Sam Warren

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Sports Reporter at Houston Chronicle

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Jonathan Joss, 'King of the Hill' voice actor, killed at San Antonio home

5 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

Jonathan Joss as Ken Hotate, right, in Parks and Recreation. Ben Cohen/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty ImagesActor Jonathan Joss was shot and killed at his San Antonio home on Sunday night. Suspect Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja was detained and booked for murder shortly after.
Steve Sarkisian, Mike Elko and Willie Fritz among coaches in College Football 26

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates the Longhorns 17-7 win over Texas A&M in an NCAA college football game at Kyle Field, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in College Station. Brett Coomer/Staff photographerCollege football players got to see their name and likeness in a video game for the first time last year with the return of EA Sports’ “College Football 25.” When the game debuts its second iteration since its 11-year hiatus in July, a new crop of school representatives will debut on screen.
Austin-based cannabis company refutes Dan Patrick's claims with social media jab

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

Austin-based cannabis company Hometown Hero, whose products Dan Patrick made several claims about on Wednesday while supporting Senate Bill 3, has refuted the Lt. Governor through a series of social media jabs. Sara Diggins/American-StatesmanAustin-based cannabis company Hometown Hero is pushing back against Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s claims about THC products this week, with both serious rebuttals and jokes.
Lee Brice, Ashley McBryde to perform at Houston's Freedom Over Texas

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Thursday announced plans for Freedom Over Texas, the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration. Country music artist Lee Brice will headline a lineup of live performances taking place at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Buffalo Bayou. Ashley McBryde will join Brice as his opening act. Events will get underway in the afternoon.
Blue Bell returns two fan-favorite ice cream flavors ahead of summer

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

Popular Texas ice cream company Blue Bell Creameries has announced the return of two fan-favorite flavors ahead of the summer. Blue Bell, based in Brenham, is bringing back its Groom’s Cake and Cookie Cake flavors. Both flavors are available now in stores in half-gallons and pints for a limited time.
Texas native Colby Donaldson to return as contestant for Survivor 50

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

Texas native Colby Donaldson will be returning to reality competition show "Survivor" for the fourth time in 2026, host and showrunner Jeff Probst announced on Wednesday's episode of "CBS Mornings." Probst announced the full lineup for the 50th season of the show on Wednesday, despite the 49th season not debuting until this fall. The landmark season will feature a 24-player field, the largest in show history, which will be made up of all fan-favorite cast members from past seasons like Donaldson.
'Audrii's Law' signed to add child groomers to Texas sex offense registration

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

A Texas House bill labeled “Audrii’s Law” that aimed to close a legal loophole allowing some people convicted of sex-related crimes to bypass the state’s sex offender registry was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott over the weekend. The bill, formally known as House Bill 2000, requires anyone convicted of child grooming to register as a sex offender in Texas.
Former Willis star DJ Lagway lands on cover of 'College Football 26'

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

College football star and former Willis High School standout DJ Lagway will grace a cover of EA Sports’ popular video game “College Football 26,” the company revealed Tuesday. Lagway will be featured on the cover of the Deluxe Edition of the video game alongside current college football players and legends of the sport. Other notables include Clemson quarterback and former Austin Westlake standout Cade Klubnik, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and Heisman Trophy winners Reggie Bush and Tim Tebow.
Houston-trained Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton charged with DUI

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence earlier this month in West Virginia, according to court records. Retton was arrested May 17 in Marion County, according to the records, and has since been released. The 57-year-old is an American Olympic hero with ties to Houston. Here’s what to know about Mary Lou Retton. Article continues below this adWhy was Mary Lou Retton arrested?
La Porte restaurant to give away free wings for a year at grand opening

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sam Warren

Wings Etc. Grill & Pub is opening a new location in La Porte on Tuesday. To celebrate, the restaurant is giving a select few customers free wings for a year. Franchisees Lance and Staton Stephens are offering a year of free wings to the first 50 dine-in guests at the grand opening of their new location at 1023 S. Broadway. Doors open at 11 a.m. at the restaurant, the second Wings Etc. in Texas and the first in the Houston area. Eligible guests must be 18 or older.