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The holiday season just got more exciting for Houston sports fans. The Space City Home Network (SCHN), a joint venture between the Houston Astros and Houston Rockets, has officially launched its direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming app, SCHN+, making it easier and more affordable than ever to catch every home and away game without a pricey cable subscription. This is something that fans have been asking about for a few years now.