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<p class="MsoNormal">Please see below a schedule for media availabilities at the Kinder’s Texas Bowl as well as a link to the credential application, which runs through 5 p.m. on Friday.
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">REMINDER - 2024 KINDER’S TEXAS BOWL CREDENTIAL APPLICATION NOW OPEN</span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">Media members interested in covering the 2024 Kinder’s Texas Bowl may now apply for credentials.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><u>Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. CT on Friday,
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">Please click the following link to view the credential policy and submit your application: </span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/texans.accredit-solutions.com/Registration/Home/Register?registrationSubTypeId=DJ-P9tyJ-EuQ2TObXmJqRQ&organisationId=TXrsxSHX3keoAtKWg2ax_Q&eventId=uu_LlakTKkCUM0ws6hUACg&eventAccountId=kXsPPaUbx0SRvIy_rLcUjg__;!!H_yarAczZfAYOg!uXQIW8VyK2Z_t1XmTGRhQ1vf_VuS0JRJ6To0z1sp47gF0rKNyaUSv_MCYWk1PBi-9r46cguApx1OH6iRFQ_9ToCf9jL4Ipme9dytNA$" target="_blank" title="Original URL:
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Kinder’s Texas Bowl Media Credential Application </b></a> </span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">The Kinder’s Texas Bowl credential policy is designed to best allocate credentials in order to maximize coverage in a safe, professional working environment. Unfortunately, it is not possible to accommodate
all requests. </span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">The 2024 Kinder’s Texas Bowl will feature the LSU Tigers and Baylor Bears. The game will be played on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 at NRG Stadium in Houston, and will be televised nationally on ESPN at
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<b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">CREDENTIAL CONTACTS: </span></b><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">Aungelique Martinez,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:aungelique.martinez@houstontexans.com" target="_blank" title="mailto:aungelique.martinez@houstontexans.com">aungelique.martinez@houstontexans.com</a> </span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">Lindsey Fox,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:lindsey.fox@houstontexans.com" target="_blank" title="mailto:lindsey.fox@houstontexans.com">lindsey.fox@houstontexans.com</a> </span><span style="color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Date: </b>Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:48</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">AM<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:28.65pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">HOUSTON –</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> The following is
a schedule of all media events leading up to the 2024 Kinder’s Texas Bowl, as well as TV and radio broadcast information for the game<i>.
</i>Times and locations are subject to change.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:28.65pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Additionally, please use the following link for our discounted media hotel rate:
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/houdwhx-91v-e56558e0-b613-4776-9f6d-4d69d9d68c90/__;!!H_yarAczZfAYOg!sOf2Wv59qk2Uk-6N0_29EoV-FOQGhQJlmclQaITQItyH6oNfuhTDPdRMi7rY0F-fk5hhLGqQP5ZJdaIaaep-E0b9YCqc5-kYnuLvfA$"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">TEXAS
BOWL MEDIA BLOCK (hilton.com/hampton)</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> (Brittany Budnik – 346-571-6242)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHAT</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">:
<a name="_Hlk184827793">Selected players available briefly after practice</a>. Special teams and an initial individual period are open for photos and video.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHERE</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Rice University (6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHEN</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: – 9 a.m. - Special teams and an initial individual period are open for photos and video.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> 10:45 a.m. – WR
<b>Hal Presley</b> and LB <b>Keaton Thomas</b> available briefly after practice</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ADDITIONAL DETAILS</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: If you would like to attend practice, please RSVP to
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:brent_ingram@.edu"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">brent_ingram@.edu</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHAT</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Selected players available briefly after practice. Stretch and individual periods are open for photos and video.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHERE</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: University of Houston (3785 Holman Street, Houston, TX 77004)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHEN</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: – 11 a.m. - Stretch and individual periods are open for photos and video</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> 1 p.m. - Selected players available briefly after practice</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ADDITIONAL DETAILS</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: If you would like to attend practice, please RSVP to
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:mbonnet@lsu.edu"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">mbonnet@lsu.edu</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:28.65pt;text-align:justify"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:28.65pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Rodeo Bowl Presented by Kroger (Head Coach Availability)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHAT</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Rodeo Bowl presented by Kroger is a one-of-a-kind Bowl Week event held in conjunction with the Houston Livestock
Show & Rodeo that features players from Oklahoma State and Texas A&M football teams competing in rodeo-themed events at NRG Arena. This event is not open to the public.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHERE</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: NRG Arena (1 NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHEN</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: 5:30 p.m. – Rodeo Bowl presented by Kroger begins. Both head coaches will be available following the event.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ADDITIONAL DETAILS</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: If you would like to attend, please RSVP to
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:maria.patton@houstontexans.com"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">maria.patton@houstontexans.com</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:28.65pt;text-align:justify"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MONDAY, DECEMBER 30</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:28.65pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">DePelchin Family Field Day</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHAT</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Players from Baylor and LSU will pair up with families from the DePelchin Children’s Center after their practices
