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MATTRESS MACK


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Mattress Mack’s Gallery Furniture to close Post Oak showroom, hosts sale up to 70% off

Read full article: Mattress Mack’s Gallery Furniture to close Post Oak showroom, hosts sale up to 70% off

Enjoy discounts of 30% to 70% on furniture at all locations and online.

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Mattress Mack pledges to buy $500 worth of Girl Scout cookies from every Houston troop

Read full article: Mattress Mack pledges to buy $500 worth of Girl Scout cookies from every Houston troop

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, owner of Gallery Furniture, is significantly boosting sales for Houston's Girl Scouts by purchasing $500 worth of cookies from every troop participating in his challenge

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‘Thank you Houston’: Mattress Mack walks unassisted one week after open-heart surgery

Read full article: ‘Thank you Houston’: Mattress Mack walks unassisted one week after open-heart surgery

Jim McIngvale, known as Mattress Mack, is making significant progress in his recovery after successful open-heart surgery to repair a leaky mitral valve at Methodist Hospital in Houston.

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Mattress Mack hosts Trump rally at Gallery Furniture hours before Kamala Harris’ Houston rally

Read full article: Mattress Mack hosts Trump rally at Gallery Furniture hours before Kamala Harris’ Houston rally

Houston is buzzing with political energy as Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale hosts a rally supporting Donald Trump at Gallery Furniture, kicking off at 10 a.m.

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Mattress Mack raising supplies to send to Hurricane Helene and Milton victims

Read full article: Mattress Mack raising supplies to send to Hurricane Helene and Milton victims

Once again, Mattress Mack is stepping up to help communities in need.

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Shelter-in-place, evacuations issued for THESE areas due to pipeline fire in Deer Park

Read full article: Shelter-in-place, evacuations issued for THESE areas due to pipeline fire in Deer Park

A large pipeline fire has impacted surrounding areas in Deer Park, Texas.

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What is cellulitis? What we know about the infection that caused Mattress Mack’s hospital stay

Read full article: What is cellulitis? What we know about the infection that caused Mattress Mack’s hospital stay

McInvale said before he was admitted to the hospital, his leg started bothering him while he was driving to work so he drove to the hospital instead. When he got to St. Luke’s, Mack said doctors told him he had a rash on his leg due to cellulitis.

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Mattress Mack is back! Jim McInvale has returned to work after weekend health scare

Read full article: Mattress Mack is back! Jim McInvale has returned to work after weekend health scare

'I appreciate y'all lifting me up in prayer'

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‘Feeling better, hope to go home soon’: Mattress Mack gives update on hospital stay

Read full article: ‘Feeling better, hope to go home soon’: Mattress Mack gives update on hospital stay

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, a well-known Houston businessman, has been hospitalized at St. Luke's due to massive leg swelling, a red rash, and memory loss.

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Mattress Mack’s legacy: 5 ways he’s made a difference across the community

Read full article: Mattress Mack’s legacy: 5 ways he’s made a difference across the community

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, a Houston businessman known for his philanthropy, continues to significantly impact his community despite facing health issues

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‘I’m going to be alright’: Mattress Mack in the hospital for ‘cognitive’ issues

Read full article: ‘I’m going to be alright’: Mattress Mack in the hospital for ‘cognitive’ issues

Members of the community are sending well wishes to local icon and businessman, Jim “Mattress Mack McIngvale, who said he is recovering from “cognitive” issues.

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‘She was like a sister to me’: Friends and family remember 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray as kind, funny and vibrant

Read full article: ‘She was like a sister to me’: Friends and family remember 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray as kind, funny and vibrant

After the funeral service, a celebration of life will be held at Gallery Furniture on North Fwy. The public is invited to attend both events.

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Jocelyn Nungaray to be laid to rest Thursday in north Houston, public invited to attend service

Read full article: Jocelyn Nungaray to be laid to rest Thursday in north Houston, public invited to attend service

After the funeral service, a celebration of life will be held at Gallery Furniture on North Fwy. The public is invited to attend both events.

