5 things to know today, plus Houston is ready to celebrate the World Cup

Happy Friday, Houston! As I’m sure you’ve heard by now, Houston was selected as a host city for the 2026 World Cup. Now, Houston’s leaders are looking ahead to prepare for the global event — and Mayor Sylvester Turner said he expects the city to begin benefiting immediately. Read more here.

To celebrate winning the bid, the Harris County Houston Sports Authority will host a party today at Pitch 25 starting at 4 p.m.

Here are five more things to know today.

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