Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Jyesha Johnson Jaewon Jung A burglary suspect is dead and a River Oaks Patrol officer was injured after a shooting on Sunday in southwest Houston Houston Police said this began with River Oaks Patrol Officers investigating a burglary at a home They said a chase began on San Felipe and Bellmeade and ended behind River Oaks Elementary School Homeowner Esfandiar Baharloo said the burglary was in progress at his home “I saw a suspicious person on camera and immediately called River Oaks Patrol,” said Baharloo Neighbors tell KPRC 2 they heard four to eight gunshots “I heard bam bam bam,” said Madeleine Connor who lives just a few houses down from where the shooting took place “It’s really kind of scary to know that one of our great River Oaks Patrol guys was shot." River Oaks Patrol is a 24/7 team of officers and dispatchers serving exclusively the River Oaks community and is funded by the residents “River Oaks Patrol is very good,” said Connor “My mother used to live in this house for 20 years by herself comforting thing to have River Oaks Patrol always on top of it.” with HPD Command Center confirming that a burglary suspect was pronounced dead at the scene Constable Alan Rosen says the guard was shot in the arm while confronting the suspect The injured guard was taken to the hospital and is in fair condition Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved a Mississippi Delta girl who swapped small-town newsrooms for big-city screens at Houston’s KPRC 2 is all about telling stories—whether it’s on the web you’ll find her outside soaking up nature or hunting down the best food spots TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Meet the Team Careers at KPRC Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Holly Galvan Posey As severe storms move across southeast Texas we want to see what it looks like where you are Your pictures could be featured on-air or online at Click2Houston.com READ MORE: Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall threat increased for most of SE Texas | Here’s what’s changed 1. Go to Click2Pins.com to share them find your photo on your phone and tell us about it 2. Go to the Click2Houston app and click on the top left menu Choose a category and channel that fit best 3. Go to the KPRC 2+ app click on the menu at the top left of the screen to find Click2Pins or scroll down to the Click2Pins box Choose a category and channel that fit your pic best 4. Go to the KPRC 2 weather app and click on the camera icon at the bottom of the screen. Log in or create an account. Go to the upload a pin button, find your photo on your phone and tell us about it. Choose a category and channel that fit best, then click upload pin. May 2, 20250HoustonHail in Boerne YQBHail in Boerne May 2, 20250BoerneHail from the first thunderstorm at noon in Kingwood CoachBD3Hail from the first thunderstorm at noon in Kingwood May 2, 20250Houston3” of rain today from the quick storm today!3” of rain today from the quick storm today! May 2, 20250BulverdeClouds starting to come together. Rain in the a distance. alina MClouds starting to come together. Rain in the a distance. May 2, 20250San AntonioHail in Bulverde/Spring Branch Hail in Bulverde/Spring Branch May 2, 20250BulverdeHail in Cibolo Big DaveHail in Cibolo May 2, 20250CiboloGood hard rain with pea size hail. Good hard rain with pea size hail. May 2, 202511Garden RidgeDriving near a hail core. Look at that pretty glow. Spitzer32Driving near a hail core. Look at that pretty glow. May 2, 20250SchulenburgSkies in Greatwood😳Grace FernandezSkies in Greatwood😳 May 2, 20250HoustonHail in Tavola. EBurchgirl,Esther BurchertHail in Tavola. May 2, 20250New CaneySoftball hail SteveTexansSoftball hail May 2, 202501HoustonI will have accurate hail stone measurements today. SkyWatcher (Oscar)I will have accurate hail stone measurements today. May 2, 20250San AntonioCopyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024 leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers but you should anticipate the potential for showers and heavy rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Houston metro area We don’t have high confidence in the timing yet but with the atmosphere in place we can be pretty confident in disruptions and have put a Stage 1 flood alert in place through Wednesday You would be hard-pressed, I think, to expect a finer weekend in early May than we just experienced. My wife and I were at a choir event on Sunday evening at the Willowynn Barn in Santa Fe—a gorgeous place for events by the way I joked with Amanda that I would like to have my next wedding there—and you just had to stand outside and soak it up Inland areas got into the 50s on Sunday morning in Houston and most of the rest of the area enjoyed the lower 60s with drier air with dewpoints in the 40s I do think we’re going to see another weak front for next weekend but unfortunately it’s unlikely to pull as much drier air with it And first we’ve got to get through another stormy pattern Humidity is already on the rise this morning and we’ll see southeasterly winds gusting up to 25 mph that will set the stage for more moisture in the air We’ll start out with partly sunny skies this morning but by some point this afternoon we should see mostly clouds High temperatures will reach the vicinity of 80 degrees By this afternoon and evening we will see some scattered showers mainly located to the west of Interstate 45 A chance of light rain will spread into the entire region during the overnight hours as lows fall to around 70 degrees The moisture that moved inland on Monday was a “warm” front and it will set the stage for the possibility of heavy rainfall and storms on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Houston metro area Our various high resolution models still have some discrepancies but right now I would predict that the greatest potential for inclement weather will occur from late Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning across the region There will be the usual threats: damaging winds, hail, and possibly a tornado. We are also concerned about the potential for heavy rainfall. Most areas are likely to pick up 1 to 3 inches of rain through Wednesday, but we could see some higher bullseyes of 5 inches or more. For this reason we are going to institute a Stage 1 flood alert from Tuesday at noon through Wednesday Houston should reach the lower 80s on both days with plenty of humidity We’ll have more on this later today and plenty of coverage the rest of the week but will perhaps not go away entirely until the afternoon Expect partly sunny skies and high temperatures in the low- to mid-80s Lows on Thursday night should drop into the upper 60s As a weak front drifts into the area we should see another nice weekend I don’t know if we’re going to run it back and have things as nice as we just experienced but as of now I anticipate mostly sunny skies with highs in the low 80s it will hopefully at least be somewhat pleasant “I joked with Amanda that I would like to have my next wedding there” It must be difficult typing in a full body cast Eric’s middle name is “danger” is this rain event a close call for a Stage 2 The post says they will have more info later today regarding tomorrows rain Best to wait till then for updates I would like to know the answer to Matt J’s question as well almost double the projection (I totally get the caveat of possible higher amounts but double up around Lake Conroe is a very bad scenario) If this is a possible Stage 2 – that’s prep for flooding Stage Ari … if you ARE in the Lake Conroe area SSW is not really focused for folks up north of Harris County (and as is with us in Magnolia we read a lot of “north of i-10” and “south of i-10” predictions as you allude to – and quite frankly it’s way better we got drenched without an accurate forecast specifically for Mont We had zero negative side effects of the drenching