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Highway halted by drivers, officials in The Woodlands after dog found running on road
Read full article: Highway halted by drivers, officials in The Woodlands after dog found running on roadDrivers in The Woodlands were faced with a unique predicament on their daily commute, as a stray dog was found running in the middle of a highway.
Missing Woodlands teen found safe, reunited with family
Read full article: Missing Woodlands teen found safe, reunited with familyAn Endangered Missing Persons Alert has been issued for Drayven Harden, a 16-year-old Woodlands teen with autism, who was last seen in the early hours of October 17 on Glen Loch Dr. in The Woodlands.
MUST WATCH VIDEO: Mom keeps suspect from fleeing after hitting her car during police chase near The Woodlands
Read full article: MUST WATCH VIDEO: Mom keeps suspect from fleeing after hitting her car during police chase near The WoodlandsA mother helped police stop a man running from them over the weekend in Spring.
The Woodlands may soon be home to Houston area’s first Safe Haven Baby Box
Read full article: The Woodlands may soon be home to Houston area’s first Safe Haven Baby BoxAfter a string of newborn abandonments in our area, officials are trying to provide women in crisis with more options to surrender their babies safely.
Manager speaks about former salon employee arrested for sexual assault after performing massage
Read full article: Manager speaks about former salon employee arrested for sexual assault after performing massageWe are getting new details about the allegations against Kirinde Saddhanusari, a man who worked at a massage salon in The Woodlands and was arrested after a client accused him of sexual assault.
Massage therapist arrested for multiple sexual assaults at spa in The Woodlands
Read full article: Massage therapist arrested for multiple sexual assaults at spa in The WoodlandsThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a massage therapist following an investigation into a sexual assault incident at Oasis Massage Spa in The Woodlands.
Immersive gaming experience, Activate, opens second location in Houston
Read full article: Immersive gaming experience, Activate, opens second location in HoustonNorthside residents, get ready! An immersive gaming experience called Activate is holding its grand opening weekend starting Friday, August 23 through Sunday, August 25.
Olympians use Houston-area lab to make marginal gains and go for the gold
Read full article: Olympians use Houston-area lab to make marginal gains and go for the goldDr. Jeff Shilt is an orthopedic surgeon at Texas Children’s Hospital in The Woodlands and a sports medicine liaison for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. He oversees the Human Performance and Motion Analysis lab in The Woodlands, which has helped improve the performance of four Olympians and several Paralympians.
Maintenance worker hurt after falling off roof of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands hospital
Read full article: Maintenance worker hurt after falling off roof of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands hospitalA maintenance worker was taken to an emergency room for treatment after authorities say he fell approximately 20 feet off the roof of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands hospital.
El Tiempo Cantina franchise owner accused of shutting down without notice, not paying employees
Read full article: El Tiempo Cantina franchise owner accused of shutting down without notice, not paying employeesThese are two El Tiempo Cantinas in The Woodlands. The restaurants are not owned by Laurenzo’s Restaurant group which owns the brand, but rather a man by the name of Rigoberto Luna.
The Woodlands-based Conn’s HomePlus files for bankruptcy, closing stores nationwide
Read full article: The Woodlands-based Conn’s HomePlus files for bankruptcy, closing stores nationwideConn’s HomePlus, a home good retailer headquartered in The Woodlands, is closing stores across the country after filing for bankruptcy.
Grand jury declines to indict Harris County sheriff’s chief of staff
Read full article: Grand jury declines to indict Harris County sheriff’s chief of staffAll charges have been dropped against Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez’ Chief of Staff Jason Spencer after a grand jury declined to indict him Tuesday.
Hurricane Beryl is now 65 miles away from Matagorda; Landfall is expected overnight
Read full article: Hurricane Beryl is now 65 miles away from Matagorda; Landfall is expected overnightAs Hurricane Beryl approaches, Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez reports that Southeast Texas is already experiencing significant rainfall from the storm’s outer bands.
