The celebration goes all weekend long with plenty of Astros gear and fun activities for the whole family.

Houston Life's Melanie Camp takes us on a first look inside Academy Sports + Outdoors new store in Meyerland. For a chance to win a $1000 Academy Sports + Outdoors gift card head online to HoustonLife.TV

Houston Life went on the hunt for deserving dads to give a hobby upgrade in time for Father's Day, and we found them at Katy Fire Department.

Jared Mizell is one of 12 teens to be named to the Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.

It’s the best time of the year -- postseason baseball time, that is.

Let’s go Houston!

It’s the best time of the year -- postseason baseball time, that is.

Texans’ cultish obsession with Whataburger is an unparalleled romance for the ages. The chain is a true Texas icon. Its orange-and-white-stripe A-frames are just about everywhere in Texas, as are its fans. We double-patty dare you to find a Texan who’s not gaga for Whataburger’s honey butter chicken biscuits, spicy ketchup and Texas-sized burgers.

Federal Judge Xavier Rodriguez said the U.S. Air Force's failure to report the shooter's domestic violence conviction to the FBI allowed him to purchase the gun used in Texas' deadliest mass shooting.

The gunman should not have been able to purchase an assault style rifle, but the store conducted the required federal background check, which didn't reveal his past assault conviction, the court said.

HOUSTON – If the Houston Astros win Game 7 of the American League Championship, the Astros championship merchandise will be immediately available to purchase at Academy Sports + Outdoors stores. The 32 stores in the Houston and Beaumont area will have apparel for sale. While the items can also be purchased online at academy.com.