rain other than the positive of feeding the pastures with much needed water so I worry way more about the watershed over Lake Conroe than I do about rain down here They are still releasing from last week’s rains and expected to get several inches more Hard rain over Conroe starting ~11A tomorrow two different weather sites we use predict 80% chance of rain THIS afternoon for “areas north of Harris County” it’s time to drive to HEB and get back before the rain begins 👍 but it’s part of the area predicted for later today Two features: Light rain from a warm front today Heavy rain tomorrow late morning onward from the Pacific Baja trough Quote: The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 225 in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening for the following areas It’s obvious the Counties… It’s pretty dark out right now … and based on what we see on NWS Radar it’s saying that NOAA (the services it currently performs) will be absorbed into the DHS click on the link (in the paragraph) & take a look at the Passback document That’s good….makes more sense than under Commerce huh I am absolutely positive hurricane tracking will be front and center when the dust settles Already seeing some evidence that anything with the word ‘climate’ in it is getting shuffled – I’m having to redo several bookmarks lately Currently severe storms moving through Matagorda and Brazoria County with 1.25 inch hail Yep – drenching rain as anticipated earlier The Astros have some good news on the horizon as Lance McCullers Jr is on track to make his return to the mound on Sunday the Astros need their offense to start producing significantly more than they are at the moment The Astros have allowed the fourth-fewest runs on the mound One of the biggest hitters that have underperformed is Christian Walker. Walker signed a three-year, $60 million deal with Houston this offseason the signing seemed to be one of the biggest acquisitions of the entire offseason The first baseman has won three Gold Glove awards in the last three years so the Astros knew they were getting a solid defensive player Houston thought the right-handed batter would be able to produce more offensively Walker is slashing .190/.266/.345 with four home runs nine RBI and 38 strikeouts in 31 games played Among first baseman with at least 90 plate appearances this year, Walker has the 10th-lowest WAR and the 11th-lowest wRC+. The problem with Walker's inability to produce this year is Houston does not have anybody they can replace him with. Shay Whitcomb is the main first baseman in Triple-A. He is slashing .259/.341/.522 with six home runs, 17 RBI and 13 doubles in 31 games played. But, Houston does not seem to be interested in giving the 26-year-old another shot at the big league level. Last year, Whitcomb slashed .220/.304/.293 with no home runs and one run scored in 20 games played. He was ultimately ineffective in his short time at the big league level. The Astros can try to slide Isaac Parades over to first base, while moving Cam Smith back to the hot corner. However, Walker is an important player and the Astros need him to get it going if they are going to compete for the American League West crown. The overall truth is Houston can not afford to lose Walker. He is an excellent defensive player and his bat is one of the best if he gets hot. Getting him to turn his season around should be the biggest point of emphasis for the team. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Those looking to treat Mom to a special meal for Mother’s Day will have plenty of options all over Houston Aya SushiA special Mamakase menu features 13 different bites plated family style The Mamakase and the restaurant's a la carte menu will be available all day from 11 am to 9 pm Doris MetropolitanUsually closed on Sundays the Upper Kirby restaurant will be open from noon to 5 pm on Sunday serving the regular menu and four brunch features Leo’s River OaksTreat Mom to an elegant three-course prix-fixe brunch in a festive atmosphere and a reservation deposit of $25 is required for guests aged six and older PerseidAaron Bludorn's restaurant at the Hotel Saint Augustine will supplement its regular brunch menu with a special opportunity Houston Events & Florals will be on-site to help moms build custom floral arrangements Post Oak HotelMom will love the chic hotel’s third annual "Springtime in Paris” Mothers Day celebration The extravagant event is the Bayou City’s take on Rue Cler In addition to the menu that includes caviar and shucked oysters a carving station with lamb and filet mignon there are also tasting stations from Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon A welcome drink is included and kids can enjoy a special toy boutique with arts and crafts The cost is $170 for adults and $75 for children ages 5 to 12 Toro Toro at the Four Seasons HoustonAs it always does on major holidays the Latin-inspired steakhouse will serve a decadent Mother's Day brunch buffet Priced at $145 for adults and $65 for kids 12 and under the spread includes a seafood and sushi station Brunch is served from 11 am to 3 pm and reservations are required Winsome PrimeThe Galleria-area steakhouse has complimentary roses and champagne for all the moms with options like the breakfast quesadilla Moms get a complimentary mimosa on Mother's Day at Liberty Kitchen and Oysterette It’s never been easier to get an order of Nancy cakes or former Astros star Justin Verlander’s favorite Houston cheeseburger. Beginning this Monday, May 5, Nancy’s Hustle is now open for dinner seven days a week Co-owner Sean Jensen tells CultureMap that he and his business partner opted to add a seventh day of service for several reasons “We often get complaints that it’s hard to get in This opens up another day for people to sneak in.” Indeed, the restaurant, which opened in the fall of 2017, has never been riding higher. Food & Wine recently named it one of the 15 best restaurants in America based on a nationwide poll of restaurant workers It also earned a coveted Bib Gourmand designation in the Michelin Guide which Michelin describes as recognizing “restaurants that offer great quality food at good prices,” felt like the right award for Nancy’s which has always prided itself on being a neighborhood restaurant with refined food and friendly I would have thought they were wrong,” Jensen says “I would have probably been offended if we’d only gotten a recommendation I think we’re in the right place with a Bib Gourmand.” The restaurant saw an immediate uptick in diners after the Michelin Guide’s list came out in November particularly from visitors who wanted to patronize Bib Gourmand recipients Being open on Monday allows the restaurant to serve diners who are either staying for a long weekend or flying in on Monday and looking for a good meal regulars will notice a new face behind the bar bartender Brandon Choate left Anvil for a new role as Nancy’s bar manager He’ll also be working the floor some evenings We love the changes he’s making and the new fresh set of eyes,” Jensen says since many other restaurants are closed on Monday being open on that day makes it easier for their peers in the hospitality industry to patronize Nancy’s Hustle Monday service has been a success at like-minded peers such as Theodore Rex which have always drawn restaurant workers on Monday evenings Nancy’s makes itself particularly friendly to hospitality workers by seating people until 11 pm nightly being open seven days also benefits the restaurant’s employees Jensen explains that it became easier to be flexible with employees’ schedules at Tiny Champions — their EaDo restaurant devoted to pizza and shareable plates — when that restaurant moved to daily service last summer the restaurant wants to give all employees two consecutive days off but that could sometimes get tricky when one of those days had to be Monday “Instead of having to focus everyone’s two consecutive days as Sunday and