The game against Houston will be a far greater challenge for Louisiana, which opened the season with a 70-66 home loss to Kent State on Nov. 4. "We'll learn more when we go to Houston," Marlin said.

Texans looking to place wagers on sporting events make trips to Louisiana to make in person bets at a rest stop located just across the Teas border.

These are the first grants as part of the organization’s inaugural high-impact grantmaking initiative, which initially launched at the end of 2023. One of Houston's largest nonprofits will award ...