Too hot for hops: France bans booze at music festival, many public places
Festival-goers in France who were looking forward to having a beer during the country’s major musical celebration, Fete de la Musique, may have to find…
Hockley-area crash kills 2-year-old, injures sibling, mother, 1 other
Officials say the mother drove into a ditch while trying to avoid a U-Haul truck that was veering towards her vehicle.
Nearly 200 volunteers fan out across Houston suburbs to fight trafficking ahead of World Cup rush
As the global spotlight shines on Houston for the FIFA World Cup, a local organization warns that a shadow economy is ramping up right alongside the soccer rush. The nonprofit…
Shepherd-area residents evacuated after Friday gas leak
Officials say FM 1127 could remain closed through the weekend. Displaced residents can be reimbursed.
Missouri City crews working structure fire on Quail Meadow Drive
Others are being asked to avoid the area in the meantime.
Houston FIFA Fan Festival reaches capacity for second time
Other festivalgoers waited in line until more space was available.
Houston weather: Heat, humidity before Sunday storm chances
A few spotty showers are possible Saturday, but the bigger story will be the steamy feel for anyone spending time outside. Storm chances look more likely by World Cup Sunday.
Aldine arrest attempts ends with woman in custody, man dead from self-inflicted harm
A task force reportedly tried to arrest a man and woman Saturday on West Road.
James Harden arrested in Houston area, charged with unlawful carry
Court records confirm Harden was arrested in Harris County on an “Unlawful Carrying Weapons" charge.
Texas expands screwworm inspector training to quicken response
The state of Texas has released an online course designed to train more animal health, livestock and agriculture professionals in identifying infestations of the New World screwworm.
I-10 remains partially close after (another) Houston Avenue bridge strike
Officials reported Saturday morning that two eastbound lanes remained closed on I-10 near the Houston Ave bridge.