City of Houston asks fans to be prepared for severe weather ahead of CFP national championship game

Houston emergency management officials are prepared to keep fans safe during the tailgate outside of NRG Stadium. HOUSTON — Houston residents and visitors should prepare for severe weather on Monday.  Right now, there is a TORNADO WATCH in effect for most of Southeast Texas until 9 p.m. Staff at the Emergency Operations Center shared parts … Read more

Soccer great Franz Beckenbauer, who won World Cup both as player and coach for Germany, dies

In recent years the former Bayern Munich great struggled with health problems. MUNICH, Germany — Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup both as player and coach and became one of Germany’s most beloved personalities with his easygoing charm, has died, news agency dpa reported Monday. He was 78. “It is with deep sadness that … Read more

Titans knock off Jacksonville, meaning Texans are AFC South champs, will face Cleveland Saturday

Houston finished alone atop the division and will host the Browns Saturday at 3:30 at NRG Stadium. HOUSTON — The Houston Texans are AFC South champs! Because of Tennessee’s win against the Jags in Nashville Sunday, Jacksonville finished with a record of 9-8, a game behind Houston’s 10-7. That means Houston is alone at the … Read more