Man killed, 2 children hospitalized after deadly crash in Montgomery County
Read full article: Man killed, 2 children hospitalized after deadly crash in Montgomery CountyAuthorities identified the driver, Reginald James House, and said he died at the scene. Two little girls, 5 and 7 years old, respectively were passengers in the car and were taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Forensic laboratory in The Woodlands helps solve 2001 Texas cold case of infant found dead on side of road
Read full article: Forensic laboratory in The Woodlands helps solve 2001 Texas cold case of infant found dead on side of roadA forensic laboratory in The Woodlands helped solve a cold case from 2001 where an infant was found dead on the side of a road in North Texas.
Man charged with 2 different fentanyl-related murders after police say he sold deadly drugs
Read full article: Man charged with 2 different fentanyl-related murders after police say he sold deadly drugsKeian Cormier is now charged with two different murders after investigators say he gave drugs to two men that ultimately killed them.
‘We’ve sacrificed a lot’: The Woodlands native Kassidy Cook heads to 2024 Paris Olympics for synchronized diving
Read full article: ‘We’ve sacrificed a lot’: The Woodlands native Kassidy Cook heads to 2024 Paris Olympics for synchronized divingOn Monday, synchronized diver and The Woodlands native Kassidy Cook officially qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics along with her diving partner, Sarah Bacon.
Harris County Sheriff’s chief-of-staff no longer facing charges in Montgomery County
Read full article: Harris County Sheriff’s chief-of-staff no longer facing charges in Montgomery CountyHarris County Sheriff's chief of staff was arrested for violating a protection order in The Woodlands, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
See PaintJam in action at the annual Wine and Food Week in The Woodlands
Read full article: See PaintJam in action at the annual Wine and Food Week in The WoodlandsDan and Harvey Dunn are the father and son duo behind the show. They recently stopped by Houston Life for a special “champagne” performance to toast the 20th Annual Wine and Food Week.
Harris County sheriff’s chief of staff arrested for violating protection order, according to MCSO
Read full article: Harris County sheriff’s chief of staff arrested for violating protection order, according to MCSOHarris County Sheriff's chief of staff was arrested for violating a protection order in The Woodlands, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
Ex-pastor from The Woodlands arrested on child porn charges
Read full article: Ex-pastor from The Woodlands arrested on child porn chargesEx-pastor Bruce Hollen, from The Woodlands, has been indicted on child pornography charges after an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
7-year-old hospitalized after gaining access to handgun, shooting himself in N. Harris County
Read full article: 7-year-old hospitalized after gaining access to handgun, shooting himself in N. Harris CountyThe Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office said it happened in the 21200 block of Shadow River Lane in north Harris County.
Dog, cat duo escape from sinkhole in The Woodlands
Read full article: Dog, cat duo escape from sinkhole in The WoodlandsIf you needed any proof that it has rained “cats and dogs” in northern Houston over the past week, look no further than a sinkhole in The Woodlands that trapped a pair of furry troublemakers yesterday.
Dashcam footage clears man of felony charge after showing constable injuring himself in The Woodlands
Read full article: Dashcam footage clears man of felony charge after showing constable injuring himself in The WoodlandsCharges against a man accused of injuring a Montgomery County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office investigator during the Ironman Race have been dropped after video evidence showed the investigator kicking the man's vehicle.
Investigator directing traffic injured after being hit by vehicle in The Woodlands, man arrested after allegedly fleeing
Read full article: Investigator directing traffic injured after being hit by vehicle in The Woodlands, man arrested after allegedly fleeingA man has been arrested, accused of seriously injuring a Montgomery County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office investigator who was directing traffic at the Ironman North American Championship in The Woodlands.
Families call for accountability in Memorial Hermann transplant scandal
Read full article: Families call for accountability in Memorial Hermann transplant scandalThree families of people who died on the waiting list for liver transplants at Memorial Hermann Hospital have taken legal action against the surgeon accused of altering patient data.
