Deep tropical moisture brings heavy downpours and flood threat to Southeast Texas for World Cup Sunday

Deep tropical moisture moving into Southeast Texas is raising rain chances for World Cup Sunday, bringing the threat of localized street flooding and heavy downpours through the middle of the week.

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.

New York Knicks clinch first NBA title since 1973 with Game 5 win over Spurs

The New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship since 1973 by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, powered by a 32-point performance and a late fourth-quarter comeback led by Jalen Brunson.

Missouri City house fire injures 2 firefighters, kills 2 pets

Two firefighters were injured and two pets died in a house fire that caused major damage to a Missouri City home on Saturday evening.

Shepherd-area residents evacuated after Friday gas leak

Officials say FM 1127 could remain closed through the weekend. Displaced residents can be reimbursed.

Nearly 200 volunteers fan out across Houston suburbs to fight trafficking ahead of World Cup rush

As the global spotlight shines on Houston for the FIFA World Cup, a local organization warns that a shadow economy is ramping up right alongside the soccer rush. The nonprofit organization Elijah Rising confirms 185 volunteers have signed up for a massive, coordinated outreach operation targeting suburban hotels and motels.

Japan national team, fans ready for opening World Cup tilt

Japan is set to face the Netherlands Saturday afternoon at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, and fans are excited to get even a passing glance at their favorite players.

Texas expands screwworm inspector training to quicken response

The state of Texas has released an online course designed to train more animal health, livestock and agriculture professionals in identifying infestations of the New World screwworm.

Talarico 'going to Hell' for views on Bible, Lt. Gov. Patrick says

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico was “going to Hell” for his views on the Bible while speaking at the Texas GOP Convention Friday.

Woman found dead outside west Houston apartment complex

Houston police are investigating after a woman was found dead outside an apartment complex in west Houston Friday night.

Residents near troubled Houston apartment complex say years of crime, gunfire have reached a breaking point

Homeowners living near the Jackson Square apartment complex in southwest Houston say years of crime, squatters and near-nightly gunfire have made the area unsafe, with one resident recently finding a bullet hole in his bathroom.