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Hello from KPRC 2, this is Sports Director Randy McIlvoy checking in with this week’s Houston Texans Newsletter keeping you up to date on what’s been a busy several days of roster improvements.

The top seeds of the brand bracket remain dominant, Mattress Mack scores an upset, and Dairy Queen faces a surprisingly tough test.

Veteran free agents visit Texans

Defensive tackle received $7 million signing bonus

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A two-tiered system gives less populated counties more time to provide court-appointed lawyers, requiring creative responses to a long-standing problem.

Texas lawmakers are considering legislation that would cover nearly $4 billion worth of Texans' outstanding–and still rising–energy bills.

A two-tiered system gives less populated counties more time to provide court-appointed lawyers, requiring creative responses to a long-standing problem.

Woori Juntos began the legislative session hoping to win over a majority of legislators to their cause — making it easier for Texans who speak no or limited English to communicate with state agencies and access crucial services. First, they needed a lawmaker to file their bill.

The Texas Highway Patrol will increase its presence throughout the state through March 19 as many Texans will be traveling for spring break, St. Patrick’s Day and other local events.

Sheldon Rankins joins Texans

Thefts from the Dallas Zoo made headlines. But Texas is a hotbed for ownership of all kinds of rare species.

'Mango Punch!' celebrates its 30th anniversary with a concert.

Lawmakers will decide whether to keep protections that shielded tenants from eviction — or to ban them.

A Port Arthur resident wants to know what’s wrong with “BBQ*GNG” and “EAT@TACO.”

The FBI says Texas was one of the top four most impacted states in the country last year for the number of victims and for the amount of money that was lost.

Texans adding to backfield

Texas State Technical College’s mission is to place more Texans in great-paying jobs, and now three of its Biomedical Equipment Technology students are the recipients of new career opportunities.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging Texans to avoid traveling to Mexico during spring break, and beyond, due to the ongoing violence throughout that country.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Anthony Cruz and Layton Carpenter combined for five goals in a 5-3 District 29-5A crossover playoff game on Friday at Cabaniss West Field.

Texans add vet WR

Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with the Houston Texans who are preparing for the NFL Draft now that the scouting combine is finished. The Texans will have to be wary of what the Bears do with the No. 1 pick, but are likely to find a strong QB somewhere.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is urging Texans to avoid traveling to Mexico during spring break, and beyond, due to the ongoing violence throughout that country.

The Nazareth Swiftettes have won 25 state championships in less than fifty years—and they just hung another banner for 2023.

San Antonio bar owner Vince Cantu is waging a legal battle on the Alamo grounds after refusing state offers to buy his land, prompting an eminent domain vote.

For three years, special COVID-19 rules have stopped Texas state government from ending anyone’s Medicaid. These protections will end soon.

Houston Texans disciplined by NFL.

49ers general manager has seen first-year Texans coach’s growth from standout player, key assistant coach to head coach’s chair

The Ray baseball team had a quick start against Carroll and won 6-5 as they work to stay consistent after winning the Mira's Baseball Classic.

The announcement follows closely on the heels of news that Texas' favorite convenient story would open a location in Wisconsin.

Lawmakers from both parties are backing bills to ensure compliance with the law.

The Ray baseball team used some dramatics to win the Mira's tournament with two come-from-behind wins at Whataburger Field.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) urges all Texans impacted by this week’s severe storms to self-report property damage using TDEM’s iSTAT damage survey.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Bryce Young is officially bigger than many predicted he would be at the NFL scouting combine.

Tens of thousands of Texans from the bustling Dallas-Fort Worth area routinely drive across the Red River to gamble in glitzy, Las Vegas-style tribal casinos or to relax at cabins or swim and ski in lakes that dot southern Oklahoma. Oklahoma voters will decide Tuesday whether to approve a ballot measure that legalizes consuming the plant for adults 21 and older. The conservative state already has one of the nation's most robust medical marijuana programs, and industry proponents hope an influx of Texas consumers will be a boon for a market that's become saturated.

