It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting National Museum of Funeral History in Houston, TX gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Houston, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Hermann Park in Houston, TX with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Mastro's Steakhouse or visit San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Houston, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Houston, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Houston, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Trader Joe’s is expanding its footprint in Texas, with three new stores planned for the Lone Star State, including a new location in the Houston-area city of Bellaire.The California-based grocery chain is planning stores in Bellaire, Cedar Park and Mansfield as part of a nationwide expansion that includes about 30 new locations across 16 states.The upcoming stores are listed as “coming soon” on Trader Joe’s website, but specific opening dates have not been announced for most of the locations. The company...
Trader Joe’s is expanding its footprint in Texas, with three new stores planned for the Lone Star State, including a new location in the Houston-area city of Bellaire.
The California-based grocery chain is planning stores in Bellaire, Cedar Park and Mansfield as part of a nationwide expansion that includes about 30 new locations across 16 states.
The upcoming stores are listed as “coming soon” on Trader Joe’s website, but specific opening dates have not been announced for most of the locations. The company has confirmed that the Bellaire store is expected to open in 2027.
The three planned locations are:
The Bellaire location will bring Trader Joe’s to the Bellaire Boulevard shopping area. The company said its team is working toward opening the store in 2027 and will share additional details as they become available.
The Cedar Park store will expand the chain’s presence in the Austin area, while the Mansfield location will add another option for shoppers in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Trader Joe’s has not announced exact opening dates for the three Texas locations.
The company’s official announcement for the Bellaire store says it is targeting an opening in 2027. Shoppers can check the Trader Joe’s store-opening announcements page for updates.
Another Trader Joe’s is also planned for Spring, north of Houston, at 21364 Kuykendahl Road, according to previous reporting by the Houston Chronicle. That project is separate from the three locations included in the latest nationwide expansion list.
The new Texas locations are part of a broader expansion that includes stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Utah and Washington.
The retailer is known for its private-label groceries, specialty snacks, frozen meals and seasonal products.
While the company has identified the upcoming locations, most do not yet have confirmed opening dates. Customers can monitor the chain’s official store announcements for updates.
Drivers heading into downtown Houston will need to use alternative routes beginning Monday, as crews close an entrance ramp and a few city streets that won’t reopen until next year as part of the $13 billion Interstate 45 rebuild project.The southbound Interstate 69 entrance ramp from Webster Street will close Monday at 9 a.m. Hamilton Street from Pierce Street to Hadley Street and Gray Street from Chartres Street to Hamilton Street will also close. The city streets will reopen at 3 p.m. on March 26, 2027, while...
Drivers heading into downtown Houston will need to use alternative routes beginning Monday, as crews close an entrance ramp and a few city streets that won’t reopen until next year as part of the $13 billion Interstate 45 rebuild project.
The southbound Interstate 69 entrance ramp from Webster Street will close Monday at 9 a.m. Hamilton Street from Pierce Street to Hadley Street and Gray Street from Chartres Street to Hamilton Street will also close. The city streets will reopen at 3 p.m. on March 26, 2027, while the I-69 ramp will reopen at 6 p.m.
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Crews will install 12-foot-by-12-foot storm sewer boxes beneath Hamilton Street during the closures as part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s I-45 rebuild project — a yearslong effort to reconstruct the highway, frontage roads and surrounding infrastructure.
The sewer boxes will collect stormwater runoff and move it through a new drainage system toward a pump station and detention pond near Buffalo Bayou.
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For drivers using the closed I-69 southbound entrance ramp from Webster Street, the detour sends them east on that street, south on Jackson, then east on McGowen Street and onto Hamilton Street before entering I-69 southbound.
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For Hamilton Street, drivers will be directed to St. Joseph Parkway, Jackson Street and McGowen Street before returning to Hamilton Street. Drivers using Gray Street will be directed to Chartres Street, St. Joseph Parkway and Jackson Street before returning to Gray Street.
