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Houston 2026 World Cup reps visiting Qatar to learn what to expect when hosting matches

Jack Williams

Posted on December 2, 2022 · Houston is one of 11 U.S. cities that will host matches in four years. NRG Stadium, where the Houston Texans play, will host between five and six matches over a 35-day period.

Tags 2022 World Cup Houston events Houston World Cup nrg stadium Qatar

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United Arab Emirates Gives Houston $6.5 Million For Harvey Recovery Efforts

Katie Watkins

Posted on January 8, 2019 · The money will go towards projects that focus on homelessness, public health, library services and community revitalization.

Tags Greater Houston Community Foundation Harvey recovery efforts Harvey recovery funds Hurricane Harvey Qatar UAE

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Qatar Gives Houston $2.5 Million to Help Reduce Homelessness

Andrew Schneider

Posted on October 18, 2018 · The Gulf monarchy’s donation comes as part of a campaign to aid Greater Houston’s long-term recovery from Harvey.

Tags disaster recovery harvey homelessness Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Qatar

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Arab Nations Cut Ties With Qatar In New Mideast Crisis

Associated Press

Posted on June 5, 2017 · Saudi Arabia closed its land border with Qatar, through which the tiny Gulf nation and international travel hub imports most of its food, sparking a run on supermarkets.

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In this Nov. 4, 2016 file photo, Beyonce performs at a Get Out the Vote concert for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in Cleveland. Beyonce, Blake Shelton, Barbra Streisand and Oprah Winfrey will headline a one-hour benefit telethon to benefit Hurricane Harvey victims that will be simulcast Sept. 12, 2017, on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CMT.

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Metro to add additional transportation for Beyoncé shows at NRG this weekend

Sarah Grunau

Posted on September 20, 2023 · Metro will open it's special events parking lot for the shows this weekend, at $20 per vehicle.

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Astrodome Conservancy to commemorate 50th anniversary of historic ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis match

Sarah Grunau

Posted on September 14, 2023 · The event will remember the 50th anniversary of a match that made waves in women's sports history.

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Mother’s Day 2023: Houston area offers many ways to celebrate

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on May 11, 2023 · A variety of holiday-themed activities and events are scheduled for Friday through Sunday around the Houston region. Some are family-friendly, some of more geared toward adults, and some are free.

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Taylor Swift fans already showing support as merch truck opens ahead of three sold-out NRG Stadium concerts

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on April 20, 2023 · Some Swifties lined up as early as 5 a.m. to purchase merchandise from a pop-up merch truck ahead of her three sold-out shows.

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