The Latest Breaking News from Houston

Justin Verlander’s Return to Houston Is Just What the Astros Needed

The Mets grabbed some value in return, but Houston’s newfound pitching depth makes another deep playoff run possible.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2023

MLB World Reacts to Blockbuster Trade That Sends Justin Verlander Back to Astros

The ace is headed back to Houston, where he just won the World Series title and Cy Young Award last year.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2023

Report: Astros Acquire Justin Verlander in Blockbuster Trade With Mets

The 2022 Cy Young winner is headed back to Houston in a blockbuster trade.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2023

Texas school district will eliminate its libraries and turn them into detention centres

‘New education system’ criticised by city leaders for revoking access to libraries

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Texans QB C.J. Stroud admits need to ‘chill’ on delicious Houston food

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud says the delicious cuisine in Houston has him getting off schedule.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 30, 2023

10 people died at the Astroworld music festival two years ago. What happens now?

Nearly two years after 10 people were crushed to death during the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston, no charges have been filed despite at least some people, including workers, expressing safety concerns about the event

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023

Texans RB Dameon Pierce focusing on ‘little things’ to produce big results

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce believes that giving attention to the smaller points will yield larger gains in 2023.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 29, 2023

Tytus Howard extension validates Texans’ belief in HBCU standout

Tytus Howard has proven the Houston Texans correct with his contract extension.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 29, 2023

Houston school district to turn libraries into disciplinary centers

Critics condemn superintendent Mike Miles’s ‘new education system’ that removes students’ access to books

The Guardian - US · Jul 29, 2023

LOOK: 42 best images from Houston Texans training camp Day 3

Here is a look at some of the best images from the third day of Houston Texans training camp.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 28, 2023