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Mattress Mack giving away more than 200 mattresses amid Houston windstorm recovery efforts

Read full article: Mattress Mack giving away more than 200 mattresses amid Houston windstorm recovery efforts

“For these families, a good night’s sleep on a brand new mattress can symbolize a step towards rebuilding their lives," Gallery Furniture said in a statement. Check if you qualify for a free mattress by clicking the story and seeing the eligible zip codes.

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Doubling down: Mattress Mack places another $1 million on UH ahead of Cougars’ March Madness debut

Read full article: Doubling down: Mattress Mack places another $1 million on UH ahead of Cougars’ March Madness debut

The Houston Cougars men’s basketball team boasts a 25-3 record and the top spot in the current AP poll. The squad is projected to be a tough out in the upcoming March Madness tournament, and Mattress Mack has bought in.

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Gallery Furniture’s holiday mattress giveaway for family caretakers

Read full article: Gallery Furniture’s holiday mattress giveaway for family caretakers

Mattress Mack and his team at Gallery Furniture are doing something very special this holiday season to help those who help others.

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MLB takes responsibility for decision that revoked Jim McIngvale’s first pitch opportunity

Read full article: MLB takes responsibility for decision that revoked Jim McIngvale’s first pitch opportunity

Major League Baseball has released a statement taking responsibility for the decision which revoked Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale’s opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at this past weekend’s ALDS matchup between the Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins.

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Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale says first pitch at Astros game canceled due to interference from national competitor

Read full article: Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale says first pitch at Astros game canceled due to interference from national competitor

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, the founder of Houston’s Gallery Furniture, said his opportunity to throw out the first pitch in Saturday’s ALDS opener between the Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins was canceled due to the intervention of a national competitor.

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Denny’s, Gallery Furniture give new meaning to ‘bed and breakfast’ with free mattresses, meals for members of military

Read full article: Denny’s, Gallery Furniture give new meaning to ‘bed and breakfast’ with free mattresses, meals for members of military

In celebration of Military Appreciation Month and the brand’s 70th anniversary, Denny’s is partnering with Gallery Furniture owner, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, for a special honor.

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Pct. 4 K9 named ‘Mattress Mack’ nabs armed suspect in north Harris County

Read full article: Pct. 4 K9 named ‘Mattress Mack’ nabs armed suspect in north Harris County

A Harris County Pct. 4 Constable K9 named “Mattress Mack” is hailed a hero after apprehending an armed suspect at a north Harris County neighborhood on Tuesday.

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Dropping now, the Astros newest hype song

Read full article: Dropping now, the Astros newest hype song

Local rapper and producer Mark Drew is back with a new hype song, ‘Ready 2 Reign.’ He performs it live.

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Battle over sports betting intensifies in Austin with bipartisan push

Read full article: Battle over sports betting intensifies in Austin with bipartisan push

A competitive match-up in Austin is heating up around mobile sports betting in Texas.The business of sports betting through a mobile device in the Lone Star State has been viewed as an underdog by many, but it is very much alive according to key players in Austin.

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Harris County officials approve initiative that will pay employees extra to assist with elections

Read full article: Harris County officials approve initiative that will pay employees extra to assist with elections

Harris County employees may soon be paid extra to work elections.

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‘Not about political parties’: Mattress Mack files lawsuit over elections issues in Harris County

Read full article: ‘Not about political parties’: Mattress Mack files lawsuit over elections issues in Harris County

Houston businessman Jim McIngvale, affectionately known as “Mattress Mack,” announced the filing of a lawsuit Tuesday due to issues with the 2022 midterm elections in Harris County.

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‘The State of Crime in Houston’: Mattress Mack, Crime Stoppers of Houston hold news conference to address crime in our community

Read full article: ‘The State of Crime in Houston’: Mattress Mack, Crime Stoppers of Houston hold news conference to address crime in our community

Houston businessman Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale alongside officials from Crime Stoppers Houston hosted a news conference Sunday to discuss crime in our community.

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Artist from Atascocita tattoo shop ‘Hitlist Ink’ creates iconic Mattress Mack tattoo

Read full article: Artist from Atascocita tattoo shop ‘Hitlist Ink’ creates iconic Mattress Mack tattoo

It’s been over 24 hours since the Astros Victory Parade, and one local man Tyrone Smith got a Mattress Mack tattoo to remember this year’s World Series run, forever. Melanie Camp went out to Atascocita to catch up with the fan who received the tattoo, and the artist who brought the design to life.

