Houston’s FIFA World Cup 2026 celebration kicks into high gear as the FIFA Fan Festival opens in East Downtown, creating a free gathering place for soccer fans to watch matches, enjoy live entertainment and experience the excitement surrounding the world’s largest sporting event.

FIFA World Cup 2026 is just days away from kicking off in Houston. Ride METRO is offering routes to avoid a commute headache during FIFA.

Looking for a FIFA World Cup 2026™ watch party in Houston? "Pitch Live" combines big-screen match viewing, headline performers, Texas-inspired food, luxury hospitality and exclusive VIP experiences in a massive 34-day pop-up in EaDo.

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.

A city-owned building in East Downtown that has previously served as a women and children’s shelter and at one point housed migrant children is set to take on a new role as a homeless services facility.

With 50 days until Houston hosts the FIFA World Cup, the city is about to see some of its most visible changes yet, and residents will start noticing the transformation almost immediately.

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

Houston City Council approved a $16 million plan to turn the former Star of Hope building in East Downtown into a homeless "superhub.”

The council meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.

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

Houston City Council’s Quality of Life Committee spent Thursday debating whether to ban all electric scooters — rental and privately owned — from Downtown, Midtown, and East Downtown.

The City of Houston is considering updates to its scooter ordinance that could ban rental scooters in key areas like Downtown, Midtown, and East Downtown to enhance safety following a significant rise in scooter-related accidents.

Houston City Council is considering a significant update to its civility ordinance, aimed at addressing homelessness. The proposed changes would enforce a 24-hour ban on sitting, lying, or placing personal items on sidewalks in the Central Business District and East Downtown, replacing the current time-limited restrictions. While the ordinance could lead to Class C misdemeanor charges, with fines up to $500, the focus is on connecting individuals to services over punitive actions. This decision, pending tomorrow's vote, could mark a pivotal shift in the city's strategy to manage homelessness.

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.

Make sure you save this page before heading out of the house to avoid a major traffic headache!

Mayor Turner is joining the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Administrator Amit Bose to announce the city’s Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant award of $36.9 million, the largest allocation in the state of Texas.

Houston police are searching for a man and woman who are wanted for questioning regarding a deadly shooting in East Downtown.

East of downtown Houston is a neighborhood seeing big changes. This is the Little Red Box Grocery Store.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to highlight the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans in our country, and Houston has plenty of landmarks where you can learn and celebrate this vibrant community that has made an impact in the Bayou City.

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 – Police have arrested a man in connection with the fatal shooting of another man near East Downtown. The shooting happened around 6:40 p.m. Friday at a residence on Hadley Street between Live Oak Street and Nagle Street, police said. When they arrived, they said they found Donald Glen Jones, 34, rendering aid to 49-year-old Kevin Verdine, who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Police said they took over trying to render aid until paramedics arrived, but Verdine was pronounced dead at the scene. He was subsequently arrested and charged with murder in connection with Verdine’s death.

HOUSTON – February is looking “lovely” as Houston’s Rooftop Cinema Club is set to open their new venue in Houston’s East End District. The Drive-in off Navigation is set to open Thursday. Tickets are $5 per vehicle up to two occupants, and $10 per vehicle for three or more occupants. Tickets for The Drive-In off Navigation are available starting at 2 p.m. Tuesday and cost between $22-$36 per vehicle, depending on vehicle occupancy and the day of screening. These are the featured February films:Feb. 3: “Father of the Bride,” “50 First Dates”Feb. 4: “Romeo & Juliet,” “Friday the 13th”.