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Hall of famer Houston Texans Andre Johnson surprises superfans to spread holiday cheer
Read full article: Hall of famer Houston Texans Andre Johnson surprises superfans to spread holiday cheerHall of Famer and former Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson teamed up with NBC Sports to surprise superfans, including season ticket holder Brian Carrion, in Sugar Land.
Texas has big goals for college completion. In places like the Coastal Bend, how to get there is still murky.
Read full article: Texas has big goals for college completion. In places like the Coastal Bend, how to get there is still murky.Many rural Texans in the region say they lack quality information on the skills required to get good jobs and build a lasting career.
‘All we can do is be there for them’ Texans’ Tim Settle Jr. surprises kids at M.D. Anderson with presents, spreads cheer
Read full article: ‘All we can do is be there for them’ Texans’ Tim Settle Jr. surprises kids at M.D. Anderson with presents, spreads cheerTexans defensive tackle Tim Settle Jr. visits patients at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center for Children.
Inside the Texans: AFC South champs again, playoff berth secured
Read full article: Inside the Texans: AFC South champs again, playoff berth securedThe Houston Texans might be breathing a sigh of relief after they were able to sneak past the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the win didn’t come without controversy.
‘It was overkill, I don’t think it was dirty, a bang-bang play,’ Texans’ Joe Mixon discusses Azeez Al-Shaair suspension
Read full article: ‘It was overkill, I don’t think it was dirty, a bang-bang play,’ Texans’ Joe Mixon discusses Azeez Al-Shaair suspensionTexans running back has strong opinions on teammate Azeez Al-Shaair suspension
‘Bring happiness and joy,’ Texans, Great Wolf Lodge make holiday wishes come true for Texas Children’s Hospital kids
Read full article: ‘Bring happiness and joy,’ Texans, Great Wolf Lodge make holiday wishes come true for Texas Children’s Hospital kidsTexans players visit Great Wolf Lodge with children from Texas Children's Hospital, which was awarded $15,000 from Great Wolf Lodge.
Protect your holiday packages: Key safety tips you need to know
Read full article: Protect your holiday packages: Key safety tips you need to knowEvery year, thousands of Texans experience their Christmas packages going missing or becoming damaged. To help prevent these issues, Harris County Precinct Four has provided five essential safety tips:
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on having to play 3 times in an 11-day span: 'It's not a good feeling'
Read full article: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on having to play 3 times in an 11-day span: 'It's not a good feeling'Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is not exactly thrilled about the NFL forcing the two-time defending Super Bowl champions to play three times over an 11-day span in the coming weeks.
State agency to ask lawmakers for $300 million to fix “significant neglect” in Texas’ Medicaid enrollment system
Read full article: State agency to ask lawmakers for $300 million to fix “significant neglect” in Texas’ Medicaid enrollment systemThe request, which includes hiring more staff and updating the online application system, comes as applicants must wait for months to receive approval for benefits.
A 2006 study found undocumented immigrants contribute more than they cost Texas. The state hasn’t updated it since.
Read full article: A 2006 study found undocumented immigrants contribute more than they cost Texas. The state hasn’t updated it since.A comptroller’s report found that deporting the estimated 1.4 million undocumented immigrants living in Texas in 2005 would have cost the state about $17.7 billion in gross domestic product.
Retired quarterback Tom Brady sticks up for Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair, J.J. Watt says suspension ‘extremely harsh’
Read full article: Retired quarterback Tom Brady sticks up for Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair, J.J. Watt says suspension ‘extremely harsh’Tom Brady says quarterbacks have to take responsibility when sliding, too
Texas named WORST state for porch pirates, here’s how you can fight back
Read full article: Texas named WORST state for porch pirates, here’s how you can fight backIt’s that time of year again for you to hide your stuff (or gifts) from porch pirates. But there are preventative measures you can take to ensure thieves don't cancel your Christmas.
Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair suspended three games for controversial tackle on Trevor Lawrence, filing appeal
Read full article: Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair suspended three games for controversial tackle on Trevor Lawrence, filing appealThe NFL said Al-Shaair has had "multiple offenses for personal fouls and sportsmanship-related rules violations" and will be suspending him for three games without pay.
Inside the Texans: Al-Shaair’s controversial hit overshadows pivotal win
Read full article: Inside the Texans: Al-Shaair’s controversial hit overshadows pivotal winThe Houston Texans might be breathing a sigh of relief after they were able to sneak past the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the win didn’t come without controversy.
TEXANS NEWSLETTER: Taking on the Titans
Read full article: TEXANS NEWSLETTER: Taking on the TitansHey guys, it’s Ari Alexander - back from vacation... back in time to watch the Texans pull away from the Cowboys Monday night and show some flashes of how good this team can be, along with some issues that need to be fixed if the Texans are going to have any shot to make a real run in the AFC Playoffs.
Texans Pep Talk: Will Houston continue its winning ways against archrival Tennessee?
Read full article: Texans Pep Talk: Will Houston continue its winning ways against archrival Tennessee?Joe Mixon and Derek Stingley Jr. starred on Monday night to give them the blowout win over Dallas. What will the two have as an encore as they take on divisional rival Tennessee?
A tuition freeze without more state aid could leave Texas universities strapped
Read full article: A tuition freeze without more state aid could leave Texas universities strappedRegional colleges rely more on tuition revenue to operate than flagship campuses. Gov. Greg Abbott’s desire to pause increases could create tight financial conditions.
Texans’ Cal McNair, Hannah McNair, Toro visit Fire Station 33: ‘They are every-day heroes’
Read full article: Texans’ Cal McNair, Hannah McNair, Toro visit Fire Station 33: ‘They are every-day heroes’Texans' Cal McNair, Hannah McNair visit Fire Station 33 along with Toro on Thursday to honor first responders in Salute to Service and First Responders week
Texans’ Jalen Pitre stays true to his roots, visiting Stafford Cobras youth team he played for: ‘It’s so much joy’
Read full article: Texans’ Jalen Pitre stays true to his roots, visiting Stafford Cobras youth team he played for: ‘It’s so much joy’Texans nickel goes back to his roots with Community Huddle event with surprise visit for the Stafford Cobras
Sources: Texans expected to start corner Ka’dar Hollman against Cowboys, Kamari Lassiter out one week after concussion
Read full article: Sources: Texans expected to start corner Ka’dar Hollman against Cowboys, Kamari Lassiter out one week after concussionTexans cornerback returned to practice Saturday
Planning your drive to Dallas? Here’s the game day weather forecast for Texans vs. Cowboys 🏈
Read full article: Planning your drive to Dallas? Here’s the game day weather forecast for Texans vs. Cowboys 🏈If you're traveling to Dallas for the Texans game, expect scattered showers near Houston and a strong line of storms with winds and lightning around midday in Dallas due to a cold front.
What happened on Texans tackle Tytus Howard’s strange forced fumble on C.J. Stroud? ‘He wasn’t trying to take the ball’
Read full article: What happened on Texans tackle Tytus Howard’s strange forced fumble on C.J. Stroud? ‘He wasn’t trying to take the ball’Texans tackle inadvertently took football from C.J. Stroud
‘Amazing human being,’ C.J. Stroud, foundation give back to Houston area families with gift cards and more at H-E-B
Read full article: ‘Amazing human being,’ C.J. Stroud, foundation give back to Houston area families with gift cards and more at H-E-BC.J. Stroud Foundation gives gift cards, turkey vouchers and more at H-E-B event for 25 Houston area families.
Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion and gender transition care in first bills for the 2025 session
Read full article: Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion and gender transition care in first bills for the 2025 sessionTuesday marked the first day lawmakers could file bills for next year’s legislative session.