Korda 1 stroke back in suspended 3rd round of Chevron Championship as she chases 5th straight win
Read full article: Korda 1 stroke back in suspended 3rd round of Chevron Championship as she chases 5th straight winNelly Korda was one shot off the lead at the Chevron Championship when the third round was suspended Saturday because of lightning in the area.
No charges filed after human fetus found inside floating urn at Montgomery County park
Read full article: No charges filed after human fetus found inside floating urn at Montgomery County parkMontgomery County officials said no charges would be filed as their investigation found no criminal evidence and “appears that no crime has occurred.”
Human fetus found inside floating urn in pond at Montgomery County park
Read full article: Human fetus found inside floating urn in pond at Montgomery County parkThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they said a Woodlands Township Park Ranger discovered what appeared to be a human fetus inside an urn which was floating in a pond at a park.
24 HOUR SWEEPSTAKES: Enter for a chance to win tickets to this week’s Chevron Championship Golf Tournament
Read full article: 24 HOUR SWEEPSTAKES: Enter for a chance to win tickets to this week’s Chevron Championship Golf TournamentThe Chevron Championship is one of five major championships on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour. It features some of the world’s most talent golfers. It’s also the Tour’s first major championship of the season, and it’s happening in The Woodlands.
Houston-native Sam Morrow talks about his journey in music and performs a single from his new album on Houston Life
Read full article: Houston-native Sam Morrow talks about his journey in music and performs a single from his new album on Houston LifeWe got to know Houston-native musician Sam Morrow. He took his Texas roots all over the country where it helped develop his appreciation for country, punk, and folk. He talked to us about his journey along the way and performed his single 'By Your Side' from his latest album "On the Ride Here" which is now available.
Montgomery County doctor arrested, accused of inappropriate sexual contact against multiple patients
Read full article: Montgomery County doctor arrested, accused of inappropriate sexual contact against multiple patientsA doctor in Montgomery County has been arrested following an investigation into complaints of inappropriate sexual contact towards multiple patients.
Please your palate at The Woodlands’ Taste of the Town
Read full article: Please your palate at The Woodlands’ Taste of the TownFood lovers, get ready! The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its iconic annual event, the 2024 Taste of the Town. This event is a highlight in the region's food calendar, drawing thousands to experience the vibrant flavors of The Woodlands area. Woodlands Chamber of Commerce CEO, J.J. Hollie and Eric Saville from Kirby's Steakhouse told us all the details on this year's big event.
Save money and benefit local businesses with the Bay Area Houston Food Lovers Card
Read full article: Save money and benefit local businesses with the Bay Area Houston Food Lovers CardHouston Life welcomes Jennifer Lopez-Fuller! She started "Bay Area Houston Food Lovers" to connect hundreds of local businesses to the community. Now, over 60-thousand people are part of the movement. We caught up with her on how this venture started and how you too can shop, eat and save.
Man sentenced to 7 years for exposing his genitals to 7-year-old girl at The Woodlands Mall
Read full article: Man sentenced to 7 years for exposing his genitals to 7-year-old girl at The Woodlands MallA 55-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison after he was found guilty of intentionally exposing his genitals to a 7-year-old girl at The Woodlands Mall, Montgomery County District Attorney Brett W. Ligon announced Tuesday.
THE LIST: VYPE’s 2023 Class 6A Preseason Rankings
Read full article: THE LIST: VYPE’s 2023 Class 6A Preseason RankingsAs we are on the eve of the 2023 Texas High School Football season, it's time to take a shot at the preseason rankings. After hours of researching and arguing in the war room of VYPE, here are the Class 6A rankings.
NEW LOOK ‘STANGS: No. 25 Cypress Ranch has new coach; no Muoneke
Read full article: NEW LOOK ‘STANGS: No. 25 Cypress Ranch has new coach; no MuonekeA new coach Collea McKinney (assistant at The Woodlands) will take the reigns of the program, while Bianna Muoneke is off to Texas A&M leaving Cypress Ranch with a lot of offensive production to replace.
