Houston hype: Playoff fever returns to Bayou City as Texans, led by Coach DeMeco Ryans and star CJ Stroud, gear up for wildcard showdown against Browns

Michael Yo is an actor, comedian and host who also happens to be from the Bayou City. He stopped by Studio B to chat about his latest projects, and to play "MaYO Madness."

Cypress Springs third-year head coach Oji Fagan has been “chopping” his way through the Houston high school football wilderness to lead his Panthers to a 3-0 record entering district play.

While July 13 is not Houston’s birthday, it’s Houston’s unofficial holiday that celebrates the Bayou City.

In the first two months of 2023, Houston police made 298 arrests dealing with prostitution, purchasing prostitution, and human trafficking. With hundreds of thousands of fans expected in the Bayou City through Monday during the NCAA Final Four, advocates and law enforcement are gearing up for human trafficking cases.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, Midtown Houston is honoring Mexican history and culture in a way that all Houstonians get to experience.

June is Caribbean Heritage Month and there are ways you and your family can experience the sounds and flavors of island life in Houston.

From the wardrobe department to how they store the food, we’re taking you backstage at ‘Top Chef Houston.’

Houston Life co-host Courtney Zavala gets the 'scoop' on Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.

We all know the Bayou City is notorious for restaurants that truly know how to satisfy your taste buds.

Houston Astros mega fan and famed rapper Paul Wall spent part of his day in the Bayou City with KPRC 2, shooting a special message to open our KPRC 2 6 p.m. broadcast.

Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of life and death and the Bayou City has plenty of ways to help you partake in this special festivity.

Can’t weep at home for whatever reason? Get in a good weep and one of these Houston locations recommended by a local TikToker.

The Houston Symphony is honoring the Bayou City’s rich Hispanic culture by bringing its annual Fiesta Sinfónica concert to Jones Hall.

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Calling all art lovers: The Bayou City Arts Festival is back.

HOUSTON: VYPE Media released its 2021 Houston Volleyball Preview presented by Academy Sports and Outdoors Wednesday, it's 14^th annual edition.

The Bayou City will bring our favorite ‘Friends’ to the Hobby Center stage this fall; well, a parody version of them, anyway.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced its plan for multiple key events that will lead up to the 90th anniversary of the Bayou City event.

50 Cent just joined a list of celebs who now reside in the Bayou City.

Basketball star James Harden may have left the Houston Rockets, but his impact on the Bayou City will forever be felt.

HOUSTON – Got a taste for all-you-can-eat crawfish or crab legs? The Bayou City is welcoming the taste of Louisiana once again with the Annual Cajun AF Festival on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Known for being one of the biggest seafood boils brought to Houston, the family-friendly event will be held at Live Oak Houston, located at 2533 Southmore Blvd. Over the past few years, nearly 2,000 seafood lovers have attended the festival for a feast of crawfish, crab, shrimp, sausage, potatoes and corn, featuring entertainment from the city’s top DJs. Some passes are available free of charge, while other ticket options include all-you-can-eat crawfish or all-you-can-eat crab and shrimp, or both.

The powers of the Texas High School Coaches Association made a stop in Houston, bringing the F.A.S.T. Hosted by HISD athletic director Andre Walker at Delmar Fieldhouse, Executive Director Joe Martin, and Assistant Executive Director Glen West were on hand to relay the initiative. The F.A.S.T. Clinic is to teach coaches the proper techniques to instruct their players to lead with their shoulders and not their heads. VYPE's Matt Malatesta caught up with Martin and West to get their thoughts on the THSCA's initiative.

The Private School landscape in the city of Houston is healthy. Between the Southwest Preparatory Conference and the TAPPS big and small schools, the Bayou City has some legit contenders to bring home titles. There are tons of challengers across the city, so let the games begin. Here are the 2021 VYPE Houston Preseason Private School Baseball Rankings! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSAdCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE1) Kinkaid Falcons2) Lutheran South Academy Pioneers3) Episcopal Knights4) The Woodlands Christian Academy Warriors5) Concordia Lutheran CrusadersOthers to Watch: St. Thomas, St. Pius X, Second Baptist School, Emery/Weiner, Fort Bend Christian Academy, Bay Area Christian, Cypress Christian, John Cooper School

Here's a trivia question for you…Over the past 20 years, how many boys' teams for the city of Houston have won a public school state soccer championship? The Bayou City hopes to make it four this Spring as soccer squads are in a mad-dash for a ring. 20 SharpstownFor all the ways you love to play, Academy Sports and Outdoors makes easier than ever to gear up and have fun out there! Get free shipping on your favorite brands at academy.com or get free curbside or in-store pick-up at your Academy store. Gear up this Spring at Academy Sports and Outdoors.