to run through football-themed drills, stretching and more. These events are not open to the public.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHERE: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NRG Arena (1 NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHEN</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: 11:30 a.m.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHO</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Head coach and players from each school and representatives from DePelchin Children’s Center. Both head coaches will
be available following the event.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ADDITIONAL DETAILS</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Must use your own mics and cameras. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:maria.patton@houstontexans.com"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">maria.patton@houstontexans.com</span></a></span><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:28.65pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Karbach Kickoff Concert presented by H-E-B</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHAT</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Texas Country Music concert for Baylor and LSU fans the night before the game, featuring Tyler Farr. This event is
FREE with an RSVP. Fans can RSVP and get more information at </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.kinderstexasbowl.com/kickoffconcert/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">www.kinderstexasbowl.com/kickoffconcert/</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHERE</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: The Rustic – Downtown (1836 Polk Street, Houston, TX 77003)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHEN</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Monday, December 30</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span>
</b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5 p.m. – Doors open</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> 7:30 p.m. – Concert begins</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">WHO</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Texas Country Music star Tyler Farr</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:28.65pt;text-align:justify"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">BROADCAST INFORMATION
</span></u></b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(kickoff at 2:30 p.m. CT on Tuesday, December 31)</span></u><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:.4in;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ESPN TV Crew</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Roy Philpott (play-by-play), Sam Acho (analyst), Taylor Davis (sideline reporter)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:.4in;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:.4in;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">First Team Ventures Radio Crew (National)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Brian Estridge (play-by-play), Justin Fuente (analyst), JP Heath (sideline reporter)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:.4in;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:.4in;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ESPN Deportes</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Marcelo Canto (play-by-play), Alex Pombo (analyst)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:28.65pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:.4in;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">SportsRadio 610 Crew (Local)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Brett Dolan (play-by-play), John Harris (analyst)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">About Kinder’s</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Kinder’s is a leading provider of premium quality sauces, seasonings and other products for home cooks to bring
restaurant-quality flavors to life in their own kitchens. Founded in 1946 by John Kinder, a WWII Navy veteran, Kinder’s has been obsessed with crafting amazing flavors that can help anyone, regardless of their skill in the kitchen, make incredible meals that
will wow family and friends. Today, Kinder’s offers a wide range of products including BBQ sauce, wing sauce, premium seasoning blends and rubs, crispy coatings, stuffing, gravy, and more. Kinder’s is available at leading retailers across all 50 states and
is now sold in more than 20 countries across the world. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For more information, visit
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.kinders.com/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">www.kinders.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">About ESPN Events
</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://espnevents.com/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">ESPN Events</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">,
a division of ESPN, owns and operates a portfolio of collegiate sporting events nationwide. In 2024, the 34-event schedule includes four early-season college football kickoff games, 17 college bowl games, 10 college basketball events, the premiere regular
season college softball and gymnastics events, as well as the Band of the Year National Championship. Collectively, these events account for over 400 hours of live programming on ESPN platforms, reaching 60 million viewers and attracting more than 650,000
annual attendees. Each year, the portfolio of events features more than 20 Division I conferences and hosts over 4,000 participating student-athletes. With satellite offices in more than 10 cities across the country, ESPN Events builds relationships with conferences,
schools and local communities, as well as providing unique experiences for teams and fans.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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and </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@espnevents406"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">YouTube</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">About Lone Star Sports & Entertainment</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Lone Star Sports & Entertainment is an event management company founded in 2003 that is closely affiliated with
the NFL’s Houston Texans. Since its founding, LSSE has established itself as the leading sports event promoter in Houston. In addition to producing annual college football events such as the Texas Bowl and Texas Kickoff, LSSE has emerged as a premier promoter
for international soccer matches, including the Copa de Lone Star, Copa America Centenario, the 2010 MLS All-Star Game, the 2006 FC Barcelona U.S. tour, the International Champions Cup, the 2003 and 2008 matches between the United States and Mexico, a venue-leading
seven Concacaf Gold Cups including 2023, and the 2023 Soccer Champions Tour featuring Real Madrid vs. Manchester United.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Lone Star Sports & Entertainment: Ryan Galbierz (</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:ryan.galbierz@houstontexans.com"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">ryan.galbierz@houstontexans.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">;
832-610-0218)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Kinder’s: Navid Niakan (</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:navid@kinders.com"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">navid@kinders.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ESPN Communications: Danny Chi (</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:danny.c.chi@espn.com"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">danny.c.chi@espn.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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