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Eisenhower quarterback Zacchaeus Henry is truly making a difference on and off the football field. KPRC 2′s Randy McIlvoy has the inspiring story.

We’re not here to break down the “grades” or decide “who won the draft” like so many others have, but rather, point out some fun facts or happenings from the NFL’s annual spectacle.

The idea of buying a home is exciting, but it also feels like the end of a longtime dream to live abroad for a year.

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick spent his Tuesday afternoon in Houston throwing to a number of area receivers.

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A grand jury on Friday declined to indict Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson following a police investigation sparked by lawsuits filed by 22 women who have accused him of harassment and sexual assault.

The Houston Gamblers have released their scheduled matchups for their inaugural season in the new USFL.

Trailing 20-16 going into the fourth quarter, the Rams drove the field and took a 23-20 lead with 1:25 remaining on a 1-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Cooper Kupp.

It’s really happening. Just when everyone thought legendary quarterback Tom Brady could play forever and outlast father time, that has proven not to be the case.

Chiefs fans celebrated their win in many ways, but one of those has massively benefited Buffalo’s Oishei Children’s Hospital.

If you like watching pro football, you will love this weekend. There are six National Football League (NFL) playoff games played over three days. The winners move on, and the losers go home. The two top-ranked teams, the Green Bay Packers and the Tennessee Titans, will have their first games playoff next weekend.

Many have clamored for years to have the Monday after the Super Bowl be a national holiday so people can recover from parties attended to watch the big game. This might not have been what they had in mind.

This year marked somewhat of a return to normalcy in the sports world.

Tremon Smith returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown, ending the longest drought in the NFL, and the Houston Texans beat woeful Jacksonville 30-16 on Sunday to end a three-game skid and extend their dominance in the series.

Tributes to the four slain students were all over Michigan and the Big Ten championship game on Saturday.

Family bragging rights, and maybe even some made-up trophies, are usually on the line for a game people look forward to annually.

It’s well-documented that Jimbo Fisher is friends with LSU athletic director Scott Woodward, who hired Fisher at Texas A&M in the first place when Woodward was the athletic director there.

Just when it seemed like the Texas football program had hit rock bottom, out came the shovels and the figurative hole was dug further.

Eric 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.

Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

College football trophies have a tendency to be quirky, whether it’s the Old Brass Spittoon, the Little Brown Jug, the Iron Skillet, the Bronze Boot or the Golden Egg.

The University of Houston announced Saturday evening that their Homecoming football game was delayed due to weather.

The Longhorns ended the game with six straight possessions without a first down.

Throughout the years, the National Football League has worked extensively to grow the game of football in Mexico -- from playing a regular-season game each year in Mexico City, to starting up more youth programs in the country to get kids involved from a young age.

So, by a show of hands, how many expected Texas A&M to be celebrating a win over No. 1 Alabama after losing to unranked Mississippi State the week prior?

According to David Culley, not even a legend could have helped the Texans’ offense in Buffalo.

Texas Southern University football players will hit the gridiron with shiny new helmets donated by a school legend.

Huddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

Sports fans dream of having a franchise quarterback, because it obviously changes everything. Notably, your chances of winning at a high level.

Zach Calzada threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start to power No. 7 Texas A&M in a 34-0 rout of New Mexico on Saturday.

It's one of the best times of the year, Football Season! It's no secret that Houstonians LOVE Football, but the city also loves great football foods, and Houston-based restaurant, Prospect Park has some of the best food for this football season.

The Houston Texans kick off the regular season today and we know football fans will be sporting the gear and working the grill to enjoy all the best parts of Sunday games. Show us how you are celebrating this first Sunday of the NFL regular season.

KPRC 2 and UTMB Health are proud to name Gavin Guthrie our athlete of the week!

You know what time it is! Every Tuesday we bring you updated rankings for Volleyball and Football across 5A/6A, 1A-4A and Private Schools for DFW AND Austin/San Antonio

Jersey Village junior Darius Johnson missed the 2020 season with an injury, but spent his time rehabbing and working hard to make sure he had a spot with the 2021 Falcons.

Texas Southern University alum Michael Strahan will have his No. 92 jersey retired this November to commemorate his 15-year career with the New York Giants.