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TxDOT warns drivers to expect possible delays and follow signs along the detour routes.
Some relief came earlier this week when TxDOT reopened Hamilton Street from St. Joseph Parkway to Pierce Street, St. Joseph Parkway from St. Emanuel Street to Chenevert Street, and Pierce Street from Jackson Street to St. Emanuel Street.
Octavia Johnson is a commuting and transportation reporter for the Houston Chronicle.
She formerly covered breaking and trending news in the Houston area, where she reported on hurricanes, new businesses opening, vehicle crashes, self-driving vehicles and aviation.
Before joining the Chronicle, Octavia worked as a digital content producer at WATE-TV in Knoxville, Tenn., where she became a leader in producing fast-paced, audience-focused content. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a bachelor's degree in journalism before earning her master's degree in media and communications from Norfolk State University.
College football fans should get a chance to catch their breath Saturday. Week 8 doesn't set up to be nearly as crazy as Week 7.There were six Top 25 matchups last week, and five of the top seven teams lost on the same day in a regular season for the first time in the 90 years of The Associated Press poll.This week there are just two Top 25 matchups, No. 7 Mississippi at No. 19 Texas and No. 14 Houston at No. 10 Utah.There also is a new No. 1 team, Miami. It's been 24 years since the Hurricanes last held the top spot. Th...
College football fans should get a chance to catch their breath Saturday. Week 8 doesn't set up to be nearly as crazy as Week 7.
There were six Top 25 matchups last week, and five of the top seven teams lost on the same day in a regular season for the first time in the 90 years of The Associated Press poll.
This week there are just two Top 25 matchups, No. 7 Mississippi at No. 19 Texas and No. 14 Houston at No. 10 Utah.
There also is a new No. 1 team, Miami. It's been 24 years since the Hurricanes last held the top spot. They're the fourth No. 1 team this season, the most through the first seven weeks since there also were four in 2008.
Miami hosts a spiraling Pittsburgh team before getting tested with back-to-back road games against improving North Carolina and fourth-ranked Notre Dame.
Mississippi-Texas is the headliner in the Southeastern Conference, but No. 18 LSU at Auburn is worth keeping an eye on after the Tigers upset then-No. 1 Georgia on the road.
Houston goes to Utah needing a win to keep pace with No. 2 BYU and No. 8 Texas Tech in the Big 12. The Cougars would move into third place and own the tiebreaker over the Utes if they can ruin the celebration of the 100th consecutive sellout at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
In the Big Ten, No. 6 Indiana, which had its 22-game win streak end against Ohio State last week, visits Michigan. The Wolverines might have a new starting quarterback after Bryce Underwood was benched last week in favor of Tommy Carr, who led a comeback victory over Penn State.
No. 7 Mississippi (5-1, 3-1 SEC) at No. 19 Texas (4-2, 1-2), 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
The vibe is that Mississippi is back on track after that bad loss at Florida three weeks ago and that Texas, No. 1 two weeks ago, is teetering following consecutive losses to Oklahoma and the Gators.
Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday that Arch Manning would start against Grandpa Archie and Uncle Eli's old school. Speculation about Arch ramped up after his late fumble on a sack ended the comeback bid against Florida. That followed the late, game-turning pick-6 he threw against the Sooners the week before.
Mississippi could stick the dagger in the Longhorns' playoff hopes with a win here. The Rebels' defense has made major strides since September. It won't help Manning if the Rebels shut down Texas' struggling run game like they did last week, when SEC rushing leader Jamal Roberts of Missouri was held to 39 yards.
Ohio State has an open date, so Heisman front-runner Jeremiah Smith gets the day off and his pursuers get an opportunity to play catch-up.
Miami QB Darian Mensah will be home against Pittsburgh, which has been prone to giving up big pass plays and is 15th out of 17 ACC teams in pass defense in conference games. Boston College had passes go for 53 and 69 yards against the Panthers last week. Imagine what Mensah could do.
