Texans president, Jamey Rootes, talks new book, COVID-19, search for head coach
HOUSTON โ The president of the Houston Texans, Jamey Rootes, has had a busy year; leading the franchise through COVID-19, a search for a coach and general manager, as well as writing a book. Rootes suggests the book for those in management, as well as Texans fans, who can find behind-the-scenes stories of the franchise. โI do anticipate that next fall, itโs going to be very similar to what weโve enjoyed for the last 20 years with Houston Texans football," he said. ---Rootes' book is available now on Amazon for less than a dollar. All proceeds go to the Houston Texans Foundation.
Texans owner among local partners who have stepped up to contribute $5 million for Houston rental relief
HOUSTON Four local partners came together to help struggling Houstonians pay their rent amid the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic slowdown. Houston Endowment, the Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund, the Kinder Foundation, and the Houston Texans owner and co-founder Janice McNair contributed $5 million for the city of Houstons second rental relief package. The federal government, through the CARES Act, contributed 75% of the $20 million rental program, announced Wednesday by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. So many are struggling to provide for their families during the COVID-19 pandemic, said McNair in a press release. Im thankful to Mayor Turner for providing programs focused on assisting our neighbors.Heres a breakdown of the money contributed by the partners:
This is what Texans head coach Bill OโBrien had to say about the death of George Floyd
HOUSTON โ The timing was right for Texans general manager and head coach Bill OโBrien to open up about his opinions and emotions following the death of Houston native, George Floyd. โThe Floyd family has been an unbelievable example for this country ... topped off by yesterday, with 60,000 people down there at the (Discovery) Green in downtown Houston," OโBrien said. Houston unites and Houston is uniting around the Floyd family. I think a lot of that has to do with the example of the Floyd family. I think as a white head football coach in the National Football League, itโs important to speak out.
These wealthy Houstonians were named to Forbesโ list of the richest people in the world
HOUSTON โ Forbes released a list of the worldโs richest people around the globe and a few Houstonians made the cut. Among the wealthiest, local billionaires are Tilman Fertitta and Richard Kinder. Forbes said the list was a drastic change compared to 2019, as 51% of billionaires lost value this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Richard Kinder (Courtesy of Forbes)Tilman FertittaLandryโs Inc., Houston RocketsRank: 414Wealth: $4.2 billionTilman Fertitta owns the Houston Rockets, Landryโs Restaurants (including Saltgrass Steakhouse and Bubba Gump Shrimp), and Golden Nugget Casinos. Tilman Fertitta (Courtesy of Forbes)Janice McNairHouston TexansRank: 451Wealth: $4.0 billionJanice McNair is the widow of Bob McNair, the owner of the Houston Texans, inheriting 80% of the team.