CBP officers at the Port of Houston seized more than $6M in counterfeit World Cup gear, including thousands of fake jerseys, soccer balls and electronics.

A co-owner says he was shut out of YoYo's books and sued, prompting a judge to freeze some financial moves. The dispute leaves the Washington Avenue hot‑dog spot in limbo.

A 5.8‑acre Remembrance Park will reimagine Quebedeaux Park and three downtown blocks along Buffalo Bayou with art, gardens and historical markers. Commissioner Rodney Ellis will unveil designs this Saturday.

A proposed nearly 400‑acre Presidio project in Manvel would bring tens of thousands of daily car trips and heavy water demand, sparking pushback over traffic and drainage plans. City leaders and neighbors want clearer mitigation before final approval.

DPS says it has doubled the Texas Rangers’ cold‑case staff to 17 Rangers and three support staff, adding investigators to every Ranger company to chase unsolved murders and sexual assaults. The move leans on federal and state funding and advances in forensic testing.

Fort Bend County declared a local public health emergency on June 16 after trap counts spiked and resident complaints surged; officials are preparing ground and aerial mosquito control.

A Heat Advisory runs 11 AM June 18 to 10 PM June 19; real‑feel temperatures may top 107°F. Find cooling centers and safety tips.

Homeplace will bring thousands of homes and seven connected bike loops to a family-owned tract north of Houston, with first lots expected in 2027.

A wet stretch of I-69 near FM 1485 in New Caney saw an early-morning crash that killed one driver and hospitalized two others. Troopers say the wet pavement played a role.

A June 6 blaze damaged Angelo'z World Best Po'Boys, forcing a temporary closure and prompting a $24K crowdfunding push as NRG Stadium prepares for World Cup matches.

Five people are wanted after a May 4 fight and robbery in the 400 block of W Parker Rd. Tips to Crime Stoppers may be eligible for up to $5,000.

An appeals court reversed a roughly $73.5M judgment and ordered a new trial in the case of Mary Johnson, who was struck by a Union Pacific freight train in 2016.

Houston police are seeking Demon D. Ferguson, 33, on an aggravated-robbery warrant tied to a June 15 general-store holdup. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.