Texans Pep Talk: Will the Texans get back to their winning ways against the NFC-leading Lions?
Read full article: Texans Pep Talk: Will the Texans get back to their winning ways against the NFC-leading Lions?The Houston Texans are set for their second straight primetime matchup as they get ready to take on the Lions on Sunday Night Football.
Texas voter turnout falls in 2024 election despite record registration numbers
Read full article: Texas voter turnout falls in 2024 election despite record registration numbersA historic 18.6 million Texans were registered to vote in the 2024 election, and 61% cast ballots, a nearly 6% drop from the 2020 presidential race.
Texans Newsletter: Texans struggle with Jets loss, look to regroup against Lions
Read full article: Texans Newsletter: Texans struggle with Jets loss, look to regroup against LionsThe Houston Texans, currently at 6-3, are facing challenges following a loss, particularly with interior pressure as left guard Kenyon Green is sidelined indefinitely, leaving the team reliant on Jarrett Patterson or Kendrick Green
Abortion, the economy, immigration and transgender rights: Voters across Texas explain their vote
Read full article: Abortion, the economy, immigration and transgender rights: Voters across Texas explain their voteTexans from across the state went to the polls early with plenty on their mind. The Texas Tribune partnered with other news organizations to hear from a diverse cross-section of voters.
9 million Texans voted early in 2024. Here’s how that compares to previous years.
Read full article: 9 million Texans voted early in 2024. Here’s how that compares to previous years.The turnout rate dropped more than 8 percentage points compared to four years ago — a high-water mark for the Lone Star State.
Dan Patrick debunks claims about Texas voting machines switching votes
Read full article: Dan Patrick debunks claims about Texas voting machines switching votesRepublican National Committee Co-Chair Lara Trump said Texas had fixed an error with voting machines, but Patrick quickly said there was no problem to fix.
Scary history of injuries at MetLife Stadium ahead of Texans’ trip to face Jets
Read full article: Scary history of injuries at MetLife Stadium ahead of Texans’ trip to face JetsTonight, the Houston Texans will be tasked with their second primetime game of the season, visiting the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football.
In Texas, criminal charges and misdemeanor convictions don’t automatically take away people’s voting rights
Read full article: In Texas, criminal charges and misdemeanor convictions don’t automatically take away people’s voting rightsTexans serving time for misdemeanor offenses or who are in jail awaiting trial are eligible to vote but only two counties offer voting in jail.
TEXANS NEWSLETTER: Texans sweep Colts, hold strong lead in AFC South
Read full article: TEXANS NEWSLETTER: Texans sweep Colts, hold strong lead in AFC SouthThe Houston Texans secured a strong lead in the AFC South by defeating the Indianapolis Colts for the second time this season, driven by a dominant defensive performance that sacked Colts QB Anthony Richardson five times.
Facing election scrutiny, Texas prepares for Nov. 5 with paper ballots and strengthened security
Read full article: Facing election scrutiny, Texas prepares for Nov. 5 with paper ballots and strengthened securityOnly a handful of Texas counties will not have all in-person voters cast paper ballots at the polls. By 2026, all voting machines in Texas must produce a paper trail, per a 2021 state law.
TEXANS NEWSLETTER: Texans fall to Packers, look to bounce back against Colts
Read full article: TEXANS NEWSLETTER: Texans fall to Packers, look to bounce back against ColtsThe Houston Texans, currently holding a 5-2 record, narrowly lost 24-22 to the Green Bay Packers, highlighting significant issues in their offensive line, leading to quarterback C.J. Stroud experiencing heavy pressure and limited passing yards.
WATCH LIVE: Texans Coach DeMeco Ryans discusses 24-22 loss against Packers
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Texans Coach DeMeco Ryans discusses 24-22 loss against PackersHouston Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans is scheduled to address the media following the team’s close 24-22 defeat to the Green Bay Packers in Week 7.