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‘Mattress Mack’ says he’s ‘sincerely grateful’ after Astros’ World Series victory

Read full article: ‘Mattress Mack’ says he’s ‘sincerely grateful’ after Astros’ World Series victory

Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale has had one heck of a week following the Houston Astros World Series win on Saturday night.

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Mattress Mack hits home run with $10 million bet on an Astros win

Read full article: Mattress Mack hits home run with $10 million bet on an Astros win

Jim McIngvale, or Mattress Mack, is taking home nearly $75 million after wagering $10 million on the Houston Astros winning the 2022 World Series.

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‘Kindness, southern hospitality, and warmth’: ‘Mattress Mack’ encourages Houstonians to welcome Phillies fans with open arms ahead of World Series weekend

Read full article: ‘Kindness, southern hospitality, and warmth’: ‘Mattress Mack’ encourages Houstonians to welcome Phillies fans with open arms ahead of World Series weekend

Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale wants Houstonians and Astros fans to show kindness to visitors as the World Series returns to Minute Maid Park Saturday.

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‘Mattress Mack’ surprised on KPRC 2 after meme goes viral

Read full article: ‘Mattress Mack’ surprised on KPRC 2 after meme goes viral

Houston icon Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale discussed going viral for his expletive-laced video and receives a surprise.

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Don’t mess with Mack. Don’t mess with the Houston Astros.

Read full article: Don’t mess with Mack. Don’t mess with the Houston Astros.

If you applauded a furniture store owner shouting profanity in the streets of Philadelphia during the World Series this week, you might be from Houston.

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Mattress Mack chats exclusively with Derrick Shore, and leaves a message for fans ahead of tonight’s game.

Read full article: Mattress Mack chats exclusively with Derrick Shore, and leaves a message for fans ahead of tonight’s game.

Houston legend Jim McIngvale, locally known as “Mattress Mack” spoke exclusively with Derrick Shore to break down the incidents that took place in Philadelphia during Game 3 last night, and leaves a message to both fanbases, ahead of Game 4 tonight.

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Astros superfan, Houston icon ‘Mattress Mack’ responds after expletive-laced outburst caught on camera after World Series game

Read full article: Astros superfan, Houston icon ‘Mattress Mack’ responds after expletive-laced outburst caught on camera after World Series game

Astros superfan, major wagerer and sales icon Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is going viral Wednesday morning after video surfaced of the ad pitchman swearing into a crowd in Philadelphia.

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Mattress Mack surprises 9-year-old and family after Astros ticket scam cost them $400

Read full article: Mattress Mack surprises 9-year-old and family after Astros ticket scam cost them $400

A 9-year-old super fan of the Houston Astros and his family are getting the opportunity of a lifetime after falling victim to a scam.

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Mattress Mack teams up with Crime Stoppers to host news conference regarding school safety, backpack distribution drive

Read full article: Mattress Mack teams up with Crime Stoppers to host news conference regarding school safety, backpack distribution drive

Mattress Mack has teamed up with Crime Stoppers Wednesday and held a back-to-school news conference and backpack, school supplies and safety resources distribution event to ensure families have the critical tools for a safe and successful school year.

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Kentucky flood relief: This is how Houstonians and Texans can help

Read full article: Kentucky flood relief: This is how Houstonians and Texans can help

Deadly floods have washed away nearly entire communities in Kentucky. If you’re doing what Houstonians and Texans always do, you’re thinking about others and how you can help.

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Mattress Mack surprises grandmother of 5 with free kids’ furniture

Read full article: Mattress Mack surprises grandmother of 5 with free kids’ furniture

Mattress Mack and Gallery Furniture have partnered with a nonprofit to surprise a local grandmother who is helping raise her grandchildren with free children’s furniture on Wednesday.

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Quiz: Just how Houston are you? Take this quiz to find out!

Read full article: Quiz: Just how Houston are you? Take this quiz to find out!

Take a few minutes, answer the questions, and see where you land on the Houston spectrum.

