Tilman Fertitta, Patrick Fertitta, Texans QB C.J. Stroud and Tank Dell all showed at the Fertitta Center. (Photo by F. Carter Smith)
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Will Tilman Fertitta Be the Next U.S. Ambassador to Italy?
Houston’s own billionaire and proud business mogul, Tilman Fertitta, is making waves in the political realm. As whispers from CBS News suggest, Fertitta, the owner of the NBA’s Houston Rockets, is a frontrunner for President Donald Trump’s pick as the next U.S. Ambassador to Italy. This potential appointment has sparked excitement, curiosity, and, of course, a good dose of Houston pride. If confirmed, Fertitta’s transition from business titan to diplomat would mark a new chapter not just for him, but for Houston as a city.
