Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday expanded Texas’ statewide disaster declaration in response to the arrival of the New World screwworm in the state, authorizing state agencies to deploy personnel and resources to contain the infestation.
Hundreds of soccer fans gathered at Sugar Land Town Square on June 4 for the opening of the first official FIFA World Cup retail store, less than a week before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Houston City Council members reviewed proposed amendments to Mayor John Whitmire’s $7.5 billion city budget plan on Wednesday as the council prepared for a final vote expected next week.
Harris County and Houston public health officials said the risk of Ebola virus disease in the Houston area and the United States remains low, even as they launched a joint monitoring dashboard and reported travelers under observation in connection with an ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he plans to attend at least one NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next week after receiving an invitation from team owner James Dolan.
Sony Pictures is developing a biographical film about country-pop singer Shania Twain, with filmmaker Leah McKendrick attached to write and direct the project, according to a report published by Deadline on June 3.
Actor Rommel Padilla said plans are underway for a fourth installment of the Bad Boy film franchise, with his son, Daniel Padilla, being considered for the lead role alongside Kaila Estrada.
The Regional Trial Court in Bulacan has ordered the arrest of government contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya and 10 others on charges of malversation in connection with an alleged irregularity involving a flood control project in the province.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Friday that Malacañang could not confirm reports of an alleged plan to attack the Palace on June 12, while law enforcement agencies continued monitoring potential security threats ahead of Independence Day celebrations.
Houston ISD is partnering with local faith leaders and law enforcement agencies to launch “Project Safe Start Summer,” an initiative aimed at supporting student safety and well-being during the summer break, district officials said.