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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (a.k.a. RodeoHouston ) is coming to an end after a near three-week run, but the fun is not over just yet – country headliners Cody Johnson, Brad Paisley and Luke Bryan are aptly closing out the event, and it’s not too late to get tickets for less than $20. Whether you’re a Houstonian or out-of-towner, consider this your sign to book a hotel close to NRG Stadium , snag a last-minute ticket, and spend the last weekend of winter at one (or all) of these fiery shows. How to see Cody Johnson at RodeoHouston Cody Johnson @ RodeoHouston March 17 - Tickets SeatGeek seatgeek.com Shop Now Texas’ own Cody Johnson is taking the stage at NRG Stadium on March 17. The Country Music Award winner made HoustonRodeo history in 2019 as the first independent artist to sell out the rodeo — and now he’s back for more. Last-minute tickets to see the “Gotta Be Me” singer begin at $38 on SeatGeek ; Vivid Seats also has … [Read more...] about No plans this weekend? Catch Luke Bryan at NRG Stadium for $15

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 5 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Maryland men's basketball team first had to claw back from a disastrous start. And even after the Terrapins managed to do so, they faced another uphill climb after West Virginia generated a barrage of scoring in the opening minutes of the second half. Each time in this NCAA tournament first-round game, they responded. The eighth-seeded Terps are familiar with navigating deficits, but this time, facing elimination, they also needed to close. That's where this team has struggled this season, especially away from Xfinity Center. But against No. 9 seed West Virginia at Legacy Arena, Maryland held on for a 67-65 victory to advance to the second round in the South Region - a significant accomplishment for first-year Maryland coach Kevin Willard. During a timeout with 3:30 remaining, the Terps had just a two-point edge. Willard talked with his team about … [Read more...] about Maryland survives and advances to second round of NCAA tournament

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 5 MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's longtime Democratic Secretary of State Doug La Follette abruptly resigned on Friday, saying he was leaving three months into his 11th consecutive term “to focus on my personal needs” after watching the office be stripped of its power over the past 50 years. Gov. Tony Evers appointed former Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, who ran for U.S. Senate last year but dropped out of the race ahead of the primary, to fill out the four-year term. Wisconsin's secretary of state has not been in charge of elections since 1974 and has almost no official duties. “After many years of frustration, I've decided that I don't want to spend the next three and a half years trying to run an office without adequate resources and staffing levels,” the 82-year-old La Follette said in his resignation letter. He did not immediately return a telephone message left … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Democratic Secretary of State La Follette resigns

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 9 CHICAGO (AP) — Before they were rivals to be Chicago’s next mayor, Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson both worked in education, though their career paths — like their views on the city's future — were very different. Vallas was CEO of Chicago Public Schools, appointed by then-Mayor Richard M. Daley after Illinois lawmakers in the 1990s gave control of the troubled district to City Hall. Vallas came to be known as a turnaround expert in Chicago and in other U.S. school districts, supporting charter schools and voucher programs. Johnson taught middle and high schoolers before becoming an organizer for the Chicago Teachers Union, mobilizing thousands during a historic 2012 strike and in actions since that focused on strengthening public schools and the communities around them. It is just one example, but a significant one, of the contrasts between … [Read more...] about In Chicago mayor’s race, 2 hopefuls reflect Democrats’ split

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's GOP-dominant House on Monday advanced legislation that would add a narrow exemption to the state's strict abortion ban, despite concerns raised by Democrats and medical experts that the bill does not go far enough to protect doctors and pregnant patients. The legislation was drastically reworked from its original version that was introduced just last month after Tennessee's influential anti-abortion lobbying group came out in opposition. Tennessee Right to Life warned that could face political retribution for voting on a bill that would have allowed doctors to provide abortions based on their “good-faith judgement.” Instead, the legislation advanced Monday allows doctors to use a “reasonable medical judgment” when determining an abortion is necessary to prevent the death of a pregnant patient or to spare her from the irreversible, severe impairment of a major bodily function. Some doctors argue that is a harsher legal standard. “This bill … [Read more...] about Tennessee House OKs narrow abortion exemption bill

While the NCAA tournament games at NRG Stadium will be the main attraction, there's plenty more for sports fans to enjoy surrounding the Final Four weekend in Houston. Here's a look at what's going on around the Bayou City, from Fan Fest to Houston Astros Opening Day. Official Final Four events March Madness Music Festival (March 31-April 2, Discovery Green): The March Madness Music Festival will take place at Discovery Green across the street from Final Four Fan Fest. Houston native Megan Thee Stallion , Tim McGraw and Lil Nas X are among the artists set to perform at the event, which will feature three days of outdoor concerts. Tickets are free but require advance registration . Final Four Fan Fest (March 31-April 3, George R. Brown Convention Center): Final Four Fan Fest is another affordable event that has something to offer for fans of all ages, with interactive activities, giveaways and autograph sessions among the attractions. Kids under 12, Capital One … [Read more...] about Opening Day, Fan Fest among events surrounding Final Four in Houston

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 CHARLESTON, S.C. - Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and U.N. ambassador, launched her presidential campaign here just over a month ago, calling for a "new generation" to lead and highlighting her background as an Indian American woman while also rejecting "identity politics." Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the Senate - appointed by Haley more than 10 years ago - kicked off a cross-country tour from Charleston the very next day, centering on his family's "cotton to Congress" story and declaring, "America is not defined by our original sin." On Saturday, Haley and Scott converged again in Charleston ahead of a potential 2024 clash, joining other current and possible GOP presidential candidates for a public forum hosted by the Palmetto Family Council, a conservative Christian group. The event showcased contenders' pitches to an important constituency in a pivotal … [Read more...] about Nikki Haley, Tim Scott converge at S.C. forum as potential 2024 rivals

Listen to this article Formula 2 exile Armstrong is to drive the #11 Ganassi-Honda in all 12 road and street course IndyCar rounds, while two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato was set to drive the five ovals, but right now is guaranteed only the PPG 375 at Texas Motor Speedway and the 107 th running of the Indianapolis 500. Simmons said he’s already been impressed by Armstrong who first tested for the team at Thermal Club for two days, where he was third fastest in the final session, and then was fourth fastest of nine cars in a final pre-season test at Sebring. Since then, the 22-year-old New Zealander has qualified 13 th and finished 11 th on his debut at St. Petersburg, and last week he was sixth of 16 cars in testing at Barber Motorsports Park. He finished the day just 0.2s slower than 2021 champion Alex Palou and ahead of his other two teammates, Marcus Ericsson and Scott Dixon. Simmons told Motorsport.com: “Marcus was only 13 seconds away from … [Read more...] about Ganassi team expects Armstrong, Sato to shine in shared ride