HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Starting Monday, there’s a new incentive to get vaccinated against the coronavirus at NRG Park. If you get a vaccine between now and May 16, you will be entered into a random drawing to win tickets to fun local events. Tickets from the following events will be awarded to lucky Houstonians selected from the random drawings: …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Electronic billboards are expected to go up across the state starting Monday in the missing person case of Houston mom Erica Hernandez. Hernandez’s family and friends have also planned a banner drop on the bridges off the Southwest Freeway between Dunlavy and Holcombe. Those wishing to join the banner effort should meet at the Will Weber …

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Eric Schmid threw for 227 yards and a touchdown, and his 6-yard touchdown run with 3:39 left helped send second-seeded Sam Houston State past defending FCS champion North Dakota State 24-20 on Sunday. The Bearkats (8-0) advance to face the winner between No. 3-seed James Madison and North Dakota in the semifinals. Sam Houston State’s win gives …

Voters in Grand Prairie approved $75 million in bonds for economic development while two of three council races were so close they are now headed to a June 5 runoff. In total, 57.1% of residents voted for the bonds, according to Saturday’s election results, with 8,466 weighing in on the measure. The bonds will support revitalization of commercial, retail, residential and mixed-use …

Dallas County Democratic chairwoman Carol Donovan is leaving her post later this year after a replacement is selected among party leaders. Donovan led the party for six years. In a statement, she said the COVID-19 related death of her mother earlier this year forced her to reflect on her priorities. “After the 2020 election, I was energized and ready to …

Saturday’s partisan and municipal elections provided lots of fodder for political observers, so here is a look at three of the biggest ones. Donald Trump in full control of GOP Michael Wood shot at the king and missed. Make no mistake about it, Donald Trump is king of the Republican Party, including in Texas. Wood, a Marine veteran and businessman, …

Karachi: Sri Lanka’s all-rounder Thisara Perera has decided to retire from international cricket with immediate effect. According to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the 32-year-old Perera submitted a letter to the board, citing that this is the right time for him to ‘step aside and pave the way for younger and more talented players to take on the reigns’. The former …

JEREZ FRONTERA: Australian Jack Miller rode to only his second MotoGP victory in Jerez on Sunday as Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia finished second to take the overall championship lead. Australia’s Miller used his Ducati’s power to pip pole-sitter Fabio Quartararo off the start line, with the Frenchman slipping to fourth behind Petronas Yamaha SRT’s Franco Morbidelli and Bagnaia on the …

PALLEKELE: Sri Lanka were five wickets away from a series win against Bangladesh after the tourists were restricted to 177 for five at stumps on day four of the second Test at Pallekele on Sunday. Chasing a daunting 437 to win, Bangladesh batsmen were troubled by Sri Lanka spinners Praveen Jayawickrama and Ramesh Mendis who took the five wickets on …