HOUSTON – The surprise was intense. The smiles were infectious. The giving will make a definite impact in the community.

The Texans, in partnership with ConocoPhillips and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages awarded $469,000 through an Inspire Change grant fund to 13 local nonprofits organizations and educational programs to benefit the Houston community.

The Texans have awarded $2.1 million since 2021 when they launched this initiative. There’s a lengthy selection and vetting process that goes into deciding who gets the grants.

They got the good news from Texans charitable foundation vice president Hannah McNair, who was joined by players Azeez Al-Shaair, Henry To’oTo’o, Xavier Hutchinson and Jackson Woodard along with retired Texans offensive linemen Wade Smith and Steve McKinney, who both

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