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About 713 Day:July 13th, also known as 713 Day in Houston. While it is an unofficial holiday, Houstonians have marked this day to celebrate all things Houston, including arts, sports teams, entertainment, and more. The name "713 Day" comes from the City's oldest area...

Houston (July 6, 2023) - On behalf of the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) and our Board of Directors, we are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Founding Chairman of the Board, Jack M. Rains.  From 1997 - 1999 Jack served on the HCHSA board...

Reagan Duffey Internship Position: Digital Marketing College: Texas Tech University Major/Minor: Marketing Graduation Year: 2024 Hometown: Houston, TexasWhat is your dream job?: Digital Marketer.  What are your favorite sports?: My favorite sport to watch is...

The Harris County - Houston Sports Authority demonstrated its unwavering commitment to sustainability and community engagement during the highly anticipated Men's Final Four tournament held in Houston March 31- April 3, 2023. With a shared vision of minimizing the...

The 2023 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is back for another exciting year! Today event organizers announced that this year's event will take place on Saturday, August 26, at NRG Stadium and will kick off at 6:00 p.m. CST. The event celebrates the rich...

The FIFA World Cup 26™ reached another major milestone today with the unveiling of the Houston Official Host City Brand. This reveal brings the city one step closer to welcoming millions of fans to the city. Houston’s brand includes specific colors and patterns unique...

AT A GLANCE:  Mexican National Team opens its Gold Cup run at NRG Stadium vs. Honduras on June 25  Shell Energy Stadium hosts Guatemala vs. Canada & Cuba vs. TBD opponent on July 1  Shell Energy Stadium hosts Panama vs. El Salvador, Canada vs....

WHAT: Houston First Corporation, the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority and the Houston Local Organizing Committee (HLOC), tournament Host Institutions, and KHOU Channel 11 announce a series of watch parties during March Madness. The parties kick off with...

League One Volleyball (LOVB), the first professional full-season volleyball League in the U.S., announced it has chosen Houston, Texas as one of its first pro team markets. With LOVB’s Houston Skyline’s robust club presence in the city, LOVB will strategically tie its...

This weekend, RockStar Energy Bike Park plays host to the USA BMX Lone Star Nationals. Athletes from all over the nation arrive in Houston to compete in several different divisions, ranging from 6 & Under to Vet Pro and Elite. The community is welcome to attend...

On Jan. 16, in observance of the 2023 MLK Day of Service, the Houston Local Organizing Committee (HLOC) participated in beautification projects at the Julia C. Hester House and Boyce-Dorian Park in Houston’s Fifth Ward. The HLOC was joined by members of the Houston...