Houston Matters
The economic impact of the World Series in Houston: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Tag: Minute Maid Park
Weather
Houston weather: Prepare to get wet on way to Minute Maid Park for Game 1 of World Series
Posted on · Houston's forecast for Friday calls for rain and thunderstorms, with the most severe weather expected during the late afternoon and early evening.
Sports
Houston Astros fan who hugged Jose Altuve charged with criminal trespass
Posted on · The Houston man arrested and charged with a misdemeanor after running onto the field and approaching the Astros' star second baseman during Game 2 of the ALCS is scheduled to appear in court the same day as the start of the World Series.
Music
Elton John’s final Houston concert cancelled due to Astros’ playoff run
Posted on · A potential Game 6 of the 2022 World Series would take place at Minute Maid Park the same day an Elton John concert was supposed to happen.
Sports
El Tiempo Cantina’s first season at Houston Astros games in Minute Maid Park a big hit
Posted on · The Houston-area Tex-Mex restaurant says it expects to sell about 500 gallons of margaritas per home game during the 2022 postseason.
Arts & Culture
Here’s how to celebrate Star Wars Day in the Houston area
Posted on · Houston has a bunch of great places to celebrate Star Wars Day, here's just a few spots you can hit tonight or later this month.
World Series 2021
Astros try to stay alive in World Series Game 6, with both teams’ pitching worn down
Posted on · Astros rookie Luis Garcia starts on only three days of rest. The pitching staffs for both teams are pretty worn down by now.
World Series 2021
Why are there so many Braves fans in Texas? Look to the ‘superstations’
Posted on · Scattered among throngs of Astros diehards at Minute Maid Park during games 1 and 2 of the World Series were a surprising number of people sporting Braves jerseys. Here's why.
The Astros in the World Series
After a cheating scandal, the Astros head into Game 1 of the World Series with a lot to prove
Posted on · The Astros return to the World Series for the third time in five years, but this time, they'll try to shake the phantom of a 2017 scandal. It won't be easy.
World Series 2021
The World Series begins on Tuesday. Here’s how to watch
Posted on · The Astros will have homefield advantage, with games 1 and 2 at Minute Maid Park this week.
Politics
First Lady Jill Biden Visits Minute Maid Park To Promote U.S. Vaccination Efforts
Posted on · The visit is part of a nationwide tour to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated.
Energy & Environment
EPA Grant Set To Help Redevelop Contaminated Sites In Underserved Houston Neighborhoods
Posted on · The sites include a former incinerator, thermal processing facility and two abandoned commercial high rises.
City of Houston
Sylvester Turner Joins Big-City Mayors In Asking Biden For Direct Vaccine Shipments
Posted on · The group of 36 mayors said getting direct shipments would lead to a more efficient public health response.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Production On 2 Vaccine Candidates Begins At Texas A&M
Posted on · As Texas attempts to ramp up testing, Houston this week will look to set up its vaccine "mega site."
Houston Matters
Photos: World Series Game 1 At Minute Maid
Posted on · Scenes from around the ballpark as the Astros host the Washington Nationals.