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.
Tag: Minute Maid Park
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.
Houston Matters
Houston Sports: Win Streak Ends For The Astros, And Simone Biles Makes History
Posted on · Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.
Sports
Astros To Extend Protective Netting Before Next Homestand
Posted on · The extended netting will run farther down the left-field and right-field lines to better protect fans from foul balls and bats that fly out of hitters' hands.
Houston Matters
A Look Inside The New Astros Hall Of Fame
Posted on · The new section at Minute Maid Park honors 14 former players and two longtime broadcasters from the team’s nearly 60-year history.
Houston Matters
‘I Make Things Blow Up’ — Meet The Pyrotechnician For The Astros
Posted on · Richard Welch operates the fireworks at Minute Maid Park during Houston Astros games.
Houston Matters
Astros PA Announcer Bob Ford: A Man As Friendly As His Voice Is Booming
Posted on · We meet the voice of Minute Maid Park, public address announcer Bob Ford.