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Texas Tribune reporters Joshua Fechter and Patrick Svitek about the different proposals to reduce Texans’ property tax burdens.

The measure, endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott, originally would have banned citizens of China, Iran, Russia or North Korea from buying land in Texas. Under a new version considered Thursday, the ban wouldn’t apply to dual citizens or lawful permanent residents.

The Texans met with Ohio State star quarterback C.J. Stroud at the NFL scouting combine, according to a league source.

Hello to all of you football fans this is KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy checking in with this week’s Houston Texans newsletter!

The subscription was a way to incentivize customers to charge their vehicles at home using a source of renewable energy, Tesla's Drew Baglino said.

One of the most inspirational young players in the NFL is Texans wide receiver John Metchie III.

INDIANAPOLIS -- As veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks’ standing trade request remains unresolved, new Texans coach DeMeco Ryans has had a conversation with him.

Priority bills by the leader of a legislative chamber are generally fast-tracked through the lawmaking process.

All Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients will see a reduction of at least $95 to their monthly benefits.

Brandon Cooks has a standing trade request, and the Texans are working through the process of trying to see if there’s a viable trade to move on from the veteran wide receiver, according to league sources.

The Texans have re-signed veteran defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth to a one-year contract, according to his agent, Brett Tessler.

After a summer in Texas and a deep dive into its history, I discovered the two cultures have been married for decades.

Briscoe Cain wants all Texans to have the right to gather eggs in their backyards, local ordinances be damned.

It’s that time of the year again as NFL teams begin the process of stockpiling talent for the future.

Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with the Texans newsletter as the team gets ready to scout in the combine in Indianapolis. It’s pretty clear what position they’ll go with at the #2 pick, so we’ll discuss the top four quarterbacks and what each could bring to the Texas as well as drawbacks.

The Texans, under new coach DeMeco Ryans, announced his first coaching staff.

Asian Americans are rallying against the legislation, saying it's racially motivated and could have unintended consequences for the Texas economy.

The Texans are hiring Troy University offensive line coach Cole Popovich, a former New England Patriots co-offensive line coach, as an assistant offensive line coach, according to league sources.

The governor also backed criminalizing some treatments for transgender kids and shrugged off the idea that he’s in a policy rivalry with Ron DeSantis.

In an interview with the Tribune, the governor also backed criminalizing some health care treatments for transgender kids and shrugged off the idea that he’s in a conservative policy rivalry with Ron DeSantis.

The lieutenant governor reserved Senate Bills 1-30 for his priorities, which he said he expects will be supported by the conservative majority of Texans.

A recent consumer research study just confirmed what Texans already know, H-E-B is as good as it gets.

Mexican migrants in Texas could play a role in choosing the country’s next president next year, and Mexican political leaders are setting up outreach networks.

Mexican migrants in Texas could play a role in choosing the country’s next president next year, and Mexican political leaders are setting up outreach networks — including one in Dallas — to court expat voters.

The Texas Public Information Act — originally known as the Open Records Act when it passed in 1973 — was one of the strongest transparency laws in the nation. In the current Texas legislative session, we, the people, must protect and strengthen the Public Information Act and maintain our state’s open government legacy. Another coalition pillar is to allow recovery of attorneys’ fees if a requestor must sue to get public information. Many Texans believe our state is exceptional; the historic Public Information Act is one of the reasons it is special. Kelley Shannon is executive director of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas in Austin.

A survey was commissioned by the nonprofit organization Texas Water Trade and included responses from households in both border communities and in urban areas.

A survey was commissioned by the nonprofit organization Texas Water Trade and included responses from households in both rural border communities and in urban areas across Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth.

Governor Greg Abbott will be holding His “State of the State” address in San Marcos today.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Reader letters published in our March 2023 issue.

Skimming and phishing scams are the most common ways criminals steal people’s Lone Star Card numbers and personal identification numbers, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission reported.

