EaDo residents call for green space to be restored after FIFA Fan Fest
Some East Downtown residents are calling for grass and trees to be restored along the EaDo Promenade following the conclusion of Houston’s FIFA Fan Fest.
Some East Downtown residents are calling for grass and trees to be restored along the EaDo Promenade following the conclusion of Houston’s FIFA Fan Fest.
Houston leaders declare 2026 World Cup a triumph, cite $500M legacy and future bid ambitions
City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success, drawing over 1.1 million total participants and half a million out-of-town visitors across seven matches and a top-rated Fan Fest in East Downtown.
City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success, drawing over 1.1 million total participants and half a million out-of-town visitors across seven matches and a top-rated Fan Fest in East Downtown.
World Cup fans at Houston Fan Festival for Appreciation Day
Attendees at Houston's FIFA Fan Festival were feeling bittersweet for the second to last day of World Cup 2026. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke to fans during the France vs England Bronze match.
Attendees at Houston's FIFA Fan Festival were feeling bittersweet for the second to last day of World Cup 2026. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke to fans during the France vs England Bronze match.
Spain fans celebrate victory over Belgium
Houston's FIFA Fan Festival ended early Friday due to weather, but that didn't stop the watch parties. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez found a bunch of Spain World Cup fans celebrating the team's quarterfinal win over Belgium.
Houston's FIFA Fan Festival ended early Friday due to weather, but that didn't stop the watch parties. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez found a bunch of Spain World Cup fans celebrating the team's quarterfinal win over Belgium.
Houston FIFA Fan Festival pauses entry for July 3
Organizers are not allowing others into the festival area until more space is available.
Organizers are not allowing others into the festival area until more space is available.
Temporary signals installed at Houston intersection where 7 crashes happened in 1 week
The solution comes one day after a FOX 26 report of multiple crashes that happened at the same location.
The solution comes one day after a FOX 26 report of multiple crashes that happened at the same location.
Houston resident says cameras captured 7 crashes in 1 week at same EaDo intersection
An EaDo couple says a dangerous intersection near Downtown Houston has become the scene of repeated crashes, and they fear someone could be seriously hurt or killed if changes are not made.
An EaDo couple says a dangerous intersection near Downtown Houston has become the scene of repeated crashes, and they fear someone could be seriously hurt or killed if changes are not made.
Camera catches several crashes at same Houston intersection
A Houston couple shared security footage of several crashes that happened at the same East Downtown intersection within a week. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to the couple about what they hope to happen after sharing their videos.
A Houston couple shared security footage of several crashes that happened at the same East Downtown intersection within a week. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to the couple about what they hope to happen after sharing their videos.
Houston FIFA Fan Festival reaches capacity, pauses entry for June 27
You can make other stops in East Downtown that are a part of the "Football Fiesta" in the meantime.
You can make other stops in East Downtown that are a part of the "Football Fiesta" in the meantime.
Houston East Side street renamed following Cesar Chavez allegations
The street’s new namesake, Joe E Ramirez Boulevard, has deep, historic ties to the immediate neighborhood.
The street’s new namesake, Joe E Ramirez Boulevard, has deep, historic ties to the immediate neighborhood.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ecuador fans celebrate match win
Ecuador claimed their knockout spot in FIFA World Cup 2026 with their win against Germany on Thursday. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez celebrated with fans at Houston's FIFA Fan Festival.
Ecuador claimed their knockout spot in FIFA World Cup 2026 with their win against Germany on Thursday. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez celebrated with fans at Houston's FIFA Fan Festival.
Houston FIFA fever continues despite Fan Festival shutdown
Storms shut down Houston's FIFA Fan Festival on Saturday, but fans continued to party around the clock. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart was in the middle of a packed EaDo restaurant that's listed as a spot for Houston's "Football Fiesta."
Storms shut down Houston's FIFA Fan Festival on Saturday, but fans continued to party around the clock. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart was in the middle of a packed EaDo restaurant that's listed as a spot for Houston's "Football Fiesta."
FIFA World Cup 2026: Houston Fan Festival reaches capacity a 3rd time
Houston's FIFA Fan Festival reached capacity hours before the Mexico-South Korea match on June 18. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez shared a live look of fans who continued waiting in line.
Houston's FIFA Fan Festival reached capacity hours before the Mexico-South Korea match on June 18. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez shared a live look of fans who continued waiting in line.
Braving triple-digit heat: How fans are staying cool at Houston FIFA Fan Fest
Despite "feels-like" temperatures soaring well into the triple digits, dedicated soccer fans are still flocking to EaDo with creative ways to stay cool for the Houston FIFA Fan Fest.
Despite "feels-like" temperatures soaring well into the triple digits, dedicated soccer fans are still flocking to EaDo with creative ways to stay cool for the Houston FIFA Fan Fest.
Some EaDo businesses see World Cup boost, others still waiting for fans to spend
Houston FIFA Fan Festival is drawing crowds to EaDo, but local businesses report mixed results. Some restaurants are seeing increased traffic from World Cup visitors, while others say road closures, parking challenges and access issues are hurting business.
Houston FIFA Fan Festival is drawing crowds to EaDo, but local businesses report mixed results. Some restaurants are seeing increased traffic from World Cup visitors, while others say road closures, parking challenges and access issues are hurting business.
Houston FIFA Fan Festival reaches capacity for second time
Other festivalgoers waited in line until more space was available.
Other festivalgoers waited in line until more space was available.
Houston’s World Cup celebration gets bigger with 'The Ranch Presents Pitch Live'
A 39-day, multi-venue experience from restaurateur Ben Berg, nightlife impresario Army Sadeghi and soccer legend Brian Ching will transform EaDo into Houston’s ultimate gathering place during FIFA World Cup 2026.
A 39-day, multi-venue experience from restaurateur Ben Berg, nightlife impresario Army Sadeghi and soccer legend Brian Ching will transform EaDo into Houston’s ultimate gathering place during FIFA World Cup 2026.
What’s next for Cesar Chavez Blvd? Community meetings and budget fears delay city discussions
A high-profile plan to rename one of the East End’s thoroughfares has hit a sudden procedural snag as city officials and community leaders grapple with the cultural fallout of stripping Cesar Chavez’s name from the boulevard.
A high-profile plan to rename one of the East End’s thoroughfares has hit a sudden procedural snag as city officials and community leaders grapple with the cultural fallout of stripping Cesar Chavez’s name from the boulevard.
Houston street name change to impact nearby businesses | Houston Live & Local
Discussions of renaming Houston's Cesar Chavez Boulevard have been postponed, but the impact of that discussion could affect business on that East End Street. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shares the details on Houston Live and Local.
Discussions of renaming Houston's Cesar Chavez Boulevard have been postponed, but the impact of that discussion could affect business on that East End Street. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shares the details on Houston Live and Local.
Potential name change for Houston's Cesar Chavez Boulevard | Houston Live & Local
The controversy behind Cesar Chavez has to led to talks to rename Houston's East End street that's named after the labor rights icon. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke to the president of the Greater Houston LULAC Council about name suggestions and next steps for the community.
The controversy behind Cesar Chavez has to led to talks to rename Houston's East End street that's named after the labor rights icon. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke to the president of the Greater Houston LULAC Council about name suggestions and next steps for the community.