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Publicación 1247 de HOUSTON – Revista Digital 29 de septiembre – 05 de octubre / 2022
Gracias por SEGUIRNOS, este artículo contiene la revista digital de HOUSTON de ¡Que Onda! Magazine De fecha 29 de septiembre – 05 de octubre / 2022
Alejandro Fernández “El Potrillo” en Disneyland Resort
El cantante mexicano de música ranchera y pop latino, Alejandro Fernández, refuerza los lazos de su familia junto con Miguel de la película de Disney Pixar, “Coco”, en Plaza de la Familia en el parque Disney California Adventure.
Foto Cortesía: Sean Teegarden/Disneyland Resort.
All mainlanes open at North Freeway near West Road after man’s body found on highway in apparent hit-and-run
All lanes at I-45 North headed southbound near West Road are shut down after a man’s body was found on the highway in an apparent hit-and-run, police say
Police received a report of a body on the road at around 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
Police have shut down all the mainlanes of the highway as they investigate.
Drivers are urged to seek an alternate route.
The investigation is still ongoing at this time.
Astros vs. Orioles – Will Houston strike back after two blankings in Baltimore?
Roger Maris’s 61-year-old American League home run record isn’t the only record that could be matched today on the diamond. In Baltimore, Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez will look to toss a 26th consecutive quality start as he goes up against the Orioles.
With 25 consecutive quality starts, Valdez has already set the mark for the most consecutive quality starts in a season.
But if he can make it 26 straight tonight, he will tie Jacob deGrom, who he just eclipsed for the most consecutive quality starts in a season, for the most consecutive quality starts overall. The two-time NL Cy Young winner had 26 straight quality starts from May 18, 2018 to April 3, 2019, with the first 24 coming in the 2018 season.
The Orioles will be hoping to continue their stellar pitching in this series, as they blanked the Astros in the first two games. Last night’s 6-0 win saw them pull within three games of the Seattle Mariners for the final AL wild-card spot, thanks to a little help from the Kansas City Royals, who beat the Mariners 5-1 at Kauffman Stadium.
There are only 12 games left to catch and pass Seattle (or Toronto or Tampa Bay), but two shutout wins over the AL’s best team, along with Seattle’s recent struggles, should have the O’s confident about their chances to pull it off, even with a very tough schedule to navigate.
Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles Matchup Information and Betting Odds
Matchup Information
- Matchup: Houston Astros (99-53, 49-30 away, 1st in the AL West) vs. Baltimore Orioles (79-71, 44-32 home, 4th in the AL East)
- Venue & Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards (Baltimore, Maryland)
- Date: Saturday, September 24, 2022
- Game Time: 7:05 p.m. Eastern Time
Astros vs. Orioles Pitching Matchup
- Houston: LHP Framber Valdez (2022: 28 starts, 16-5, 2.57 ERA)
- Baltimore: RHP Mike Baumann (2022: 10 appearances – one start, 1-3, 4.29 ERA)
Astros vs. Orioles Odds
Game odds are via FanDuel. Odds from our other recommended legal sports betting sites may also appear in this article.
Moneyline
- Houston Astros -210
- Baltimore Orioles +176
Over/Under
- Over 7.5 (-110)
- Under 7.5 (-110)
Run Line
- Houston Astros -1.5 (-118)
- Baltimore Orioles +1.5 (-102)
Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles Prediction and Best Bets
Astros vs. Orioles Prediction: Houston to win
Astros vs. Orioles Best Bet: Houston -1.5 (Best Value: -108 at BetRivers)
What the Orioles have done in must-win situations in the last two games is nothing short of incredible.
On Thursday, Kyle Bradish outdueled likely AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, allowing just two hits (and no walks) and striking out ten in 8.2 shutout innings before giving way to Felix Bautista for the final out.
Last night, Dean Kremer picked up where Bradish left off and went one better, allowing four hits and two walks and striking out six as he went the distance in a 6-0 win.
Prior to this series, Houston had gone 18-4 since losing the first two of their home series against Baltimore last month. This season, the Astros have been shut out nine times, with three coming at the hands of the Orioles.
