Ken Hoffman
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Ken Hoffman sheds light on the one story in Houston that everyone should be talking about
Hey Houston media: As we say in our business, you’re burying the lead! → Read More
Ken Hoffman predicts how Houston will handle the World Cup now that the countdown is on
Now that the excitement of World Cup is over, will soccer fever linger in Houston, or will soccer fade back to a second-tier sport like swimming and gymnastics between Olympics years? It’s an important question, because as we reported, the World Cup is coming to North America in 2026. Games will be held in 16 cities, including here in Houston. Argentina’s thrilling, high-scoring (for soccer,… → Read More
Ken Hoffman takes Houston's temperature after frustrating boil water issues
As we all probably know, the City of Houston issued a boil water notice at 7:27 pm Sunday, November 27 after a water pressure issue at a water purification plant near Galena Park at 10:30 am — that same Sunday. Let’s see: 7:27 pm minus 10:30 am equals … You can crunch the numbers yourself, but leave it till tomorrow to discuss why it took city officials all day to alert Houston’s 2.3 million… → Read More
Ken Hoffman urges Houston travelers to keep calm and enjoy the trip at the new-look Bush IAH
If you’re flying out of – and presumably back to – Houston over Thanksgiving this week, like I need to tell you, it’s going to be crazy crowded at the airport. Contrary to myth, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving isn’t actually the busiest travel day of the year, but it is in the Top 10, as is the Sunday after Turkey Day. So be like a Boy Scout and be prepared. (And, read our coverage or the… → Read More
Meet the heroic Houston firefighter blazing a trail in this year's smoke show pinup calendar
The Houston Fire Fighters Calendar is back and there’s a twist for the first time: female heroes are mixed in with the expected shirtless, greased-up, muscle-bulging, beefcake guys. Tara Grace, 45, adorns the month of December. She is an active fire fighter, a 19-year veteran of the Houston Fire Department, assigned to Station 42 near the Ship Channel. This is her first experience as a calendar… → Read More
Ken Hoffman reminds Houston Astros fans to chill out — we got this
Has 2022 been the best year for live music in H-Town? Judging by the pure volume of tours rolling through Houston, there is no doubt this year will go down as one of the most memorable in recent history. November shows no signs of things slowing down, tours only taking a break during Thanksgiving, before picking back up again. Concert promoters — still left standing after the pandemic — are in a… → Read More
Ken Hoffman urges 'no vibe' crowd at Minute Maid Park to level up for our Houston Astros
You might have seen it on Twitter or Youtube: A reporter from Philadelphia’s Fox 29 did a live shot outside Minute Maid Park before Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday, October 29. The Phillies won the Series opener 6-5 in the 10th inning the night before. The reporter said, “There was no factor at all with this Houston crowd. Really there was no vibe. You couldn’t tell it was a World Series… → Read More
Sorry haters, here's why the Astros have cemented favorite status in Houston
The Houston Astros don’t need to show a bill of sale to prove that they own Houston. Just take a snapshot of what happened in Houston sports the last two weeks. → Read More
Ken Hoffman breathes a sigh of relief as Houston Texans punt controversial front office VP
Whatever words you want to use - “dismissed,” “fired,” “parted ways,” “resigned” — ding dong, Jack Easterby is gone as executive vice president of football operations for the Houston Texans. → Read More
Ken Hoffman curbs his enthusiasm for Rolling Stone's new 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time
Didn’t Rolling Stone publish its 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time list just a few years ago? Yeah, it was 2016, and the Top 5 were: → Read More
Ken Hoffman meets the tattooed, tough HGTV star who demolishes home sellers in advance of his Houston visit
Recently, I was in for my semi-annual teeth cleaning (Editor’s note: About time, Ken.) and nitrous oxide session when the dental hygienist leaned me back in the barber’s chair and ... → Read More
Ken Hoffman joins the shrinking list of Americans choosing COVID boosters
Last week, the FDA and CDC approved another COVID booster shot, this one specifically targeting those pesky Omicron variants. Reports said the shots would be available "sometime next week, after ... → Read More
Ken Hoffman hams it up with the greatest breakfast sandwich no one's heard of — outside New Jersey
Over the course of my career as Houston’s leading discount restaurant critic, more than 1,000 fast food burger and pizza reviews, I never critiqued a sandwich that wasn’t available at ... → Read More
Ken Hoffman's safety tips for Houston women as they're the new trending targets
Two women from my West University neighborhood were mugged last week — one in a nearby strip center, the other in the driveway of her home (that’s extra scary). Naturally, ... → Read More
Ken Hoffman on why a Houston Astros pivotal star's most heroic work is off the field
Saturday, August 13 marked the successful, long-awaited, faith-restored return of a real-life Houston hero — who happens to pitch for the Houston Astros. Lance McCullers Jr. threw a baseball in ... → Read More
Ken Hoffman reveals the ultimate insider guide to the Little League World Series — and how he fired The Boss
Sure, it’s impressive that the Houston Astros have made four World Series appearances in recent years, but they’re not alone. There’s another baseball team around here that’s also headed to ... → Read More
Ken Hoffman broadcasts the list of Houston stars dominating the 2022 Texas Radio Hall of Fame awards
The Texas Radio Hall of Fame is making headlines this week, as it will welcome 20 new members in November. No surprise here: Houston personalities are up and down the ... → Read More
Ken Hoffman's icy prediction on the demise of an ice cream favorite that has celebs and the internet on fire
To everybody who’s wringing their hands, grieving and chanting the Tibetan Book of the Dead over Klondike ending production of its Choco Taco ice cream treat: When exactly was the ... → Read More
Ken Hoffman on how a famed Houston Jewish bakery helped the G.O.A.T. of competitive food eating win big
Joey Chestnut, the undisputed GOAT of competitive eating, added more luster to his career stats by scarfing down 17.5 pounds of cherry pie in eight minutes at Nationals Stadium in ... → Read More
Ken Hoffman on how his worst public restroom mistake yielded the best luck
I had the most embarrassing moment — and luckiest day of my life — last week. Both on the same day, within hours of each other. I’m going to have ... → Read More