HBC MAGAZINE REPORTS
HOUSTON – Summing up the 2017 Houston Astros “World Series Team” as a team of destiny just doesn’t seem to do justice when it comes to what this team has truly accomplished. What we’ve just witnessed may not ever come again, so let’s not do anything -- but savor the memories of this moment for a while. Just think about it, four short years ago, the Houston Astros were at an all-time low – and rebuilding. And just a few months ago, Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on our beloved city – affectionately known as the bayou city. But today, the Houston Astros have demonstrated to everyone who’s ever been counted out that they can accomplish their dream if they keep stepping up to the plate – one season of their life can change everything!
Astros manager A.J. Hinch got it right when he was quoted as saying: “We’ll forever be a championship city.” Yes indeed, the city of Houston has found a gem in this young and scrappy Houston Astros team who won’t soon be forgotten. Their seventh game victory in the “World Series” over the Dodgers by a score of (5 to 1) was really nice – but this was much bigger than baseball for many Houstonians. Especially on the heels of everything Houstonians have gone through over the last few months in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey -- and the still ongoing recovery process. Yes, the #HoustonStrong mantra was born out of our will to overcome every adversity faced; every challenge presented; every obstacle placed in our way; every foe standing between us and the goal we’ve set out to accomplish. Yes, we're a strong and resilient people indeed! And nope, this story could not have been scripted any better Mr. A.J. Hinch. You got it right again when you said: "It's hard to draw it up any better…I don't care who we beat or where we beat them, I just want to be the last team standing, and we're taking this trophy, this championship vibe we've got going back to Houston. We'll forever be a championship city."
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ASTROS YOUTH ACADEMY
ASTROS YOUTH ACADEMY
Free Summer Baseball & Softball Camps are held at the Astros Youth Academy located at 2801 S. Victory Drive in Houston, Texas 77088 -- Call (281)260-9166 for more information.
- ALL CAMPS HELD AT ASTROS YOUTH ACADEMY -
In case you don’t know, the Astros Youth Academy hosted free summer baseball and softball camps for boys and girls ages 7-17. Camps ran from June 5-July 14. All camps were free and were individual, week-long sessions. The camps were held at the Youth Academy and were strictly baseball/softball instructional activities. Kids who atteded the camps had to be interested in one of the two sports.
For information about the 2018 camps, please contact the Astros Youth Academy office at 281-260-9166 or email uya@astros.com.
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A FEW FEATURED ASTROS FANS
"Great day with the Houston Astros and the World Series 2017 Trophy." -- Governor Greg Abbott. In case you don't know Governor Gregg Abbott declared Friday, November 3, 2017 'Houston Astros Day" in the State of Texas.
Judge Ed Emmett showing his love for the Houston Astros at the 9th Annual Harris County International Trade & Transportation Conference with Stan Stanart (the Harris County Clerk) and Sonia Soto.
“This feels bigger and more monumental than the Rockets' first win, don't you think? Amazing!!!” -- Judge Mike Engelhart is the presiding judge over the 151st Civil District Court of Harris County, Texas.
“WAY TO GO ASTROS” Judge Maria T. Jackson, presiding judge for the 339th District Court in Harris County is a huge Houston Astros fan. She, her brother-in-law Jesse, Frank (her husband sporting Astros gear) up front, and his wife Leah took a little time out to send a shout out to the Astros while flying in a private plane to go eat lunch in the San Juan Islands.
“How great is it to wake up and know the Houston Astros are CHAMPIONS of the baseball world?!!!” -- Mayor Tom Reid, the current mayor of Pearland, Texas and U.S. Congressman Pete Olson (Congressional District 22) are huge Houston Astros fans.
“Thank you, Houston Astros! #HistoryEarned #WorldSeriesChamps.” -- Jacquie Baly is the President, of BalyProjects, LLC, and has been a leader in the Houston region's business and policy communities for more than two decades.
“Congratulations to the Houston Astros from me and my beautiful wife, Jane on her birthday.” -- Mayor Allen Owen is currently the mayor of Missouri City, Texas. Mayor Allen Owen has been a lifelong Houston Astros fan.