The Woodlands is loaded with select, stud athletes led by Marley Krach (Miami) and Samone Knight (West Virginia). The Highlanders have to go through a brutal Region II playoff gauntlet, but coach Dina Graves has done it before. In Class 6A Region III, it's Ridge Point, Memorial, and Tompkins who are the favorites to reach state. AdHere is a look at the city's top schools in our Top 20 public school rankings. 20 Klein Oak

The VYPE Hot 100 showcases the best of the best recruits for the Class of 2021. Like always, the Bayou City is loaded with future college stars. There was not a summer camp circuit for players to go showcase their talents at. But VYPE has still done what we have always done when it comes to previewing Texas high school football here in Houston. CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER THE 2020 VYPE HOUSTON FOOTBALL PREVIEW MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO ORDER PHOTOS

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Be sure to take a look at this tropical-inspired home situated in the exclusive River Oaks neighborhood that’s up for grabs for $2,450,000. Located at 2504 Inwood Drive, the two-story retreat sits on a quarter-acre lot and boasts three to five bedrooms, three full baths, two half baths and 6,192 square feet of space. Here’s a look at more details from the official listing:“Spacious master suite with private deck and recently updated master bath. A private study completes this retreat. 2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)2504 Inwood Drive (HAR)

1 city in the country when it comes to the most dog attacks reported by mail carriers, the U.S. The Bayou City recorded 85 dog attacks in 2019 while Dallas, ranked No. Texas ranks second overall with a total of 491 dog attacks statewide. Nationwide, dog attacks fell to 5,280 in 2019, which is 200 lower than 2018 according to the release. “We are confident we can keep moving the trends of attacks downward, and ramping up overall awareness for everyone is the best way to do that.”USPS will be highlighting postal worker safety next week as part of National Dog Biting Awareness Week, which is June 14-20.

HOUSTON – Houston drivers will not be surprised to learn, the Bayou City has some of the most congested roadways in Texas, according to a new study. N Loop W Fwy/IH 610North Fwy/IH 45 to Katy Fwy/IH 10/US 90. North Fwy/IH 45Sam Houston Tollway N to N Loop Fwy/IH 610. Katy Fwy/IH 10/US 90Sam Houston Tollway W/SL 8 to W Loop N Fwy/IH 610. Katy Fwy/IH 10/US 90W Loop N Fwy/IH 610 to North Fwy/IH 45.

Chug along on a train that takes you through a massive shark tank, climb aboard a wooden playground packed with replica trains or chow down on some of the Bayou City's best seafood in an...

HOUSTON – Wednesday is National Pancake Day and there are lots of options to get amazing flapjacks in the Bayou City. On top of popular chains like IHOP and Denny's, there is a wide array of local hot spots that won’t disappoint. Among those are places like Buffalo Grille, The Breakfast Klub and Dish Society, which are among popular brunch places with locals. Snooze: an AM Eatery and The Toasted Yolk Café are also crowd-pleasers, according to Yelp. Here are the favorite places you suggested via KPRC's social media accounts.

The coldest day in Houston’s history was on Jan. 18, 1930, when a temperature of 5 degrees was recorded downtown. The next day, the mercury dipped to 7 degrees at Bush Airport, marking the coldest temperature ever recorded there. December 1989 turned out to be the coldest month in history for not only Houston, but also Galveston and College Station. AdThe most snow ever recorded in Houston is a whopping 20 inches that fell on Valentine’s Day in 1895. It’s worth pointing out that, on average, January is the coldest month of the year for Houston.

High School basketball is a big deal in Houston every year.

He and his wife created the Blue Tile Project in 2015 as a way to document and preserve the remaining blue tile street signs of Houston. Sanchez said initially they only knew of 20 street signs, but thanks to social media and the app they created called the Blue Tile Project App , they've located 3,450 blue tiles through geotags. The blue tiles still exist all around the city, you just have to find them. AdIn the parking lot of Spring Streets Studios, there are more than 75 blue tile street signs that have been salvaged and placed at each parking spot. Above the doors at 8th Wonder Brewery in East Downtown Houston, there are blue tiles Sanchez made for the beer company.

HOUSTON – Brandon LaFell's roots begin in the Bayou City. He graduated from Lamar High School -- that is where he met the woman who would become his wife. "You know, junior year we started talking," said Kristen LaFell, Brandon's wife. In his first year in New England, LaFell has a chance to win a Super Bowl. "I think he looks at it as 'I've got to get here and I've got to show out.