Gov. Greg Abbot has issued a disaster declaration for Texas counties affected by the early February ice storm and is seeking a federal declaration as well for areas in Southeast Texas affected by rare January tornadoes. The ice storm caused considerable damage to property and power outages in the affected areas. The declaration for icestorm damaged counties includes Denton,

Speaking in December, Patrick was less out front about conservative priorities like school book bans and restrictions to rights for transgender people. His priority bill list made clear those are a major part of his focus.

The two day festival will feature live music, different food options and a jalapeño eating contest called the hottest 15 minutes in South Texas.

The Texans hired highly regarded Minnesota Vikings assistant and former Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson as their quarterbacks coach, according to a league source.

San Francisco 49ers passing game coordinator Bobby Slowik is being hired as the Texans’ offensive coordinator job after remaining the top candidate throughout the process, according to league sources.

The Texans are hiring San Francisco 49ers defensive quality control coach Stephen Adegoke as their new safeties coach, according to league sources.

The Texans are interviewing former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury today in Houston at NRG Stadium for their offensive coordinator vacancy, according to league sources.

The Texans have retained highly regarded veteran head strength and conditioning coach Mike Eubanks.

Dameon Pierce busted through tackles as a rookie and displayed breakaway speed as the Texans featured running back.

Ben Gonzalez, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Insurance, spoke with Community Impact about the key things to know when filing an insurance claim in the wake of a natural disaster.

The Texans are scheduled to interview Arizona Cardinals defensive line coach Matt Burke for their defensive coordinator job, according to a league source.

Austin’s response to last week’s mild freeze is further evidence that some of the structures of society we used to count on are no longer reliable.

Leon County’s judge wants the state to help clear trees around power lines after residents again go without electricity following another storm.

As state and national mass shootings continue, more Texans favor age reforms for assault rifles.

The Texans interviewed New York Jets safeties coach Marquand Manuel for their defensive coordinator jonb, according to a league source.

Federal lawmakers designated February as the last month emergency food assistance would be available. However, eligible Texans will still receive regular monthly benefits.

Looking for a quick getaway, a kid-friendly resort, or a cozy lodge? We’ve got you covered.

Four days after an ice storm left hundreds of thousands of Texans without power, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for seven counties impacted by the severe weather.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The Texans have requested-notified the Washington Commanders that they want to interview secondary coach Chris Harris for their defensive coordinator vacancy, according to a league source.

One local expert says there are steps to be taken to ensure this does not happen again, but they will be costly. Additionally, the grid itself is far from fixed.

A new survey from the University of Houston's Hobby School shows that Texas is pretty down for legalizing recreational cannabis.

Dameon Pierce busted through tackles as a rookie and displayed breakaway speed as the Texans featured running back.

Reporting damage to the state is entirely voluntary, but it can help officials measure how much damage has occurred and determine where resources are most urgently needed.

Similar to a weather forecast, the new dashboard provides Texans with an idea of what supply and demand for energy will look like in the future.

On Friday's show: We get an update on the situation at the contaminated Jones Road Superfund Site and learn how the debt ceiling battle in Congress could lead to worse health care outcomes for Texans.

Experts say local governments should prioritize extreme weather preparedness. Cost can be a deterring factor.

Currently, the state only allows the use of medical cannabis containing 1% THC by weight or less for a small number of medical conditions.

Currently, the state only allows the use of medical cannabis containing 1% THC by weight or less for a small number of medical conditions.

JJ Watt may look like he’s enjoying his retirement from the NFL, but his latest tweet may possibly drop a hint.

When the Texans drafted DeMeco Ryans in the second round, they already had a projected starting middle linebacker in veteran Pro Bowl selection Sam Cowart and were contemplating how to align their defense.

The mayor of the capital of Texas is acknowledging the frustration of residents shivering for more than a day without power during a winter storm.

DeMeco Ryans is the new head coach of the Houston Texans.

DeMeco Ryans, former defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, has officially been named the sixth head coach for the Houston Texans, sources confirmed Tuesday.

This is what people are saying about the Houston Texans head coaching search.