Monday or Monday and Tuesday we can mold days off that work better for them or for us,” he says “it makes it easier for those employees who have family or significant others who work nine-to-fives It’s easier to give them a Saturday or Sunday off when you’re on a seven-day schedule.” Cinco De Mayo is right around the corner and Houston spots are rolling out the food The Original Ninfa’s (Uptown and Navigation): Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a weekend-long event at both Ninfa’s locations Ninfa’s Uptown features new cocktail spins with Don Julio including the Uptown Mezcal Cocktail and Ninfaritas with a photo booth and giveaways from 5–7 PM Ninfa’s on Navigation partners with Patron Tequila for classics like The Original Ninfarita and Navigation Margarita and a photo booth and giveaways from 2–4 PM Locations: Ninfa’s on Navigation at 2704 Navigation Blvd. La Calle Tacos: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with $5.99 Frozen Margaritas from 7 AM to 7 PM at both La Calle Tacos locations Axelrad: Join Axelrad in Midtown for Cinco de Mayo with $5 House Margaritas (+$1 for flavored) from 2 PM to 12 AM on Monday READ MORE: Celebrating Mexican culture through colorful art, gifts and literature at Casa Ramirez in the Heights Jethro’s: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all weekend long at Jethro’s with exciting specials and live entertainment along with specialty cocktails such as a frozen Paloma and Mezcal Spritz Cocktail specials will include Aguasol Frozen Margaritas (available in lime Traveler’s Table is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with exclusive cocktail and dinner specials available during dinner for both dine-in and take-out Featured cocktails include Chasing the Dragon as well as the “Cafe De Olla” Mexican Espresso Martini made with Cafe de Olla-infused reposado tequila Specialty dinner items include Oysters Oaxacafeller Find Traveler’s Table at 520 Westheimer Rd Monkey’s Tail: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Monkey’s Tail on Sunday Enjoy an open patio bar with festive drink specials and commemorative cups Featured drinks include a frozen Mango Basil Smash and a frozen Northside along with classic Monkey’s Tail margaritas and crawfish while enjoying entertainment from DJs Picos: Join Picos for Cinco de Mayo celebrations on Sunday Enjoy a Sunday Funday outdoor party with a tent enjoy a Mariachi band (12 PM - 4 PM) and a Sunday brunch buffet (10 AM - 4 PM) enjoy $10 margaritas during lunch (11 AM - 3 PM) and an all-you-can-eat Pastor Cart for $21 per person Dog Haus: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Dog Haus and enjoy double points for Haus Rewards loyalty members on May 5th Original ChopShop: Enjoy the new Chop-rito Chicken Bowl with Salsa Roja for $13.50 at Original ChopShop Visit originalchopshop.com for more details Via 313: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Via 313 with the limited-time Elote Pizza and a new spicy Mango Margarita Enjoy $5 Margaritas at Texas and Colorado locations on May 5th READ MORE: Tough assignment: finding the best tequila in Houston Heights & Co.: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all weekend with $7 Margaritas and $2 off Queso at Heights & Co Enjoy a specialty margarita menu with options like the Jala-piña Margarita Don’t miss the outdoor tequila bar on the patio Hungry’s: In honor of Cinco de Mayo enjoy $5 frozen Mango Margaritas all day Monday at Hungry’s Pair with Spicy Beef Tenderloin Tacos or Cajun Shrimp Tacos Kids eat free all day on Mondays with the purchase of an adult entree Hungry’s has multiple locations across Houston: Christian’s Tailgate: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Pub Crawls at Christian’s Tailgate’s Heights and Midtown locations on Saturday Enjoy $7 Hornitos Margaritas and $7 Hornitos Mexican Candy Shots Christian’s Tailgate has multiple locations: enjoy buy one get one margaritas and $3 tacos all day at Little Taco Shop Little Taco Shop offers to-go packs perfect for celebrations: Little Taco Shop is located at 3411 Kirby Dr The Savoy: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at The Savoy from 11 a.m The first 20 brunch guests can access premium bottles for $50 Doves Restaurant: Doves offers a refined Cinco de Mayo experience with $15 Specialty Margaritas including The Paloma Paradise and The Lavender Dove Enjoy luxury hospitality with Southern flavors and Asian-inspired cuisine in a stylish setting Social Junkie Sports Bar & Kitchen: Social Junkie kicks off Cinco de Mayo with watch parties and continues with brunch and day-to-night parties Enjoy drink specials like $6 Mexican Flag Margaritas and 2-for-1 Coronas it’s the perfect spot for a lively celebration Taste Kitchen + Bar : Taste Kitchen + Bar offers a brunch-to-dinner Cinco de Mayo celebration with globally inspired tacos and premium cocktails Enjoy specialty cocktails like the Pomegranate Mule and a diverse taco lineup The Finn: Join The Finn in Downtown Houston for a festive Cinco de Mayo Block Party on The Finn Patio with Casamigos from 4 p.m Celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla with margarita specials Enjoy a variety of food concepts inside The Finn B&B Butchers: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at B&B Butchers Berg Hospitality Group’s flagship restaurant Enjoy Tex-Mex specials like Chicken Enchiladas de Mole The restaurant will also feature specialty cocktails such as the Strawberry Margarita and Espolón Paloma Real Agave: Join Real Agave for an all-day happy hour on Cinco de Mayo located on the ground floor of Enterprise Plaza at 1100 Louisiana Street Enjoy the El Bendito cocktail and pair it with Tuna Tartare or a Quesadilla Experience a vibrant atmosphere with custom Verde Garden is hosting a three-day Cinco de Mayo celebration with cultural performances call 281-974-5181 or visit verdegardenhtx.com WILD: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at WILD from Saturday May 5 with food and drink specials at both Heights and Montrose locations WILD Heights is located at 2121 N Shepherd Drive Kazzan Ramen & Bar: In honor of Cinco de Mayo Kazzan Ramen & Bar offers $8 Japanese-inspired margaritas including the Matcha Margarita and Ume Margarita Butchers with Tex-Mex specials like Chicken Enchiladas de Mole Enjoy specialty cocktails such as the Strawberry Margarita and Espolón Paloma Lemon on Washington Avenue for $12 tequila cocktails all day including the Strawberry Margarita and B.B Candente: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Candente with a DJ Enjoy Tex-Mex favorites and margaritas from multiple bars Los Tios: Enjoy all-day margarita specials at Los Tios with $6 house margaritas and $5.95 lunchie gold margaritas Visit the San Felipe or Buffalo Speedway locations for a Parking Lot Party with a DJ and live donkey Multiple locations in Houston and Sugar Land Puttshack Houston: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with 50% off your second game and enjoy the Spiced Pineapple Mezcal Margarita Real Agave: Join Real Agave for Cinco de Mayo with the El Bendito cocktail and Tex-Mex bites Zanti Cucina Italiana: Celebrate with signature cocktails blending Italian and Mexican flavors at Zanti Cucina Italiana Tacos A Go Go: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Tacos A Go Go’s festive specials including $3 margaritas and $25 half-gallons to go a bold new flavor mashup available from May 5 through June 1 This limited-time creation features two smashed Angus beef patties all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and served with Pincho Crema and fresh pico de gallo PINCHO is donating $1 from every Smashburger sold in Houston to Texas Children’s Hospital More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Ricky Munoz Christian Sanchez says he was trying to enjoy the night with friends when a fight broke out and chaos followed RELATED STORY: One person killed, 13 injured