Astros honor Columbia seven with space themed opening ceremony
The Houston Astros will remember the seven Columbia astronauts at their April 1 season opener with a full day of events including a blood drive a 45 minute tribute and ceremonial first pitches by the astronauts families. NASA representatives current astronauts and Hootie and the Blowfish singer Darius Rucker will participate with a national anthem and a giant flag carried by 107 NASA staff. A trained bald eagle will circle Minute Maid Park as a nod to Johnson Space Center ties.
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Maplant girl arrangs for distant connect
A playful note hints at a girl named Maplant arranging plans for a future online link. The line suggests a simple mouse click to reach a connection, emphasizing ease of digital communication.
Lady Stings face Dickinson playoff test high pressure
Texas City’s Lady Stingarees chase an upset of league champions Friendswood in a 7 p.m. regional quarterfinal at Dickinson. Coach Craig Foster says Friendswood must prove themselves after last year’s playoff exit while Texas City rides a five game win streak and a belief they can win.
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TC to host TAAF state tourney basketball event
Texas City hosts the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Winter State Basketball Tournament with more than 125 youth teams. The opening features a Harlem Wizards exhibition vs Texas City Blast at 7 p.m. at the College of the Mainland Gym. Games run Saturday at 8 a.m. across 10 venues. 130 boys teams entered, including nine Texas City Division II squads.
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Texas City women rally then fall to Dickinson in opener
Texas City softball coach Scott DeMarco praised offensive flashes after a 7-5 loss to Lindsy Russ Keller and Brittany De La Cruz in District 23-4A. The Lady Stings trailed 3-0, rallied for five runs, but Dickinson pulled away in the seventh. Practice paused for Spring Break, with more batting practice planned before today’s game at Friendswood. Santa Fe visits Dickinson. La Marque hosts Channelview. All games start at 6:30 p.m.
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Stings look to reverse skid in district baseball action
Texas City Stingarees seek to end a five game slide as they visit Friendswood while Santa Fe aims to clinch the district first round with a Dickinson win. Texas City pitcher Zac Chollett starts as coach Chuck Young laments misplays and missed runs.
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