Author: Chandler France

Pitch 25, a popular East Downtown beer garden, plans to open its Katy location ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

In addition to boosting revenue for the University of Houston, the new deal also includes more opportunities for companies to become sponsors.

The $3 million gift comes from a Rice University alumnus and former professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.

Timms had been in the position for 25 years, which included serving as the tournament director of the Houston Open from 2001 to 2018.

Former Mayor Sylvester Turner led efforts to bring many major sports events to Houston, including the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four and FIFA World Cup.

New Texans President Mike Tomon said building a new venue is not a focus for the team. Instead, it is putting all its efforts into a solution for a renovation.

Burrows Financial Holdings’ new headquarters was built from the ground up, doubling the space it previously had at its League City office.

The Houston metropolitan area’s two-year gross domestic product growth led all major metros in the U.S. and far outpaced the national growth of 16%.

The nonprofit will not only provide greater access to soccer but also help alleviate other issues in the community as Houston prepares for the World Cup.

The Houston Open, part of the PGA Tour, will feature additional grandstands, new food and beverage options and more merchandise tents.