World Cup Prep in Houston: Local restaurants, bars, hotels and retailers are gearing up for a visitor surge ahead of Houston’s first FIFA match June 14, with seven games running through July 4 and crowds expected to spread beyond the stadium area into downtown, Midtown, EaDo, Montrose and the Galleria. Public Safety—Houston Homicide Case: A woman is charged with murder after a deadly stabbing in southeast Houston; court records say Ariyanna Cooper allegedly stabbed Travis Jerome Powell during an argument at Wesley Square Apartments, with three children inside. Crime Update—More Shootings: Police are investigating a deadly double shooting during a northeast Houston family gathering, and another west Houston apartment shooting after an argument left a man hospitalized. Livestock Crisis—Screwworm Fallout: Texas confirmed a second New World screwworm case in a Zavala County calf, prompting quarantine steps and Canada to restrict U.S. livestock imports from affected areas; Gov. Abbott called Canada’s move an overreaction. Texas Sports: Texas baseball’s Adrian Rodriguez powered a big early rally vs. Oregon in the Austin Super Regional, while the Athletics beat the Astros 5-0 behind Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker homers. Weather & Travel: Storm chances continue across parts of Texas, and Houston is bracing for hotter conditions leading into the World Cup kickoff.