Texas man declared dead by Social Security forced to prove he was alive after benefits stopped

A Texas man says he spent weeks trying to convince the Social Security Administration that he was still alive after receiving a condolence letter informing him of his own death.

Houston dog rescue seeks help after screwworm restrictions halt out-of-state adoptions

A Houston-area nonprofit dog rescue is urgently seeking adopters, foster families and donations after new restrictions tied to Texas screwworm concerns abruptly halted plans to transport 16 rescued dogs to approved homes outside Harris County.

Houston activates FIFA World Cup emergency hub, launches public safety alert system

As Houston gets ready to take the global stage, city officials are locking down their safety and communication plans. The city has set up two distinct text message tracks depending on whether you call Houston home or are traveling in for the matches.

Shuttles to Houston FIFA World Cup matches

Some cities in the Houston area will have shuttles to help you get to the FIFA World Cup matches at Houston Stadium.

Texas man trafficking minors in Houston, Dallas sentenced to federal prison

Houston man Cristian Morris, 23, receives a 384-month federal prison sentence for trafficking teenage girls between illicit hubs in Houston and Dallas.

18-year-old on life support after fight over boy at Houston apartment complex

An 18-year-old is on life support after being stabbed in the temple during a fight over a boy in northwest Houston, according to Houston police.

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.