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Recent Press
June 1, 2026
Columbia Tap Trail Phase 1 Launches with Over 300 Solar Lights as Part of $7.5M Comprehensive Investment
Solar-powered light installation now underway along 4-mile trail with intersection safety improvements, emergency call boxes, and wayfinding signage planned for future phases through 2027.
May 2, 2026
The FIFA World Cup trophy arrives in Houston
The FIFA World Cup trophy has arrived in Houston. As part of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, it will be in Houston this weekend for two days in the Texas Medical Center.
April 10, 2026
East Blocks Breaks Ground on Phase 1 in EaDo
East Blocks officially breaks ground on Phase 1 of the transformative 10-block mixed-use development in East Downtown. The project will convert historic warehouses along Hutchins Street into restaurants, retail, office space, and green spaces, marking a major milestone in EaDo’s evolution as a walkable urban destination.
March 6, 2026
Mayor Whitmire and Houston First Unveil Master Plan to Transform the Core of East Downtown
Mayor John Whitmire and Houston First Corporation unveiled a transformational master plan creating a vibrant, walkable convention and entertainment district in East Downtown. Phase one incorporates a 700,000-square-foot expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center with access to Toyota Center via a new 100,000-square-foot pedestrian plaza, redefining downtown’s eastern edge.
February 9, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee Launches Citywide Talent Search for FIFA Fan Festival Houston
As Houston prepares to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026, the Houston Host Committee announces a citywide search to showcase local talent to perform on the live stage at FIFA Fan Festival Houston in East Downtown. The open call invites Greater Houston-area musicians, dancers and performing acts to apply for the opportunity to perform in front of international audiences.
December 5, 2025
Houston Welcomes the World for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Houston is preparing to host seven FIFA World Cup matches between June 14 and July 4, 2026. The tournament is projected to draw more than 500,000 visitors and generate $1.5 billion in economic impact. In addition to the matches, Houston will host a 39-day Fan Festival that will take over East Downtown near Shell Energy Stadium, serving as a central gathering place for fans from around the world.
Recent Press
June 1, 2026
Columbia Tap Trail Phase 1 Launches with Over 300 Solar Lights as Part of $7.5M Comprehensive Investment
Solar-powered light installation now underway along 4-mile trail with intersection safety improvements, emergency call boxes, and wayfinding signage planned for future phases through 2027.
May 2, 2026
The FIFA World Cup trophy arrives in Houston
The FIFA World Cup trophy has arrived in Houston. As part of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, it will be in Houston this weekend for two days in the Texas Medical Center.
April 10, 2026
East Blocks Breaks Ground on Phase 1 in EaDo
East Blocks officially breaks ground on Phase 1 of the transformative 10-block mixed-use development in East Downtown. The project will convert historic warehouses along Hutchins Street into restaurants, retail, office space, and green spaces, marking a major milestone in EaDo’s evolution as a walkable urban destination.
March 6, 2026
Mayor Whitmire and Houston First Unveil Master Plan to Transform the Core of East Downtown
Mayor John Whitmire and Houston First Corporation unveiled a transformational master plan creating a vibrant, walkable convention and entertainment district in East Downtown. Phase one incorporates a 700,000-square-foot expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center with access to Toyota Center via a new 100,000-square-foot pedestrian plaza, redefining downtown’s eastern edge.
February 9, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee Launches Citywide Talent Search for FIFA Fan Festival Houston
As Houston prepares to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026, the Houston Host Committee announces a citywide search to showcase local talent to perform on the live stage at FIFA Fan Festival Houston in East Downtown. The open call invites Greater Houston-area musicians, dancers and performing acts to apply for the opportunity to perform in front of international audiences.
December 5, 2025
Houston Welcomes the World for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Houston is preparing to host seven FIFA World Cup matches between June 14 and July 4, 2026. The tournament is projected to draw more than 500,000 visitors and generate $1.5 billion in economic impact. In addition to the matches, Houston will host a 39-day Fan Festival that will take over East Downtown near Shell Energy Stadium, serving as a central gathering place for fans from around the world.