How did Austin become the capital of Texas? A cannon got in the way of Houston's effort
Austin has been the capital of Texas since 1839, but did you know a brief ‘war’ nearly made Houston the seat of power in the Lone Star State?
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From the Astros to the Dynamo, here's how Houston’s professional sports teams got their names
and the club’s original logo featured a silhouette of the Sam Houston statue in Hermann Park. Following backlash over the name’s historical connotation (the Texas Revolution was also fought in ...
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Ranking every NFL starting QB of the 2024 season
It's why we're seeing the QB contracts go into insane stratuspheres, and it's why the likes of Sam Darnold and Brock ... was basically nothing. He was a statue in the pocket, and whatever was ...
Jimmy Butler’s return to the Heat makes sense for both parties, awkward as it is
Tensions are high, but Butler can bolster his own market by playing well for Miami when his suspension ends after Wednesday's ...
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Ever Wondered What’s The Story Behind Odessa’s Jackrabbit Statue
Believe it or not, the statue was made in 1962! The 8-foot-tall jackrabbit was an idea of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce ...
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Remember the Alamo? Lessons in Tennessee history are abundant at this historic Texas site
It took just 90 minutes for history to be made on March 6, 1836, when the Mexican army of Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna ...
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NFL Playoff Highs Props Odds and Best Bets
The Houston pass defense is outstanding, particularly the cornerbacks, who may be the best group in the NFL.
Pierre’s 20 lead Jacksonville State over Sam Houston 70-62
Led by Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 20 points, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 70-62 on Saturday night.
Adrian Wooley, Simeon Cottle rally Kennesaw State to 75-69 victory over Sam Houston in OT
Adrian Wooley had 25 points and Simeon Cottle scored seven of his 19 in overtime as Kennesaw State rallied to beat Sam Houston 75-69.