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DEBATE: Did the Texans disrespect the Sam Houston statue?
Read full article: DEBATE: Did the Texans disrespect the Sam Houston statue?With the unveiling of their new uniforms, the Houston Texans took their advertising to new heights, placing one of their new football jerseys on the massive statue of Sam Houston in Huntsville.
Sam Houston’s Chris Mudge named CUSA Coach of the Year
Read full article: Sam Houston’s Chris Mudge named CUSA Coach of the YearAfter guiding Sam Houston to its first Conference USA regular season championship, rookie head coach Chris Mudge was voted as the league’s best coach for the 2023-2024 season.
Fans mourn unexpected death of San Jacinto constable deputy known as ‘Texas Cop’ on TikTok
Read full article: Fans mourn unexpected death of San Jacinto constable deputy known as ‘Texas Cop’ on TikTokA San Jacinto County constable deputy who gained more than 80,000 followers on TikTok was found dead in his Conroe home in late January, according to reports.
Singleton breaks up 2 passes in end zone to save Liberty’s 21-16 win over Sam Houston
Read full article: Singleton breaks up 2 passes in end zone to save Liberty’s 21-16 win over Sam HoustonKobe Singleton broke up two passes in the end zone as Keegan Shoemaker threw four incompletions from the the three-yard line in the closing seconds and Liberty held on for a 21-16 win over Sam Houston State.
‘It’s just sad’: Dozen dogs, puppies rescued from property in San Jacinto County
Read full article: ‘It’s just sad’: Dozen dogs, puppies rescued from property in San Jacinto CountyA dozen dogs, including puppies are now safe and being prepped for adoption after being rescued from a property in San Jacinto County.
‘Unconditional love’: Motherly instinct helps Sam Houston High School educator care for students
Read full article: ‘Unconditional love’: Motherly instinct helps Sam Houston High School educator care for studentsOn this special day, we celebrate all mothers including those who at times have taken on the sacred role in classrooms across the Houston area.
San Jacinto Day 2023: Texas to mark 187th anniversary of battle for independence with reenactments, revelry
Read full article: San Jacinto Day 2023: Texas to mark 187th anniversary of battle for independence with reenactments, revelryTexas will soon celebrate the 186th anniversary of the 18-minute battle that secured its independence from Mexico with a day of reenactments and revelry.
Houston’s La Carafe Bar tops Yelp’s list of most haunted spots in Texas 👻
Read full article: Houston’s La Carafe Bar tops Yelp’s list of most haunted spots in Texas 👻With the fall season in full swing and the scariest night of the year quickly approaching, those in search of a good haunt are not limited to haunted houses, ghost tours and family friendly seasonal festivities.
King throws 3 TDs as No. 6 Texas A&M downs Sam Houston 31-0
Read full article: King throws 3 TDs as No. 6 Texas A&M downs Sam Houston 31-0Haynes King threw for a career-high 364 yards and three long touchdowns to lead No. 6 Texas A&M to a 31-0 win over Sam Houston Saturday in a game that included an almost three-hour weather delay.
Mellott’s 5 TDs help Montana St. beat Sam Houston 42-19
Read full article: Mellott’s 5 TDs help Montana St. beat Sam Houston 42-19Tommy Mellott accounted for five touchdowns to help Montana State beat No. 1 seed Sam Houston 42-19 in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs and snapped the Bearkats’ 22-game win streak.
Schmid, Sam Houston earn berth, top E. Kentucky 42-28
Read full article: Schmid, Sam Houston earn berth, top E. Kentucky 42-28Eric Schmid threw for 392 yards with three touchdowns, ran for a fourth and Sam Houston defeated Eastern Kentucky 42-28 to clinch an automatic qualifier into the upcoming FCS playoffs.
Top-ranked Sam Houston rolls on with 16th straight win
Read full article: Top-ranked Sam Houston rolls on with 16th straight winEric Schmid threw a pair of touchdown passes, Ramon Jefferson ran for two more scores and FCS top-ranked Sam Houston rolled past Jacksonville State 42-7 for the Bearkats’ 16th straight victory.
