Efforts by League City to curb camping on public and private property throughout the city could go into law if City Council passes the second reading of an ordinance establishing “healthy spaces” at its June 9 meeting.

Previously, League City City Council voted 7-1 at its May 12 meeting to pass the first reading of the ordinance. Council member Tom Crews voted against the ordinance and said it unfairly targeted homeless people. 

What residents should know: The ordinance prohibits camping on private property without written authorization from the property owner or in public places, unless they are expressly designated for that purpose, such as recreational vehicle parks or campgrounds, according to previous reporting by Community Impact. 

What else: The city will also consider adopting a strategic plan to guide its economic development over the next five years, including a roadmap to support new and existing businesses, as well as facilitating commercial development that balances the burden on taxpayers, according to a city presentation.

X-Ray Games is now open in Webster as of late May, an employee with the business said.

What they offer: The trading card game shop is built for players, collectors and "anyone who loves the thrill of opening packs, building decks, finding that perfect single or discovering a new game with friends," according to the business's website.

Cards include Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Cardfight!! Vanguard, Gundam Card Game and other TCGs, according to the business's website.

• 15502 State Hwy. 3, Ste. 109, Webster

As Houston prepares to see seven matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, several venues plan to hold watch parties across the Greater Houston area.

Rooftop Cinema Club
Rooftop Cinema Club invites soccer fans for the FIFA USA vs Paraguay match.

• June 12, 8 p.m.

• $15 (admission)

• 1700 Post Oak Blvd., 5th Level, Houston

Green Street
Taking place throughout GreenStreet Alley, programming will include experiences such as lasso competitions, axe throwing, Texas line dancing lessons, a Texas Makers Market curated by Feel Good Group, cowboy caricature artists, dueling mechanical bulls and cow milking contests.

• June 12-17, full schedule can be viewed on the website

• Free (admission)

• 1201 Fannin St., Houston

District 2.4.9 Bar & Grill
FIFA watch parties at District 2.4.9 Bar & Grill will feature large screens, cold drinks and specials, full kitchen all day.

• Through July 19

• Free (admission)

• 23238 Hwy. 249, Tomball

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed June 3 that a case of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly, was detected on a cattle ranch in South Texas.

The overview: The case marks the first domestic detection of screwworm in a decade and the first Texas case in approximately 50 years. The flesh-eating parasite is a threat to the state’s $15.5 billion cattle industry.

Zooming in: No additional infestations have been identified, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins told reporters. Federal and state officials have emphasized that they do not anticipate issues with the food supply chain, as the screwworm only targets live animals and does not infest meat, fruit or vegetables.

However, experts have warned that a larger, prolonged screwworm outbreak could cause a spike in beef prices.

A widespread infestation is estimated to cost Texas at least $1.8 billion per year in damages, according to a USDA analysis of a 1976 screwworm outbreak. Texas cattle, sheep and goat producers would face about $732 million in annual losses.