Will they keep it up today? Tyler Wells, a regular member of their rotation, was originally scheduled to start this game, but was placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation and will not pitch again in 2022.
Baumann has started just once, allowing three runs and eight hits in five innings in a home loss to the Blue Jays on September 5, so it remains to be seen how long he can go. But with an extremely fresh bullpen, Baltimore is in a strong position for tonight and tomorrow.
The Orioles have done a great job of getting out in front and then tacking on valuable insurance runs in the first two games, and they have seen five members of Houston’s bullpen in their two wins.
Home and Away Splits for Framber Valdez
- Home (12 starts): 6-3, 3.32 ERA, .237 OBA, 1.24 WHIP
- Away (16 starts): 10-2, 2.05 ERA, .196 OBA, 1.02 WHIP
But can Baltimore’s bats get to Valdez? His numbers are far superior on the road than at home, so they should get the best version of him tonight.
Of the five times that Valdez has pitched eight or more innings this season, all five have come on the road, and seven of his 12 7+ inning starts have been on the road.
It is rather hard not to back the Orioles based on their performance Thursday night and last night and because their bullpen is so fresh even if Baumann isn’t asked to go deep like Bradish and Kreme did.
But it’s even harder to bet against Valdez and the Astros, who have lost three or more straight games only three times this season, only once in the same series (at Oakland in late July).
Houston is 19-9 in Valdez’s starts this season, including a 7-1 mark in his last eight road starts and an 8-2 mark in ten overall starts since the All-Star break.
Of those 19 wins, 16 have come by 2+ runs, including nine of 11 road wins and seven of eight overall wins since the All-Star break. So, if you are interested in backing the Astros, there is good value with the RL here.
RRC Commissioners Assess More Than $420,000 in Penalties
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $424,746 in fines involving 140 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ Conference on Tuesday. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety.
Four dockets involved $69,846 in penalties after operators failed to appear at Commission enforcement proceedings. Master Default Orders can be found on the RRC Hearings Division webpage.
Operators were ordered to come into compliance with Commission rules and assessed $36,750 for oil and gas, LP-Gas or pipeline safety rule violations. Pipeline operators and excavators were assessed $318,150 for violations of the Commission’s Pipeline Damage Prevention rules. Master Agreed Orders can be found on the RRC General Counsel webpage.
In the absence of timely motions for rehearing, decisions are final as stated in these final orders.
Port Houston Commission Regular Meeting, Tuesday, September 27th
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. It will be conducted as a hybrid meeting starting at 9:15 a.m. A quorum of the Port Commission, along with executive leadership and legal counsel, will be present in the boardroom of the Port Authority Executive Office Building, located at 111 East Loop North, Houston, TX 77029.
The meeting is open to the public to attend in person, and the meeting can also be accessed virtually via WebEx webinar.
The agenda and the instructions to access Port Houston public meetings are available at https://porthouston.com/leadership/public-meetings/.
Please note the following upcoming Port Houston public meetings (subject to change):
September 27 9:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Port Commission Regular Meeting Community Relations Committee Meeting
September 28 11:30 a.m. Port Commission Community Advisory Council Meeting
October 27 9:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Cancelled Port Commission Meeting Business Equity Committee Meeting Community Relations Meeting
Sign up for public comment is available up to an hour before these meetings by contacting
DART to Host City of Dallas District 12 Silver Line Regional Rail Meetings
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will hold monthly community meetings to discuss the construction of the DART Silver Line Regional Rail in District 12 of the City of Dallas beginning on Tuesday, September 20. DART staff and the design-build contractor, Archer Western Herzog (AWH), will be on hand to outline the latest design and construction developments and answer questions.
These small community meetings are designed to engage directly with adjacent residents of District 12 to explain ongoing and upcoming construction activities. On September 20, DART and AWH will be discussing the current and future work on Hillcrest Road, Dickerson Street, Campbell Road, and Davenport Road, as well as the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Memo to File: Hillcrest Road Design Advancement.
