Houston hoteliers anticipated a tourism gold rush when the city landed FIFA World Cup matches, rooms sold out months in advance, premium rates, and visitors flooding in from across the globe.

Houston is gearing up to welcome more than 500,000 visitors for the World Cup games in just four months, with hotels across the city making massive investments to prepare for the international spotlight.

With Polk Street set to close, many East End residents say the loss of this critical route into downtown will make commutes longer and further isolate their community.

With Polk Street set to close, many East End residents say the loss of this critical route into downtown will make commutes longer and further isolate their community.

Houston is taking another step toward becoming a filmmaking powerhouse.

Houston is preparing for a permanent change to how drivers move between Downtown and East Downtown.

Houston Texans fans, y’all ready to party this Saturday?!

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner spoke with KPRC 2 Investigates on Friday in the latest chapter of the controversy tied to a book focused specifically on Turner’s time as mayor. The book was produced for the recent State of the City Luncheon and there were attempts for Houston First -- the city’s tourism and convention arm -- to pay for it.

Approximately 600 copies of the 90-page book focused on Mayor Turner’s time in office were printed for the State of the City Luncheon.

The economic impact of this year’s American League Championship Series is bringing in a whole lot of money to the Houston area.

The World Petroleum Congress returns to the United States and the city of Houston for the first time since 1987.

HOUSTON A federal district judge ruled Friday that the Texas Republican Party can host an in-person convention at the George R. Brown Convention Center, according to attorney Jared Woodfill. Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston First canceled the contract with the Texas GOP, citing health concerns amid the coronavirus. After much debate, the Texas GOP moved its convention online Thursday. The Texas GOP is currently discussing whether or not to resume plans for an in-person convention in Houston. Upon receiving a written order from the federal judge, the City of Houston and Houston First will appeal.This is a developing story.