You know what time it is! Every Tuesday we bring you updated rankings for Volleyball and Football across 5A/6A, 1A-4A and Private Schools for Houston, DFW, AND Austin/San Antonio

Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander checking in from NRG Stadium where the Texans learned (again) what Tom Brady is all about. Houston showed some good things in the 23-16 loss. They also showed the defense has plenty of work to do against top level NFL offenses with Brady torching them.

High school football is back!

The Football season is right around the corner and it's time for the fans to speak!

Before last Saturday’s preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers, Laremy Tunsil was one of four Houston Texans placed on the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list.

The Football season is right around the corner and it's time for the fans to speak!

Hello football fans! KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy here with a breakdown of game one of the David Culley era! Yes it was only a preseason win in Green Bay over the Packers, but it’s a start and a much better one than Bill O’Brien had when he took over.

It’s hard to say this is the revival of something that was dead, because higher-ups in the Pontiac School District don’t even know if it was alive in the first place.

The Texans travel to Green Bay to play the Packers did their first preseason game this Saturday. GM nick Caserio told sports radio 610 it’s “unlikely” Watson will travel with the team.

The Texas A&M Board of Regents will hold a special meeting Monday to discuss “issues” related to the Southeastern Conference.

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is expected to report to the Texans training camp Sunday, an NFL source confirmed.

Football, Volleyball and Cross Country Athletes Headlined the 2020 Fall Season, Which Was Full of Accolades and Highlights.

Football season is almost here! The Houston Texans will begin training camp in August at the Houston Methodist Training Center to prep for the 2021 season.

HOUSTON The Houston Texans offensive line improved in 2019, giving up 44 sacks vs. the league-high 62 in 2018. 2020 looks to be even better, partially because all five starts will return in the position they played in 2019. This week, KPRC 2 caught up with right guard Zach Fulton on his offseason and the Texans offensive line. In the offseason, Im seeing them grow and be able to lead and work by themselves. Q: What is it like doing offseason work via Zoom meetings?

Not being able to see clearly may cause some people anxiety, but for Prince William, it's the opposite. In the upcoming documentary Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health, the 37-year-old royal opens up about his own anxiety, brought on by public speaking engagements. Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health shows William exploring aspects of British history that have helped create the culture of silence around mental health. William and his wife, Kate Middleton, share three kids together -- 6-year-old Prince George, 5-year-old Princess Charlotte and 2-year-old Prince Louis. RELATED CONTENT:Prince William Says Becoming a Dad Brought Back 'Traumatic' Emotions of Losing Mom Princess DianaKate Middleton and Prince William Play Bingo With Nursing Home Residents in the Most Wholesome VideoPrince Harry 'Back in Touch' With Prince William After His Move to L.A.

Prince William is getting real about how the death of his mother, Princess Diana, affected him as a parent. The pair share three children -- 6-year-old Prince George, 5-year-old Princess Charlotte and 2-year-old Prince Louis. Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health sees William explore aspects of British history that have helped create the culture of silence around mental health. Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health fits into the U.K.'s ongoing Heads Up: Football Unites for Mental Health program. RELATED CONTENT:Kate Middleton and Prince William Play Bingo With Nursing Home Residents in the Most Wholesome VideoPrince William Writes Letter on Behalf of Himself and Prince Harry to Princess Diana's CharityPrince Harry 'Back in Touch' With Prince William After His Move to L.A.

The Texans will open the preseason Aug. 14 against the Minnesota Vikings for the fifth preseason matchup between the two teams. In Week 2 (Aug. 22), the Texans will host the Seattle Seahawks for the teams first-ever preseason matchup. In Week 3 (Aug. 29), the Texans will travel to New Orleans to face the Saints for the 11th time in the preseason. This will mark the 12th preseason matchup between the two Texas franchises, including the third season in a row. The Texans lead the head-to-head preseason series, 6-5.

A season in which North Shore defended its state title. The injury was an ACL tear and he has been rehabilitating over the past 8 months. I'm really into Dodge vehicles." Deblaw has a brother and two cousins who also wore the red and white of North Shore. "North Shore is just different," he said.

60 Minutes Sports talks to scientists, parents, and the NFL about concussions and brain development in kids and teens. Tune in on Tuesday, January 5th at 8pm on SHOWTIME.