Each meeting in the series will highlight specific topics related to construction in the area. Topics will be determined close to the event date as construction is underway and changes to the construction schedules may change due to weather and unexpected conditions. To view the most current DART Silver Line Construction Schedule, click here.
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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The 26-mile Silver Line project will traverse seven cities between DFW Airport, Grapevine, Coppell, Dallas, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and Plano. The primary purpose of the Silver Line is to provide passenger rail connections and service that will improve mobility, accessibility and system linkages to major employment, population, and activity centers in the northern part of the DART service area.
The Silver Line will interface with three DART light rail lines: DART’s Orange Line at DFW Airport, the Green Line providing access to Dallas Love Field and Downtown Dallas via Downtown Carrollton Station, and DART’s Red and Orange Lines at CityLine/Bush Station, giving riders easy access to Downtown Plano and the eastern side of the DART network.
The Silver Line will also connect with the Trinity Metro TEXRail commuter rail line at DFW North station providing access to Downtown Fort Worth and various other Tarrant County locales and provide access to the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) A-train commuter rail line on the DART Green Line.
More information about the DART Silver Line Regional Rail project can be found at www.dart.org/silverline.
Shell Chief Executive Officer Ben van Beurden to step down, Wael Sawan appointed as his successor
Shell plc (“Shell”) today announced that Ben van Beurden will step down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the end of 2022, and that his successor will be Wael Sawan. Wael’s appointment is effective January 1, 2023*, when he will also join Shell’s Board of Directors. Ben van Beurden will continue working as adviser to the Board until June 30, 2023, after which he will leave the group.
Shell’s Chair, Sir Andrew Mackenzie said: “Wael Sawan is an exceptional leader, with all the qualities needed to drive Shell safely and profitably through its next phase of transition and growth. His track record of commercial, operational and transformational success reflects not only his broad, deep experience and understanding of Shell and the energy sector, but also his strategic clarity. He combines these qualities with a passion for people, which enables him to get the best from those around him. The outcome of the Board’s managed succession process resulted both in the appointment of an outstanding CEO and proved the strength and depth of Shell’s leadership talent. I look forward to working with Wael as we accelerate the delivery of our strategy.”
Wael Sawan said: “It’s been a privilege to work alongside Ben and I’m honoured to take over the leadership of this great company from him. I’m looking forward to channelling the pioneering spirit and passion of our incredible people to rise to the immense challenges, and grasp the opportunities presented by the energy transition. We will be disciplined and value focused, as we work with our customers and partners to deliver the reliable, affordable and cleaner energy the world needs.”
Commenting on Ben van Beurden, Sir Andrew said: “Ben can look back with great pride on an extraordinary 39-year Shell career, culminating in nine years as an exceptional CEO. During the last decade, he has been in the vanguard for the transition of Shell to a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050 and has become a leading industry voice on some of the most important issues affecting society.
“He leaves a financially strong and profitable company with a robust balance sheet, very strong cash generation capability and a compelling set of options for growth. These were all enabled by bold moves he has led, including the 2016 acquisition of BG and the transformational $30 billion divestment of non-core assets that followed. He took firm, decisive action to marshal the company through the global pandemic, seizing the opportunity for a major reset to ensure we emerged fitter, stronger and equipped to succeed in the energy transition. Powering Progress, Shell’s detailed strategy to accelerate our profitable transition to a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, was unveiled in February 2021 and was quickly followed by moves to simplify both our organisational and share structures. Ben’s legacy will frame Shell’s success for decades to come.”
Ben van Beurden said: “It has been a privilege and an honour to have served Shell for nearly four decades and to lead the company for the past nine years. In my journey from LNG design engineer to CEO, I have been fortunate to work alongside so many talented people from diverse backgrounds – all committed to the company’s goal of providing the world with the essential commodities of modern life. I am very proud of what we have achieved together. I have great confidence in Wael as my successor. He is a smart, principled and dynamic leader, who I know will continue to serve Shell with conviction and dedication. I wish him and his family all the best for the journey ahead.”
Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13(1) to (6) inclusive, there is no information to disclose regarding Wael Sawan.