First Texas World Cup games happen today
The first matches of the World Cup to be played in Texas happen Sunday.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Making things ‘pitch’ perfect at Houston Stadium
There is no World Cup, without a pitch to play on, and on Friday, we got an inside look at what is now known as Houston Stadium, formerly known as…
Lee Gilley case: Judge issues gag order ahead of upcoming trial
The judge in the case of a husband accused of killing his pregnant wife in 2024 has issued a gag order, according to court records.
Houston ISD under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for Civil Rights
The U.S. Department of Education for Civil Rights has opened a disability discrimination investigation into the Houston Independent School District, according to a release.
Highly contagious norovirus spreads on cruise ship, sickening over 100 passengers and crew
More than 100 people were affected by a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise, according to a CDC report.
Northbrook Middle School teacher accused of possessing child pornography
A Spring Branch ISD teacher is accused of possessing child pornography, officials said.
Bomb squad removes ‘live explosive’ from Spring home
A bomb squad was called for a “suspicious device" at a home off Louetta Road.
What’s next for Cesar Chavez Blvd? Community meetings and budget fears delay city discussions
A high-profile plan to rename one of the East End’s thoroughfares has hit a sudden procedural snag as city officials and community leaders grapple with the cultural fallout of stripping…
Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez terminated after investigation of racist rant video
The Houston Police Department has terminated the employment of Ashley Gonzalez after video surfaced of the officer repeatedly using a racial slur to describe Black people.
Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Former deputy convicted in shooting death of black man at family home
An ex-sheriff’s deputy was convicted of reckless homicide in the shooting of a Black man who was carrying sandwiches into his grandmother’s Ohio home in 2020.