NRG Stadium will be renamed Houston Stadium for the World Cup, per FIFA rules. World Cup excitement grows in Houston, with schedule details and watch parties. Trump offered troops for event security and won the FIFA Peace Prize.

Houston Police seek tips to identify a suspect in a Southwest Houston smoke shop robbery where an employee was pepper-sprayed, goods and cash stolen. Crime Stoppers offers a reward for information.

Hugo Escobar was arrested for DWI after failing sobriety tests during a traffic stop; he had a prior DWI conviction. His bond was set at $100. Constable Herman's office provides updates via social media and an app.

Baytown police arrested 12 men in a demand‑suppression operation targeting buyers of sexual services. Authorities say the suspects face solicitation charges and other offenses.

Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan has been named grand marshal of the 2026 Downtown Rodeo Parade after helping evacuate dozens during July's Hill Country floods.

A last-minute $16.1M payoff stopped a foreclosure at the Humble-Exxon tower, giving the owner time to refinance or pursue a sale. Significant repairs and legal questions remain.

Read King plans to turn the former Macy’s at Almeda Mall into The Market at Almeda Mall, anchored by a 65,000‑sq‑ft grocery, restaurants and a fitness center.

Owner Michael D. Moore announced on Facebook that the Stuffed Baked Potato Factory closed all Houston locations on Dec. 3 after a 10-year run. He cited economic pressures and shifts in his customer base.

Texas implements Senate Bill 8, a bathroom bill requiring public restrooms to match birth gender, affecting schools and government buildings, and causing controversy and confusion over enforcement.

Morelia Gourmet Paletas has opened a Woodforest location in Montgomery and will hand out free paletas during a two-day grand opening this weekend.

Deputies say Cole Lawson fled a crash on North Sam Houston Parkway East that hospitalized a woman; he was later found at his home, arrested and booked on DWI and hit‑and‑run charges.

Houston's weather includes rain, thunderstorms, and temperature drops with highs near 57°F and evening lows around 46°F. Clearing skies expected later, with a windy night.

A South Texas man, Adolfo Alvarez III, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for cocaine trafficking after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute. The DEA and Border Patrol intercepted his drug-laden tractor-trailer.