Houston World Cup fans urged to plan ahead as parking costs climb and security changes take effect

Houston World Cup organizers are urging fans to make transportation plans before attending matches. FIFA says parking passes must be purchased at least 24 hours before kickoff, while officials recommend arriving early and considering options like METRORail to avoid traffic and security delays.

Firefighters extinguish container fire in Montgomery County

According to Montgomery County ESD 9, they were called out to an area on Koalstad Road around 12:45 p.m. in reference to a hazardous materials incident.

Texas funeral fraudster Javian Major sentenced to 2 years in prison after violating probation

A man repeatedly accused of exploiting grieving families through an unlicensed funeral business has been sentenced to two years in prison after violating probation by continuing to work in the funeral industry despite a court order barring him from doing so.

Karmelo Anthony found guilty and sentenced 35 years in prison for the 2025 track meet stabbing

Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Teen dead, another injured after shooting in north Harris County

One teen is dead and another has been charged with murder after a shooting at a home in north Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Texas investigates FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticket seat downgrades

Texas has launched an investigation into FIFA over allegations that fans paying premium prices for 2026 World Cup tickets were downgraded to lower-tier seats.

Texas GLO chief warns Harris County likely to lose massive flood control grants

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is warning Houston-area residents that Harris County is in danger of losing nearly $1 billion in federal flood mitigation funding.

No fly zones enforced for drones near Texas' 2026 World Cup venues

Texas DPS is warning drone operators that unauthorized flights near 2026 World Cup matches face immediate aircraft seizure and criminal charges under strict new airspace restrictions.

USDA Secretary calls Miller 'unserious' after he bashes federal screwworm response

U.S. Agriculture Sec. Brooke Rollins called Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller “unserious” after Miller made comments questioning the federal response to the new world screwworm.

Mother, son dead after being found shot in southeast Harris County

A mother and son are both reported dead after being found wounded in southeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

39 migrants saved from locked, flaming trailer following chase at Texas checkpoint

Border Patrol agents and Texas state troopers rescued 39 migrants from a locked, burning tractor-trailer following a pursuit that began at an immigration checkpoint, federal authorities said.

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.

San Antonio Spurs rally past New York Knicks in crucial Game 3 of 2026 NBA Finals

The San Antonio Spurs erased a seven-point halftime deficit behind Victor Wembanyama to defeat the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and cut New York's series lead to 2-1.