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• Arts Picks: Esa-Pekka Salonen, ‘Time No Longer’ are top choices

  Famed San Francisco Symphony music director Esa-Pekka Salonen makes his debut with the Houston Symphony this weekend. He will conduct the orchestra through a program that includes music by Johann Sebastian Bach arranged for small orchestra by Otto Klemperer, Anton Webern and Luciano Berio. Concertmaster Yoonshin Song will perform Bach’s Prelude from Violin Partita No. 3. And the symphony will close the program with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1.Read Full StoryThe ArtsEsa-pekka SalonenMotion PicturesOrchestraContemporary MusicWorld MusicThe Houston SymphonyAlbanianCGIJemco Jeweler 'sBurltonThe Houston ChronicleRolling Stone`` Game Of ThronesAmerican SongwriterJohann Sebastian BachOtto KlempererAnton WebernLuciano BerioBachBeethovenAnri SalaOlivier Messiaen

• Houston Tumlin's Tragic Cause of Death Revealed: Girlfriend, Friends Pay Tribute

  News about Houston Tumlin's death quickly spread online, and the heartbreaking real cause of his death has been revealed. The 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,' has lost one of its characters after Tumlin's sudden passing. He was 28. On Wednesday, multiple news outlets confirmed the former child actor's...Read Full StoryHouston TumlinCause Of DeathCelebritiesSudden DeathTMZNBC NewsFacebookInstagramFerrellNASCARRicky BobbySuicideCharity RobertsonLina EvansHomeSacha Baron CohenLeslie BibbAndy RichterMolly ShannonMichael Clarke DuncanJane LynchAmy AdamsGreg GermannGary Cole

• Bulls and Rockets Linked in Potential Trade Deadline Deal

  The Chicago Bulls took another embarrassing loss on Wednesday night at the hands of the Collin-Sexton-less Cleveland Cavaliers–at home–but help could be on the way–if you want to call it help. The NBA trade deadline is 4 pm ET on Thursday, and the Bulls have been one of the primary...Read Full StoryHouston RocketsChicago BullsNbaBasketballThe BullsNBA DraftThe Action NetworkJoin HeavyThe Houston Rockets ForThe Miami HeatThe New York KnicksHeavy On Bulls FacebookAthleticBulls NewsletterBulls Facebook PageLauri MarkkanenVictor OladipoLonzo Ball

• Washington Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg wants to straighten mechanics out, but is healthy after start No. 3...

  Stephen Strasburg worked around a two-out walk in a scoreless, 17-pitch first inning in the Washington Nationals’ Grapefruit League matchup with the Houston Astros on Wednesday night, but then the 32-year-old right-hander, in his first start back in game action following an issue with his left calf, had to wait around for 40 minutes as his teammates sent eleven batters to the plate in a five-run bottom of the first.Read Full StoryGame MechanicsMlbBaseballHe Got GameGo GameDouble PlayThe Houston AstrosWashington PostRunsEleven BattersTightnessGame ActionJosh HarrisRuptured TendonSpringStephen Strasburg

• Tarrant County Announces Upcoming COVID-19 Registration Events

  Tarrant County will host a series of events from March to May to help Texans register for the COVID-19 vaccine after Texas' decision to expand vaccine distribution to all adults is scheduled to go into effect Monday, March 29. 'Now that vaccines are open to all adults, we must do...Read Full StoryCovid-19Public HealthTrinity Baptist CollegeTexas CollegeTrinity CollegeBaker UniversityTexansTexas Wesleyan UniversitySamaria Baptist ChurchFiesta SupermarketFirst St. John CathedralE. Belknap St.Wesleyan St.Tarrant County ResidentsTarrant County Precinct

• Texas Bills Target Homeless by Proposing Class C Misdemeanor for Camping

  Homelessness advocate Ryan Ahmadian suspects Dallas' encampment enforcement would be more aggressive under a statewide ban. Organizers and the homeless residents of Camp Rhonda have been in a game of cat and mouse with the city. They were recently chased out of their protest in Pioneer Plaza. Now, two bills...Read Full StoryCampingHomeless PeopleClass CPublic HousingCriminal ChargesAffordable HousingLaw EnforcementSenateHB 1925Dallas Stops EvictionsAhmadianTexansTwitterThe Dallas Observer FreeTexas HouseDawn BuckinghamGiovanni Capriglione

