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During its time as a host city for the 2026 World Cup, Houston underwent a massive, vibrant street-art transformation. Soccer ball statues have lined street corners for month. When games took place in Houston, fans filled the streets to parade for teams like the Netherlands and Portugal, and Houstonians and visitors alike united with an unmissable energy and connection. But one thing in particular connects to Houston's artistic core.

Catch the final matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the FIFA Fan Festival or watch parties across the city. And Houston's summer fun continues this weekend with a packed lineup of events across the city, including live music, outdoor movies, circus performances, family activities, and more. Upcoming World Cup Matches The last two matches of the World Cup take place this weekend. Find the schedule for final matches below. Matches can be viewed from home on FOX Sports.

The Ismaili Center is hard to miss. The massive building with stunning architecture and vast surrounding gardens has caught the attention of many Houstonians as they drive down Allen Parkway — but few know what’s inside. Ismaili Centers serve as ambassadorial spaces for the Ismaili religion and culture. The Ismaili Center located in Houston is one of seven in the world, and the only one in the US.

I frequently receive requests for backlist book recommendations, books that came out more than a year or two ago. I love highlighting older books because it makes me revisit some stories that I read and loved a while ago. Here are four that I still regularly think about and recommend to people: I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys (2022) – I have been recommending this book to everyone I know.

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.