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These Houston Texans Are Franchise's Best of the Best
It's the year 2025, a nice round number of years thus far into this century, and you know what that gives us? Quarter century superlatives! The best THIS of the century thus far, the best THAT of the century thus far, and the greatest thing of all...

Texans Exec Wants ‘Best Available Players’ for CJ Stroud & Explains 0-Line Changes With Laremy Tunsil Trade
Picture this: CJ Stroud stepping back in the pocket, feeling that heat—52 sacks last year—yet still torching defenses for 7.8K+ yards and 43 TDs in just two seasons. He snagged OROY in ’23 with a slick 4,108 yards and a 23:5 TD‑INT split, making...

Texas football: What to know about underrated DB Jordon Johnson-Rubell
Texas football defensive back Jahdae Barron cemented himself as one of the best players in program history during his final college year. After playing a variety of positions over four years, he shifted to outside cornerback and won the Jim Thorpe...

Texans star Christian Kirk and wife Ozzy’s baby joy turns Instagram into an NFL lovefest
Christian Kirk's baby joy melts NFL hearts (Image via Instagram) Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk and his wife Ozzy have officially stepped into parenthood, marking one of the NFL offseason's most heartwarming moments. The couple...

Texas braces for impact of Medicaid funding cuts and new rules
Supporters of sweeping tax and spending legislation sent to President Donald Trump say changes to Medicaid, food aid, and other programs will encourage personal responsibility and stop system abuse. LATEST: House gives final approval to Trump’s...
Texas Tech football 2025 schedule preview: Get to know Oregon State Beavers
After what should be an easy first two weeks of the 2025 season, things kick up a few a notches for the Texas Tech football team in Week 3. The Red Raiders open the season with three straight home games and close non-conference play against Oregon...

Soccer Fans Question U.S. Readiness To Host 2026 World Cup
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lifelong soccer fan Victor Dumois expressed concern about the United States co-hosting the 2026 World Cup after attending a recent Club World Cup match in Miami. “I think after the Copa America, a weird phenomenon has...

Texas’ public ed funding boost brings some relief but erodes districts’ independence, leaders say
A funding boost to the tune of $8.5 billion would usually be a cause for widespread celebration among Texas public schools. But in the wake of the 2025 legislative session, the mood of district leaders and educators is more lukewarm than...

SPORTS ON TV: Sports broadcast highlights for July 4-7
SPORTS ON TELEVISION July 4 9 a.m. FS1 UEFA Women’s Soccer, EURO 2025 Denmark vs. Sweden Group C. (Live) Noon TNT FIFA Club World Cup Soccer, Fluminense vs. Al Hilal Quarterfinal. (Live) Noon (13) KCPQ UEFA Women’s Soccer, EURO 2025 Germany vs....

What to know about Texas Tech football opponent Oregon State
After what should be an easy first two weeks of the 2025 season, things kick up a few a notches for the Texas Tech football team in Week 3. The Red Raiders open the season with three straight home games and close non-conference play against Oregon...

9-year-old girl dies after being left in hot car for 8 hours
Daijiworld Media Network – Texas Texas, Jul 4: In a deeply disturbing incident, a 9-year-old girl in Texas died after being left alone in a hot car for eight hours while her mother worked a full shift at a nearby manufacturing plant. The tragedy...

Where Beauty Culture Meets Budgeting
On any given Friday in Houston, beauty salons and lash lounges brim with the unmistakable hum of dryers, laughter and affirmation. For many Black women, the beauty shop is more than just a place to “get cute” — it’s a cultural sanctuary, a...

Well-timed break from the monsoon storms today with hotter afternoon temperatures
Well-timed break from the monsoon storms today with hotter afternoon temperatures Storm chances look to return next week, significant heat is expected to build later next week too MORNING SUNRISE AT 558. WE’RE JUST BRIGHTENING UP THOSE SKIES. WE...

Summer is here! And these stars are showing off their hot bikini bodies
Stars like Kylie Jenner, Millie Bobby Brown, Kristen Cavallari, among many others are showing off their bikini bodies this summer! Kourtney Kardashian is loving summer! She shared photos of herself and her family on vacation, sporting a skimpy...

Revisiting last time Joey Chestnut didn't win Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Patrick Bertoletti certainly lived up to his "Deep Dish" nickname last year, but he'll have his work cut out for him in 2025 with the return of "Jaws." The Chicago native put down 58 hot dogs in 10 minutes at the 2024 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog...

Mayahuel is Blooming Soon, Nick the Greek Hits Houston
Mayahuel, 811 Buffalo Park, is coming this July to Autry Park. It's a collaboration between local hospitality group Culinary Khancepts and acclaimed chef Luis Robledo Richards. Richards, a native of Mexico City, has more than 25 years of...

Another suit seeks to block Texas’ Ten Commandments law
DALLAS — A group of multifaith and nonreligious Texas families has filed a federal lawsuit to block a new state law requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments from taking effect in September. The suit is the latest legal challenge to the...

New chancellor of Texas A&M University System focuses on growth to meet state's needs
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KRHD) — Glenn Hegar, the new chancellor of the Texas A&M University System, is setting his sights on expanding the university system to accommodate Texas' rapid population growth and strengthen its economic impact. "If you...

World-first: Chinese scientists grow human heart tissue in pig embryo, beats for 21 days
In a scientific “first,” a tiny heart structure composed of human cells has been successfully grown within a pig embryo. Interestingly, this heart kept beating on its own for an impressive 21 days. Reportedly, this development was spearheaded by...

Nasscom to launch US CEO Forum in NY to boost India-US tech, innovation ties
Industry body Nasscom on Friday said it is launching the US CEO Forum in New York that would bring together leading Indian technology CEOs and influential US stakeholders to drive strategic dialogue across innovation, enterprise, policy, and...