We tried to straddle the line to make it a little bit of both. Rootes said the Texans will conduct cheerleader tryouts this summer and present them to the public in September. On the football side, the Texans will be conducting a mock draft over the next two days from the Astrodome-area offices. General manager Charley Casserly said the emphasis will be on draft-day organization in preparation for next season when the Texans will be drafting for real. Today's draft party also will include appearances by Casserly and former Oilers Bubba McDowell and Kenny Houston, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Admission is free.
Children ages 14 and under will receive a free Texans bear, compliments of Academy.