Mayor Annise Parker declares Friday, Jan. 11 as 'Go Houston Texans Day'

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Mayor Annise Parker has declared Friday, January 11, 2013 as "Go Houston Texans Day."

Houstonians are encouraged to wear their Texans gear or something red to work that day in support for the team as it takes on the New England Patriots in Sunday's AFC Divisional playoff game.

"This season -- the best in the franchise's 11 year history -- has been mesmerizing," said Mayor Parker. "We have watched Gary Kubiak and Matt Schaub lead our team to victory more times than ever before, and our defensive powerhouse J.J. Watt has become a household name. Texans fans are steadfast and I know they will show their team spirit as our Bulls on Parade head toward a victory on Sunday!"

She also announced that City Hall will be lit Battle Red through the weekend as an additional show of the city's support for the team.

Don't forget to catch our 'Houston Texans: Road to the Ring' special Friday at 7pm on ABC13, as the Texans try to take another major step to their first Super Bowl.
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BARC photo shoot leads to Houston Mayor Annise Parker adopting dog

Mayor Parker with Jax, the newest member of her family. (Mauricio Zepeda)

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Last week's BARC Pets of the Week photo shoot with Houston Mayor Annise Parker began as it always does, but ended quite differently.

Little Jax, a Border Terrier/Cocker Spaniel mix puppy, won Mayor Parker's heart as soon as he walked into City Hall. It comes as no surprise that the Mayor knew immediately that Jax was the perfect dog for her family, specifically her son Jovon.

"We are so excited for the Mayor and the newest member of the Parker family," said Alfred Moran, Director of the Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department, which oversees BARC. "Jax, like all of the dogs and cats at BARC, is wonderful and is sure to make the perfect pet. One of the best things about BARC is that we have many different kinds of dogs and cats, so every Houstonian can find the best match for their family."

Jax is now making himself at home with Jovon, and Mayor Parker looks forward to babysitting as much as possible.

For more information, you can visit BARC online at HoustonBARC.com.

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