East downtown is getting ready to welcome thousands of fans for FIFA World Cup 2026™. Lauren Kelly sat down with Carla Gomez, press officer and Elzabeth Carlson, sustainability chair for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Houston Host Committee to get the details on FIFA Fan Festival™ which will be free -- yes free - fun to soccer fans.

Houston’s 8th Wonder Brewery is accusing its landlord of trying to push the company out of its longtime East Downtown property as the value of nearby land surges ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

With the Sweet 16 around the corner, 97-year-old John Toomey will be in Cougar red and ready to watch the University of Houston take on Illinois.

Harris County Grand Jury to review evidence after an EaDo shooting that killed 33-year-old Sebastian Jimenez. Shooter claims self‑defense, police say.

A man is dead after being shot at least one time in Houston’s EaDo area Wednesday evening.

Get ready to explore monumental inflatables, interactive installations, and playful works by national and international artists.

A vote on a $16-million homeless shelter in Houston's EaDo area was delayed, though Mayor John Whitmire confirmed plans for the adults-only center, which aims to offer psychiatric and drug addiction support.

EaDo residents are pushing back against a proposed $16 million homeless shelter near downtown Houston, raising concerns about safety and transparency ahead of a City Council vote. KPRC 2 will livestream Tuesday’s press conference

As the City of Houston continues to examine how to handle residents experiencing homelessness, the topic of panhandling has returned to the spotlight.

Three men were arrested after fleeing a shooting in Houston’s East End on scooters.

Houston city leaders and company executives are coming together to unveil new plans to reinvent downtown Houston’s convention district.

The nod from the New York Times is nothing short of amazing. From James Beard Nomination to reviving Cambodian cuisine, pastry chef Vanarin Kuch of Koffeteria is getting more national attention. Houston Life reporter Lauren Kelly and former Houston radio superstar Sarah Pepper sat down to get to know how his roots inspired every bite. They took to the kitchen where he showed them the recipe that landed Koffeteria on the New York Times' list of 22 best bakeries in across the US right now.

METRORail will be modifying its service for the purple line on April 20-21 to work on line improvements.

Get the low-down on the fierce competition between the Houston Dynamo and Sporting Kansas on and off the pitch, which includes a smokin’ BBQ.

Wanderstay Boutique Hotel is a 10-room, adults-only, themed hotel located in EADO, and it’s one of the first of its kind.

The 'Ultimate Most Dopest Dodgeball Charity Challenge' will be held at Pitch 25 in EADO next Saturday afternoon.

A 29-year-old man was out on a date with a woman when police said he murdered a man who allegedly posed as a parking attendant on April 11.

He's a former Houston Dynamo FC superstar and Former US Men’s National team player

Looking for a place to take a break during the summer? One Houston-area AirBnB listing is listed for rent, and it’s currently available.

HOUSTON – Houston welcomes its first self-serve wine bar in East Downtown. Roots Wine Bar, at 3107 Leeland Street, aims to eliminate the “uptight” or unapproachable stigma associated with wine tastings by providing an innovative and interactive wine experience, the company says on its website. The establishment, which opened to the public in mid-February, offers a rotating menu with over 50 different wines to sample using fully automated wine dispensing machines. Customers use a keycard to pour their own samples from a wall of taps. Roots also feature a rotating menu of gulf coast bites, such as caramelized Brussel sprouts, fried oysters, crawfish croquettes, and Amberjack Ricotta dumplings.

HOUSTON – Rooftop Cinema Club just recently moved to their new home in EADO, and now you can safely watch your favorite holiday movies from the comfort of your car! ‘The Drive-In At EADO’ previously occupied by Space City Shows, and now RCC keeping the fun going by showing holiday movie classics like Elf, Home Alone, A Madea Christmas, The Nightmare Before Christmas, National Lampoon’s, and more all month long. All this month they have soft-open-pricing, while they continue to prepare the venue for next month’s grand opening. Plus, Community Screenings continue every Sunday for $5 for the second screening of the night. Watch as Lauren Kelly chats with Eric Herrera from Rooftop Cinema Club about all the fun at the new drive-in!

Inside the bar and grill, you’ll spot a bunch of goats on the wall with a stock show and rodeo resemblance. Scroll down to see my reaction attempting the Double Bodacious. Posted by Rodeo Goat Houston on Wednesday, August 28, 2019MY EXPERIENCEArriving at Rodeo Goat, I knew this was the spot to be during lunchtime. Normally this is a meal for one, but I had to call in another foodie to help me out with the Double Bodacious. WATCH AS WE TAKE ON THE DOUBLE BODACIOUS BURGERTHE FINAL RESULTSFinal results of the Double Bodacious (KPRC)Rodeo Goat offers a variety of house-ground burgers, all with unique names with a Houston influence.