Doubling down: Mattress Mack places another $1 million on UH ahead of Cougarsโ March Madness debut
The Houston Cougars menโs basketball team boasts a 25-3 record and the top spot in the current AP poll. The squad is projected to be a tough out in the upcoming March Madness tournament, and Mattress Mack has bought in.
MLB takes responsibility for decision that revoked Jim McIngvaleโs first pitch opportunity
Major League Baseball has released a statement taking responsibility for the decision which revoked Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvaleโs opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at this past weekendโs ALDS matchup between the Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins.
Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale says first pitch at Astros game canceled due to interference from national competitor
Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale, the founder of Houstonโs Gallery Furniture, said his opportunity to throw out the first pitch in Saturdayโs ALDS opener between the Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins was canceled due to the intervention of a national competitor.
Dennyโs, Gallery Furniture give new meaning to โbed and breakfastโ with free mattresses, meals for members of military
In celebration of Military Appreciation Month and the brandโs 70th anniversary, Dennyโs is partnering with Gallery Furniture owner, Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale, for a special honor.
Battle over sports betting intensifies in Austin with bipartisan push
A competitive match-up in Austin is heating up around mobile sports betting in Texas.The business of sports betting through a mobile device in the Lone Star State has been viewed as an underdog by many, but it is very much alive according to key players in Austin.
โThe State of Crime in Houstonโ: Mattress Mack, Crime Stoppers of Houston hold news conference to address crime in our community
Houston businessman Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale alongside officials from Crime Stoppers Houston hosted a news conference Sunday to discuss crime in our community.
Artist from Atascocita tattoo shop โHitlist Inkโ creates iconic Mattress Mack tattoo
Itโs been over 24 hours since the Astros Victory Parade, and one local man Tyrone Smith got a Mattress Mack tattoo to remember this yearโs World Series run, forever. Melanie Camp went out to Atascocita to catch up with the fan who received the tattoo, and the artist who brought the design to life.
โKindness, southern hospitality, and warmthโ: โMattress Mackโ encourages Houstonians to welcome Phillies fans with open arms ahead of World Series weekend
Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale wants Houstonians and Astros fans to show kindness to visitors as the World Series returns to Minute Maid Park Saturday.
Mattress Mack chats exclusively with Derrick Shore, and leaves a message for fans ahead of tonightโs game.
Houston legend Jim McIngvale, locally known as โMattress Mackโ spoke exclusively with Derrick Shore to break down the incidents that took place in Philadelphia during Game 3 last night, and leaves a message to both fanbases, ahead of Game 4 tonight.
Astros superfan, Houston icon โMattress Mackโ responds after expletive-laced outburst caught on camera after World Series game
Astros superfan, major wagerer and sales icon Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale is going viral Wednesday morning after video surfaced of the ad pitchman swearing into a crowd in Philadelphia.
Mattress Mack teams up with Crime Stoppers to host news conference regarding school safety, backpack distribution drive
Mattress Mack has teamed up with Crime Stoppers Wednesday and held a back-to-school news conference and backpack, school supplies and safety resources distribution event to ensure families have the critical tools for a safe and successful school year.
Crime Stoppers discuss public safety with Mattress Mack and others, announces โHouston Crime Indexโ from new research center
Crime Stoppers of Houston hosted a press conference Wednesday with Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale and other area leaders to discuss public safety challenges and solutions.
ONLY ON 2: Mattress Mack travels to Louisiana to make largest Super Bowl bet in history
Outside the menโs restroom at a rest stop in Vinton, Louisiana Friday morning, Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale pulled out his smartphone and with a tap of a finger placed the largest Super Bowl bet in history, $5 million.
Mattress Mack to send several UH students to Final Four game this weekend
Mattress Mack gives out nearly 20,000 face masks FridayHOUSTON โ In true โMattress Mackโ fashion, the business owner will send several University of Houston students to the Final Four game against Baylor this Saturday. Jim McIngvale and Gallery Furniture will also host a Coogs Pep Rally at the Gallery Furniture on North Freeway on Thursday at 11 a.m.During the pep rally, several UH students will win a round-trip charter flight to Indianapolis, tickets to the game and hotel accommodations. The public is welcome to show their Cougar pride in the parking lot of the pep rally. The lucky Final Four trip winners will board a private jet on Friday with the families of the UH coaches to attend the game.