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Crime Stoppers discuss public safety with Mattress Mack and others, announces ‘Houston Crime Index’ from new research center

Read full article: Crime Stoppers discuss public safety with Mattress Mack and others, announces ‘Houston Crime Index’ from new research center

Crime Stoppers of Houston hosted a press conference Wednesday with Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale and other area leaders to discuss public safety challenges and solutions.

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Hundreds of people waiting for free Astros tickets at Gallery Furniture turned away

Read full article: Hundreds of people waiting for free Astros tickets at Gallery Furniture turned away

There were long lines and cars were gridlocked outside Gallery Furniture on North Freeway Thursday morning.

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Mattress Mack buys block of tickets so UH students can take part in March Madness

Read full article: Mattress Mack buys block of tickets so UH students can take part in March Madness

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale has done it again. Last year he made headlines when he chartered a flight to Indianapolis for University of Houston students to watch their basketball team play in the Final Four.

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Mattress Mack out of $9.5 million after losing historic Super Bowl bet

Read full article: Mattress Mack out of $9.5 million after losing historic Super Bowl bet

Popular Houstonian and furniture guru Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale is now out of a large amount of cash after he bet on the losing team for Super Bowl LVI.

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ONLY ON 2: Mattress Mack travels to Louisiana to make largest Super Bowl bet in history

Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Mattress Mack travels to Louisiana to make largest Super Bowl bet in history

Outside the men’s restroom at a rest stop in Vinton, Louisiana Friday morning, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale pulled out his smartphone and with a tap of a finger placed the largest Super Bowl bet in history, $5 million.

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Gallery Furniture’s ‘Home for the Holidays’ sale helping welcome guests in your home this holiday season

Read full article: Gallery Furniture’s ‘Home for the Holidays’ sale helping welcome guests in your home this holiday season

Gallery Furniture has you covered this holiday season with their ‘Home for the Holidays’ sale happening right now!

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Houston stepping up in Kentucky tornado relief effort: Here’s how to help

Read full article: Houston stepping up in Kentucky tornado relief effort: Here’s how to help

Houston businesses and organizations are stepping up in the wake of the deadly tornadoes that ravaged the Midwest over the weekend.

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What we know about the ‘Rally Nuns’ and their secret classroom inside Gallery Furniture

Read full article: What we know about the ‘Rally Nuns’ and their secret classroom inside Gallery Furniture

We have seen them, heard them, and appreciated them.

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Mattress Mack bet big on Astros once again and could win over $35M if they take World Series

Read full article: Mattress Mack bet big on Astros once again and could win over $35M if they take World Series

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale said he has a problem.

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Free mattresses! How Houstonians can take advantage of Gallery Furniture’s World Series deal before the first pitch on Tuesday

Read full article: Free mattresses! How Houstonians can take advantage of Gallery Furniture’s World Series deal before the first pitch on Tuesday

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale said Gallery Furniture was selling the most mattresses as their free mattress promotions ends on Tuesday.

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Mattress Mack to receive $35.6M payout if Astros win World Series

Read full article: Mattress Mack to receive $35.6M payout if Astros win World Series

Gallery Furniture owner Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale will receive a historic $35.6 million payout if the Houston Astros win the World Series, according to a report by Forbes.

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Houston sends supplies and relief to Hurricane Ida-hit communities

Read full article: Houston sends supplies and relief to Hurricane Ida-hit communities

Houston sent help to Louisiana by the truckloads Thursday.

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Mattress Mack organizes drive to support those in Louisiana affected by Ida

Read full article: Mattress Mack organizes drive to support those in Louisiana affected by Ida

Houstonians are working to collect supplies for the region ravaged by Hurricane Ida.

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Mattress Mack prepares to send 30 trucks loaded with relief supplies to region ravaged by Hurricane Ida

Read full article: Mattress Mack prepares to send 30 trucks loaded with relief supplies to region ravaged by Hurricane Ida

With Hurricane Ida still hammering Louisiana, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale announced a massive relief effort to help families impacted by the devastating storm.

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Linda McIngvale, the wife of Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale, assists in the recovery of India the tiger

Read full article: Linda McIngvale, the wife of Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale, assists in the recovery of India the tiger

Linda McIngvale, the wife of Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale, said she helped with the safe recovery of India the tiger, according to a statement.

