📸 | Linebackers visit Star of Hope

In honor of Founder's Day, the Houston Texans selected Stephen F. Austin High School's football program to award a $20,000 grant in support of programmatic and equipment needs through the team's new Grow the Game initiative. Each year, the Houston Texans Foundation will award a grant to one football program in H-Town, providing resources to help reduce barriers facing underserved programs.

On Saturday, June 15 the Houston Texans hosted the Youth Football Camp presented by Chevron. Participants ages 6-14 participated in tackle and flag camps for both beginners and experienced players. Campers received Texans swag and appearances by Houston Texans Wide Receiver Nico Collins, Texans Legend Cecil Shorts III, TORO, and the Houston Texans Cheerleaders.

On Saturday, February 10th, the Houston Texans Senior Showcase presented by Gatorade took place at the Houston Methodist Training Center. Over 350 local area high school seniors participated in combine style drills for more than (40) DII, DIII, & NAIA colleges/university.

On Saturday, January 20th the Houston Texans hosted the a Playoff Skills Clinic at the Houston Methodist Training Center. In the celebration of the Divisional Round appearance, the Texans hosted over 150 youth football athletes from Spring Branch Memorial Sports Association. Clinic participants took part in Playoff-style combine drills, and also received appearances from Texans Legends, TORO, and the Houston Texans Cheerleaders.

Houston Texans Legends Earl Mitchell, Moran Norris, Anthony Hill, and Jonathan Wells and Houston Texans Cheerleaders surprised Madison High School Students with popcorn as they came in for school for Texans Friday. Students and staff wore their favorite Texans gear to celebrate the Texans winning the AFC South.

To celebrate winning the AFC South Division and hosting a playoff game against the Cleveland Browns, the Houston Texans held a Flag-In-Schools Clinic Playoff Edition at Lockhart Elementary School. Houston Texans Legend Earl Mitchell and Houston Texans Cheerleaders helped teach kids the fundamentals of football and to get them excited for the upcoming playoff game.

Nico Collins surprised 10 kids from the Boys & Girls club with a shopping spree at Dick's Sporting Goods.

Vice President of the Houston Texans Foundation Hannah McNair and the Lady Texans hosted the YMCA holiday party at NRG Stadium. The Lady Texans enjoyed breakfast and games with the kids before they opened presents from their wish lists.

Kenyon Green surprised the boys home with items off their holiday wish lists and new items for the residential facility in partnership through the Urban Enrichment Institute.

To celebrate the holiday spirit, Desmond King surprised kids from the Boys & Girls Club with a holiday shopping spree.

Jerry Hughes hosted Pro Vision's deserving students and their families with holiday gifts and a brunch reception.

Houston Texans Players and Legends helped surprised HISD Students to give away 100 bikes after practice.