Mississippi QB Trinidad Chambliss gets a big stage against Texas. He's thrown for 14 touchdowns and is responsible for 20 TDs, double his totals at this point a year ago, and his average of 279 yards passing per game is well ahead of his 2025 pace.
4 — Quarterbacks averaging 300-plus yards passing, fewest through a Week 7 since there were two in 2001.
18-0 — Indiana QB Josh Hoover's touchdown-to-interception ratio, the best through a Week 7 since Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa had a 21-0 ratio in 2018.
25 — James Madison's consecutive seasons with a .500 or better record, which the Dukes clinched last week with their seventh win.
98.4 — Pittsburgh's pass efficiency rating in two games without injured starter Mason Heintschel, which ranks 123rd out of 138 FBS teams. A rating of 130 is considered average. Pitt's rating with Heinschel was 171.4, which ranked 15th.
2007 — The last season an unranked team defeated the No. 1 team on the road before Auburn beat Georgia last week.
North Dakota State (6-1, 3-1 Mountain West) at New Mexico (5-1, 2-0), 10 p.m. ET (CW)
The Bison's hopes of making the College Football Playoff in their first year in the Bowl Subdivision hinges on this one. They bounced back from their loss at Mountain West preseason favorite UNLV with a solid win over Nevada and now face a program that's become one of the great turnaround stories under second-year coach Jason Eck.
The Lobos, who had losing records eight straight seasons and 15 of the previous 17 before Eck's arrival, have won three straight since a 14-6 loss at Oklahoma.
This is a strength-vs.-strength matchup. Both teams love to pound the ground on offense, and the Lobos and Bison rank 1-2 in the conference at stopping the run.
TCU's Sonny Dykes entered the season off back-to-back nine-win seasons and received a multiyear contract extension. But the Horned Frogs (3-3, 1-2 Big 12) hadn't beaten a power-conference opponent until last week's 17-6 win at Baylor.
Dykes is in the softest part of the conference schedule with home games up next against West Virginia and Kansas. Then comes a difficult closing run of games against Arizona, Kansas State, Utah and Texas Tech.
That win over Baylor did little to instill confidence in the Frog faithful. The Big 12's least-productive rushing offense managed 33 yards on 30 carries against the Bears and is averaging 46 yards, and a paltry 1.59 per carry, over its first three conference games. The Frogs have scored a total of 50 points against four power-conference opponents. The lack of offensive oomph must be demoralizing to a defense that's third nationally in scoring and seventh overall.
The private Big 12 school does not disclose contract terms, but Dykes' previously extended deal went through the 2028 season. The multiyear agreement would take Dykes at least a couple of years past that.
After a wild and crazy weekend that created a total shakeup in the AP Top 25, things calm down a bit for Week 8 with only two games featuring a pair of ranked opponents.First, No. 7 Ole Miss heads to Austin to face No. 19 Texas, which is desperately looking to get back in the winner's column after back-to-back losses to the Oklahoma Sooners and Florida Gators. The Longhorns (-3.5, 52.5) are the early favorites in that one.Then, No. 14 Houston visits Salt Lake City for a clash with No. 10 Utah (-6.5, 56.5).Here are the li...
After a wild and crazy weekend that created a total shakeup in the AP Top 25, things calm down a bit for Week 8 with only two games featuring a pair of ranked opponents.
First, No. 7 Ole Miss heads to Austin to face No. 19 Texas, which is desperately looking to get back in the winner's column after back-to-back losses to the Oklahoma Sooners and Florida Gators. The Longhorns (-3.5, 52.5) are the early favorites in that one.
Then, No. 14 Houston visits Salt Lake City for a clash with No. 10 Utah (-6.5, 56.5).
Here are the lines for all the games involving teams in the top 25.
All times Eastern. Odds by DraftKings and subject to change.
