On Saturday night, the UFC showed the world how sporting events could function safely and securely during the coronavirus pandemic. The company showcased a night of action packed fights during their UFC 249 event that gave fans their first glimpse of sports in nearly two months. Aspects of the event …

The University of Houston baseball team fought a long fought battle against University of Texas Rio Grande Valley but were defeated 6-5 in 12 innings on Tuesday night. It was the  fourth time the Cougars went to extra innings in the last seven regular season games. With the loss, Houston …

Oregon beats Houston in Houston Classic 9-4 Photos by André Brooks

In his first year as head coach, Dana Holgorsen led the Houston Cougars to a 4-8 season which was their worst record since 2012. The four wins are the fewest by a first year UH coach in almost 20 years. Even with the team’s disappointing season, Holgorsen is set to …

After losing on the road against Tulsa. Cougar’s bounce back with an 71-62 win against SMU.

Santana Perez is a finance professional in the energy industry that has a passion for helping others find their path to financial freedom.  As a single mom, learning how to budget and be happy with the simple things in life was key to putting her on the track to financial … https://www.theventureonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Santana-episode-2a_mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

We often hear the term “B-Line” through our years; not the actual physical movement of making the letter “B,” but the colloquial usage of the term pertaining to focus. It comes from the act of one of the most beautiful, and undervalued creatures on Earth; the Bee. Webster’s dictionary defines …

Connie Leon, Founder of Houston Latina Bloggers, started her blog in 2009 while working for Harris County. It started as a project to practice writing, but while pregnant, she created a community of caring mothers.  While looking to other bloggers for inspiration like Heather Armstrong, Connie has evolved into the … https://www.theventureonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Chelsea-Podcast.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

What does it mean for a boy to become a man? Is it finishing high school, going to college, graduating and getting that perfect job? All while meeting the perfect mate and creating a family? By 20th century standards, that would be the plan. That was considered “right” and just …

“Everyone has a plan until they get hit.” Mike Tyson, one of the undersized, heavy-hitters in the heavyweight division quoted that fact; but it goes deeper than fighting. It’s life. We all think we know until reality shows us the contrary. As fighters, we prepare for chaos; an oxy-moronic phrase …