Zack Tawatari

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Sports Anchor and Reporter at KHOU-TV (Houston, TX)

@KHOU Sports Reporter/Anchor 🏈⚾️⚽️🏀 #KHOU11. CA native. 🍊 Golf addict. ⛳️ Instagram: @zacktawatarikhou

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Texans weighing options for where to move their practice facility

1 week ago | kens5.com | Zack Tawatari

HOUSTON — Texans owner Cal McNair says the state of their current facilities at NRG just doesn't cut it. He's now talking about the possibility of a new practice facility somewhere in the greater Houston area. Cal McNair and Texans Foundation Vice President Hannah McNair talked to the media Monday at the Texans Charity Golf Classic, giving an update on plans for their desired practice facility and headquarters, saying they're open to putting it somewhere within the greater Houston area.
Cam Ward's journey from small Texas town to top draft prospect

3 weeks ago | kens5.com | Zack Tawatari

HOUSTON — Every journey has its roots, and it was in West Columbia where Cam Ward laid the foundation to become a top pick in the NFL Draft. "Hard working, blue collar people, and they love athletics," said Columbia High School Athletic Director Earnest Peña, about the City of West Columbia. And at Columbia High School, Ward's path to the NFL draft was laid. Peña was the defensive coordinator when Ward starred as a four-year basketball letterman, but he knew football would be Ward's path.
Virtual racing comes alive at Velocity Sim Racing Lounge in Houston

3 weeks ago | khou.com | Zack Tawatari

Local News Houston native and tech entrepreneur Viet Tran led the charge in building racing rigs that not only bring people to the track but also build community. Author: Zack Tawatari Published: 10:54 PM CDT April 19, 2025 Updated: 10:55 PM CDT April 19, 2025 HOUSTON — At Velocity Sim Racing Lounge, everything can feel like a blur. “Full gas -- just follow me,” said owner Viet Tran, settled behind the wheel in a setup that feels more racecar cockpit than business venture.
Meet the UH Coogs' secret weapon. 12-year-old ball boy has special bond with coach, players

1 month ago | kens5.com | Zack Tawatari

HOUSTON — Houston is pumped about the Coogs' run to the National Championship, but there's one kid who's probably the most excited of all. Jace Abarca, 12, told KHOU 11 about how Houston and coach Kelvin Sampson, a team that's been known to battle all season and not give their opponents the ball, was happy to give him the ball as their lead ball boy and the impact it's made on his life.
RodeoHouston legend Leon Coffee will be inducted into 2025 Hall of Fame

Oct 1, 2024 | msn.com | Michelle Homer |Zack Tawatari

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Texans Joe Mixon calls out league after what he said was a hip-drop tackle

Sep 16, 2024 | kens5.com | Zack Tawatari

HOUSTON — The hip-drop tackle -- it's a term you're going to be hearing more about, especially after Texans' running back Joe Mixon went down with an injury Sunday night in Houston's win over Chicago. So what is a hip-drop tackle? According to the league, it's when "...a defender wraps up a ball carrier and rotates or swivels his hips, unweighting himself and dropping onto the ball carrier's legs during the tackle." It was banned by the NFL in 2024.
Texans Joe Mixon calls out league after what he said was a hip-drop tackle

Sep 16, 2024 | abc10.com | Zack Tawatari

HOUSTON — The hip-drop tackle -- it's a term you're going to be hearing more about, especially after Texans' running back Joe Mixon went down with an injury Sunday night in Houston's win over Chicago. So what is a hip-drop tackle? According to the league, it's when "...a defender wraps up a ball carrier and rotates or swivels his hips, unweighting himself and dropping onto the ball carrier's legs during the tackle." It was banned by the NFL in 2024.
Astros' Kyle Tucker confirms he was dealing with fractured shin

Sep 2, 2024 | khou.com | Zack Tawatari

HOUSTON — The Astros have been missing one of the biggest bats in their lineup since early June and we’re finally finding out why. Right fielder Kyle Tucker fouled a ball off his shin on June 3 in the Astros game against the Cardinals and has been out ever since. The team has maintained the injury was a contusion, but a report surfaced Monday in The Athletic that Tucker’s injury was actually a fracture. Tucker confirmed the news in a postgame interview Monday with Space City Home Network.
Who gives the Houston Texans haircuts? Meet Julian Diaz.

Jan 22, 2024 | kagstv.com | Zack Tawatari

HOUSTON — In this Spring Branch barber’s chair, Julian Diaz – who his clients know simply as “J.D.” – has garnered the kind of reputation that no amount of money can buy. “When you cut one guy word gets around pretty fast," J.D. said. His first professional client – former Texan Whitney Mercilus. “He came through, he cut me up, to be honest, it was the best cut of my life," the former linebacker said. Since then, it’s been a who’s who who’ll only allow J.D. to touch their hair.
Who gives the Houston Texans haircuts? Meet Julian Diaz.

Jan 19, 2024 | khou.com | Zack Tawatari

Texans Julian Diaz, AKA "J.D.," has cut the hair of many athletes and celebs who have become great friends. Author: Zack Tawatari Published: 5:56 AM CST January 20, 2024 Updated: 5:56 AM CST January 20, 2024 HOUSTON — In this Spring Branch barber’s chair, Julian Diaz – who his clients know simply as “J.D.” – has garnered the kind of reputation that no amount of money can buy. “When you cut one guy word gets around pretty fast," J.D. said.