Pittsburgh at No. 1 Miami -20.5 Saturday, Noon, ESPN
Records: Pittsburgh 5-2, 0-0 vs. AP Top 25; Miami 6-0, 0-0 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: Pittsburgh (+950); Miami (-1650) Over/Under: 50.5 (O -112, U -108)
FPI Projection Miami by 21.3 points with a 92% probability to win game outright
No. 6 Indiana -7 at Michigan Saturday, Noon, Fox
Records: Indiana 6-1, 0-1 vs. AP Top 25; Michigan 4-2, 1-1 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: Indiana (-278); Michigan (+225) Over/Under: 41.5 (O -110, U -110)
FPI Projection Indiana by 13 points with a 82% probability to win game outright
No. 8 Texas Tech -10.5 at Cincinnati Saturday, Noon, FS1
Records: Texas Tech 6-0, 1-0 vs. AP Top 25; Cincinnati 4-2, 0-0 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: Texas Tech (-440); Cincinnati (+340) Over/Under: 56.5 (O -110, U -110)
FPI Projection Texas Tech by 13.6 points with a 83% probability to win game outright
No. 18 LSU -7.5 at Auburn Saturday, Noon, ABC
Records: LSU 5-2, 2-1 vs. AP Top 25; Auburn 4-2, 1-1 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: LSU (-298); Auburn (+240) Over/Under: 51.5 (O 100, U -120)
FPI Projection LSU by 7.7 points with a 71% probability to win game outright
California at No. 23 SMU -19.5 Saturday, Noon, CW
Records: California 3-4, 0-1 vs. AP Top 25; SMU 5-1, 0-1 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: California (+750); SMU (-1200) Over/Under: 54.5 (O -115, U -105)
FPI Projection SMU by 17.9 points with a 89% probability to win game outright
Rutgers at No. 24 Northwestern -16.5 Saturday, Noon, Peacock
Records: Rutgers 2-4, 0-2 vs. AP Top 25; Northwestern 5-1, 0-1 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: Rutgers (+550); Northwestern (-800) Over/Under: 58.5 (O -108, U -112)
FPI Projection Northwestern by 19.7 points with a 91% probability to win game outright
No. 2 BYU -6.5 at UCF Saturday, 3:30 p.m., Fox
Records: BYU 6-0, 1-0 vs. AP Top 25; UCF 3-3, 0-2 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: BYU (-258); UCF (+210) Over/Under: 43.5 (O -110, U -110)
FPI Projection BYU by 7.5 points with a 71% probability to win game outright
Michigan State at No. 9 UCLA -14 Saturday, 3:30 p.m., CBS
Records: Michigan State 2-5, 0-2 vs. AP Top 25; UCLA 6-0, 1-0 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: Michigan State (+455); UCLA (-625) Over/Under: 44.5 (O -115, U -105)
FPI Projection UCLA by 13.9 points with a 84% probability to win game outright
No. 11 Tennessee at South Carolina -2.5 Saturday, 3:30 p.m., ESPN
Records: Tennessee 6-1, 1-1 vs. AP Top 25; South Carolina 3-3, 1-2 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: Tennessee (+114); South Carolina (-135) Over/Under: 50.5 (O -115, U -105)
FPI Projection Tennessee by 3.4 points with a 60% probability to win game outright
Texas A&M at No. 13 Alabama -14 Saturday, 3:30 p.m., ABC
Records: Texas A&M 4-3, 0-2 vs. AP Top 25; Alabama 5-2, 1-2 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: Texas A&M (+455); Alabama (-625) Over/Under: 50.5 (O -108, U -112)
FPI Projection Alabama by 14.1 points with a 84% probability to win game outright
No. 15 Iowa -6.5 at Minnesota Saturday, 3:30 p.m., FS1
Records: Iowa 5-1, 1-1 vs. AP Top 25; Minnesota 4-2, 0-0 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: Iowa (-258); Minnesota (+210) Over/Under: 40.5 (O -112, U -108)
FPI Projection Iowa by 12 points with a 80% probability to win game outright
No. 21 Boise State -13.5 at Washington State Saturday, 6 p.m., USA Net
Records: Boise State 5-1, 0-1 vs. AP Top 25; Washington State 1-6, 0-1 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: Boise State (-520); Washington State (+390) Over/Under: 51.5 (O -110, U -110)
FPI Projection Boise State by 20.5 points with a 92% probability to win game outright
