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Sweeting launches Houston defence with win

American Ryan Sweeting launched his title defence at the US Men’s Clay Court Championship on Tuesday with a 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) victory over Brazilian qualifier Ricardo Mello.

Shealy introduced as Houston Baptist head coach

The newly-created football program at Houston Baptist University has a leader, as Vic Shealy was officially introduced at a Tuesday press conference. The 50-year-old arrives fresh from a two-year stint at Kansas.

Airport System supports idea to allow Hobby Airport

The Houston Airport System has released the results of its study on whether William P. Hobby Airport should be allowed to accept international flights. Southwest Airlines wants to make Hobby Airport an international hub for flights to Mexico,...

Rockies’ lineup: Nelson receives opening day start

The grass is green, expectant at Minute Maid Park. The bunting hangs from the rafters, gently blowing in the wind. In a world doused in cynicism, selfishness and controversy, opening day provides a brief respite from reality.

Easter Seals Houston Introduces BridgingApps

Easter Seals Greater Houston is proud to announce that it has changed the name of SNApps4Kids to BridgingApps™ to more accurately reflect the program’s services. BridgingApps™ is a community of Easter Seals Houston staff, parents,...

7 Hurt When Tampa to Houston Jet Hits Turbulence

Five passengers and two flight attendants have been hurt after a flight from Tampa, Fla., to Houston hit severe turbulence over Louisiana.

Mahan lifts Houston Open Golf title

Hunter Mahan fired a final-round 71 on Sunday to win the US PGA Tour’s $6 million Houston Open by one stroke over Sweden’s Carl Pettersson. Mahan, who won the elite World Golf Championships Match Play Championship in February, became the...

Oosthuizen takes charge at Houston Open

Former British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen birdied five of the last seven holes to charge two shots clear in the third round of the weather-delayed Houston Open in Humble, Texas on Saturday. The smooth-swinging South African recovered from...

Phil Mickelson surges into tie for lead at Houston Open

Phil Mickelson finished a 7-under 65 early Friday to move into contention at the rain-delayed Houston Open. The defending champion completed only three holes Thursday before an afternoon thunderstorm forced the suspension of the first round....

Shotgun Start: Previewing the Shell Houston Open

Redstone Golf Course’s Tournament Course has never claimed to be Texas’ version of Augusta National, but for one week out of the year, the course in the town of Humble does its best impersonation of the legendary track, ramping up...