Posted on · The University of Houston has introduced its new athletic director. Mack Rhoades takes over for Dave Maggart, who retired last month after seven years with the university. Rhodes comes from the University of Akron, where he presided over the construction of a new 54-million dollar stadium. He's also credited with improving graduation rates for student athletes, and he says he hopes to do the same thing in Houston.
Posted on · It's not official yet, but the Houston Dynamo is significantly closer to a final deal to secure a new stadium in downtown Houston. Laurie Johnson has more.
Posted on · The Rockets and Lakers go head to head tonight at the Toyota Center for Game 3 of the second round playoff matchup. And although Houston has hosted plenty of big events in the past, such as the Superbowl and recently Wrestle Mania, the visitor's bureau says being in the national spotlight gives the city a chance to show what it has to offer and improve its image. Bill Stamps has that story.
Posted on · The 2009 Baseball season is officially underway for the Houston Astros. After more than five months without any baseball, most fans were pumped up and ready to get things started. As Bill Stamps reports, the Astros didn't exactly get off to the start everyone had hoped.
Posted on · Houston's professional soccer team slowly inches toward a stadium deal. The Dynamo hope to break ground on a facility this fall. But city officials say the deal isn't done yet. Laurie Johnson has more.
Posted on · Over the last two decades there's been a steady decline in the number of African-American players in major league baseball. Today the Astros and local politicians announced they're starting a new baseball academy in north Houston that they hope will bring those numbers up and also improve the lives of kids living in the area. Bill Stamps has more.
Posted on · Harris County Commissioners hear from business owners on a can't miss investment. They're trying to convince them that building a soccer stadium for the Houston Dynamo would help to revitalize the East End. Pat Hernandez has the story.
Posted on · The Houston Comets Basketball team has eight games remaining on this season's schedule. They could also be the final games ever for the Houston franchise. The teams is officially up for sale, and there's not much time to find a new owner. Bill Stamps has more.