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NRG Park is Now Reliant Park

By Kimberly Guel on Aug. 16, 2026

Houston’s Premier Sports and Entertainment Complex Goes Back to Its Historic Roots NRG Park, Houston’s premier sports, convention, and entertainment complex, home to the Houston Texans and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, has been renamed Reliant Park as of August 1, 2026. The complex was originally named Reliant Park when it first opened in 2002, and the rebrand marks a meaningful moment for the city's cultural identity. In 2009, Reliant Energy, a major retail electricity provider in…

Where to Eat and Stay Around Daikin Park

By Megan Strange on Aug. 15, 2026

Take me out to the ballgame, but show me where to eat and stay to make the experience a grand slam. That's our game plan! Take a swing at these baller dining establishments, hotels and ways to get around Downtown. Xochi 1777 Walker St. Houston Chef Hugo Ortega knocks it out of the park with Xochi (photo above), offering fans a dining experience that celebrates the culinary and indigenous richness of Oaxaca, Mexico and its varied geographic regions. Biggio's 1777 Walker Street This multi-level…

Very Superstitious: Your Guide to Astros Post-Season Rituals

By Kathleen Landry on Oct. 25, 2021

For some, it’s a lucky pair of underwear or socks. For others, it’s neglecting to shave after the latest win. Superstitions are real and they hit the Houston area hard in the Astros post season. Foolish? Maybe. Necessary? Definitely. After the 2017 season’s World Series-winning run against the Dodgers, there’s no shortage of quirky habits that almost certainly contributed to our World Champion’s post-season juju. We’ve assessed some of the Astro’s super fan rituals from 2017 and decided to…