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Houston Rockets Join Forces with Credit Karma Money

The partnership includes Credit Karma becoming the presenting partner of the Rockets’ "First Shot" pre-game program.

08/03/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Very Houston News

Simone Biles ... We're Not Worthy

In this week’s installment, we talk about our hometown hero, basketball, and, because sure, Darth Vader.

05/28/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Bid The Beard Adieu

The James Harden Era Ends

The star guard was traded Wednesday to Brooklyn, starting a new day for Houston basketball.

01/13/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Literally James Beard

James Harden to Open a Restaurant in Houston

The Rockets superstar is hosting job fairs this week to secure a staff for Thirteen.

12/03/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Giving Back

Food News: Fertitta Donates $1 Million to Employees Affected by Laura

Plus, a popular French patisserie is expanding yet again, and this time into Sugar Land.

09/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Oh no

It's Been a Crazy Week for Houston Celebrities

Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills and rapper Trae Tha Truth were arrested at a protest, Megan Thee Stallion was shot in the foot, and Rockets guard Russell Westbrook has COVID-19.

07/15/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Bubble Burst

Rockets' Russell Westbrook Tests Positive For COVID-19

The star guard won't join the team at Disney World until he's cleared.

07/13/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Play ball

7 Historic Houston Sports Wins To Watch

More than a few Astros victories, some Rockets history, and hey, a Texans game!

04/07/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

City of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: Africa

Four African immigrants share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Jeff Balke, Abby Ledoux, Schaefer Edwards, and Erica Hernandez

The Drawl

Face-Off: Houston 2010 vs. Houston 2020

Yes, there was a time before Altuve, Harden, Watson, and Watt.

12/27/2019 By Craig Hlavaty Illustrations by Amy Kinkead

NBA Style

Want to Look Inside James Harden's House?

The Beard (and his sister) recently teamed up with CB2 to redesign his Houston home.

11/01/2019 By Abby Ledoux

🚀

Rockets Rebound From Opening Game Loss With Win Over Pelicans

Guard Russell Westbrook passed Magic Johnson on the NBA's list of most triple-doubles all time with 139.

10/28/2019 By Marco Torres

Hoop Dreams

Clint Capela to Houston Foster Kids: 'I'm Like You'

The Rocket stars in a heartwarming new Nike campaign with DePelchin Children's Center.

10/10/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Bayougraphy

Tilman Fertitta Shares His Playbook

Houston's celebrity billionaire chronicles his ascent in Shut Up and Listen!, his first book, released last month.

09/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Rocket Power

Clint Capela Takes Kids on a Surprise Back-to-School Shopping Spree

The NBA star teamed up with Reliant to host 30 kids and their mentors from Big Brothers Big Sisters for his CC15 Foundation's inaugural Back 2 School program.

08/28/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Perfect Party

September's Perfect Party: Who-Wants-Pickle-Cupcakes Edition

Have you heard? We're getting a pickle festival this month. And the third Democratic primary debate.

08/26/2019 By Catherine Matusow

Elements of Style

These Rockets Players Have Full-Court Flair

When it comes to pre-game fashion, the Rockets are in a league of their own.

04/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Can I Kick It?

Sneaker Brands Immortalize Rockets Legends with Two New Releases

PUMA honors Ralph Sampson while adidas and Marvel (yes, Marvel) reimagine James Harden as Iron Man.

04/16/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Slam Dunk

Clint Capela Launches His Foundation With Help From Celebrity Teammates

The CC15 Foundation's first major event raised $215,000 for low-income, single-parent families.

04/02/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Bayougraphy

Clint Capela Wants to Help Kids in Foster Care, Because He's Been There, Too

“Kids in foster care remind me of where I came from and what I’ve been through, without parents,” the Houston Rockets starting center says, “and I want to have more involvement in their lives.”

03/25/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp