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How the Cowboys-Texans trade for WR Brandin Cooks impacts the draft

The Houston Texans traded WR Brandin Cook to the Dallas Cowboys, a deal that shakes up the draft needs for both teams

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 19, 2023

‘We all have the right to choose’: Guatemalans in US will help select next president

LOS ANGELES — Four years ago, when Alejandro Giammattei was elected president of Guatemala, immigrants living in the United States were able to vote for the first time. In that experimental election, 734 votes were counted among the four polling stations that were installed in Los Angeles, Houston, New York…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 19, 2023

Report: Texans, OT Laremy Tunsil Agree to Massive Extension

The Houston tackle is once again the NFL’s highest-paid offensive lineman.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 19, 2023

To tackle high housing costs, Texas lawmakers push to build more homes

Housing advocates, builders and real estate experts agree that the state simply isn’t building enough homes to keep up with its booming population and economic growth.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 18, 2023

Rockets Twitter reacts as Jabari Smith Jr. beats Pelicans at buzzer

Jabari Smith Jr. beat the buzzer versus New Orleans to give the #Rockets a third straight win, and it was a wild scene at Toyota Center. Here’s how it played out in real-time.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2023

Expert trashes Houston school takeover

By the state’s own standards, the Houston school system is not failing

Salon · Mar 17, 2023

Texans scouting boss James Liipfert mum on draft evaluations of quarterback

Houston Texans assist director of scouting and college scouting director James Liipfert gave just generalities when asked about QB evaluations.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 17, 2023

The Selection Committee Blew It for No. 1 Seed Houston

The Cougars take on No. 9 seed Auburn in the second round, which will essentially be a home game for the Tigers in Birmingham.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2023

The state takeover of Houston public schools is about more than school improvement

When the state of Texas took over Houston’s public school district on March 15, 2023, it made the district one of more than 100 school districts in the nation that have experienced similar state takeovers during the past 30 years.

The Conversation · Mar 17, 2023

Pelicans at Rockets: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Kevin Porter Jr. and the #Rockets have yet to win three straight games this season, but they’ll have an opportunity Friday when a struggling Pelicans squad visits Houston.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 17, 2023