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James Harden Shares Why He Still Considers Houston ‘Home’

The Sixers guard still has a soft spot for his former city.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2022

In a career spanning decades, Tony Miller has rubbed shoulders with stars and billionaires

Episodes from his colorful career are many, and youngsters are thirsty. Miller gets invited to seminars around the country, like Rice University in Houston. Question-and-answer sessions rarely vary. “They want to talk about the old days,” Miller said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2022

Energy use from US cryptomining firms is contributing to rising utility bills

An investigation revealed that companies use enough energy to power Houston, and contribute to growing carbon emissions

The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2022

Paolo Banchero was looking forward to getting drafted by the Rockets amidst rumors

Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero was satisfied with what he was hearing leading up to the 2022 NBA draft. "Just all the stuff that was being put out there was that I was going No. 3 to Houston," Banchero told Yahoo Sports after he was shut down ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2022

Paolo Banchero says his head was in Houston prior to 2022 draft day

“I was a little surprised they called,” top NBA draft prospect Paolo Banchero tells Yahoo’s Chris Haynes, referring to the Magic. “Again, my mind was in Houston.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2022

U.S. House approves Rep. Lizzie Fletcher’s bill to protect the right to seek an abortion out of state

The bill would also shield the rights of any person or group helping someone get an abortion out of state.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 15, 2022

Texas Democrats hope quiet Dallas convention sets table for November upset of Abbott

AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas Democrats arrive in Dallas this week, don’t look for them to generate national headlines as the Republicans did in Houston last month.

Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2022

Women's Euro 2022: Who is the Lioness forward Rachel Daly?

Harrogate born Rachel Daly, 30, is a Defender for the Lionesses and a staunch Leeds supporter. She is a captain at Houston Dash, a professional American soccer team based in Houston, Texas.

Football London · Jul 14, 2022

Jae’Sean Tate ready to take on leadership role for younger Rockets

Now armed with a new contract, Jae’Sean Tate says he’s ready to take on a bigger leadership role with the young Houston Rockets. “I think we’re building something great,” Tate says.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 14, 2022

Skeletal remains found inside backyard barbecue pit in Houston, police say

Investigators say a full adult skeleton was found inside the brick pit

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022