Friendswood earns two silver medals UIL State Track and Field Championships

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 5/7 4:30P By KEENAN BETZ The Daily News

Friendswood also had an athlete take sixth place, and Texas City had an athlete finish in sixth place as well.

Houston stadium hosts U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team in hot match

Culturemap Houston Sports 5/6 12:00P Chantal Rice

To get pumped for the Olympics, Houston is getting the ball rolling by welcoming some of the most kick-ass female athletes in the world. The USA's three games of the summer series start with a match...

Texas City track workhorse set to compete at state meet

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 5/4 5:30P By JAMES LACOMBE The Daily News

Sophomore Kenyon Parker, who competes in multiple track and field events, will compete in what he feels is the strongest of his events — the 300-meter hurdles — at this weekend’s UIL State Track and Field Championships in Austin.

Former Texans superstar J.J. Watt makes the day for one lucky kid

Culturemap Houston Sports 4/29 11:10A Steven Devadanam

When local hero Justin James (we know him as J.J.) Watt announced his heartbreaking goodbye to Houston in February, he noted that he considers the Houston area "family," adding "...you guys have given...

Friendswood completes perfect regular season with win over Texas City

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 4/27 4:10P By JAMES LACOMBE The Daily News

A rare feat is officially in the Friendswood record books, as the Mustangs baseball team completed an undefeated regular season with an 8-1 win Tuesday night over the Texas City Stings at Robinson Stadium.

Anglers see success around Texas City Dike, Galveston harbor

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 4/27 1:30P By CAPT. JOE KENT

While we wait for fishing conditions to improve, let’s take a look at what has been going on recently in the way of fishing and catching.

Texas City rallies late to topple rival Ball High

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 4/16 4:31P By JAMES LACOMBE The Daily News

The bats of the Texas City Stings sprung to life in the top of the sixth and seventh innings to battle back from a three-run deficit and log a 6-3 win Friday night over rival Ball High at Tor Field.

Nihart's no-hitter and Schneider's HR spark Lady Mavericks

AlvinSun.net (Sports) 4/13 5:43A By Stephen Collins. Sports Edito

Freshman hurler Riley Nihart fired a no-hitter in Manvel on March 6, as the Lady Mavericks edged Texas City 1-0 in 22-5A Softball action.

Santa Fe pitcher hurls perfect game in run-rule win over Texas City

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 4/10 11:46A By JAMES LACOMBE The Daily News

In the teams’ District 22-5A rematch Saturday afternoon, the Lady Indians’ Sidne Peters pitched a perfect game and Santa Fe batters clubbed 10 base hits in an 11-0 run-rule home victory.

Roar for the UH Cougars at this free downtown outdoor watch party

Culturemap Houston Sports 3/29 7:52A Steven Devadanam

On Saturday, March 27, the University of Houston Cougars dropped the Syracuse Orangemen and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight -- its first trip since 1984 when the Coogs lost to the Georgetown Hoyas in...

Houston Texans usher in longtime business leader as new president

Culturemap Houston Sports 3/24 11:15A Steven Devadanam

During a tumultuous offseason that has seen the departure of NFL good guy J.J. Watt and now a dozen lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct against franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson, the Houston Texans...

Astros tickets go on sale with 50-percent capacity at Minute Maid Park

Culturemap Houston Sports 3/24 4:15A ABC13 Staff

The Houston Astros haven't had fans sitting for games inside Minute Maid Park since the team's heartbreaking World Series loss nearly a year and a half ago. But with a shortened MLB season under their...

New lawsuits filed against Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson

Culturemap Houston Sports 3/19 11:32A Steven Devadanam

Pressure is mounting on Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, but not from opposing defensive linemen, but rather, myriad lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct. Flamboyant and high-profile Houston...

Santa Fe bats explode in high-scoring win over Texas City

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 3/12 5:51P By JAMES LACOMBE The Daily News

The Santa Fe Lady Indians mashed 19 base hits en route to a 14-7 road win over the Texas City Lady Stings in a District 22-5A slugfest Friday night.

Manvel blasts its way past Texas City in 22-5A game

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 3/8 3:30P By JAMES LACOMBE The Daily News

There was no shortage of power in Monday’s Manvel-Texas City softball contest, as the teams combined for five home runs in the Lady Mavericks’ 8-3 road win over the Lady Stings.