Houston has become a destination for major sporting events like The Final Four, the Super Bowl, and the World Cup in 2026, but that wasn’t always the case. The Harris County Houston Sports Authority has been bidding and landing these major events for the city since it was created in 1997. CEO Janis Burke joins the show to explain why Houston is such a great city for major sporting events, how the agency helped stop other professional teams from leaving the city, and so much more!

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