UTRGV baseball set for final homestand with 1st place on the line
Listen insteadThe UTRGV baseball team has secured a spot at the Western Athletic Baseball Tournament, set for May 25-28 at HohokamStadium in Mesa, AZ. With three wins against Sam Houston this weekend during the Vaqueros’ final home series of the season, UTRGV (29-20, 14-10)could propel itself into first place in the WAC’s Southwest Division standings. The action begins with Game 1 at 7 p.m. today at UTRGV Baseball Stadium in Edinburg. A UTRGV sweep at home this weekend creates a tie atop the division with one WAC series remaining before theconference tournament. UTRGV is also running three promotions during its final home series.
myrgv.comVaqueros drop Game 2 against Bearkats
UTRGV REPORTSThe UTRGV baseball team lost to the Sam Houston Bearkats 10-7 in the middle game of its three-game series on Saturday at Don Sanders Stadium in Huntsville. Left fielder Brandon Pimentel was one of four Vaqueros (15-11, 5-6 WAC) with multi-hit games, going 4-for-5 with a double and two runs scored. Catcher Bryan Sturges went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBIs and a run scored. Designated hitter Cameron Blake went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored. UTRGV and Sam Houston complete their three-game WAC series at 1 p.m. today.
myrgv.comVaqueros back on right track, Sam Houston next
The Vaqueros look to stay in a groove as they travel to face Sam Houston for a three-game Western Athletic Conference series beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Don Sanders Stadium in Huntsville. Game 2 of the three-game series is slated for 3 p.m. Saturday, with the series finale at 1 p.m. Sunday. “It’s going to be tough on the road at Sam Houston, so we got to be ready to play every week. LOOKING AHEADAfter this weekend’s three-game series against Sam Houston, the Vaqueros will shift their focus towards a nonconference game against No. The Longhorns are also on the road this weekend playing a three-game series against Big 12 rival Oklahoma.
myrgv.comMLB DRAFT: Madden, Cowser to add more history to 2018 Cy Ranch squad
HOUSTON - 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
Located 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.
Trimble Tech on the Verge of First-Ever District Crown presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Last 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
HUNTSVILLE, 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
Can 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.
VYPE Football 2020 Preview: District 18-6A
But 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
The 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’
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
HOUSTON – 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
Shudde 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.
Here's everything you need to know about General Sam Houston's statue in Huntsville, Texas
HOUSTON - Did you know, the Sam Houston statue in Huntsville was constructed 25 years ago to celebrate General Sam Houston's 200th birthday? This October, get ready for a fun road trip to Huntsville, Texas for the free family-friendly event celebrating the statue's 25th anniversary. General Sam Houston was a brilliant military leader, one of the key people responsible for the formation of Texas. The Sam Houston statue is 67 ft. tall on a 10 ft. base, meaning the total height is 77 ft. tall, making it the tallest statue of an American hero, in the world. When: October 22, 2019 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Where: At the Sam Houston Statue Visitor Center.
Suspect asks deputies to kill him after brief chase in NW Harris County
Deputies have the vehicle stopped near N.Gessner/N.Sam Houston PW. The driver is NOW in custody. https://t.co/DUTK2zLiDQ Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 (@Pct4Constable) August 12, 2019HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Precinct 4 deputies took down a suspect, who asked deputies to kill him before he was arrested, after a brief chase in northwest Harris County.It happened around 12:00 a.m. Monday.Deputies say the suspect fled on the feeder road of Beltway 8 and later ran over spike strips near West Road. The man finally stopped on Gessner Road.Deputies say the man refused to comply with commands for about 10 minutes and would not get out of the car.Deputies eventually moved in with a K-9 and their guns drawn.The man then got out and told deputies to kill him. He was eventually tased and taken into custody.It's unclear why deputies were attempting to the pull the driver over.
abc13.comSuspect asks deputies to kill him after brief chase in NW Harris County
Deputies have the vehicle stopped near N.Gessner/N.Sam Houston PW. The driver is NOW in custody. https://t.co/DUTK2zLiDQ Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 (@Pct4Constable) August 12, 2019HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Precinct 4 deputies took down a suspect, who asked deputies to kill him before he was arrested, after a brief chase in northwest Harris County.It happened around 12:00 a.m. Monday.Deputies say the suspect fled on the feeder road of Beltway 8 and later ran over spike strips near West Road. The man finally stopped on Gessner Road.Deputies say the man refused to comply with commands for about 10 minutes and would not get out of the car.Deputies eventually moved in with a K-9 and their guns drawn.The man then got out and told deputies to kill him. He was eventually tased and taken into custody.It's unclear why deputies were attempting to the pull the driver over.
abc13.comWatch NASA's Orion spacecraft mockup travel on Houston streets today
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Get ready to share the road with a spaceship.NASA is sending its Orion spacecraft all the way to downtown Houston to help celebrate the 4th of July and Freedom Over Texas The 20,000 pound mockup will be part of the Space City Experience Exhibit on view Thursday at Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston Parks.To get it in place for the event, the spacecraft will be loaded onto a special truck.It will take about an hour to go the 25 miles from Johnson Space Center to downtown.Beginning Tuesday night, the spacecraft will take the following route:Space Center Blvd to Clear Lake City Blvd - 7:00 p.m. (Approximate)Right on Clear Lake City Blvd to I-45 NorthTake the 59 North Exit to the I-10 West Exit (Exit 132)Take I-10 West to the I-45 South Exit (Exit 768B)Exit onto I-45 South and drive to the Dallas/Pierce Exit ( Exit 47D)Exit Dallas StreetRight on DallasRight on Gillette StreetRight on Allen Parkway - 8:00 p.m. (Approximate)The Orion mockup is currently being used to test recovery operations from the water. It's known as the Post Orion Recovery Test mockup or PORT.If you are on the road during the move, be prepared for slowdowns, and be on the lookout for those trying to catch a glimpse of the craft as it passes by.If you see it, you're encouraged to snap a photo and use the hashtag #SpotOrion.
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