Texans co-founder, senior chair to be honored

Texans celebrate Founder's Day, give $20,000 donation to Stephen F. Austin High School today with Cal McNair, Hannah McNair, players Jon Weeks, Azeez Al-Shaair, J.J. Taylor and Eric Murray, Toro and cheerleaders through new Grow the Game iniiative

Texans chairman and CEO is now principal owner

Texans chairman and CEO Cal McNair is up for a Tuesday vote for principal ownership

Jerry Jones supportive of Texans owner Cal McNair's bid to become principal owner, said he would vote for him every time

Texans chairman and CEO could be approved as principal owner, replacing his mother, Janice McNair

Janice McNair, the senior chairperson and principal owner, has successfully resolved the guardianship lawsuit filed by her son, Cary McNair.

Case was heard in Harris County probate court

Court records show the owner of the Houston Texans is fighting efforts by one of her sons to have her declared incapacitated and have a guardian appointed for her.

Family legal dispute revealed in court filings

Texans honor Bob McNair on fourth annual Founder's Day

J.J. Watt was inducted into the Houston Texans’ Ring of Honor on Sunday, bringing the defensive end back to the place where he became a superstar.

Texans chairman and CEO Cal McNair was recognized by his high school.

HOUSTON – The president of the Houston Texans, Jamey Rootes, has had a busy year; leading the franchise through COVID-19, a search for a coach and general manager, as well as writing a book. Rootes suggests the book for those in management, as well as Texans fans, who can find behind-the-scenes stories of the franchise. “I do anticipate that next fall, it’s going to be very similar to what we’ve enjoyed for the last 20 years with Houston Texans football," he said. ---Rootes' book is available now on Amazon for less than a dollar. All proceeds go to the Houston Texans Foundation.

HOUSTON Four local partners came together to help struggling Houstonians pay their rent amid the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic slowdown. Houston Endowment, the Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund, the Kinder Foundation, and the Houston Texans owner and co-founder Janice McNair contributed $5 million for the city of Houstons second rental relief package. The federal government, through the CARES Act, contributed 75% of the $20 million rental program, announced Wednesday by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. So many are struggling to provide for their families during the COVID-19 pandemic, said McNair in a press release. Im thankful to Mayor Turner for providing programs focused on assisting our neighbors.Heres a breakdown of the money contributed by the partners:

HOUSTON – The timing was right for Texans general manager and head coach Bill O’Brien to open up about his opinions and emotions following the death of Houston native, George Floyd. “The Floyd family has been an unbelievable example for this country ... topped off by yesterday, with 60,000 people down there at the (Discovery) Green in downtown Houston," O’Brien said. Houston unites and Houston is uniting around the Floyd family. I think a lot of that has to do with the example of the Floyd family. I think as a white head football coach in the National Football League, it’s important to speak out.

HOUSTON – Forbes released a list of the world’s richest people around the globe and a few Houstonians made the cut. Among the wealthiest, local billionaires are Tilman Fertitta and Richard Kinder. Forbes said the list was a drastic change compared to 2019, as 51% of billionaires lost value this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Richard Kinder (Courtesy of Forbes)Tilman FertittaLandry’s Inc., Houston RocketsRank: 414Wealth: $4.2 billionTilman Fertitta owns the Houston Rockets, Landry’s Restaurants (including Saltgrass Steakhouse and Bubba Gump Shrimp), and Golden Nugget Casinos. Tilman Fertitta (Courtesy of Forbes)Janice McNairHouston TexansRank: 451Wealth: $4.0 billionJanice McNair is the widow of Bob McNair, the owner of the Houston Texans, inheriting 80% of the team.