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Mattress Mack to send several UH students to Final Four game this weekend

Read full article: Mattress Mack to send several UH students to Final Four game this weekend

Mattress Mack gives out nearly 20,000 face masks FridayHOUSTON – In true “Mattress Mack” fashion, the business owner will send several University of Houston students to the Final Four game against Baylor this Saturday. Jim McIngvale and Gallery Furniture will also host a Coogs Pep Rally at the Gallery Furniture on North Freeway on Thursday at 11 a.m.During the pep rally, several UH students will win a round-trip charter flight to Indianapolis, tickets to the game and hotel accommodations. The public is welcome to show their Cougar pride in the parking lot of the pep rally. The lucky Final Four trip winners will board a private jet on Friday with the families of the UH coaches to attend the game.

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Mattress Mack to discuss winter storm recovery efforts on ‘Ellen’

Read full article: Mattress Mack to discuss winter storm recovery efforts on ‘Ellen’

HOUSTON – Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres sat down Wednesday to meet with Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale virtually about his efforts to give back to Houstonians during last week’s Texas winter storm, including opening both Gallery Furniture locations as warming shelters. We have a saying here at Gallery Furniture that we have a responsibility for the well-being of the community,” McIngvale said. At the end of his interview, DeGeneres wanted to help his GoFundMe page hit his goal of $50,000 to help winter storm victims. Over 700 Houstonians called Gallery Furniture a place of shelter and over 4,000 meals were delivered thanks to Mattress Mack, DeGeneres said during her show. This wasn’t the first time the Gallery Furniture owner opened his stores to those in need.

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‘There’s a light of hope in Houston’: Food drive at Gallery Furniture serves 300 families

Read full article: ‘There’s a light of hope in Houston’: Food drive at Gallery Furniture serves 300 families

Hundreds of Houston families received much-needed food at a distribution drive at Gallery Furniture Tuesday.

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Here’s how Texans are helping each other throughout the weather crisis

Read full article: Here’s how Texans are helping each other throughout the weather crisis

Deloris Sanchez, 56, and Mallissa Lee, 52, sit on a couch while taking shelters at Gallery Furniture store which opened its door and transformed into a warming station after winter weather caused electricity blackouts on Feb. 18, 2021 in Houston. As millions of people struggled to face freezing temperatures while enduring boil water notices and hourslong rolling power outages, Texans have come together to help one another during the weather crisis. “Neighbors helping neighbors cause that’s what we do in Texas,” one viewer wrote. Residents of the Harvest Green community in Richmond also boasted about their neighbors, sharing how there was an outpour of people volunteering, performing house and pipe inspections, and sharing bottled water among other essential items. Who has been your hero throughout the weather crisis?

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Gallery Furniture opens 2 locations as warming shelters

Read full article: Gallery Furniture opens 2 locations as warming shelters

HOUSTON – Gallery Furniture has opened two locations as warming shelters for residents who are still without power more than 24 hours after state-mandated blackouts. People can stay warm, get hot food and water at retailer’s locations at 6006 North Freeway in Houston and 7227 W. Grand Parkway South in Richmond. “We’re here to help the community,” said Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, owner of Gallery Furniture. McIngvale said people should use extreme caution trying to get to the stores. You can find a list of warming centers in the Houston area here.

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‘Houston loves you’: Dominique Sachse, other city, community leaders wish ‘Mattress Mack’ happy 70th birthday

Read full article: ‘Houston loves you’: Dominique Sachse, other city, community leaders wish ‘Mattress Mack’ happy 70th birthday

HOUSTON – Jim McIngvale, also known as “Mattress Mack,” is celebrating after he turned 70 years old on Thursday. Houston is also celebrating the local figure. City and community leaders, including KPRC 2′s Dominique Sachse, Houston Mayor Sylvester and Astros Alex Bregman, help put together a birthday video for Mack. The video was put together by radio station 89.3 KSBJ where they also included its listeners and Gallery Furniture customers wishing Mack a happy birthday to help spread love and encouragement throughout the city of Houston. Watch the loving video below:

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They won: This is what ‘Mattress Mack’ says about his $3.46M Super Bowl bet on Tampa Bay

