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H-Town Guide to World Series Specials

Once again, the Houston Astros are gearing up for the World Series. Read on for tasty food and drink specials unique to the World Series. Just one more thing to celebrate! Check here to see where to watch and what homerun specials are running around in H-Town. Where to Watch Courtesy of @hungrylikethewolfhouston on Instagram Hungry Like the Wolf - The ONLY 80s diner in Houston will be showing the games 920 Studemont St #900 Houston, Texas 77007 Star Cinema Grill – a locally-owned full-service…

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FAQs: The Houston Outlaws

Houston, there’s a new sports team coming to town – esports, that is. The Houston Outlaws, one of the twelve founding teams of the Overwatch League, are bringing their game to Houston’s Revention Music Center for the first time ever, the weekend of February 29-March 1. On Saturday (2/29) the Outlaws take on the London Spitfire, and Toronto Defiant on Sunday (3/1). Wondering what the Overwatch League is and why you should go support The Houston Outlaws? Keep reading. What is the Overwatch…

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Carl Lewis

Athlete/Entertainer Houston has the cultural diversity that many cities do not have. There is a real love for the arts. The city ranks No. 2 in the country in theater seats and has great museums. I’ve traveled a lot and would consider The Galleria the best shopping in the country. I would consider Houston the best city in America for restaurants—both quality and cost. I moved to Houston to go to the University of Houston. It was the first time away from my parents, so I really grew up as an…

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Bela Karolyi

World-Renowned Gymnastics Coach Growing up outside the U.S., it was always a childhood dream to live in Texas. As a boy, I remember hearing stories about cowboys, Texas Prairies and the Indians. That lifestyle had a great impact on kids like me from the former Eastern Bloc countries. I always had imaginary dreams about Texas. When I defected in the early '80s, I knew I wanted to settle in Texas—in Houston. There was no other part of the country in my mind. I have a lot of friends who live in…

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Tally Hall

Goalkeeper, Houston Dynamo With a brand new pro stadium and a highly competitive team, soccer has become a big deal in Houston. And Tally Hall is riding the wave of fan enthusiasm. After playing for San Diego State in college, Hall spent two years with the Danish soccer club Esbjerg before returning stateside and joining the Dynamo in 2009. He quickly garnered attention for his goalkeeping skills and earning a shutout in his Major League Soccer debut against DC United. In 2011 he was named to…

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Connor Barwin

Linebacker, Houston Texans With his trademark hipster haircut and progressive sense of style, Connor Barwin turns heads on and off the field. The 6-foot-4 Texans linebacker who hails from the Midwest has taken to his adoptive city with aplomb. Far from an unapproachable pro-athlete, you're more likely to find him at a dive bar schmoozing with the locals than a society function. After three seasons with the Texans (he was drafted out of the University of Cinncinati in 2009) No. 98 has become one…

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Top Ten Things to Do Downtown during the World Series

We're back, baby! For the second time in three years, Houstonians are painting the town orange in honor of the 'Stros heading to the 2019 World Series. As the baseball team takes on the Washington Nationals, there will be much to cheer for, and celebrate in Downtown Houston. Whether you're watching the game at a bar, or cheering in Minute Maid Park, here's your top 10 things to do downtown: View this post on Instagram A post shared by LAUNCH…

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Astros Baseball Watch Bars in Houston

The Astros are back in the World Series for the second time in three years! With the series starting on Tuesday, October 22, you need to figure out where to watch the game. Minute Maid Park will be filled to capacity, so whether the 'Stros are home or not, here are the top watch bars to root for the home team. Schedule Game 1 on Tuesday, 10/22 - Nationals at Astros Game 2 on Wednesday, 10/23 - Nationals at Astros Game 3 on Friday, 10/25 - Astros at Nationals Game 4 on Saturday, 10/26 - Astros…

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Texans Home Games for the 2018 Season

Ready, set, hike! The 2018 NFL season officially begins today and you know what that means... the Texans are back in town! This upcoming season has Houston in a buzz, given that promising young quarterback Deshaun Watson is back on the field with his team after an early exit last year, due to injury. It's safe to say that our team won't be holding anything back as they look to win the NFC South for the fifth time ever and leave a mark on the season. With eight games at NRG Stadium, you have no…

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Must-See Houston Rockets Home Games of 2017-2018

With the NBA season starting tomorrow, our hometown Houston Rockets are gearing up for one of the fiercest seasons in recent memory. A wild summer full of trades and free-agent signings have shifted the basketball landscape and hopefully, in favor of Clutch City. One of the most surprising moves of the off-season is the trade that brings perennial all-star point guard, Chris Paul to the Rockets. Pairing Paul with James Harden is bound to bring even more excitement to the hardwood; though, one…

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