Archive for: Richard Tapia
Meet the Next Houston Astros Mascot: UT’s Richard Tapia
By Rose Cahalan
Last Friday night, a fuzzy green alien named Orbit blazed into Houston’s Minute Maid Stadium atop an ATV. A cascade of fireworks shot from the vehicle as...
The Sweatiest Job in the World
By Rose Cahalan
Richard Tapia wants the sweatiest job in the world. Tapia, BS ’03, is one of 10 candidates vying to be the next Houston Astros mascot. He has solid experience:...
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This Texas Ex Is Singing His Cowboy Songs in Music City
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How a Former Marine Built UT’s National Championship Weightlifting Team
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Two Award-Winning Professors (and One Hollywood Celebrity) Make Science Cool
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The Way Back: Hoop Dreams
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Good Reads Q&A: This Children’s Book Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Life in Technicolor