Daikin will host a June 19 career fair at its Waller campus to hire about 400 production workers. Positions start at $14.66 an hour and include benefits from day one.

Police broke up a mass gathering at Discovery Green after shots were fired; two people detained and no injuries were reported.

An AirTag experiment by a Houston activist — and reporting by Inside Climate News and CBS — found bagged plastics piling at a private yard instead of being recycled. The results raise safety and oversight questions for the city's 'all-plastics' pilot.

James Harden was arrested in Texas and charged with unlawful carrying after a handgun was found in his vehicle. He was released on bond and is due in court June 22.

The 73rd Luling Watermelon Thump runs June 25–28 with seed-spitting championships, melon auctions and ticketed evening concerts.

Thousands of Curaçao supporters have descended on Houston for the island’s first World Cup match, turning fan hubs and stadium approaches into a sea of blue. The arrival has lifted local watch parties and stretched transit across the city.

Le Petit Marché has opened inside Domus Caviar in the Heights, offering imported pantry staples, local goods and a pickable community herb garden. The shop also hosts vendor pop‑ups and private "sip‑and‑shop" events.

Landry's Seafood House has opened inside Hobby Airport near Gate 41, bringing sit‑down Gulf Coast dining as Houston readies for FIFA World Cup travel.

Harris County moved to pursue the purchase of the closed Alief Family YMCA for about $4.3M, aiming to reopen it as the Alief Development Center with pool, gym and programs.

HPD’s Robbery Division released images after an April 29 aggravated robbery in the 1600 block of Post Oak Blvd and is asking for tips. Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000.

Muggy Friday with light rain and patchy fog; highs near 94°F and heat-index values may top 100°F. Rough surf at Gulf beaches and stormy, potentially flood-prone weather late Sunday into Tuesday.

Miami-based 12Ten Capital bought Harper's Mill, a 180-unit northwest Houston apartment, and plans a value-add upgrade backed by Santander financing.

Wonder Pops soft-opened a walk-up window and patio in the Heights on June 3, moving production into a permanent space and promising new frozen treats later this month. The Heights shop will also produce pops for its market carts.