HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros' victorious World Series run has not only given an emotional boost to a city still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. It has provided an economic lift as well.
And for one Houston family, the journey to a championship provided them with a way to financially help their grandparents rebuild after the devastating storm.
Brianne Bueno's family had bought two tickets for Game 3 of the World Series in Houston but didn't use them to watch their beloved Astros. Instead, the family raffled them off last week on Facebook and raised about $10,000 — money that will be used to help repair the Houston-area home of Bueno's grandparents.