Mexico ends 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to advance to Round of 16
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2–0 to reach the World Cup round of 16, ending a 40-year knockout-stage winless drought.
22 treated for heat-related illness on 1st day of FIFA Fan Festival in Houston
Twenty-two people were treated for heat-related illnesses Thursday at the FIFA Fan Festival, and four people were transported to hospitals, according to the Houston Office of Emergency Management.
Accused Charlie Kirk killer back in court, lawyers dispute bullet comment
The legal defense team for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk want a judge to hold prosecutors in contempt for comments they made in the media about bullet fragments…
Third batch of UFO files released by Pentagon
A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena…
Active shooter reported in Midland
An active shooter has been reported in Midland on Friday morning.
Houston weather forecast Friday: Hot, humid
Hot and humid weather continues across Houston for FIFA Fan Festival on Friday, with highs in the 90s and heat index values likely climbing above 100 at times.
National Hurricane Center expands Gulf area-to-watch toward Texas
An area in the Gulf of America that was highlighted for the possibility of tropical development this week has expanded toward Texas.
USA vs Paraguay: Houston watch parties for FIFA World Cup; where to stream
Team USA plays its first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup today, taking on Paraguay. Whether you want to catch the match at a watch party in Houston or…
OB-GYN group issues first-ever vaccine recommendations
A leading OB-GYN organization is breaking from federal vaccine guidance. The new schedule aligns with prior recommendations, before changes were made under the Trump administration.
Indiana man allegedly pulls gun on teens after they called him ‘cute,’ police say
An Indiana man is facing several charges after he allegedly pointed a gun at teenagers because they called him "cute."
Iran latest: Trump says US-Iran peace deal could be signed this weekend
After calling off new military strikes on Iran on Thursday, President Donald Trump told reporters a peace deal could be signed by both countries as soon as this weekend.