Houston Matters
Astros extension of beer sales through end of game raises concerns from MADD
Posted on · "The only thing to sober you up is time. So any time there a lessened time, it's more of a chance that you're behind the wheel intoxicated."
Tag: Minute Maid Park
Sports
Houston Astros extend alcohol sales through end of games as pitch clock shortens game length
Posted on · Length of games is down by a half-hour across Major League Baseball with the addition of the pitch clock. The Astros join a growing list of teams extending sales time for alcohol.
Events
LULAC’s Cinco de Mayo parade returning to Downtown Houston after three-year hiatus
Posted on · The annual parade, in celebration of Houston's Hispanic culture and heritage, is scheduled for 10 a.m. May 6 near Minute Maid Park.
Food
New Minute Maid Park food, drinks, ordering technology in place for 2023 Houston Astros season
Posted on · New sandwiches, fries, and sweets will be on the menu this year as the Astros go for back-to-back World Series titles.
Sports
Megan Thee Stallion, Mark Wahlberg, Paul Wall, local country stars to help Houston Astros launch 2023 season
Posted on · The opening-weekend festivities at Minute Maid Park also will include fan giveaways and ceremonies recognizing the Astros and their top players during last year's World Series championship run.
Transportation
METRO offering free light-rail rides when Houston hosts 2023 NCAA Final Four
Posted on · All rides on METRORail, which provides access to Downtown Houston as well as to NRG Park, will be free from March 31-April 3.
Houston
Houston Astros to sell gold-trimmed gear to commemorate 2022 World Series title
Posted on · A 24-hour "Astros Gold Rush" sale begins at midnight Wednesday at the Union Station Team Store inside Minute Maid Park.
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.
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.