Houston neighborhoods face World Cup rental surge as Airbnb cracks down on holiday parties

In exactly 21 days, the World Cup arrives at Houston's NRG Stadium, an event Airbnb projects will become the single biggest hosting event in its corporate history. Unlike the brief Memorial Day weekend security tightening, the month-long tournament will rely on the platform's standard, year-round anti-party technology.

Man wanted for deadly shooting at west Houston strip center

Emilio Cuellar is accused of killing a man early Wednesday on Richmond Avenue. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 as a reward.

Houston man guilty of sex trafficking children, adults on Bissonnet 'track'

Houston man Jonathan Smith-Byrd is facing up to life in prison after a federal jury found him guilty of running a sex trafficking operation, involving both adults and minors.

Texas man accused of secretly giving abortion medication to pregnant woman faces historic charges: prosecutors

Montgomery County prosecutors say a Texas man accused of secretly giving abortion medication to a pregnant woman without her consent is facing charges that could mark the first prosecution of its kind under the state’s abortion statute.

Harris County murder defendant agrees to plead guilty to lesser charge; won't spend one day in prison

The family of Jessica Perry says they are devastated and angry after the man who admitted assaulting her and causing her death was sentenced to deferred probation instead of prison time.

How to avoid AI World Cup ticket scams in Houston

With the FIFA World Cup just 22 days away, security and consumer experts warn that international fraudsters are weaponizing generative AI to target Houston soccer fans.

Acres Homes residents demand answers after abandoned RV sits for weeks on Victory Drive

Residents in Houston’s Acres Homes community say they are frustrated and concerned after an abandoned RV remains on Victory Drive for more than two weeks despite repeated complaints to the City of Houston.

Harris County Flood Control Chief faces scrutiny under $800M resiliency deadline

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for the removal of Flood Control Director Dr. Tina Petersen over severe infrastructure delays risking $868 million in federal grants, as county commissioners split on local management versus bureaucratic red tape.

Democrat for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa favors returning billions in state 'Rainy Day Fund' to Texans

Democrat for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa believes the path to defeating incumbent Governor Greg Abbott runs right through millions of Texas households struggling mightily to make ends meet on a monthly and sometimes daily basis.

SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever IPO

On Wednesday, SpaceX submitted documents to move forward with its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). Here's what to know.

Pilates meets escape at Tulum-Inspired Houston studio

Pilates is having a big moment, and one Houston studio is putting a twist on the trend with “Happy Hour Pilates."

Sabine Pass crash: 5th person dies after van crashes into bus on highway 87

Texas DPS has identified Caleb Burge, 22, as the fifth person who has died in the crash between a passenger van and a bus on Highway 87 in Sabine Pass.