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Ken Hoffman

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Ken Hoffman covers the quirky side of Houston. He formerly was columnist at the Houston Chronicle and the Houston Post.

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big little league

Ken Hoffman's ultimate insider guide to the Little League World Series Ken Hoffman's ultimate insider guide to the Little League World Series By Ken Hoffman

8.12.22 | 3:22 pm

Sure, it’s impressive that the Houston Astros have made four World Series appearances in recent years, but they’re ...

airwave a-listers

Hoffman on the Houston stars dominating the Radio Hall of Fame awards Hoffman on the Houston stars dominating the Radio Hall of Fame awards By Ken Hoffman

8.9.22 | 1:15 pm

The Texas Radio Hall of Fame is making headlines this week, as it will welcome 20 new members in November ...

rip choco taco...?

Hoffman's stone-cold prediction on the demise of a U.S. ice cream fave Hoffman's stone-cold prediction on the demise of a U.S. ice cream fave By Ken Hoffman

8.1.22 | 9:45 am

To everybody who’s wringing their hands, grieving and chanting the Tibetan Book of the Dead over Klondike ending production ...

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upper-crust performance

Hoffman on a Houston Jewish bakery's role in a record-breaking victory Hoffman on a Houston Jewish bakery's role in a record-breaking victory By Ken Hoffman

7.25.22 | 1:04 pm

Joey Chestnut, the undisputed GOAT of competitive eating, added more luster to his career stats by scarfing down 17.5 ...

relief in the wrong place

Hoffman on how his worst public restroom mistake yielded the best luck Hoffman on how his worst public restroom mistake yielded the best luck By Ken Hoffman

7.18.22 | 12:51 pm

I had the most embarrassing moment — and luckiest day of my life — last week. Both on the same day, within ...

on the hot seat

Hoffman uncovers how hot it really is in Houston with ABC13's expert Hoffman uncovers how hot it really is in Houston with ABC13's expert By Ken Hoffman

7.11.22 | 10:17 am

The TV weather forecaster says today’s high temperature will be 100 degrees … dew point, feels like, sunrise, wind direction ...

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the champ wins again

Ken Hoffman on America's hot dog-eating champ's bizarre holiday win Ken Hoffman on America's hot dog-eating champ's bizarre holiday win By Ken Hoffman

7.5.22 | 6:45 pm

You were impressed by Tiger Woods playing 18 playoff holes on a broken leg to win the 2008 U.S ...

game, set, zina.

Hoffman volleys ace questions to Houston's greatest tennis icon Hoffman volleys ace questions to Houston's greatest tennis icon By Ken Hoffman

6.27.22 | 12:48 pm

As a child, Zina Garrison learned how to hit a tennis ball on the public courts at MacGregor Park during ...

it's been a long day

Ken Hoffman readies for the longest — and sunniest — day in Houston Ken Hoffman readies for the longest — and sunniest — day in Houston By Ken Hoffman

6.20.22 | 2:28 pm

You’re telling me it’s not even summer yet? It’s like a thousand degrees in Houston! (Editor’s ...

he's back, y'all

Hoffman on the return of a beloved Houston morning radio personality Hoffman on the return of a beloved Houston morning radio personality By Ken Hoffman

6.13.22 | 10:00 am

One of the most beloved morning radio figures ever in Houston, last seen here 30-plus years ago, is finally back ...

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