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Live updates: Houston Flood Watch continues Tuesday; watching Gulf disturbance; radar

A Flood Watch continues in Houston through Thursday morning. We have the latest weather forecast for Tuesday, and updates on a disturbance in the Gulf.

June 16, 2026 9:48am CDT

Some EaDo businesses see World Cup boost, others still waiting for fans to spend

June 15, 2026 9:49pm CDT

FIFA Fan Fest Houston to open at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16

June 15, 2026 9:31pm CDT

28-year-old man pleads guilty to burglarizing Jose Altuve's house, removes ankle monitor, flees

June 15, 2026 9:01pm CDT

FIFA World Cup: Weather threat looms ahead of Wednesday's match at Houston Stadium

Weather threat looms ahead of Wednesday's FIFA World Cup match at Houston Stadium

June 15, 2026 8:19pm CDT

Houston Controller Chris Hollins investigates Mayor John Whitmire's $127K advisor

June 15, 2026 6:07pm CDT

Texas Headlines

Hurricane season update: Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 forms along Texas Gulf coast

The first invest of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has now become Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 along the Texas coast.

Texas couple charged in $2.5M 'psychic' fraud, preying on grieving victims

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL Supplemental Draft amid NCAA, Big 12 legal battle

Former Texas police officer sentenced to 300 days in jail after turning off body camera, abusing detainee

Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 101 counties as severe weather looms over Texas

Tropical disturbance in Gulf carries 50% chance of development, poses heavy flood risk to Texas

Judge tells Trump administration to return signs and exhibits related to "ugly" parts of America's history by 4th of July. Federal Reserve expected to leave interest rates unchanged this week. President Trump tells G7 leaders Ukraine no longer a priority.

France vs. Senegal brings World Cup heavyweight clash to New York New Jersey Stadium

Outdoor retailer closing nearly 60 stores amid bankruptcy

FBI breaks up alleged drone attack plot targeting White House UFC event: FOX News

Ford recalls more than 255,000 Focus vehicles over engine stall risk

GLP-1 drugs tied to blood pressure risks in certain patients, study finds

Sports

Japan tidies Dallas Stadium locker room after World Cup match

Japanese soccer players showcased their tradition of cleanliness by leaving the Dallas Stadium locker room spotless after Sunday's 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands.

June 15, 2026 11:51am CDT

Canes to celebrate Stanley Cup victory Saturday in Raleigh

June 15, 2026 9:52am CDT

Japanese fans clean Dallas Stadium after World Cup opener against Netherlands

June 14, 2026 6:17pm CDT

These World Cup referees have ties to Texas

June 14, 2026 12:35pm CDT

METRO bus seeing crowds at Houston Stadium

June 14, 2026 11:40am CDT

Chris Canetti's final thoughts heading into the FIFA World Cup match in Houston

June 14, 2026 10:56am CDT

Things To Do

FIFA World Cup: Hearsay gearing up for game day fun

The FIFA World Cup kicks off in Houston in a little more than a month from today, and if you don't have a ticket to one of the matches, then a local watch party is the way to go. Levy Park in the Upper Kirby district will host official FIFA watch parties and Hearsay, located at 3728 Wakeforest St., will be right there welcoming fans with great food and cocktails tailored for the big event. There will be VIP experiences available as well.

New Carnival cruise ship Tropicale coming to Galveston

Galveston County Fair kicks off this weekend!

'Melody Maids' documentary coming to River Oaks Theatre

Fleet Week Houston guide: Ship tours, free events, parade

Guide: Fleet Week Houston brings military ship tours, free events

Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe: You can spend the night or grab a day pass

Offbeat & Unusual

UFO insider claims US has bodies of 4 different alien species from downed spacecraft in government custody

Dr. Hal Puthoff claims the U.S. has recovered the remains of four separate species of alien life from UFOs, citing people involved in the recoveries.

Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio

Declassified UFO files: Video of Lake Huron encounter with F-16 near UP released by Pentagon

Off-duty officer rescues child trapped inside claw machine

Iowa man sues Nintendo over denied Pokémon Professor status

Why a fleet of self-driving Waymo SUVs flooded a quiet Atlanta street

Consumer & Recalls

Outdoor retailer closing nearly 60 stores amid bankruptcy

Boating and fishing supply retailer West Marine is planning to close 59 stores around the country as it works through bankruptcy proceedings.

Ford recalls more than 255,000 Focus vehicles over engine stall risk

Summer sticker shock: The 14% ‘burger tax’ hitting your backyard BBQ this weekend

Barron Trump-linked beverage brand launches first product with Florida-inspired twist

Deadly listeria outbreak sparks expanded cheese recall across multiple states

Alfredo sauce recall spans 41 states in FDA’s most serious classification

Politics

Trump won’t back FISA renewal unless Save America Act passed too

A key – but controversial – surveillance tool used by the U.S. government to prevent terror attacks and catch foreign spies expired Friday and now faces an additional obstacle to being renewed.