MLB DRAFT: Madden, Cowser to add more history to 2018 Cy Ranch squad
Read full article: MLB DRAFT: Madden, Cowser to add more history to 2018 Cy Ranch squadHOUSTON - No matter the competition, be it rock-paper-scissors, lifting weights, or a cross-fit challenge-type course, which included who could flip a monster truck tire the fastest in 15 yards; Colton Cowser and Ty Madden would go at it in high school.
San Jacinto Monument closes observation deck due to elevator issues
Read full article: San Jacinto Monument closes observation deck due to elevator issuesLocated on the Houston Ship Channel, the San Jacinto Monument, a 567.31-foot-high obelisk, looms over the battlefield where Sam Houston’s Texian army won Texas its independence back in 1836. Typically, visitors can ascend the incredible monument to the observation deck, situated at an altitude of around 480 feet. There, visitors can enjoy a view at the 8.4-acre reflecting pool and the Houston Ship Channel below.
Sam Houston wins FCS title with late TD over South Dakota St
Read full article: Sam Houston wins FCS title with late TD over South Dakota StEric Schmid's third TD pass was a 10-yarder to Ife Adeyi with 16 seconds left as Sam Houston wrapped the longest and most unusual college football season with its first FCS national title.
Happy San Jacinto Day! Here’s how you can celebrate Texas winning its independence from Mexico
Read full article: Happy San Jacinto Day! Here’s how you can celebrate Texas winning its independence from MexicoEach year on or near April 21, people from all over visit the San Jacinto battlegrounds to witness the re-enactment of the famous fight.
Trimble Tech on the Verge of First-Ever District Crown presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Read full article: Trimble Tech on the Verge of First-Ever District Crown presented by Academy Sports + OutdoorsLast season, Trimble Tech was set for a stellar finish defeating teams like Arlington Martin and Sam Houston before a global pandemic halted the rest of their schedule. This year, Trimble Tech girls soccer is on the verge of a historic season as they inch towards the program's first-ever first-place finish in district play. There are only four games left in district play and by the looks of it, they aren't close to slowing down. The last time they faced off against Arlington Heights, Trimble Tech posted a 3-0 shutout. AdFor all the ways you love to play, Academy Sports and Outdoors makes it easier than ever to gear up and have fun out there!
Celebrate Black History Month at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum in Huntsville
Read full article: Celebrate Black History Month at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum in HuntsvilleHUNTSVILLE, Texas – The Sam Houston Memorial Museum is celebrating Black History Month with a special exhibit for the month of February. According to the museum website, the exhibit features photos, documents and artifacts never featured in the past. The museum hopes to continue honoring their legacy to Sam Houston and those who lived to contribute to his story. You can see the exhibit now until Feb. 28 at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum located next to Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. Admission is $9 for adults, $4 seniors 65 and older, and $3 for children ages 3-12.
VYPE Preseason Boy's Basketball: No. 13 Cypress Creek presented by CertaPro Painters
Read full article: VYPE Preseason Boy's Basketball: No. 13 Cypress Creek presented by CertaPro PaintersCan DJ spin hits for Cypress Creek? The Cypress Creek Cougars had a nice season in 2019-20 going 24-12 and 13-3 in district play. If DJ Richards has anything to do with it, the Cougars will have a big year. The 6-foot-5 combo guard will have some assistance for Jaylen Wysinger and Braylon Haynes. Wysinger moved in from St. Pius X, while Haynes and Corey Hadnott add much-needed depth to take down the likes of Memorial and Cy-Fair.
Sleep with one eye open: Stay the night in one of these haunted Texas hotels . . . if you dare!
Read full article: Sleep with one eye open: Stay the night in one of these haunted Texas hotels . . . if you dare!These historic Texas hotels offer guests more than a mere look back at the past. They may actually put its visitors in touch with it, courtesy of some spirited guests that just won’t check out.
