Local officials in Houston are making a bid for the city to host the Women's World Cup in 2031. This move is seen as an attempt to build on the success of a previous men's World Cup event held in the city. The officials are also promoting local soccer teams, the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash, by offering complimentary tickets to their home games.

This effort is part of a broader strategy to capitalize on the city's past experience hosting a major soccer tournament. Further details on the bid and related initiatives are available from Houston Public Media, the source of this information.