No. 7 Ole Miss at No. 19 Texas -3.5 Saturday, 7:30 p.m., ABC
Records: Ole Miss 5-1, 3-1 vs. AP Top 25; Texas 4-2, 2-0 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: Ole Miss (+136); Texas (-162) Over/Under: 53.5 (O -112, U -108)
FPI Projection Texas by 7.6 points with a 71% probability to win game outright
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Vanderbilt at No. 12 Kentucky -10.5 Saturday, 7:30 p.m., SEC Network
Records: Vanderbilt 3-4, 0-2 vs. AP Top 25; Kentucky 6-1, 2-1 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: Vanderbilt (+340); Kentucky (-440) Over/Under: 51.5 (O -115, U -105)
FPI Projection Kentucky by 14.5 points with a 85% probability to win game outright
No. 16 USC -3 at Wisconsin Saturday, 7:30 p.m., NBC
Records: USC 6-1, 0-1 vs. AP Top 25; Wisconsin 4-2, 1-2 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: USC (-155); Wisconsin (+130) Over/Under: 49.5 (O -112, U -108)
FPI Projection USC by 3.6 points with a 61% probability to win game outright
Iowa State at No. 25 Arizona -10 Saturday, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2
Records: Iowa State 3-3, 0-3 vs. AP Top 25; Arizona 5-1, 0-1 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: Iowa State (+260); Arizona (-325) Over/Under: 50.5 (O -112, U -108)
FPI Projection Arizona by 9.6 points with a 76% probability to win game outright
No. 14 Houston at No. 10 Utah -6.5 Saturday, 10:15 p.m., ESPN
Records: Houston 6-1, 1-1 vs. AP Top 25; Utah 6-0, 0-0 vs. AP Top 25
Money line: Houston (+205); Utah (-250) Over/Under: 56.5 (O -110, U -110)
Amazon plans to hire more than 300,000 seasonal, part-time and full-time workers nationwide, including 26,500 in Texas, with expanded health care benefits for qualifying seasonal employees starting in 2027.HOUSTON – Amazon is hiring more than 6,000 workers across the Greater Houston area for the holiday season as the company expands its workforce to meet increased demand.The company announced plans to hire more than 300,000 seasonal, part-time and full-time employees across its U.S. operations network, ...
HOUSTON – Amazon is hiring more than 6,000 workers across the Greater Houston area for the holiday season as the company expands its workforce to meet increased demand.
The company announced plans to hire more than 300,000 seasonal, part-time and full-time employees across its U.S. operations network, including 26,500 positions in Texas.
Amazon said it will continue posting new job opportunities weekly from October through December. Many seasonal employees will have the opportunity to transition into full-time positions.
Starting Jan. 1, 2027, seasonal employees who work at least 30 hours per week will become eligible for health care coverage, a benefit already available to Amazon’s regular full-time employees.
Employees hired on or after Jan. 1 will have access to the coverage starting on their first day. Seasonal workers already in qualifying roles will become eligible on the same date.
Amazon said health care plan options start at $5 per week, with $5 copays.
Amazon said full-time operations employees start at a minimum of $20 per hour, with average hourly pay reaching nearly $24.
When benefits are included, average total compensation for full-time employees exceeds $32 per hour.
Seasonal employees earn an average of $20 per hour and may have opportunities to move into full-time roles.
People interested in seasonal, part-time or full-time opportunities can find openings and apply through Amazon’s official hiring website.
Applicants can visit Amazon’s jobs website to search available positions and explore opportunities in the Houston area.
Amazon said additional openings will be posted weekly through December.
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