Mattress Mack to discuss winter storm recovery efforts on โEllenโ
HOUSTON โ Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres sat down Wednesday to meet with Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale virtually about his efforts to give back to Houstonians during last weekโs Texas winter storm, including opening both Gallery Furniture locations as warming shelters. We have a saying here at Gallery Furniture that we have a responsibility for the well-being of the community,โ McIngvale said. At the end of his interview, DeGeneres wanted to help his GoFundMe page hit his goal of $50,000 to help winter storm victims. Over 700 Houstonians called Gallery Furniture a place of shelter and over 4,000 meals were delivered thanks to Mattress Mack, DeGeneres said during her show. This wasnโt the first time the Gallery Furniture owner opened his stores to those in need.
Hereโs how Texans are helping each other throughout the weather crisis
Deloris Sanchez, 56, and Mallissa Lee, 52, sit on a couch while taking shelters at Gallery Furniture store which opened its door and transformed into a warming station after winter weather caused electricity blackouts on Feb. 18, 2021 in Houston. As millions of people struggled to face freezing temperatures while enduring boil water notices and hourslong rolling power outages, Texans have come together to help one another during the weather crisis. โNeighbors helping neighbors cause thatโs what we do in Texas,โ one viewer wrote. Residents of the Harvest Green community in Richmond also boasted about their neighbors, sharing how there was an outpour of people volunteering, performing house and pipe inspections, and sharing bottled water among other essential items. Who has been your hero throughout the weather crisis?
Gallery Furniture opens 2 locations as warming shelters
HOUSTON โ Gallery Furniture has opened two locations as warming shelters for residents who are still without power more than 24 hours after state-mandated blackouts. People can stay warm, get hot food and water at retailerโs locations at 6006 North Freeway in Houston and 7227 W. Grand Parkway South in Richmond. โWeโre here to help the community,โ said Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale, owner of Gallery Furniture. McIngvale said people should use extreme caution trying to get to the stores. You can find a list of warming centers in the Houston area here.
โHouston loves youโ: Dominique Sachse, other city, community leaders wish โMattress Mackโ happy 70th birthday
HOUSTON โ Jim McIngvale, also known as โMattress Mack,โ is celebrating after he turned 70 years old on Thursday. Houston is also celebrating the local figure. City and community leaders, including KPRC 2โฒs Dominique Sachse, Houston Mayor Sylvester and Astros Alex Bregman, help put together a birthday video for Mack. The video was put together by radio station 89.3 KSBJ where they also included its listeners and Gallery Furniture customers wishing Mack a happy birthday to help spread love and encouragement throughout the city of Houston. Watch the loving video below:
They won: This is what โMattress Mackโ says about his $3.46M Super Bowl bet on Tampa Bay
HOUSTON โ Jim McIngvale, otherwise known to Houstonians as โMattress Mack,โ placed a $3.46 million Super Bowl bet on Tampa Bay and won. According to DraftKings, the owner of Gallery Furniture flew to Colorado where he bet on an app from the Colorado Springs airport. At the current situation, McIngvaleโs $3.46 million bet would pay winnings of $2,724,409.45, meaning a total, whopping payout of $6,184,409.45, according to DraftKings. AdMcIngvale has previously betted on sports events, and particularly the Astros. What do you think about โMattress Mackโ and his betting?
Mattress Mack reportedly says election payouts are on the way to winning customers of Gallery Furniture promotion
After a monthslong election, Jim McIngvale, otherwise known to Houstonians as โMattress Mack,โ is finally issuing payouts to Gallery Furniture customers who correctly predicted the Democratic party would win the 2020 presidential election. As part of promotional deal, Gallery Furniture owner Mattress Mack offered a 50% refund of a $3,000+ purchase total or 100% of a $3,000+ purchase total back in-store credit to customers who correctly choose the winner of the November election. According to Houston Chronicle, Mattress Mack said checks to winning customers are going out Monday. Following speculation by social media users that payouts were delayed due to concerns about voter fraud, McIngvale explained to the Chronicle that his company looked to avoid recollecting and redistributing prizes saying, โwe didnโt want to pay it twice in case there was a flip, although the odds were very small.โ
Mattress Mack converts part of Gallery Furniture into trade school, charter school
HOUSTON โ Houston icon Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale has stepped up once again to help our community. On Thursday, Mattress Mack converted part of Gallery Furniture into a trade and a charter school complete with childcare and life coaches. The goal of this program is to help Houstonians get the skills they need to move up in the workforce. If the program, which located at the North Freeway Gallery Furniture, is successful, Mattress Mack said they will consider expanding it to the location in Fort Bend County. Community Health Choice, a nonprofit health insurer headquartered in Houston, is one of McIngvaleโs community partners for WorkTexas, providing Life Services coaches and other resources onsite at Gallery Furniture for the new initiative.