Read full article: They won: This is what ‘Mattress Mack’ says about his $3.46M Super Bowl bet on Tampa Bay

HOUSTON – Jim McIngvale, otherwise known to Houstonians as “Mattress Mack,” placed a $3.46 million Super Bowl bet on Tampa Bay and won. According to DraftKings, the owner of Gallery Furniture flew to Colorado where he bet on an app from the Colorado Springs airport. At the current situation, McIngvale’s $3.46 million bet would pay winnings of $2,724,409.45, meaning a total, whopping payout of $6,184,409.45, according to DraftKings. AdMcIngvale has previously betted on sports events, and particularly the Astros. What do you think about “Mattress Mack” and his betting?

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Mattress Mack reportedly says election payouts are on the way to winning customers of Gallery Furniture promotion

Read full article: Mattress Mack reportedly says election payouts are on the way to winning customers of Gallery Furniture promotion

After a monthslong election, Jim McIngvale, otherwise known to Houstonians as “Mattress Mack,” is finally issuing payouts to Gallery Furniture customers who correctly predicted the Democratic party would win the 2020 presidential election. As part of promotional deal, Gallery Furniture owner Mattress Mack offered a 50% refund of a $3,000+ purchase total or 100% of a $3,000+ purchase total back in-store credit to customers who correctly choose the winner of the November election. According to Houston Chronicle, Mattress Mack said checks to winning customers are going out Monday. Following speculation by social media users that payouts were delayed due to concerns about voter fraud, McIngvale explained to the Chronicle that his company looked to avoid recollecting and redistributing prizes saying, “we didn’t want to pay it twice in case there was a flip, although the odds were very small.”

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'Mattress Mack’ discusses Harris County workforce program

Read full article: 'Mattress Mack’ discusses Harris County workforce program

An Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist, Amanda Cochran is a Houston transplant from New York City who has embraced her new city with both arms -- living and breathing news and all things Texas.

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Mattress Mack converts part of Gallery Furniture into trade school, charter school

Read full article: Mattress Mack converts part of Gallery Furniture into trade school, charter school

HOUSTON – Houston icon Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale has stepped up once again to help our community. On Thursday, Mattress Mack converted part of Gallery Furniture into a trade and a charter school complete with childcare and life coaches. The goal of this program is to help Houstonians get the skills they need to move up in the workforce. If the program, which located at the North Freeway Gallery Furniture, is successful, Mattress Mack said they will consider expanding it to the location in Fort Bend County. Community Health Choice, a nonprofit health insurer headquartered in Houston, is one of McIngvale’s community partners for WorkTexas, providing Life Services coaches and other resources onsite at Gallery Furniture for the new initiative.

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Mattress Mack gives out nearly 20,000 face masks Friday

Read full article: Mattress Mack gives out nearly 20,000 face masks Friday

Mattress Mack wants to help Houstonians stay safe from COVID-19 by giving away 10,000 free masks Friday from 5 a.m. - 9 a.m. at the Gallery Furniture North Freeway store.

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Free mask distribution: This is where you can get a free mask, gloves in Houston

Read full article: Free mask distribution: This is where you can get a free mask, gloves in Houston

HOUSTON – Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale helped give away 10,000 free masks Friday from 5 a.m. - 9 a.m. at the Gallery Furniture North Freeway store to help Houstonians stay safe from COVID-19. The Harris County Precinct One Constable’s Office distributed the PPE. God’s Grace Church, 9944 W. Montgomery in Houston, at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Canaan Baptist Church, 5117 Lockwood Drive in Houston, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. True Light Missionary Baptist Church, 7102 N Main in Houston, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Effective Monday, April 27, masks are legally required in Harris County per an executive order signed today by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

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These are the Houstonians who are on Gov. Greg Abbott’s strikeforce team

Read full article: These are the Houstonians who are on Gov. Greg Abbott’s strikeforce team

Abbott announced Friday an Executive Order to create a strike force team in an effort to reopen Texas. Many of the members appointed by Abbott are from Houston. The strikeforce team was formed to aid in “strategically restarting” various sectors and infrastructures in Texas such as education, culture, and work. The team will be led by retired COO of Hilltop Holdings James Huffines and veteran lobbyist Mike Toomey. Abbott’s strikeforce team and to see a full list of members can visit the State of Texas webpage.

