Sports
Houston named 2026 FIFA World Cup host city
Posted on · Games will take place at NRG Stadium, one of 11 U.S. sites where matches will be played.
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Houston Matters
New Vaccine Mega Site Opens At NRG Stadium (Feb. 24, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: A new FEMA-funded mass-vaccination site opens, we review the week in politics, and a conversation with actor and choreographer Debbie Allen.
Health & Science
Abbott Announces 3 Federal Vaccine Sites In Houston And North Texas
Posted on · Abbott had teased the announcement with a tweet on Monday. He said the sites would probably involve “5000-6000 additional vaccinations per day, 7 days a week for 8 weeks.”
News
Harris County Officials Tackle Human Trafficking, Starting At NRG Stadium
Posted on · "Eighty-three cases of human trafficking have already occurred in my precinct this year."
Hurricane Harvey
Thousands Are Still Living In Houston’s Biggest Shelters
Posted on · The shelters at the George R. Brown Convention Center and NRG Stadium, are still adapting to the thousands displaced by Harvey.
Sports
Famous English Soccer Meet Attracts Lots Of Houston Fans
Posted on · If you follow a sports team halfway around the world, it’s fairly easy to watch the games online or by satellite. But what if you’re treated to a game right at home?
Houston Matters
Should the Plan to Repurpose the Astrodome Be Put Up for a Vote?
Posted on · Earlier this month (Feb. 14, 2017), Harris County Judge Ed Emmett said the county's putting on hold a comprehensive study of facilities at the NRG complex, including NRG Stadium, NRG Arena, and – yep – the Astrodome. Why? Because state lawmakers may take up a bill this session that would require Harris County voters to […]
Transportation
So What Did Super Bowl Visitors Think Of Houston?
Posted on · There could only be one winner, but fans appear to be headed home happy.
Transportation
A Lot Has Changed Since Houston Last Hosted The Super Bowl
Posted on · The city has added lots of new attractions since 2004 and there's also more transportation options.
Sports
NRG Stadium Prepares For Super Bowl
Posted on · The NFL has worked for weeks to prepare the venue for the big game in Houston.
Houston Matters
Texans Advance to Face the Patriots
Posted on · The Texans wil take on the New England Patriots in the second round of the AFC playoffs after defeating the Oakland Raiders in a Wild Card playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday. And the Rockets continued their winning ways on the road and at home We discuss the game and other developments in Houston […]
Transportation
How To Avoid The Traffic For Super Bowl 51
Posted on · The Super Bowl could mean super traffic headaches, but not necessarily on the day of the big game. Local officials say they have a plan to keep things moving.
Transportation
METRO Announces Expanded Services During Super Bowl Week
Posted on · The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County will use additional trains, buses and shuttles.
Transportation
Metro Wants The Public’s Help In Renaming A Light Rail Station
Posted on · Metro wants to change the name of the station next to NRG Stadium and they’re looking for ideas.
Sports
NCAA Championship Game At NRG Stadium: Villanova Shocks North Carolina At Buzzer
Posted on · The NCAA men’s basketball championship game in Houston will go down in history as one of the more exciting ones.