in shooting at a family party in Southeast Houston “We were just there, fights broke out, and then they started shooting,” Sanchez told KPRC 2’s Ricky Munoz We had to pick him up and put him in the back of my truck He bled out in the back of my car and passed away.” The 18-year-old victim is someone he called a good person someone who “didn’t deserve what happened.” He died just moments after whispering words Sanchez will never forget “He was telling us to not let him go,” Sanchez said A flyer for the party, obtained by KPRC 2, shows it was promoted in advance and included a clear message: ’No guns But Sanchez believes there was little security and multiple entrances He believes that’s part of what allowed the violence to escalate It shouldn’t have been like that,” he said Witnesses estimate 100 or more people were at the party The gunfire began at midnight, and Houston Police said the number of rounds fired was staggering One man described hearing more than 100 shots but rushed to the scene to check on his girlfriend He said the shooting reminded him of another party that was shot up during a senior skip day in Galveston You can’t even have an argument with somebody — they’ll pull a gun on you.” Sanchez and Chavez said these types of gatherings meant to celebrate the end of the school year “If your parents tell you not to go somewhere listen,” Chavez added “If you get a bad feeling Houston Police are asking anyone with video or information to come forward as they continue to search for suspects There are no suspects in custody at this time You can submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Houston online or by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477) Ricky Muñoz is a passionate multimedia journalist at KPRC 2 dedicated to telling impactful stories that matter to the Houston community A proud graduate of the University of Houston One person was killed and more than a dozen wounded when gunfire erupted at a family party in Houston early Sunday Assistant Police Chief Patricia Cantu said multiple people were detained for questioning and that it was unclear whether the person who began the shooting at around 12:50 a.m She said the incident began as a family barbecue the univited guest was asked to leave," Cantu said at a briefing "As he was leaving he began shooting in the area There was return fire from residents as well." Cantu said multiple people were hospitalized in critical condition and others were in stable condition She said she believed that 14 people in total were shot and that some of the wounded self-transported Investigators were seeking out those people to find out more about what happened 'Rust' fatal shooting: What Alec Baldwin said as film nears release Police spokesperson Jody Silva said Sunday afternoon that more than 12 hours after the shooting that interviews with witnesses were continuing Although multiple people were detained for questioning Christian Sanchez told KRPC-TV he was at the party when fights broke out "Then they started shooting,” Sanchez said KPRC said it obtained a flyer for the party that included the message: "No guns Cantu said officers arrived within minutes of the first 911 calls which came in shortly after midnight Saturday She lauded the officers for providing security at multiple shooting scenes and providing a secure area for fire and rescue personnel "It was chaotic from the get-go," Cantu said (This story was updated to include video.) The nonprofit startup struggled to identify a business model Sign up for The Media Today The Houston Landing, a newsroom that launched two years ago with $20 million in philanthropic commitments, announced today that it will shut down in mid-May and lay off all forty-three employees which was made by the board of the Landing rare—failure of a local news startup after the launch of scores of such ventures across the country as local newspapers have shrunk or folded “We are proud of the Landing’s coverage of Greater Houston and continue to believe deeply in the need for more free independent journalism in our region,” Ann B the chief executive of the Houston Endowment and the board chair of the Houston Landing “This decision was difficult but necessary Houston Landing’s reporting has made a meaningful impact in the community but it struggled to find its long-term financial footing.” In Houston, the rise and fall of the Landing seemed nearly to match the boom-and-bust cycle of the nation’s fourth-largest city and energy capital, a place known for its ambition, sprawl, and diversity. Announced in January 2022 the Landing secured big commitments from major funders: $7.5 million each from the Houston Endowment and the Kinder Foundation and $1.5 million from the American Journalism Project—all spread out over three years But the Landing also spent quickly: $5.5 million in 2023 and $7.9 million in 2024 it spent $2 million more than it brought in the Landing attracted just thirteen thousand newsletter subscribers and generated $80,000 in membership revenue—a pittance The Texas Tribune, where I served as editor in chief from October 2021 until last September, was launched in 2008 with $1 million in seed money from its founder—the venture capitalist John Thornton, who died last month—and about $3 million in additional pledges and commitments which includes a mix of individual contributions Even with a long track record, meeting the revenue target requires substantial effort each year, and past performance is no guarantee of future returns—the Center for Public Integrity, a DC-based watchdog newsroom, is closing after thirty-six years in operation The growth of the nonprofit news movement has meant more competition for donations and eyeballs but lately the pace of startups has slowed Reveal (originally known as the Center for Investigative Reporting) merged with Mother Jones money was both a blessing and a curse for the Landing the Landing started hiring aggressively in the late summer of 2022 the Landing generated just $430,000 in new revenue with many reporters making over $80,000 a year—hardly extravagant a right-to-work state that has no state income tax. The investigations landed prestige and awards for the Landing but in a city where many residents lack basic civic information the Landing didn’t attract and retain the kind of deep loyal audience it needed to survive. A go-it-alone mentality also contributed to the Landing’s struggles. The Houston Chronicle, owned by Hearst, is smaller than it used to be but remains a formidable presence, and is arguably Texas’s best newspaper, alongside the Dallas Morning News. Houston is undercovered, but it’s hardly a news desert, and Houston Public Media is also a strong source of free local news The Landing failed to develop a broad and robust base of community support—not only with potential funders and community groups that would help spread the word. and the governance challenges facing the Landing were considerable three of whom were representatives of the three biggest funders but also mean less input and participation. the Landing hired a CEO in June 2022: Scott McClelland the former president of H-E-B Food/Drug Stores H-E-B operates 390 stores in Texas and Mexico McClelland brought business savvy and a rich network of contacts a startup innovator with deep roots in the Houston tech scene which committed $1.5 million in seed funding had conducted research for two years starting in 2020 into the community’s information needs but found itself shut out of key decisions and backed away from regular involvement in the Landing’s operations. Instead of conducting a competitive national search a respected former editor of the Detroit Free Press at the recommendation of board member Jeff Cohen a former top editor of the Houston Chronicle who now advises Arnold Ventures the philanthropic arm of Houston couple John and Laura Arnold I’ve known Bhatia for close to thirty years he has been a pioneering Asian American newsroom