HOUSTON – In a packed auditorium, Wade Smith held court as he outlined the power of reading.

During the Texans’ kickoff to their second year of a Reading with the Pros program at J.P. Henderson Elementary in Houston, the retired Pro Bowl offensive linemen and his foundation partnered with Kroger to support literacy and foster a positive relationship with reading in the Magnolia Park and Sunnyside neighborhoods.

Smith was joined by Texans defensive tackles Tim Settle Jr. and Haggai Ndubuisi, linebacker Jamal Hill, mascot Toro and cheerleaders.

“I would say it’s par for the course,” Smith said. “ It’s exciting to be able to continue to be in these schools and to Impact them in a positive way and talk to them about the importance of literacy and how it affects them in such a positive way.

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