The home of the Houston rodeo as well as the NFL’s Houston Texans has been named NRG Stadium since 2014. During the upcoming World Cup, it was referred to as “Houston Stadium” by FIFA. Now the venue is being rebranded as "Reliant Stadium," its original name when it opened in 2002, according to NRG Energy Inc. The name change will also apply to the grounds surrounding the stadium, which will again be referred to as "Reliant Park." The timing of the name change works out for several reasons, Meghan McConomy, the vice president of brand strategy and marketing for NRG said. This upcoming season is the 25th anniversary of the Houston Texans. Also, the current NRG Stadium branding had to be removed in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read more on HoustonPublicMedia.org ✍Kyle McClenagan