• Houston Tumlin, child actor in 'Talladega Nights,' dies at 28

  Former child actor Houston Tumlin, who played the son of Will Ferrell's character in 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,' has died by suicide, authorities said Wednesday. The 28-year-old died in his Pelham, Alabama, home on Tuesday afternoon, Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans told NBC News. Tumlin's girlfriend was...Read Full StoryHouston TumlinFormer Child ActorCelebritiesHome MovieNBC NewsInstagram APTSDTalladega NightsRicky BobbyTed MansonTexas Ranger BobbyWalker BobbyShelby CountyLina EvansGrayson RussellAdam MckayJohn C. ReillySacha Baron CohenJane LynchLeslie BibbAndy RichterMolly ShannonMichael Clarke DuncanGreg GermannGary ColeAmy AdamsWill Ferrell

• P.J. Washington says it's been tough without LaMelo Ball on court, around team

  The Hornets continued life without LaMelo Ball this week in impressive fashion. On Monday, roughly 24 hours removed from the news of Ball’s potential season-ending fractured wrist, Charlotte grinded out a win in San Antonio. They then closed their road trip on Wednesday with a blowout win in Houston, moving back over .500 and into the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.However, the loss of Ball has been felt on and off the court in the days since his injury.“It’s definitely been tough,” P.J. Washington said. “I think LaMelo’s a great guy. He definitely has high spirits. I can’t wait to have him back. He brings us a lot of energy. He’s funny, always joking around, never stops talking. always has energy. So just having him around is always good, but I’m definitely excited everything went well and I hope he has a great recovery.”Gordon Hayward had a similar type of injury in the preseason when he fractured his thumb, though he has been able to play through his injury. Hayward’s unfortunate history with injuries, though, could allow him to serve as someone to help guide LaMelo through the coming weeks and months.“Injuries suck,” Hayward said. “I feel really bad for him. He’s playing at a really high level. He was great for our team. I think he was just getting going, too. I think we all feel for Melo…we all wish him a speedy recovery and he was extremely important to our team.”Another veteran that has already helped Ball throughout the season has been Terry Rozier. The two have been close both on and off the court this season and when Ball received the diagnosis on his hand, it was Rozier and Miles Bridges that stayed by his side to keep his spirits high on Sunday.“I feel for him,” Rozier said. “It’s never easy dealing with things like this, hearing that you’re going to be out for the season. Melo’s like my little brother. I know him. I know how he works. If it was up to him, he would play left-handed. That’s just the competitor he is. But you just got to shut it down. Just got to just keep getting better and just stay poised. “I was with him all yesterday just trying to keep him level-headed, me and Miles. He’s in a good place. He’ll be alright.”After Wednesday’s game, Bridges took to Twitter to show his desire to have Ball back with the team as well.Ultimately, Ball may be able to return this season, though he’ll be cutting it close with the end of the regular season. But having him return to the sidelines and practice court around the team may be just as impactful to the team’s morale as they head into a playoff race.San AntonioNbaBasketballHoustonHornetsEastern ConferenceTwitterP.J. WashingtonThis WeekMissCharlotteImpressive FashionCourtRoad TripThingsLamelo BallGordon HaywardTerry RozierMiles Bridges

• Golden State Warriors ‘aggressively’ shopping Kelly Oubre ahead of NBA trade deadline

