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Houston continues to bring the heat! This weekend, enjoy a variety of events across the city, from live music and performances to art exhibits. Although the final World Cup match in Houston took place last weekend, the soccer excitement in the city isn't over just yet, with continued FIFA festivities and watch parties. Upcoming World Cup Matches Find the World Cup schedule for the weekend below (all times listed in CST). All matches can be viewed from home on FOX Sports.

With summer heat setting in, it is fun to find some engaging reads for sitting by the pool or at the beach. When reading by the pool or at the beach, I like reading stories that do not require a ton of focus but still hold my attention. Here are some books that fit the bill: Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan – Dolly All the Time stars 39-year-old Dolly Brick, a hardworking single mom who returns to her hometown with her son for the summer to help her father and brother save the family home.

Walking into the Picasso-Klee-Matisse exhibit at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the red, blue, and yellow walls covered in renowned artwork put the viewer into a trance, making the exhibit almost otherworldly. Curators Ann Dumas and Dena M. Woodall crafted an exceptional gallery featuring pieces from the Berggruen Museum in Berlin, Germany.

Neighbors got in an extra special patriotic state of mind for Fourth of July 2026 – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. See below for a roundup of photos from the annual Bellaire Celebration of Independence Parade and Festival, West U Independence Day Bike Parade & Pool Party, and Memorial Villages Independence Day Parade. A special highlight included the opening of a time capsule from 1976 at the Bellaire parade.

What are dot cakes? That’s what I asked when The Buzz editors mentioned them last week. Apparently, I was the last one to hear about these adorable, layered, cake-frosting-sprinkle concoctions that are served in their very own individual cups and crunch when a spoon hits the sprinkles. Even my husband knew what they were. Word is that dot cakes originated as the signature sweet in the Roslyn, New York, bakery The Dotcakes. And then social media got a hold of them.

Happy Fourth of July Weekend! Houston gears up to celebrate our country’s 250th, plus another weekend of exciting World Cup events and other family-friendly community activities. From the FIFA Fan Festival to Fourth of July parades, get ready for another exciting summer weekend. Upcoming World Cup Matches Find the World Cup schedule for the weekend below (all times listed in CST), including the Canada v TBD game at NRG Stadium this Saturday. All matches can be viewed from home on FOX Sports.

As I mentioned first quarter, this is a banner year for books. I read some fabulous books publishing during this window, a mix of books by well-established authors as well as some outstanding titles by debut and up-and-coming authors.

With his game-winning home run in the final at-bat of the third and deciding game of the state semifinals versus Dripping Springs, Memorial Mustangs senior Isaac Richardson propelled Memorial to the UIL state baseball finals for the first time in school history. “It was one of the greatest moments of my entire life,” said Richardson. “As I turned first base after the homer, I looked over at my teammates and they were going crazy.

Sean Fitzpatrick, Karen Walrond, and Pam Lewis (pictured, from left) enjoyed the annual Compassionate Houston luncheon at the Junior League of Houston. Creating Change, Cultivating Joy welcomed guests to celebrate the work of Compassionate Houston’s network of 35 organizations focused on creating a culture of compassion in Houston.

Event chairs Keeli Lee, Edith Wittig van Wageningen, and Lelia Sprague (pictured, from left) led a successful evening for VICTORY Houston that raised $1.8 million for cancer research and initiatives in Greater Houston. The James Bond-inspired ball, Shaken, Not Stirred – An Evening of Intrigue, was held at 713 Music Hall and drew 650 guests.