EXCLUSIVE: VYPE’s 2023-24 Preseason Volleyball Rankings
Read full article: EXCLUSIVE: VYPE’s 2023-24 Preseason Volleyball RankingsLast year, Houston had five teams make the UIL State Volleyball Tournament in Class 6A, 5A and 4A. Katy Tompkins came the closest to a title, reaching the Class 6A State Championship before falling short to Dripping Springs.
Heat wave increasing visits to Houston Methodist emergency departments
Read full article: Heat wave increasing visits to Houston Methodist emergency departmentsAs 100-degree-plus days have become normal for summer 2023, Houston Methodist hospitals said they are seeing an uptick in emergency room visits for heat-related illnesses.
Bond set at $10K for grandfather accused of leaving 5 kids home alone without food, air conditioning amid scorching heat
Read full article: Bond set at $10K for grandfather accused of leaving 5 kids home alone without food, air conditioning amid scorching heatA grandfather is in the Harris County Jail accused of leaving five of his grandchildren home without food or running air conditioning as temperatures reached triple digits on Monday.
TRAILBLAZERS: Cy Woods extending historic season to State
Read full article: TRAILBLAZERS: Cy Woods extending historic season to StateFresh off the heels of their sweep against The Woodlands in the Region II Finals, Cypress Woods Baseball continues to turn heads with the momentum they’ve gained throughout the 2023 postseason.
‘They listened to us’: Planned restroom project at neighborhood park in The Woodlands scratched following opposition
Read full article: ‘They listened to us’: Planned restroom project at neighborhood park in The Woodlands scratched following oppositionAfter several public meetings, The Woodlands Township chose Thursday to scratch the idea of a public restroom project in the Capstone Neighborhood Park.
Knife brought out during fight involving students at Conroe ISD high school, district says
Read full article: Knife brought out during fight involving students at Conroe ISD high school, district saysAn altercation involving two students at College Park High School in the Woodlands led up to a fight involving a folding knife Wednesday, the Conroe Independent School District said.
Some Woodlands residents frustrated over planned park restrooms
Read full article: Some Woodlands residents frustrated over planned park restroomsSome people in The Woodlands are angry about a restroom project in Capstone Park in the Cochran Crossing neighborhood. They fear the facility will increase crime and create safety issues.
Watch the golf pros up close at The Insperity Invitational golf tournament in The Woodlands
Read full article: Watch the golf pros up close at The Insperity Invitational golf tournament in The WoodlandsThis is a fun tournament where you can see big name golf stars for free at the Woodlands Country Club golf course.
‘I don’t want to look at a toilet’: The Woodlands residents start petition against adding bathrooms to neighborhood park
Read full article: ‘I don’t want to look at a toilet’: The Woodlands residents start petition against adding bathrooms to neighborhood parkThe Township Board of Directors voted to add bathrooms at the Capstone and Sundance Parks. However, several people are against the proposal for the Capstone plan.
BREAKING: Episcopal QB Gordon commits to UNLV
Read full article: BREAKING: Episcopal QB Gordon commits to UNLVHouston has become an epicenter for quarterbacks in the Class of 2024 from the likes of Willis’ DJ Lagway (Florida), The Woodlands’ Mabrey Mettauer (Wisconsin) and Cy-Fair’s Trey Owens (Texas). Add another BCS QB commit to list. Episcopal junior quarterback Karson Gordon was one of the top private school QBs in the state last year, throwing for 2,345 yards and 28 TDs while rushing for 760 yards & 9 TDs.
POWER HITTERS: Friendswood, Cy Woods flexing in VYPE’s Baseball Rankings
Read full article: POWER HITTERS: Friendswood, Cy Woods flexing in VYPE’s Baseball RankingsIn the past 10 years dating back to 2012 (there was no State baseball in 2019), the Greater Houston-area has produced six of the 20 possible State Titles to include Class 6A and Class 5A. Not bad. Barbers Hill (2021, Class 5A), Deer Park (2017, Class 6A), Cypress Ranch (2015, 2012, Class 6A), Tomball (2013, Class 5A) and The Woodlands (2013, Class 6A) all won State Titles. So, who is next?