Free mask distribution: This is where you can get a free mask, gloves in Houston
HOUSTON โ Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale helped give away 10,000 free masks Friday from 5 a.m. - 9 a.m. at the Gallery Furniture North Freeway store to help Houstonians stay safe from COVID-19. The Harris County Precinct One Constableโs Office distributed the PPE. Godโs Grace Church, 9944 W. Montgomery in Houston, at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Canaan Baptist Church, 5117 Lockwood Drive in Houston, from 12 p.m. โ 2 p.m. True Light Missionary Baptist Church, 7102 N Main in Houston, from 12 p.m. โ 2 p.m. Effective Monday, April 27, masks are legally required in Harris County per an executive order signed today by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
These are the Houstonians who are on Gov. Greg Abbottโs strikeforce team
Abbott announced Friday an Executive Order to create a strike force team in an effort to reopen Texas. Many of the members appointed by Abbott are from Houston. The strikeforce team was formed to aid in โstrategically restartingโ various sectors and infrastructures in Texas such as education, culture, and work. The team will be led by retired COO of Hilltop Holdings James Huffines and veteran lobbyist Mike Toomey. Abbottโs strikeforce team and to see a full list of members can visit the State of Texas webpage.
Mattress Mack develops plan to help seniors, families in need during COVID-19 outbreak
HOUSTON โ Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Sunday announced a plan to help seniors and low income children during the coronavirus pandemic. Mattress Mack is asking Houstonians to donate non-perishable items, cleaning supplies and toiletries that will be dropped off to Houston-area seniors. Gallery furniture will also do their part to help low income children and their families while their out of school. โWe're going to cook BBQ here every day so the school children who need food can come by and grab a brown paper sack full of BBQ or chicken," said Mattress Mack. Mattress Mack has started a gofundme page to help pay for the food.
Mattress Mack says MLB punishment in sign-stealing scheme was โan overreactionโ
HOUSTON โ Walk into Gallery Furniture on I-45 and the first thing youโre greeted by is Astros memorabilia along with framed pictures of when the team won the World Series in 2017. Jim McIngvale, who is also known as โMattress Mack,โ is a huge fan and was in the same boat as many on Monday when he found out about the suspension and then firing of Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow. From the Texans game yesterday to what happened today Iโm still trying to process it all,โ McIngvale said. In 2017, he had a โWin it Allโ promotion which promised customers who bought $3,000 or more in mattress refunds if the Astros won the World Series. Last year, he placed a $3.5 million bet on the Astros winning the World Series but lost.
Houston musicians create song in honor of Mattress Mack
HOUSTON โ The owner of Gallery Furniture, Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale, is known for building a furniture empire, but heโs gained even more popularity for his kind deeds. โItโs just a thank you , since thatโs what we do is write songs, we want to speak for those that donโt write songs, all of Houston who love Mattress Mack,โ said Kim Nash who wrote the song with her husband, Bill. The couple decided to take their talents to write a song for Mattress Mack, a Houston hero. The song references how Mack made his empire on his own and how he gives back to the community. The chorus is catchy and repeats, โHeโs Mattress Mack, Mattress Mack.โSeveral times.
Mattress Mack recovering from neck procedure, posts video from hospital bed
Mattress Mack, the owner of Gallery Furniture, is recovering after undergoing a neck procedure. On his Facebook page, McIngvale posted a video of himself before and after the medical procedure. โIโve had a pain in the neck right up to the World Series, hopefully, this will elevate it,โ McIngvale said. In the video, doctors at the Spinal Diagnostic and Treatment Center said the procedure went perfectly. The best way to get better is to buy some furniture today and the pain the neck will go away,โ McIngvale said from his bed.