VYPE Football 2020 Preview: District 18-6A
Read full article: VYPE Football 2020 Preview: District 18-6ABut VYPE has still done what we have always done when it comes to previewing Texas high school football here in Houston. CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER THE 2020 VYPE HOUSTON FOOTBALL PREVIEW MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO ORDER PHOTOSPreseason RankingsLamarHeightsBellaireChavezWestsideWestburySam Houston(Bold Denotes Playoffs)...VYPE PRESEASON AWARDSMost Valuable Player: Jalen Morrison, HeightsOffensive MVP: Dashawn Daniels, ChavezDefensive MVP: Rodney Dansby, BellaireBreakout Player of the Year: DeMone Green, HeightsSleeper Team: Chavez... There are a pair of new coaches within District 18-6A as Westbury and Sam Houston have high hopes of getting out of the district basement. The district's Offensive MVP Dashawn Daniels will carry the mail as the district's top RB. ...WESTSIDE WOLVESThe Westside Wolves will have to manufacture points this season as District MVP Akeem Benjamin has graduated.
5 overwhelmingly beautiful scenic spots in the Houston area
Read full article: 5 overwhelmingly beautiful scenic spots in the Houston areaThe museum, chartered in 1938 to “preserve and revisualize the history of early Texas,” spans more than four centuries of early Texas history, from the beginnings of European activity in the New World through Texas’ history as a state in the United States. Fun fact: As you likely know, everything’s bigger in Texas, and the San Jacinto Monument is no exception. Each year, it’s the sight of dozens of major Houston events, including the city’s annual Freedom Over Texas firework show. The park’s massive appeal is credited in large part to its sweeping panoramic views of the downtown Houston skyline. Fast fact: The park was named in honor of the late city councilmember and civic activist, Eleanor Tinsley.
Meet Charlotte Marie Baldwin Allen, the ‘Mother of Houston’
Read full article: Meet Charlotte Marie Baldwin Allen, the ‘Mother of Houston’Charlotte Marie Baldwin Allen Do you know who the "Mother of Houston" is? Meet Charlotte Marie Baldwin Allen. Houston received its namesake and Allen became known as the ”Mother of Houston.”Over the next 45 years, she became a prominent role in the development of Houston. Charlotte Allen died on August 3, 1895. In 1907, Charlotte Baldwin Allen elementary school became the first public school in the city named after a woman.
REWIND: See Houston’s annual Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Over Texas
Read full article: REWIND: See Houston’s annual Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Over TexasHOUSTON – Freedom Over Texas, Houston’s annual Fourth of July celebration, will continue this year but without public activities or public access due to the coronavirus pandemic. The firework event will still be held at Buffalo Bayou and Sam Houston parks. Freedom Over Texas 2020 Freedom Over Texas, Houston’s annual Fourth of July celebration, will continue this year but without public activities or public access due to the coronavirus pandemic. Let us never forget what it means to be in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Freedom Over Texas will feature a lineup of live and virtual entertainers.
Houston personalities: This man gets people rodeo-ready while giving profits from his hat shop to benefit adults with disabilities
Read full article: Houston personalities: This man gets people rodeo-ready while giving profits from his hat shop to benefit adults with disabilitiesShudde Bros. Hatters got its start in 1907 as the Shudde Southern Hat Company on Trinity Avenue in downtown Houston, opened by Neal’s grandfather Al Shudde. Neal Shudde and his son Wilson Shudde (KPRC)With the move, came a new mission. Now, all net profits from the hat shop benefit Brookwood. Shudde said the idea to donate Shudde Bros. Hatters to the nonprofit came from his mother-in-law, Brookwood founder Yvonne Streit. The shop carries a selection of felt and straw Western and dress hats, top hats, fabric hats and caps.
One-tank trips: 5 spots perfect for the whole family in Huntsville
Read full article: One-tank trips: 5 spots perfect for the whole family in HuntsvilleOne-tank trips can take you from Houston to some pretty amazing places. Our ongoing series “One Tank Trips,” helps you discover what to do, and where to eat and stay in these places.