leader and has the utmost integrity Bhatia had not run a digital-only operation hadn’t worked extensively in nonprofit fundraising I visited the Landing to share perspectives with Bhatia and his team and was impressed by the talented people around him.) which the Landing voluntarily recognized. Bhatia hired some terrific journalists—Manny García was previously the top editor at the Austin American-Statesman was previously in charge of Latino initiatives at the Los Angeles Times (where we both served on the masthead) They began to focus the editorial strategy around education The Landing’s journalism has continued to have impact and between runway and revenue was just too large to bridge. “While it’s with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of our newsroom I want to express my deepest gratitude to the dedicated journalists and staff members who poured their passion into our mission every single day,” Bhatia said in a statement “Houston Landing demonstrates how a commitment to truth and accountability can transform communities and improve lives and stood with us as we connected with each other through stories that inspired positive change.” the chief investment officer of the American Journalism Project said in a statement that building a sustainable nonprofit newsroom requires “bringing the right pieces together,” from strategy to leadership to community engagement “While Houston Landing’s closure is disappointing it’s not part of a broader trend,” he told me we’re seeing local news organizations diversify their revenue and grow more than 80 percent of the organizations in our portfolio increased their revenue and together they generated over $125 million That kind of growth gives us real reason for optimism.” The board of the Landing confirmed on Tuesday that it has “entered into discussions with the Texas Tribune which is exploring the possibility of establishing a Houston news initiative as part of its broader strategy to expand local journalism and serve more Texans.” said in a statement: “We look forward to exploring how we can learn from what the Landing started and create a sustainable model that serves the Houston community.” However, the Tribune is preoccupied with its own local initiatives—it’s creating news teams in Waco and Austin, projects I helped initiate during my time at the Tribune. And on Friday, Shah announced that she would be stepping down as the Tribune’s CEO at the end of the year The Tribune’s board has retained executive recruiter Ann Blinkhorn to conduct a national search for her successor While everyone is hopeful that the Tribune might someday be able to provide local news for Houstonites as part of a networked model and for anyone who cares about the future of local news. Has America ever needed a media defender more than now? Help us by joining CJR today An official website of the United States government Watch Live at 11:30 a.m. ET: Results of Nationwide Law Enforcement Effort Press Conference View the latest ICE guidance on COVID-19 Get information about how to check in with your local ICE Office here Reportándose con ICE: Obtenga información sobre cómo reportarse a su oficina local de ICE aquí View in other languages Call 1-866-DHS-2-ICE to report suspicious activityReport Crime Learn More About ICE ICE's ERO officers uphold United States immigration laws by focusing on individuals who present the greatest risk to national security View the annual report Media Inquiries the FBI and the Texas Department of Public Safety arrested Jesus Alberto Escalona-Mujicas a 47-year-old illegal alien from Venezuela and documented Tren de Aragua gang member Escalona-Mujicas was arrested during routine targeted multi-agency enforcement operations that are being conducted around the United States to restore integrity to U.S immigration laws and bolster public safety Escalona-Mujicas was taken into ICE custody and transported to the Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe Escalona-Mujicas illegally entered the U.S. on an unknown date and at an unknown location. He was encountered by the U.S. Border Patrol April 10, 2023, near Brownsville, Texas, and was taken into custody and placed into immigration proceedings. An immigration judge from the Justice Department’s Executive Office for Immigration Review ordered Escalona-Mujicas removed March 6 but he absconded from authorities before his removal could be carried out “The law enforcement community in South Texas is united in our determination to restore integrity to our nation’s immigration laws and sovereignty over our southern border,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston Field Office Director Bret Bradford “Every transnational gang member or dangerous criminal alien that we remove from the community is another life saved This is especially true for Tren de Aragua gang members who are known to be among the most brutal transnational gangs with a presence in the U.S Our immigration officers have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact that transnational gang violence can have on a community and they are committed to work tirelessly to prevent that from taking hold in Texas.” For more news and information on ICE’s efforts to enforce our nation’s immigration laws in Texas follow us on X at @EROHouston For media inquiries about ICE activities, operations, or policies, contact the ICE Office of Public Affairs at ICEMedia@ice.dhs.gov A seasoned dancer-turned-arts executive is taking center stage at Houston Ballet Houston Ballet announced Monday that Sonja Kostich has been named its new executive director following the retirement of longtime leader Jim Nelson Kostich most recently served as president and executive director of the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York The former professional dancer was hired by Mikhail Baryshnikov at age 17 to join American Ballet Theatre and later performed with companies including the San Francisco Ballet READ MORE: Houston Ballet members experience their first RODEOHOUSTON Kostich built an impressive business résumé earning a business degree from the Zicklin School of Business at CUNY Baruch College She later completed a master’s in arts administration and has held leadership positions with Goldman Sachs “Houston Ballet is an exemplary company with exceptional artists and a robust history of supporters and audience goers I am deeply humbled and honored to build upon the Company’s remarkable legacy and look forward to developing thoughtful and valuable long-term relationships within the community,” Kostich said in a statement “Ballet as an art form has a phenomenal capacity to generate real inspiration and engagement in all ages I am thrilled by this opportunity to work with Stanton and Julie truly accomplished and respected artistic leaders as we work together on a firm vision for the limitless potential for the future of Houston Ballet.” Kostich’s appointment also reunites her with Houston Ballet Co-Artistic Directors Julie Kent and Stanton Welch AM Kostich and Kent previously danced together at American Ballet Theatre and Kostich was an original cast member in Welch’s 1996 work “Maninyas” for San Francisco Ballet Houston Ballet Board Chair Kristy Bradshaw said the company is “thrilled” to welcome Kostich and leadership as assets that will help elevate the organization’s global profile sweat-covered Dillon Brooks was the first to emerge in the hallway staring at the ground as he began his trudge toward the locker room A cloud hung over the Houston Rockets like the 3s Buddy Hield had rained on them a few minutes earlier which engulfed the tunnel of Toyota Center They celebrated the preservation of a season that was given new life at a time when a jolt was necessary The prevention of being added to the wrong side of the history books another playoff series win at the hands of the Rockets These two teams have met in the postseason five times in the past decade both of which have come on