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Mattress Mack providing free food to children and seniors in this week

Read full article: Mattress Mack providing free food to children and seniors in this week

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale plans on providing a free meal to seniors and children at his Gallery Furniture store this week.

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Mattress Mack giving out free grab-and-go meals to kids, senior citizens

Read full article: Mattress Mack giving out free grab-and-go meals to kids, senior citizens

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is giving out free grab-and-go meals to kids and senior citizens Thursday, he announced on Twitter.

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Mattress Mack announces plea for more items to help homebound senior citizens

Read full article: Mattress Mack announces plea for more items to help homebound senior citizens

Gallery Furniture owner Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale is calling on Houstonians to help homebound senior citizens.

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Mattress Mack develops plan to help seniors, families in need during COVID-19 outbreak

Read full article: Mattress Mack develops plan to help seniors, families in need during COVID-19 outbreak

HOUSTON – Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Sunday announced a plan to help seniors and low income children during the coronavirus pandemic. Mattress Mack is asking Houstonians to donate non-perishable items, cleaning supplies and toiletries that will be dropped off to Houston-area seniors. Gallery furniture will also do their part to help low income children and their families while their out of school. “We're going to cook BBQ here every day so the school children who need food can come by and grab a brown paper sack full of BBQ or chicken," said Mattress Mack. Mattress Mack has started a gofundme page to help pay for the food.

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Mattress Mack says MLB punishment in sign-stealing scheme was ‘an overreaction’

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HOUSTON – Walk into Gallery Furniture on I-45 and the first thing you’re greeted by is Astros memorabilia along with framed pictures of when the team won the World Series in 2017. Jim McIngvale, who is also known as “Mattress Mack,” is a huge fan and was in the same boat as many on Monday when he found out about the suspension and then firing of Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow. From the Texans game yesterday to what happened today I’m still trying to process it all,” McIngvale said. In 2017, he had a “Win it All” promotion which promised customers who bought $3,000 or more in mattress refunds if the Astros won the World Series. Last year, he placed a $3.5 million bet on the Astros winning the World Series but lost.

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Houston musicians create song in honor of Mattress Mack

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HOUSTON – The owner of Gallery Furniture, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, is known for building a furniture empire, but he’s gained even more popularity for his kind deeds. “It’s just a thank you , since that’s what we do is write songs, we want to speak for those that don’t write songs, all of Houston who love Mattress Mack,” said Kim Nash who wrote the song with her husband, Bill. The couple decided to take their talents to write a song for Mattress Mack, a Houston hero. The song references how Mack made his empire on his own and how he gives back to the community. The chorus is catchy and repeats, “He’s Mattress Mack, Mattress Mack.”Several times.

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Mattress Mack recovering from neck procedure, posts video from hospital bed

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Mattress Mack, the owner of Gallery Furniture, is recovering after undergoing a neck procedure. On his Facebook page, McIngvale posted a video of himself before and after the medical procedure. “I’ve had a pain in the neck right up to the World Series, hopefully, this will elevate it,” McIngvale said. In the video, doctors at the Spinal Diagnostic and Treatment Center said the procedure went perfectly. The best way to get better is to buy some furniture today and the pain the neck will go away,” McIngvale said from his bed.

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Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale donates lift chair to Air Force veteran

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All his life, David Espinosa has loved two things above everything else: the United States of America and the Air Force.

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Mattress Mack hosts one of Houston’s largest toy giveaways on Christmas Eve

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'Twas the night before Christmas and at Mattress Mack’s place they were busy all day Sunday handing out toys and putting a smile on every single face.

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Mattress Mack sends help after wildfire kills more than 2 dozen race horses

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“Mattress Mack,” otherwise known as Jim McIngvale, proudly showed a photo of one of his race horses.

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Mattress Mack, Gallery Furniture to feed 10,000 on Thanksgiving

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Gallery Furniture, and Mattress Mack will host a "Gather and Give Thank"' lunch at the North Freeway location on Thursday

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Impromptu Veterans Day parade planned by Mattress Mack, other Houston icons

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A parade through downtown is a Veterans Day tradition in Houston.

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