Some EaDo businesses see World Cup boost, others still waiting for fans to spend
Houston FIFA Fan Festival is drawing crowds to EaDo, but local businesses report mixed results. Some restaurants are seeing increased traffic from World Cup visitors, while others say road closures, parking challenges and access issues are hurting business.
Houston FIFA Fan Festival is drawing crowds to EaDo, but local businesses report mixed results. Some restaurants are seeing increased traffic from World Cup visitors, while others say road closures, parking challenges and access issues are hurting business.
FIFA Fan Fest Houston to open at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16
FIFA Fan Fest will be open on Tuesday, June 16. However, the hours will be shortened, according to officials.
FIFA Fan Fest will be open on Tuesday, June 16. However, the hours will be shortened, according to officials.
28-year-old man pleads guilty to burglarizing Jose Altuve's house, removes ankle monitor, flees
Two men who admitted to breaking into Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's home in 2023 have been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars, but a third accomplice who also pleaded guilty remains on the run after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing before sentencing.
Two men who admitted to breaking into Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's home in 2023 have been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars, but a third accomplice who also pleaded guilty remains on the run after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing before sentencing.
FIFA World Cup: Weather threat looms ahead of Wednesday's match at Houston Stadium
With thousands of soccer fans expected to travel to Houston Stadium for Wednesday's FIFA Club World Cup match, local officials are closely monitoring a weather system that could bring heavy rainfall, street flooding and travel delays across the Houston area.
With thousands of soccer fans expected to travel to Houston Stadium for Wednesday's FIFA Club World Cup match, local officials are closely monitoring a weather system that could bring heavy rainfall, street flooding and travel delays across the Houston area.
Houston Controller Chris Hollins investigates Mayor John Whitmire's $127K advisor
Houston Controller Chris Hollins has launched a formal investigation into a $127,000 mayoral advisor who records show badged into work only 13 times in two years.
Houston Controller Chris Hollins has launched a formal investigation into a $127,000 mayoral advisor who records show badged into work only 13 times in two years.
Houston weather: Heavy rain threat to last through early Thursday
Flooded roadways should be expected as large amounts of rainfall move across the Houston area over the next several days.
Flooded roadways should be expected as large amounts of rainfall move across the Houston area over the next several days.
Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 101 counties as severe weather looms over Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties and mobilized massive state emergency response forces as severe storms, intense rainfall, and a potential Gulf tropical cyclone threaten widespread flash flooding across the state through Thursday.
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties and mobilized massive state emergency response forces as severe storms, intense rainfall, and a potential Gulf tropical cyclone threaten widespread flash flooding across the state through Thursday.
Tropical disturbance in Gulf carries 50% chance of development, poses heavy flood risk to Texas
Weather forecasters are monitoring a weather disturbance over northeastern Mexico that carries a 50% chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over the next week, according to an update from the National Hurricane Center on Monday.
Weather forecasters are monitoring a weather disturbance over northeastern Mexico that carries a 50% chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over the next week, according to an update from the National Hurricane Center on Monday.
High water locations reported around Houston-area, Harris County
Heavy rainfall is causing local street flooding in areas around Houston on Monday. See a list of reported high water locations.
Heavy rainfall is causing local street flooding in areas around Houston on Monday. See a list of reported high water locations.
Gallery: Photos, videos of Houston street flooding, rain amid Flood Watch
Heavy rain is falling across Houston on Monday as Southeast Texas remains under a Flood Watch through Thursday. See a gallery of photos and videos.
Heavy rain is falling across Houston on Monday as Southeast Texas remains under a Flood Watch through Thursday. See a gallery of photos and videos.
Ground stop issued at Bush Airport due to thunderstorms
Travelers flying out of Bush Airport Monday should expect delays after the FAA issued a ground delay due to storms.
Travelers flying out of Bush Airport Monday should expect delays after the FAA issued a ground delay due to storms.
27 Ways in 27 Days: Kerr County flooding victims’ legacies live on 1 year later
It’s been nearly a year since a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people in Kerr County. Over the next 27 days, FOX 4 will share 27 updates on the children who who died and how their legacy lives on.
It’s been nearly a year since a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people in Kerr County. Over the next 27 days, FOX 4 will share 27 updates on the children who who died and how their legacy lives on.
Flash flooding strands drivers on I-35 in Waco
Overnight heavy rain in Central Texas caused severe flash flooding that completely submerged all lanes of Interstate 35 in Waco, leaving multiple drivers stranded on the highway before state troopers opened an access road to assist them.
Overnight heavy rain in Central Texas caused severe flash flooding that completely submerged all lanes of Interstate 35 in Waco, leaving multiple drivers stranded on the highway before state troopers opened an access road to assist them.
Memorial Drive crash: 1 dead, 1 injured after vehicle catches fire
A vehicle crashed and caught fire in the Uptown area on Memorial Drive leaving one person dead and another in critical condition, Houston police say.
A vehicle crashed and caught fire in the Uptown area on Memorial Drive leaving one person dead and another in critical condition, Houston police say.
Houston FIFA Fan Festival cancels Monday events ahead of severe weather conditions
The FIFA Fan Festival in Houston will be closed this Monday, June 15, due to expected severe weather, following multiple safety pauses over the weekend.
The FIFA Fan Festival in Houston will be closed this Monday, June 15, due to expected severe weather, following multiple safety pauses over the weekend.
Live updates: Germany beats Curacao 7-1 in FIFA World Cup match in Houston
Houston is hosting its first World Cup match between Germany and Curaçao at noon! Keep up with live updates about the game and what's happening around Houston Stadium.
Houston is hosting its first World Cup match between Germany and Curaçao at noon! Keep up with live updates about the game and what's happening around Houston Stadium.
Bellaire theft suspect accused of stealing $1.1K in FIFA merchandise
Police say the suspect hid in bushes and got into a rideshare vehicle after stealing merchandise from a Walgreens.
Police say the suspect hid in bushes and got into a rideshare vehicle after stealing merchandise from a Walgreens.
More than 100 Houston officers respond to 'teen takeover' at downtown park; 2 detained
Police detained two people with firearms after a "teenager takeover" involving hundreds of youths erupted into gunfire near a downtown park late Saturday, sending more than 100 police units rushing to the scene, authorities said.
Police detained two people with firearms after a "teenager takeover" involving hundreds of youths erupted into gunfire near a downtown park late Saturday, sending more than 100 police units rushing to the scene, authorities said.