Houston’s home turf who moved to 5-0 against the Rockets in postseason history “A poor ending,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka said following Houston’s 103-89 loss “To play one of our worst games in the playoffs and in Game 7 — we had a few bad ones early and corrected ourselves on both sides of the ball that’s going to leave a sour taste in our mouth for sure you have the blueprint for where we want to be and it’s a standard on a yearly basis but all of that doesn’t matter when you go out with a chance to move on and advance Laid an egg in our last game; there’s sting from it.” we take a look at the last decade of the Golden State-Houston rivalry and how Steph Curry manages to keep coming out on top we could talk about Game 7 — a tactical masterclass by Warriors coach Steve Kerr both teams tried several strategic adjustments We could talk about how Golden State played 48 minutes in a 1-3-1 zone and dared Houston — which finished the regular season 20th in 3s attempted 22nd in 3s made and 21st in 3-point percentage — to make outside shots who had routinely proven himself to be a zone breaker momentum-shifter and overall big-time player We could talk about why the Rockets finished with as many 3s attempted (18) as the Warriors made We could even talk about how Houston’s double-big lineup Alperen Şengün and Steven Adams who wreaked havoc on the offensive glass who prided themselves on not allowing Steph Curry to bury them with a barrage of 3s the man who said the Warriors wouldn’t return to Houston after the Game 5 win to the tune of 33 points on an eye-popping 12-of-15 shooting (9-of-11 from deep) By Game 7 (which was the 12th time both teams had faced each other this season) there wasn’t a lineup combination the Rockets hadn’t seen or a rotation that caught them by surprise who had been relegated to the bench for most of the series Jonathan Kuminga took four shots in seven minutes Not physically — four of the Warriors’ starters are older than 32 There’s a psychological advantage the Warriors have mastered And as painful as being eliminated in the first round can be for a No “Gained a lot of respect for them,” Warriors veteran Draymond Green told The Athletic but you don’t really know someone until you play them in a playoff series I think we got to know those guys very well You go through a playoff series against somebody one of two things happen — you completely lose respect for them or gain a lot of respect There’s no doubt this Rockets team will be a force for years to come Even if this team remains untouched in the offseason the growth from this series should improve Houston’s prospects in the long run “I’m extremely proud of these guys,” Fred VanVleet said “I look at all of these guys like my baby brothers They grew up a lot this year and made huge strides It’s a tough way to end the season — it’s always tough Game 7 can go either way and it wasn’t our best performance But I’m not going to sum up the whole experience based on one night One of my favorite seasons I’ve been a part of Everybody should be excited about the future and what’s to come.” But that doesn’t mean that this team can rest on its laurels Udoka didn’t want to speak much about any moral victories because there are none this was a seventh-seeded team on the road Golden State was able to take Houston’s offense — an equal-opportunity scheme — and use it to the Rockets’ detriment daring someone to seize control of a moment that never came The Warriors were extremely comfortable flexing aggressive coverages Şengün finished with 21 points on 23 shots who had been successfully taken out of the series took just eight shots and finished with eight points It’s paramount that the Rockets make major upgrades in their shooting department Houston’s coaching staff could benefit from a software update to their in-game schematics but this isn’t the first or last time they’ll be faced with a zone defense the Rockets’ offense logged 67 possessions against zone scoring a measly .687 points per possession draft capital and current position in the NBA — an exciting team on the rise — Houston will be a natural landing spot for bigger names this summer Houston’s brass hoped to go as far as possible in the playoffs but is using this current campaign as data collection a good tool for immediate and future evaluation and Devin Booker will be linked in the rumor mill in the coming weeks all with different pros and cons depending on Houston’s direction Team sources say the Rockets will monitor the market closely and will hold internal discussions about potential fits and offers League and team sources have also indicated that VanVleet wants to remain in Houston for the long run Tari Eason and Smith are also extension-eligible and team sources say the Rockets are hopeful to keep them in town for the long haul “They’re on their way,” Curry told The Athletic postgame it’s hard to win in the regular season — building that confidence matters and (building) an identity of how you do it (Photo of Dillon Brooks: Troy Taormina / Imagn Images) Kelly Iko is a staff writer covering the Houston Rockets and the NBA for The Athletic. He previously worked for USA Today and ESPN Houston. Follow Kelly on Twitter @KellyIko Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Ahmed Humble Bill Barajas Michael Horton HOUSTON – Some burglars got more than they bargained for when they smashed into a gun store in northwest Houston only to be shot at by the overnight security guard the weapon stays on 24/7.” said George Abrego SEE ALSO: Bar, restaurant burglaries caught on camera across Harris County According to Abrego, some unidentified burglars smashed their truck into the store located on Mitchelledale Street and Fairway Park Drive. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HTX TACTICAL (@htxtacticaltv) Abrego said his overnight security guard shot at the truck’s rear window just before they took off “When are y’all gonna learn you will be met with force we have 24/7-armed security,” HTX Tactical said on their Instagram post “As you can see the truck doesn’t have a back window no more and holes in it!” In a text message with KPRC 2’s Ahmed Humble, Abrego noted that while he’s relieved the matter was resolved quickly the burglars left behind about $6K worth of damage ALSO UNDER INVESTIGATION: Chipotle, Black Bear Diner in NW Harris County were broken into, search underway for perpetrators Abrego told KPRC 2 even if the burglars had successfully got inside “All our weapons get locked up at night in safes Abrego filed a police report with the Houston police department and is asking anyone with information on the attempted burglary to call and report it Before you "PRESS START" to your day get ahead of the game with our morning newsletter expert on "The Simpsons," amateur photographer film & tv reviewer and race/religious identity scholar Joined KPRC 2 in Spring 2024 but has been featured in various online newspapers and in the Journal of South Texas' Fall 2019 issue Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HTX TACTICAL (@htxtacticaltv) "They have a great team and they had a great season." The Warriors outshot the Rockets 47.6% to 40.5% They were 18 of 43 (41.9%) from 3-point range compared to the Rockets' 6 of 18 (33.3%) clip The Rockets held a 52-38 edge in rebounding The Warriors also logged just seven turnovers against the Rockets' 11 The Warriors went up 8-2 through the first two minutes of Game 7 The Rockets later used a 6-0 surge to take a 19-17 lead but trailed 23-19 to start the second quarter which started at the end of the first quarter and carried into the second The veteran forward scored 14 points in the second quarter to help the Warriors secure a 51-39 lead at the break Warriors forward Jimmy Butler scored 20 points in the victory Center Draymond Green chipped in 16 points Center Alperen Sengun chipped in 21 points and 14 rebounds in the loss 6 Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals at 9:30 p.m The winner of the Timberwolves-Warriors series will face the No 4 Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference finals Game 1 of the Thunder-Nuggets series will tip off at 9:30 p.m This Astros' RHP prospect is making noise in Double-ASanta one of several players excelling early on Houston's farm in '25May 3rd HOUSTON -- The Astros haven’t developed many relievers in recent years save for Bryan Abreu and Logan VanWey and even now Forrest Whitley who was taken in the first round of the 2016 Draft as a starter before injuries and underperformance sent him to the bullpen prior to last season One of the biggest power arms in the system is right-hander Alimber Santa a reliever who could push his way onto the radar soon Santa appeared in eight games for Double-A Corpus Christi in April and allowed two earned runs in 15 2/3 innings (1.15 ERA) He had a 0.89 WHIP and .222 batting average against Santa's fastball sat at 88-91 mph when he signed out of the Dominican Republic in February 2020 but he was limited to just 23 innings in his first two professional seasons due to the pandemic shutdown and elbow inflammation he has a lightning-quick arm that unleashes riding fastballs that sit at 94-96 mph and repeatedly touch 97-98 He has a tight slider that reaches the upper 80s a sweepier mid-80s version and an upper-70s curveball with more depth he’s got something he can throw to both bat sides between those three pitches,” said Astros senior director of player development and performance science Jacob Buffa “I think the velo on the breakers just makes him really difficult to hit.” Santa came to the United States about the same time as fellow right-hander Miguel Ullola but Santa’s injuries allowed Ullola to progress a little quicker Buffa said Santa’s ceiling would be comparable to Abreu which would be a good result for the Astros which means he throws two or three innings twice a week “We’re not huge fans of turning guys into straight relievers early in the Minor Leagues because mainly it limits [developmental] reps if you throw two innings in a week,” Buffa said “It’s difficult to get the reps in that you need to develop We have him basically going one time through the lineup and trying to throw him twice in a week.” What will allow Santa to take the leap to the next level is getting in the strike zone consistently with his breaking pitches you can no longer afford to let the hitter know a fastball is coming,” Buffa said Here’s a look around the rest of the system: Triple-A Sugar LandUllola, the Astros’ No. 5-ranked prospect (per MLB Pipeline) tied the longest outing of his career Thursday in a 3-0 win over Round Rock Ullola threw five innings and struck out five batters while allowing one hit and no earned runs He has a 6.00 ERA in 15 innings pitched this season allowing 10 walks while striking out 16 batters “We’re extremely happy with what we’ve seen,” Buffa said I think he’s lucky to be in this scenario of understanding how good his stuff is and understanding that he’s good enough to beat hitters in the zone he had tried to get too fine [and say] ‘I’ve got to hit the corner I’ve got to hit the corner.’ When in reality the stuff is so good he just has to be in the zone generally.” High-A AshevilleCenter fielder Joseph Sullivan (the team’s No. 12-ranked prospect) has shown a fantastic approach at the plate and elite bat-to-ball skills so far this year with 26 walks and five homers in 98 plate appearances The 26.5 percent walk rate probably isn’t sustainable for the rest of the year but it’s a positive sign for the Astros that he’s not chasing pitches Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball “That combination from someone who’s [22] years old of not chasing and hitting the ball hard is extremely exciting plus he can play center-field defense,” Buffa said Single-A FayettevilleRight-hander pitcher Bryce Mayer, 23, has a 2.51 ERA with 27 strikeouts, two walks, a 0.84 WHIP and a .192 opponents’ batting average in four appearances (including two starts) in April. The team’s No. 29 prospect Mayer was drafted in the 16th round last year out of Missouri “He’s got a [46.6] percent K-rate against both bat sides on the season and hasn’t walked a righty yet,” Buffa said “He’s just mowing through guys down there right now.” Show Breaking News BarCloseFeatures Dawn Campbell Christie Schultz "Eat Like a Local" Photojournalist/Editor In this “Eat Like a Local” we’ve packed our favorite desserts into one show From a fiery dish that’s perfect for a special date night to an olive oil cake that comes from a beloved family recipe to new desserts host Chris Shepherd is trying for the first time there’s something for every sweet tooth in this episode and a fried dessert with a banana pudding filling that Chris dubbed one of the smartest creations by a chef that’s he seen “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd” is your guide to the best food in Houston Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved and regional Emmy award-winning television producer which includes two sports loving boys and one craft beer loving husband Brewers set to take on former division foe in interleague series to wrap up homestand In a matchup of former NL Central foes, the Milwaukee Brewers are set to wrap up their six-game homestand with a three-game set against the Houston Astros The Brewers are 17-18 this year after dropping two of three to the Cubs over the weekend while the Astros sit at 17-16 after dropping two of three to the White Sox in Chicago Milwaukee’s injuries remain primarily on the pitching side with Brandon Woodruff and Aaron Ashby the closest to returning Outfielders Garrett Mitchell and Blake Perkins are also shelved while Sal Frelick could join them depending on the result of an MRI as he was pulled with left knee discomfort in the series finale Sunday in Milwaukee Houston’s injuries are also primarily on the pitching side Cristian Javier and Luis Garcia are both recovering from Tommy John surgery France is out for most of the season with a right shoulder injury and Forrest Whitley could all return in the coming weeks Yordan Alvarez is currently listed as day to day with hand inflammation after missing Saturday and Sunday’s games and outfielders Pedro León and Taylor Trammell are both on the IL with leg injuries The Brewers' offense went stagnant for a few days to begin May but they snuck away with a 4-0 win on Sunday Jackson Chourio is hitting .255/.268/.470 with six homers Brice Turang remains a bright spot in the lineup Rhys Hoskins and William Contreras are also hitting right around .250 so far a .238/.316/.356 line (.672 OPS ranks 23rd) Four players are tied for the team lead with four homers while only Jake Meyers (.303/.357/.449) is hitting over .300 among regulars Christian Walker is hitting .200/.273/.350 I think that’s below average for just about all of them so hopefully they don’t heat up while in town a .243/.314/.370 line (.684 OPS ranks 19th) The Brewers’ bullpen combination of Jared Koenig and Trevor Megill has kept them close in plenty of games this year allowing just one earned run across 12 1⁄3 innings Anderson leads all relievers with 20 strikeouts across 19 innings including a 3.88 starter ERA (13th) and a 4.87 reliever ERA (27th) They rank 16th with 281 strikeouts over 306 innings All four of those guys have an ERA between 1.69 and 1.93 over a total of 60 2⁄3 innings Abreu and Hader are tied for the lead with 20 strikeouts out of the bullpen including a 3.67 starter ERA (ninth) and a 2.84 reliever ERA (fourth) They rank eighth with 303 strikeouts over 290 2⁄3 innings Myers has not had a great start to his 2025 After missing a good chunk of spring training and most of the first month of the season he’s now made three appearances (two starts) After going four innings and allowing two runs in his season debut against the Giants he went just two innings against the White Sox before being pulled