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The billionaires at Trump's inauguration

Beyond top execs from Meta, Apple and Amazon, a slew of ultra-wealthy donors are expected to attend

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Donald Trump picks Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta as ambassador to Italy

Fertitta, owner of the Houston Rockets and Landry’s restaurant group, hosted a fundraiser for Trump earlier this year.

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Tilman Fertitta Nominated As US Ambassador To Italy

President-elect Trump nominates Tilman Fertitta as US ambassador to Italy and Brian Burch as ambassador to Vatican City, reflecting diverse choices for key...

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An interested buyer has emerged if, or when, Gayle Benson sells the Saints

An interested buyer has emerged if, or when, Gayle Benson sells the New Orleans Saints. Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta wants to expand his portfolio:

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Tilman Fertitta reacts to Rockets’ 2024 NBA draft lottery luck

“We should have ended up at nine, but we got lucky,” Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta says of Houston’s 2024 NBA draft lottery results.

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Tilman Fertitta ranked No. 18 among world’s richest sports owners

Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta ($9.4 billion) comes in at No. 18 on Forbes’ 2024 ranking of the 20 richest sports owners in the world.

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Rockets Owner Tilman Fertitta Interested in Bringing WNBA Team Back to Houston

Houston has not had a WNBA franchise since 2008.

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Rockets extend front office contracts of Rafael Stone, Eli Witus

“We wanted to show them as well as the public we’re excited with the direction the Rockets were going,” owner Tilman Fertitta tells the Houston Chronicle.

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Food delivery service closes, bankruptcy filing likely

Food delivery has proved to be a service that customers like but is really hard to make money on.

The Street

Houston Rockets Legend Robert Reid Passes Away At Age 68

Former Houston Rockets player Robert Reid passes away at 68. He played a key role in the team's NBA Finals appearances in the 1980s.

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Rockets pay respects to late Robert Reid, who passed away Monday

Robert Reid, who played a key role on Houston’s first two NBA Finals teams in 1981 and 1986, passed away at 68 years old after a battle with cancer.

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Rockets, Fertitta family unveil renovations to Houston hoops court

The Rockets and the family of owner Tilman Fertitta partnered with several Houston entities to renovate the Highland Park basketball court.

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Tilman Fertitta sees $70M training center providing edge to Rockets

“This will be a great recruiting tool for free agents, to have a facility like that,” Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta says of his team’s new $70-million practice center.

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Rockets offer first look at $70-million practice complex, which opens in 2024

On Tuesday, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta invited media members to an early preview tour of the team’s new practice facility, which will open in mid-2024.

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With the Mavericks, Miriam Adelson is poised to be a Texas political powerhouse. Will it help her legalize casinos?

Adelson wasted little time reaching out to the state’s business leaders since news of the deal broke, visiting Austin on Thursday to address the Texas Association of Business, the state’s largest business lobby.

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What We’re Hearing About College Football’s Coaching Carousel

Texas A&M poaching Duke’s Mike Elko could have a domino effect on this offseason’s coaching market.

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Forbes study: Rockets valued at $4.4 billion, No. 8 among NBA teams

The Rockets are now valued at $4.4 billion and No. 8 among all NBA teams, according to a new Forbes study. That’s double what owner Tilman Fertitta paid in 2017.

The Texas Tribune

In crowded field, Houston mayor's race centers on prominent Democrats Sheila Jackson Lee and John Whitmire

Jackson Lee has sought to rally her party’s base, vowing to stand up to “MAGA Republicans.” Whitmire has relied on a more bipartisan coalition while also defending his Democratic credentials.

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As 2023-24 begins, Rockets in process of $30-million renovation of Toyota Center

As the 2023-24 NBA season begins, the #Rockets are in the middle of a $30-million-plus renovation of Toyota Center. Here’s what the upgrades entail.

The Street

Old School Las Vegas Strip Casino Royale Faces Surprise Implosion

One of the oldest casinos on the Las Vegas Strip looks to face the same fate as Tropicana (but maybe even sooner).

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott raised $15 million in 12-day window after regular legislative session

The governor, whose term ends in 2026, closed June with $23 million in his campaign fund.

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WATCH: Rockets make draft calls to welcome Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore to Houston

Rafael Stone, Ime Udoka, and Patrick Fertitta all reached out to Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore to welcome in Houston’s new draft picks. Here’s what it looked and sounded like. #Rockets

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Rockets legends congratulate Houston sportscaster Mark Berman on epic career

On Mark Berman’s final day covering Houston sports, the #Rockets released a series of video tributes from franchise icons to honor his legendary career.

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Ime Udoka excited for future after representing Rockets at draft lottery

“We’ll look forward to adding a good piece,” new #Rockets coach Ime Udoka says of the 2023 NBA draft lottery results. “We feel we will have a really great player at the four spot.”

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Kevin Porter Jr. makes presence felt at Ime Udoka’s Rockets introduction

“I see I’ve got a smart player here,” Ime Udoka joked once Kevin Porter Jr. arrived at his #Rockets introduction. “He’s trying to get some playing time already. The only guy that showed up.”

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