FIFA World Cup 2026: Security, bag policy at Houston Stadium

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is here, and it will be attended by tens of thousands of fans over the next month or so in Houston. As a result, security at Houston Stadium will be on high to ensure all fans are safe and abide by all security protocols.

Houston City Council passes FY2027 $7B budget proposal

Houston City Council passed the FY2027 budget on Wednesday that includes a new $5 garbage fee despite fierce debate over city spending.

Fair Street: 2 shot, 1 pistol whipped in apparent drive-by shooting

Houston police are searching for the suspects in an apparent drive-by shooting who shot two and pistol whipped another in the Acres Home area.

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.

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.

Houston drivers worried about World Cup traffic? Here's what transportation officials want you to know

Houston drivers concerned about traffic during the 2026 FIFA World Cup can expect heavier congestion around event areas, according to transportation officials. METRO and TxDOT recommend planning ahead, leaving early, checking Houston TranStar and DriveTexas for updates, and considering alternatives like park-and-ride, rail and bus service.

Houston Pets Alive targeted by vandals causing substantial losses to shelter known for saving lives

A deliberate act of vandalism left Houston Pets Alive without power for much of Monday after someone damaged an electrical pole and two utility boxes overnight. The outage forced the emergency relocation of dozens of animals, destroyed refrigerated vaccines and temporarily disrupted the nonprofit's lifesaving rescue operations.

Family says Houston man died saving teen in recent carjacking incident

A Houston mother and her five children are demanding accountability from the Texas justice system following the shooting death of a youth baseball coach, a tragedy community advocates on Monday labeled a "cataclysmic failure" of the courts.

Houston weather: The heat will be on for Tuesday

The heat will be on for much of the week in the Houston area following the recent rainfall the area has received.

Houston weather: Hot and humid all week with spotty storms

Hot and humid weather will take hold across Southeast Texas with highs in the low 90s all week. Spotty showers and storms will be possible at times, but most of the week will feature more heat than rain.