with two earned runs He pitched a scoreless inning in relief on Friday against the Cubs but returns to the rotation for his scheduled spot Monday This is Myers’ first career start against Houston pitching to a 2.80 ERA with 166 strikeouts across 167 1⁄3 innings though he outpaced his 4.15 FIP by a wide margin allowing 16 runs and striking out 26 over 28 1⁄3 innings across six starts He’s allowed at least three runs in four of his six starts including his last time out against the Tigers when he allowed three runs over five frames This is Blanco’s first career start against Milwaukee Milwaukee’s rookie righty has been a bright spot thus far making seven appearances (six starts) spanning 31 1⁄3 innings He’s struck out 26 and allowed 10 runs on 29 hits and 11 walks though he hasn’t been particularly bad in any of them he allowed three runs on six hits with four strikeouts over 5 2⁄3 innings this is Patrick’s first career start against the Astros acquired with Isaac Paredes and Cam Smith in the Kyle Tucker trade has had a solid start to his Houston tenure he’s spanned 28 innings with 26 strikeouts and 12 runs allowed His last start came back on April 25 against the Royals allowing two runs on eight hits and just one strikeout across five innings The former Cub has made five appearances (one start) against the Brewers with a 1.86 ERA and 14 strikeouts over 9 2⁄3 innings May 7 @ 12:10 p.m.: Quinn Priester (5.79 ERA Priester had a solid start to his Brewers career allowing just three runs over his first three starts spanning 14 innings In his last two appearances against the Cardinals and Cubs He allowed five runs in five innings against St Louis before allowing seven runs in 4 1⁄3 innings against Chicago though all of those runs came in his first inning of work This marks Priester’s first career start against Houston an All-Star in 2022 and 2023 and a recipient of votes for AL Cy Young in four of the last five seasons is having his worst year since early in his career striking out 37 while allowing 20 runs on 37 hits and 15 walks He’s had two scoreless starts against the Mets and Giants (totaling 13 innings) but he’s allowed at least two runs in each of his other five starts His last start was a four-run outing against the White Sox as he took the loss but struck out six over five frames this is Valdez’s first career start against Milwaukee May 5: FanDuel Sports Wisconsin and MLB.TV (out-of-market viewers); listen via radio on the Brewers Radio Network May 6: FanDuel Sports Wisconsin and MLB.TV (out-of-market viewers); listen via radio on the Brewers Radio Network and MLB.TV (out-of-market viewers); listen via radio on the Brewers Radio Network The perennial World Series contenders from Houston have started slow the last couple of years but you can count on them to make another postseason push in 2025 This is another tough home test for the Brewers but I think they wrap up the homestand at 3-3 as they take two of three from the Astros GSW (7)Rockets-Warriors: 5 takeaways as Houston dominates to force Game 7Fred VanVleet stays locked in Golden State crashes in the 4th quarter and Houston's 2-headed center delivers in Game 6 Fred VanVleet delivers a huge performance to help the Rockets stave off elimination and send the series back to Houston for a Game 7 going against an opponent with plenty of big-game postseason experience … what could go wrong This was especially — and shockingly — true down the stretch of Game 6 at Chase Center It was almost as if they switched personas with the veteran Warriors who went quietly and quickly into the night So it was Rockets 115, Warriors 107, and now more importantly, a Game 7 on Sunday (8:30 ET, TNT) between these teams in this suddenly suspenseful first-round series The Warriors were ready to close out the series Fred VanVleet showed the way for three quarters and then the Rockets stepped aside and let the Warriors beat themselves with an anemic fourth quarter This raises all sorts of possibilities Sunday at the Toyota Center in Houston The Rockets will be at home and swollen with confidence after falling behind 3-1 and fighting off elimination twice The Warriors do have Stephen Curry and Draymond Green and Playoff Jimmy Butler and now must travel two time zones to play in 48 hours Here are five takeaways as the best-of-seven series shifts back to Houston with a berth in the West semifinals on the line: 1 player on the floor is the one who went undrafted who just hit another 3-pointer while you started reading this story 25 and 29 points and drilled open 3s constantly — 18-for-27 from deep over that stretch And it’s coming at the right time here in the playoffs This is why the Rockets emptied the wallet for VanVleet a few summers ago in free agency and his unflappable approach in tense moments The Warriors have been helpless against him and while VanVleet can be streaky at times He had his way against Curry in the 2019 NBA Finals and is doing it again now Golden State needs to huddle up and come up with a plan against him two players in particular: Curry and Butler Here’s the data for Curry’s five such appearances: 32.6 points That was blistering — he dropped a dramatic 50-piece on the Kings in Sacramento a few years ago (and that city has been haunted ever since) Over Butler’s four appearances: 22 points and four rebounds on average this doesn’t begin to tell the impact of his most recent two averaging 31 points and eight rebounds and almost sent the Celtics home twice missing a jumper in the final seconds of one game although the Warriors famously blew a 3-1 lead in the 2016 NBA Finals they have a pair of players who have handled the urgency and the unforgiving nature of these games That doesn’t mean postseason experience will definitely win — it didn’t Friday — but it gives the Rockets a reason to be concerned The Rockets’ leading scorer has been a ghost much of this series and was once again Friday after delivering a whimpering 12 points in 32 minutes otherwise scored 47 points over the other five games (including three in single digits) His body language is sagging along with his confidence a sure sign of someone who’d rather pass up shots than miss them but perhaps an understandable one for someone like Green who’s 23 and lacks a rich postseason history But all it takes is one massive game to erase everything And odds suggest this slump won’t last forever The first quarter will be telling and important If he’s tossing bricks and his shoulders slump Houston was up only by two points when the fourth quarter began Then astonishingly with just under five minutes left The expanded deficit was mostly self-inflicted by the Warriors protecting the rim or covering the Rockets on the perimeter and with minutes remaining the outcome was no longer in doubt They missed 13 straight shots at one point the stunning part is this was the more experienced team This normally doesn’t happen in such situations Golden State had to fight through the play-in tournament This appeared to be the case of a younger team using their athleticism The Rockets throw an evolving series of looks at the Warriors winning 3 of 4 quarters and forcing a Game 7 in Houston Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams overwhelmed the Warriors this was the decisive factor Friday that pushed this series to a Game 7 And there was nothing the Warriors could do to prevent it Sengun hasn’t always had his way against Draymond who won the one-on-one battle a few nights ago in the final seconds But the Rockets’ young center keeps charging ahead He brings tricky moves in the post and keeps Draymond but delivered throughout his season-high 31 minutes off the bench calming leadership and surprising ability to draw fouls was big In this series the Rockets are a plus-53 when he’s on the floor will both need to raise up another level against the Rockets’ duo Shaun Powell has covered the NBA for more than 25 years. 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