Some EaDo businesses see World Cup boost, others still waiting for fans to spend
Houston FIFA Fan Festival is drawing crowds to EaDo, but local businesses report mixed results. Some restaurants are seeing increased traffic from World Cup visitors, while others say road closures, parking challenges and access issues are hurting business.
Houston FIFA Fan Festival is drawing crowds to EaDo, but local businesses report mixed results. Some restaurants are seeing increased traffic from World Cup visitors, while others say road closures, parking challenges and access issues are hurting business.
Some EaDo businesses saying they're seeing a boost, others say differently
Some EaDo businesses say FIFA World Cup crowds are boosting sales, while others report road closures and access issues are limiting customer traffic. FOX 26's Karys Belger has more.
Some EaDo businesses say FIFA World Cup crowds are boosting sales, while others report road closures and access issues are limiting customer traffic. FOX 26's Karys Belger has more.
FIFA Fan Fest Houston to open at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16
FIFA Fan Fest will be open on Tuesday, June 16. However, the hours will be shortened, according to officials.
FIFA Fan Fest will be open on Tuesday, June 16. However, the hours will be shortened, according to officials.
28-year-old man pleads guilty to burglarizing Jose Altuve's house, removes ankle monitor, flees
Two men who admitted to breaking into Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's home in 2023 have been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars, but a third accomplice who also pleaded guilty remains on the run after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing before sentencing.
Two men who admitted to breaking into Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's home in 2023 have been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars, but a third accomplice who also pleaded guilty remains on the run after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing before sentencing.
FIFA World Cup: Weather threat looms ahead of Wednesday's match at Houston Stadium
With thousands of soccer fans expected to travel to Houston Stadium for Wednesday's FIFA Club World Cup match, local officials are closely monitoring a weather system that could bring heavy rainfall, street flooding and travel delays across the Houston area.
With thousands of soccer fans expected to travel to Houston Stadium for Wednesday's FIFA Club World Cup match, local officials are closely monitoring a weather system that could bring heavy rainfall, street flooding and travel delays across the Houston area.
Houston Controller Chris Hollins investigates Mayor John Whitmire's $127K advisor
Houston Controller Chris Hollins has launched a formal investigation into a $127,000 mayoral advisor who records show badged into work only 13 times in two years.
Houston Controller Chris Hollins has launched a formal investigation into a $127,000 mayoral advisor who records show badged into work only 13 times in two years.
Investigation underway into City of Houston Senior Financial Advisor to Mayor's Office
Houston City Controller Chris Hollins announced Monday a formal investigation into the employment of a high-salaried senior mayoral advisor, escalating an already tense political feud between the city’s top two elected financial officials. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains.
Houston City Controller Chris Hollins announced Monday a formal investigation into the employment of a high-salaried senior mayoral advisor, escalating an already tense political feud between the city’s top two elected financial officials. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains.
How weather could impact FIFA World Cup fans
The wet weather is having a major impact on events around Houston, especially the FIFA World Cup. FOX 26's Leslie Delasbour has the latest on how weather could impact FIFA World Cup fans.
The wet weather is having a major impact on events around Houston, especially the FIFA World Cup. FOX 26's Leslie Delasbour has the latest on how weather could impact FIFA World Cup fans.
Houston weather: Heavy rain threat to last through early Thursday
Flooded roadways should be expected as large amounts of rainfall move across the Houston area over the next several days.
Flooded roadways should be expected as large amounts of rainfall move across the Houston area over the next several days.
What plans are in place in case of heavy rain at Houston FIFA World Cup games?
The president of the Houston 2026 World Cup Host Committee shares weather-related contingency plans.
The president of the Houston 2026 World Cup Host Committee shares weather-related contingency plans.
Newsom says Trump ordered DOJ to put him on 'hit list'
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Republican President of the United States had ordered the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, putting them on what he described as "Trump's hit list."
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Republican President of the United States had ordered the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, putting them on what he described as "Trump's hit list."
VIDEO: 18-wheeler seen driving through flooded Houston road
An 18-wheeler can be seen making its way through a heavily flooded frontage road at I-45 at Tidwell Road.
An 18-wheeler can be seen making its way through a heavily flooded frontage road at I-45 at Tidwell Road.
Heavy rain moving through Houston on Monday morning
FOX 26's Olivia Dance gives us a look at conditions in Houston as heavy rain moves through the area.
FOX 26's Olivia Dance gives us a look at conditions in Houston as heavy rain moves through the area.
Trump says July 4th American 250 celebration will be a 'TRUMP RALLY'
President Donald Trump said the July 4th celebrations at the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will be a "TRUMP RALLY."
President Donald Trump said the July 4th celebrations at the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will be a "TRUMP RALLY."
FIFA Fan Festival in Houston closed Monday due to weather
FIFA Fan Festival in Houston is closed Monday due to the potential for inclement weather. A Flood Watch is in effect for Southeast Texas through Wednesday morning.
FIFA Fan Festival in Houston is closed Monday due to the potential for inclement weather. A Flood Watch is in effect for Southeast Texas through Wednesday morning.
More than 100 Houston officers respond to teen takeover
Over 100 Houston police units responded to Discovery Green Park after a massive gathering of hundreds of youths escalated into gunfire. Two people were detained.
Over 100 Houston police units responded to Discovery Green Park after a massive gathering of hundreds of youths escalated into gunfire. Two people were detained.
Houston Fan Fest reopened after weather evacuation
If you're planning on going to FIFA Fan Festival in Houston to watch the matches today, we put together a guide with all you need to know including parking, bag policy, and hours. FIFA Fan Festival resumed as weather conditions cleared up.
If you're planning on going to FIFA Fan Festival in Houston to watch the matches today, we put together a guide with all you need to know including parking, bag policy, and hours. FIFA Fan Festival resumed as weather conditions cleared up.
How to watch UFC Freedom250; LIVE coverage on FOX LOCAL
UFC Freedom 250 is bringing a historic fight card to the nation's capitol, and fans have multiple ways to catch the action live.
UFC Freedom 250 is bringing a historic fight card to the nation's capitol, and fans have multiple ways to catch the action live.
VIDEO: Large crowds outside Houston Stadium for FIFA World Cup match
Video shows crowds walking to FIFA World Cup match at Houston Stadium. The crowds outside get caught in the rain.
Video shows crowds walking to FIFA World Cup match at Houston Stadium. The crowds outside get caught in the rain.
Safety precautions in place for FIFA World Cup in Houston
The Harris County FIFA Command Center explains the plans in place to keep fans and visitors safe during the World Cup.
The Harris County FIFA Command Center explains the plans in place to keep fans and visitors safe during the World Cup.