Houston Texans Expand Their Sports Empire with Volleyball Team

Houston is getting a new professional women's volleyball team. The Houston Texans' sister company, Lone Star Sports & Entertainment, has bought the team. This team is part of League One Volleyball, also known as LOVB. The league has teams in other cities like Atlanta, Austin, Madison, Salt Lake City, and Omaha. Los Angeles will join in 2027. The Houston team will play 10 home games in the suburbs. The Texans' owner, Cal McNair, sees this as a way to grow their fan base and support women's sports. He believes it will make sports more accessible and invest in the Houston community. The team is led by top players like Jordan Thompson, Micha Hancock, and Jess Mruzik. They finished second in the league's first season with a 10-6 record. This investment follows the McNair family's efforts to promote girls' flag football in Texas. Hannah McNair, vice president of the Houston Texans Foundation, said this fits their goal to elevate sports opportunities, especially for women and youth. They believe it will have a big impact on the community and grow the fan base. The second season of LOVB will start in January. The Houston team will play at two locations in the city's suburbs. This move shows the Texans' commitment to growing their sports ecosystem and supporting women's athletics.