  It’s been known for some time that the Golden State Warriors were going to be active ahead of the NBA trade deadline. For the most part, that included the bottom-end playoff contender adding reinforcements behind Stephen Curry. This might no longer be the case with 24 hours to go ahead of the deadline. Three-and-D wing Kelly Oubre could very well be on the move after the 25-year-old was acquired in an off-season trade. According to this note from Anthony Slater of The Athletic (h/t 95.7 The Game), Golden State is in fact “aggressively” shopping the impending free agent to other teams. On the surface, it really wouldn’t make much sense for the Golden State Warriors to move off the still-young wing. After some initial struggles this season, Oubre has picked it up in pretty much every aspect of his game. The former first-round pick is averaging 18.2 points and 6.4 rebounds on 38% shooting from distance over the past 20 games. He’s also one of the elite perimeter defenders in the game right now. At issue here is Oubre’s status as a impending free agent and the Warriors being an historically high number over the NBA luxury tax. While their brass is willing to spend money, it remains to be seen if it makes sense to meet what promises to be a strong market for Kelly Oubre that could reach $20 million annually. That’s especially true with Klay Thompson returning to the two-guard position next season and Andrew Wiggins under contract for the foreseeable future at small forward. How would a Kelly Oubre trade from the Golden State Warriors look? Feb 13, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) shoots against Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY SportsThe first point here is obvious. Golden State would like to acquire a starter who is under team control beyond the 2020-21 season. Picking up a free agent in which Birds Rights exist is also another option. That is to say, the Warriors could re-sign said player despite their salary cap limitations. Golden State has been linked to Houston Rockets All-Star guard Victor Oladipo on a near never-ending loop. While he will cost in excess of $20 million annually in free agency, it’s possible he’s a better fit than Oubre. A perimeter trio of Stephen Curry, Victor Oladipo and Klay Thompson with Andrew Wiggins moving to a Sixth Man role could make sense. These Warriors have also been linked to impending restricted free agent Lonzo Ball of the New Orleans Pelicans for some time. That $20 million per-season estimate I noted above comes in handy here. It’s exactly what Ball will demand once he hits the restricted free agent market during the summer. He could also be a fit with Curry in the backcourt while Thompson moves to the three. These are just two big names the Warriors are said to be targeting. However, there’s a few other scenarios that could work out ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Toronto Raptors shooting guard Norman Powell is said to be on the block. He’s averaging nearly 20 points per game on the season. With that said, Powell joins Oubre on the free agent market this summer. It’s all about whether the Golden State Warriors view him as a better fit moving forward. Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge has been looking for help at forward this season. He’s also under pressure to make a move with the underperforming team under .500 on the campaign. Perhaps, Ainge offers up defensive stalwart Marcus Smart and a second-round pick for Oubre. Out west, we already know that the surging Denver Nuggets are looking for help at the two and three. Oubre has played both positions exceedingly well for the Golden State Warriors this season. Could Denver entice the Warriors with someone like Gary Harris and rookie first-round pick R.J. Hampton? It’s possible. Regardless, it’s now clear that the Golden State Warriors are looking to move off Kelly Oubre ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Whether that happens remains to be seen. NbaThe WarriorsBasketballNBAGo GameGolden State Warriors `The Golden State WarriorsKelly OubreThe New Orleans PelicansToronto RaptorsBoston CelticsDenver NuggetsHouston Rockets All-StarRookie First-round PickThe GameStephen CurryKlay ThompsonAndrew WigginsVictor OladipoLonzo BallNorman PowellDanny AingeMarcus SmartGary Harris

• Texas’ Oldest Craft Brewery Has Been Nominated For The Best Beer Garden Award On USA Today

  Fresh air, sunshine, and a cold beer in hand – what more could you want? You’ll find all those things, plus tons of mouthwatering food, at Saint Arnold Brewing Company in Houston. This longstanding watering hole is among 20 breweries nationwide to be nominated for the “Best Beer Garden” Award on USA Today, and we can’t say we’re surprised! Here’s why Saint Arnold is so special…Read Full StoryCraft BeerBeer GardenCraft BreweryFood & DrinkCraft BrewingCold BeerLocal FoodThe VisitFacebookUSA TodayTexasFeatureSunshineDestinationsHouston

• Local restaurant reacts to alcohol-to-go Bill receiving initial approval in Texas House

  LUBBOCK, Texas — On Wednesday, the Texas House voted to advance a bill that would allow restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages with the purchase of food. At the beginning of the pandemic, Gov. Greg Abbott waived regulations to temporarily allow the pickup and delivery of alcohol for restaurants selling food. House Bill 1024 would make this permanent.Read Full StoryRestaurantsAlcoholic BeveragesFood & DrinkLocal FoodMexican FoodThe Texas HousePicosoMexican KitchenTexansThe Texas SenateBillHouse PassageLUBBOCKAprilGov. AbbottGreg Abbott