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    Exclusive: Reagan Bregman on her big baby announcement video with husband Alex Bregman

    Steven Devadanam
    Feb 15, 2022 | 2:33 pm
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    Reagan and Alex Bregman are expecting their first child in August.
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    One of Houston’s most dynamic sports couples is celebrating a big announcement. Houston Astros star Alex Bregman and his wife, fashion entrepreneur Reagan, revealed that they’re expecting their first child via a charming Instagram video on Monday, February 14.

    “I wanted to do something special that was more than a photo and we brainstormed the video idea together yesterday,” Reagan tells CultureMap exclusively. “I can’t wait to show it to our baby one day!”

    Set to country crooner Brett Young’s ballad “In Case You Didn’t Know,” the video follows the Bregmans as they walk to a stroller revealing a sonogram photo in the seat. Alex affectionately kisses Reagan’s belly, then the duo then embraces and waves to the camera. “Baby, we’re crazy about you,” the couple declares on the post which has more than 150,000 views as of Tuesday.

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    Astros ace pitcher Lance McCullers, Jr., a close friend and business partner with Bregman, cheered on the Bregmans, commenting, “LETS GO!!!! BABY BREGMAN ON THE WAY” on the post.

    In his sixth season with the club, pivotal infielder and fan favorite Bregman powered through injuries in 2021 to make a triumphant comeback, one he documented in the short film No Sunshine: Reset. Rebuild. Rise. His slugging (his homeruns are affectionately known as Breggie Bombs), fielding, and veteran presence will be crucial for a team vying for another title after last year’s World Series run.

    Meanwhile, much like her husband, Reagan is hardly taking a moment off since the news. The busy mom-to-be launched Exiza, a sustainable, ethical athleisure line last year and is still managing daily operations — from top to bottom.

    “Overall, I’m feeling pretty good,” she says. “Some days, I’m extremely tired, but now that I’m in my second trimester I feel some energy coming back. I am still running Exiza day to day and we have so many new and exciting additions we are making to the line. I am very lucky I get to work from home though, because some days all I want to do is nap.”

    As for the bundle of joy, the burning question is: will it be a little Alex or little Reagan? The glowing Mom tells us, “I’m just excited to be surprised!”

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    The Hot List

    Houston shines among best summer vacation destinations for 2026

    Amber Heckler
    May 14, 2026 | 6:30 pm
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    Nearly three quarters of Americans are planning on going on vacation this summer, and Houston is climbing up the national hot list of the best summer destinations of 2026.

    The Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metro ranked as the No. 20 best summer travel destination in WalletHub's annual study, which compared 100 of the largest U.S. metro areas across 41 metrics based on travel costs and hassles, local costs, attractions, weather, and activities and safety.

    The U.S. metros that scored the top three spots are Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, Georgia (No. 1); Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida (No. 2); and Texas neighbor Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos (No. 3).

    Houston's 2026 ranking is up 15 spots from last year's report when the city was the 35th best summer travel destination.

    Here's how H-Town stacked up in the six main categories:

    • No. 7 – Attractions
    • No. 13 – Local costs
    • No. 24 – Activities
    • No. 50 – Weather
    • No. 84 – Travel costs and hassles
    • No. 90 – Safety
    Summer activities may draw in more tourists, but that shouldn't stop Houstonians from exploring their own city. From Fourth of July celebrations, to a one-night only hip-hop show, there are plenty of things to do to keep occupied and beat the summer heat in the city. And a trip to the Johnson Space Center, Houston Museum of Natural Science, or the Houston Zoo are always options for locals that want to pretend to be tourists for the day.
    Other top Texas summer travel destinations
    The Austin metro ranked as the third-best summer travel destination in the U.S., and it's the most conveniently located neighbor from Houston that's less than three hours away.
    The study found air travel to Austin — though not entirely cheap — has plenty of short nonstop flights from other major cities, making it an easily reachable destination compared to most other U.S. cities. Austin's reputation as foodie city and its outdoor recreational activities also bring in a lot of summer tourism.

    "One reason why Austin is a great destination is that it’s really easy to find affordable restaurants that are rated at least 4.5 stars out of 5 on Yelp," the report's author wrote. "Austin offers a mix of culture and outdoor fun, boasting a high number of attractions including the Bullock Texas State History Museum as well as shopping centers, music venues, food festivals and hiking trails."

    The suburbs also attract tourists looking for fun things to do that aren't just in central or downtown Austin, like checking out new restaurants in Round Rock and Georgetown.

    Visitors taking an extended trip to Texas can also visit San Antonio-New Braunfels and Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, which also ranked among the top 25 and landed in the No. 11 and No. 21 spots, respectively.

    The top 10 best summer travel destinations in 2026 are:

    • No. 1 – Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, Georgia
    • No. 2 – Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida
    • No. 3 – Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, Texas
    • No. 4 – Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-Virginia-Maryland-West Virginia
    • No. 5 – Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
    • No. 6 – Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida
    • No. 7 – Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware-Maryland
    • No. 8 – Salt Lake City, Utah
    • No. 9 – Cincinnati, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana
    • No. 10 – Richmond, Virginia
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