Portugal, DR Congo FIFA World Cup match in Houston ends in 1-1 draw

Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo played to a draw in their FIFA World Cup group stage match in Houston on Wednesday.

Former Lt. Gov. nominee sues Texas over independent candidate rules

A former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor is suing Texas over what he calls an “insurmountable" burden to get on the ballot as an independent candidate.

Joshua Baer, founder of Capital Factory, dies in Laredo plane crash

Joshua Baer, founder of Austin's Capital Factory, died in a fiery plane crash in Laredo Tuesday night. The plane was on its way back to Austin from Mexico.

Gallery: Tropical disturbance brings flood threat to Houston, Texas

A tropical disturbance is expected to move along the Texas coast on its way to Louisiana on Wednesday, and it is bringing heavy rain to the Houston area. Viewers are sending us photos and videos of conditions in their area.

Portugal vs. DR Congo World Cup match Houston: Parking, bag policy, weather

Houston is hosting its second FIFA World Cup match at Houston Stadium, thsi time between Portugal vs. DR Congo on Wednesday. If you're headed to the match, here's everything you need to know from parking to stadium bag policy to weather.

FIFA World Cup organizers outline weather plans as Gulf system moves through region

FIFA World Cup organizers and Houston leaders say contingency plans are in place as rain and a tropical system move through the Gulf. Learn how Fan Fest weather evacuations work, what triggers delays and what fans can expect ahead of upcoming matches at Houston Stadium.

Texas cancer patient forced to relocate for treatment insurance won't cover

An Alvin man diagnosed with a rare and incurable bone marrow cancer after being hospitalized for a broken arm and brain bleed is now facing mounting expenses as he prepares for a stem cell treatment that his insurance won't fully cover, forcing him and his family to temporarily relocate to Austin.

Lockdown lifted at Lone Star College-Tomball after visitor's 'threatening statement'

The Lone Star College campus in Tomball was placed on lockdown on Tuesday after a visitor made a “threatening statement” at the library, officials say. The lockdown has since been lifted.