tyler, who was best known for the role of Gunther on “Friends,” died Sunday at his home, according to reports.
How this pioneer made NFL history as the first Mexican Hall of Famer
Read full article: How this pioneer made NFL history as the first Mexican Hall of FamerThroughout the years, the National Football League has worked extensively to grow the game of football in Mexico -- from playing a regular-season game each year in Mexico City, to starting up more youth programs in the country to get kids involved from a young age.
Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19? This is your chance to share that person’s story with the world
Read full article: Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19? This is your chance to share that person’s story with the worldMaybe it was when the pandemic first arrived in the United States, or perhaps it only happened in recent weeks or months. But if you lost a friend or family member to COVID-19, and you’d like to memorialize that person’s legacy, we invite you to share more.
Was there any better entertainer in golf history than Chi Chi Rodriguez?
Read full article: Was there any better entertainer in golf history than Chi Chi Rodriguez?One of golf’s more entertaining events, the Ryder Cup, begins on Friday and figures to be a lively and must-see event, once again, for golf and sports fans throughout the world.
Reboot of ‘The Wonder Years’ is here, and we couldn’t be more excited about it
Read full article: Reboot of ‘The Wonder Years’ is here, and we couldn’t be more excited about itWhen the original series “The Wonder Years” went off the air in 1993, it left its adoring fans with these final words at the end of the series finale.
How the newest Hall of Famer Tom Flores made NFL history multiple times
Read full article: How the newest Hall of Famer Tom Flores made NFL history multiple timesTom Flores got up during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech and gave a reason as to why he was the second speaker of all the inductees that night.
Tuning in for the Paralympics? You will be after you read this
Read full article: Tuning in for the Paralympics? You will be after you read thisIf you really got into the Summer Olympics this year, and you’re missing the excitement or the nightly events, some good news: There’s a similar competition set to get underway -- starting today, actually.
Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular ‘Disney Enchantment’
Read full article: Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular ‘Disney Enchantment’Walt Disney World shared more details Friday about the all-new nighttime show coming to Magic Kingdom for the 50th anniversary celebration.
‘Field of Dreams’ game ends in cinematic fashion, with 2-run homer in the 9th
Read full article: ‘Field of Dreams’ game ends in cinematic fashion, with 2-run homer in the 9thTim Anderson recently admitted he has never watched “Field of Dreams.” Well, he just submitted a pretty good script for a sequel.
Some countries pay more than six figures to athletes who bring home a medal -- but not the U.S.
Read full article: Some countries pay more than six figures to athletes who bring home a medal -- but not the U.S.Here’s a breakdown of what certain countries pay athletes when they win a medal in the Summer Olympics, according to Forbes.
Oh, deer: White-tailed deer are testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies. Should we be worried?
Read full article: Oh, deer: White-tailed deer are testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies. Should we be worried?The U.S. Department of Agriculture tested wild deer from January to March of this year and found 40% of the tested deer had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.
This elite group of athletes has medaled in both Winter and Summer Olympics
Read full article: This elite group of athletes has medaled in both Winter and Summer OlympicsOlympians themselves are absolutely impressive. Then, throw in the athletes who have medaled more than once. That’s certainly something to write home about.
These U.S. cities almost hosted an Olympic Games
Read full article: These U.S. cities almost hosted an Olympic GamesThe United States hasn’t hosted any Olympic Games since 2002, when Salt Lake City welcomed the world to the Winter Olympics, but man, there have certainly been some cities that have tried.
Normalizing mental health: ‘I know there’s this whole, ‘Well, pick yourself up by your bootstraps’ mentality, but it’s very old school’
Read full article: Normalizing mental health: ‘I know there’s this whole, ‘Well, pick yourself up by your bootstraps’ mentality, but it’s very old school’The smile on full display from Simone Biles said it all: The U.S. superstar stuck the landing on her balance beam routine, her face lit up, and all at once, she embodied pure joy, a seventh Olympic medal, and likely some relief, having the weight of the world off her back, at least for a few minutes.
33 years later, and we’re all still chasing Flo-Jo’s records
Read full article: 33 years later, and we’re all still chasing Flo-Jo’s recordsShe had the long and colorful nails. She wore the flashy outfits, including a neon, one-legged spandex bodysuit. Above all, she had the iconic nickname “Flo-Jo,” which just sounded fast.
When breastfeeding doesn’t go as planned: Did you realize all the resources available?
Read full article: When breastfeeding doesn’t go as planned: Did you realize all the resources available?If you’re a new mother or an expecting mom-to-be, you don’t need another news article telling you about all the benefits of breastfeeding and breastmilk.
Changing the Games: These stories of Olympic moms transcend sports; will make you feel things
Read full article: Changing the Games: These stories of Olympic moms transcend sports; will make you feel thingsIt’s one thing to be a new mom: Unpredictable, frazzled, busy; you’re trying to get to know your baby, heal your body and maybe even breastfeed, which can be unfamiliar and challenging, especially at first.
Through the years: U.S. Olympian gymnasts who’ve won the women’s all-around, in photos
Read full article: Through the years: U.S. Olympian gymnasts who’ve won the women’s all-around, in photosFor anyone who’s waiting until the Games air in primetime Thursday night: Caution ahead! This article contains spoilers.
These athletes should win gold medals in creating hilarious Olympic TikToks
Read full article: These athletes should win gold medals in creating hilarious Olympic TikToksWorld-class athletes from all over the globe are in Tokyo to win medals, but they’re also there to give us behind-the-scenes peeks at the Olympics, in viral TikTok videos.
This Olympic volleyball duo went undefeated through the Athens and Beijing games. Here’s what they’re doing now.
Read full article: This Olympic volleyball duo went undefeated through the Athens and Beijing games. Here’s what they’re doing now.Beach Volleyball is one of the most popular events at the summer Olympics, and part of that reason is because of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh-Jennings.
Here’s what Olympic soccer star Mia Hamm is doing now
Read full article: Here’s what Olympic soccer star Mia Hamm is doing nowThe U.S. women’s soccer team is undoubtedly one of the best soccer teams on the planet, but long before there was Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd -- there was Mia Hamm.