Best in class: Texans’ C.J. Stroud, Packers’ Jordan Love meet for first time in battle of talented quarterbacks, friends
Read full article: Best in class: Texans’ C.J. Stroud, Packers’ Jordan Love meet for first time in battle of talented quarterbacks, friendsTexans quarterback leads offense into high-profile matchup against Green Bay Packers
‘I’m ready for the ball,’ Texans corner D’Angelo Ross reflects on first NFL start, ‘challenge’ of Packers’ Jordan Love
Read full article: ‘I’m ready for the ball,’ Texans corner D’Angelo Ross reflects on first NFL start, ‘challenge’ of Packers’ Jordan LoveCornerback to start second game in a row for Texans
‘I’m happy, I’m overwhelmed,’ how Texans’ Dameon Pierce handled injury process for most explosive touchdown in a year
Read full article: ‘I’m happy, I’m overwhelmed,’ how Texans’ Dameon Pierce handled injury process for most explosive touchdown in a yearTexans running back rushes for touchdown in first game back from strained hamstring
Texans Pep Talk Week 7: Young star QB showdown as the Texans head to Lambeau to take on the Packers
Read full article: Texans Pep Talk Week 7: Young star QB showdown as the Texans head to Lambeau to take on the PackersThe Houston Texans, buoyed by a three-game winning streak, are preparing for a pivotal matchup against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
TEXANS NEWSLETTER: Texans crush Patriots for first victory at Gillette Stadium
Read full article: TEXANS NEWSLETTER: Texans crush Patriots for first victory at Gillette StadiumThe Houston Texans achieved a historic 41-21 victory over the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, marking their best performance of the season.
Texas students can now see which state public universities would accept them before they apply
Read full article: Texas students can now see which state public universities would accept them before they applyStudents can enter their class rank, grade point average, and standardized test scores to get a list of universities to which they’d be admitted.
Gov. Abbott to give Texas $50M for Hurricane Beryl, Derecho cleanup
Read full article: Gov. Abbott to give Texas $50M for Hurricane Beryl, Derecho cleanupGovernor Greg Abbott has announced a $50 million emergency fund to help Texans recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl and the Derecho storm.
PHOTOS: Texans sport H-Town Blue for first time in franchise history
Read full article: PHOTOS: Texans sport H-Town Blue for first time in franchise historyThe Houston Texans debuted their new H-Town Blue uniforms during a game against the Buffalo Bills, marking the first time in franchise history they wore helmets featuring a bold "H" instead of the usual bullhead logo.
Texans Pep Talk: Houston prepares of home showdown with AFC heavyweight Buffalo
Read full article: Texans Pep Talk: Houston prepares of home showdown with AFC heavyweight BuffaloThe Houston Texans are off to a 3-1 start to the year after completing a late fourth quarter comeback over the Jacksonville Jaguars. This week on Texans Pep Talk, the crew break down the game winning touchdown and Nico Collins big day.
‘Thanks for waking me:’ Texans share strong words for wanted man linked to early A.M. Blue Alert in Hall County 😬
Read full article: ‘Thanks for waking me:’ Texans share strong words for wanted man linked to early A.M. Blue Alert in Hall County 😬Everyone in Texas seems to have a mutual enemy after getting a Blue Alert early Friday morning to find a man accused of shooting an officer.
TEXANS NEWSLETTER: Penalties persist, but Texans pull off late win vs. Jaguars
Read full article: TEXANS NEWSLETTER: Penalties persist, but Texans pull off late win vs. JaguarsThe Houston Texans rallied for a 24-20 comeback win over the Jaguars, but penalties and the run game remain concerns as they prepare to face the Buffalo Bills.
‘Will do all we can’: Texas sends generators to Georgia to help in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: ‘Will do all we can’: Texas sends generators to Georgia to help in aftermath of Hurricane HeleneFollowing a request from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the state is sending generators to Georgia to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.