The team made a valiant comeback effort, but won't be headed to the Little League World Series

Just about every year, a local little league Houston team comes within reach of a trip to Williamsport.

The Downtown Houston Management District has announced additional road and sidewalk closures due to ongoing repair work and changing wind conditions.

Know before you go: The 2024 Houston Downtown Rodeo Parade kicks off this weekend!

When Jaivion Green sat in his high school gymnasium at Lamar and committed to play football at the University of Washington in 2022, he didn’t think he’d have an opportunity to play in his hometown.

Headed for the playoffs with a perfect record this season

Ridge Point remains the bullies of Fort Bend ISD as the Panthers beat Hightower is a tight game. Willis blew out Conroe, while Dickinson took down Klein Oak in a 37-8 romp.

Manufacturers in Cleveland and other cities, including Buffalo, Chicago, and Milwaukee, are dealing with a retiring workforce that’s left thousands of jobs unfilled.

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Justin Fomby threw three touchdown passes to Karl Reynolds, and Houston Christian held off Lamar’s late surge for a 37-34 victory.

For the past several years, there have been two parades held in Houston in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Watch live aerials of the 44th annual Original MLK Parade in downtown Houston, and the MLK Grande Parade in Midtown.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, along with members of the Black Heritage Society released details Wednesday for the 44th annual Original Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade.

Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar will perform for the first time on stage together at the 2022 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Leisa Brents took over Lamar volleyball program this year and looks to rebuild the Texans into an HISD power.

ROSENBERG — Houston Lamar was intent on stopping George Ranch running back Hymond Drinkard. The Texans weren't about to let the Touchdown Club of Houston preseason team honoree pile up yards and touchdowns in their season-opener Saturday.

VYPE has partnered with Lethal Enforcer Soccer to provide the best soccer team rankings in the Greater Houston area. Every week, we will bring you a new set of Class 6A and 5A Boys and Girls Soccer Rankings. Check out the latest rankings below! CLASS 6A1- Ridge Point2- The Woodlands3- Cinco Ranch4- Humble5- North Shore6- Seven Lakes7- Fort Bend Elsik8- Dobie9- Bridgeland10- Klein Cain11- Tompkins12- Langham Creek13- Strake Jesuit14- Klein Forest15- MacArthur16- Conroe17- Channelview18- Katy Taylor19- Cy-Ridge20- Lamar21- Clear Springs22- Bellaire23- Memorial24- Pasadena25- Cy-SpringsCLASS 5A1- Kingwood Park2- Paetow3- Galena Park4- Magnolia West5- Foster6- Sharpstown7- Friendswood8- WisdomAd9- Lamar Consolidated10- Nederland11- Port Neches-Groves12- Caney Creek13- Terry14- Magnolia15- Milby16- Lake Creek17- Fulshear18- College Station19- Galveston Ball20- Porter

The Lamar Texans put up a tough fight against the Cy Creek Cougars. When there were 31.2 seconds left in the first OT Lamar was up by one point, 58-57. With just 2.9 seconds left in the game, a Cy Creek player made a fast break and knocked down a three to force a second overtime. Lamar fought hard during the 2nd OT but, it just wasn't enough as Cy Creek won 67-63. Texan Jefferson Morris (#21) among Cougars D. Richards (#2) and J. Wysinger (#5) box out.

Houston native Anthony Rendon was honored at this year’s SpringSpirit Breakfast for Champions, and the Lamar and Rice alum made the event worthwhile with a great message and some fun. Berkman and his wife are heavily involved in SpringSpirit, and the Astros legend interviewed Rendon on stage. “My wife and I are very passionate about trying to give back; we’ve started our own non-profit,” said Rendon. There were laughs, of course; after all, Rendon’s spectacular performance in October 2019 helped the Nationals win a World Series against the Astros. “It’s the first time I’ve ever seen somebody’s World Series highlights where nobody in the room clapped,” said Reid Ryan.

HOUSTON - Zion Granville has been around sports his entire life. "He had always been a brother to me, so I wanted to return the favor and decided to play football. Abilene Christian, Illinois State, and a preferred walk-on opportunity from Texas came. In the end, Granville picked Illinois State University. Outside of football, Granville enjoys Star Wars, art, and design and still playing basketball and he wants to study political science, graphic design, or business at Illinois State.

Lamar defeats Memorial 39-7​Lamar registered its first playoff win since 2017 on Thursday night with a 39-7 home victory over Memorial. Foster dominates GCM for Playoff winCody Jackson had a "You Got Mossed" catch and Xavier Smallwood went off for Foster in their playoff victory over GCM on Thursday night. Bridgeland blows past Klein Collins 41-18Bridgeland takes home the bi-district championship behind a 41-18 victory, with 3 touchdowns coming from @MCultonp. This year FB Marshall is trying to get back to the state title game for a third-straight season. Dec. 17 at Challenger Stadium - 7 p.m.Lamar at Katy - Fri. Dec. 18 at Rhodes Stadium - 7 p.m.Oak Ridge vs. Tomball Memorial - TBDBridgeland vs Dekaney - TBDCy-Fair vs. Tompkins/FB TravisPearland vs Dobie/AtascocitaKlein Cain vs Westfield/College ParkKaty Taylor vs Heights/Cypress CreekCrosby vs Texas/Lake CreekFort Bend Marshall vs Montgomery/WhitehouseNederland vs. Pine Tree/A&M Consolidated

HOUSTON – If you're planning on getting out this weekend, you may run into some roadblocks. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, downtown visitors will have to navigate through some closed-off streets while the city celebrates the Houston Pride Festival and Parade. Click here for more information about the event. Here's a look at the closures:Friday - festival siteMcKinney from Bagby to Louisiana (all lanes) at 7 p.m. (Smith will be open for southbound traffic until noon June 22)Walker from Bagby to Smith (all lanes) at 7 p.m.Bagby east curb lane from McKinney to Walker at 7 p.m.Saturday – additional festival closuresSmith from Walker to McKinney (west curb lane) from 9 a.m. to noonSmith from Rusk to Lamar (all lanes) from noon to midnightSmith from Lamar to Dallas (two east curb lanes) from noon to 6 p.m.Smith from Lamar to Dallas (all lanes) from 6 p.m. to midnightBagby from Walker to Lamar (all lanes) at 6 a.m. (reopens on Sunday, June 23, at 2 a.m.)McKinney Exit Ramp at 45N at 6 a.m. (reopens on Sunday, June 23, at 2 a.m.)Saturday - Pride Parade staging and route

HOUSTON – Here are the Friday Football Frenzy Featured Games for this Friday, Oct. 26 live at 10:20 p.m. on KPRC Local 2 with Sports Director Randy McIlvoy. Kinkaid vs St. John'sPearland vs PasadenaWashington vs YatesCy Ranch vs Cy FairDeKaney vs KleinKaty Taylor vs MemorialBush vs ElkinsLamar vs MadisonTravis vs ClementsLangham Creek vs Cy SpringsHightower vs Dulles

HOUSTON – The Rice baseball team rallied for four runs over a span of four-straight innings, but Lamar regained the lead in the seventh and hung on for a 5-4 win over the Owls Wednesday night at Reckling Park in Houston. A Lamar error on the play, however, allowed Fuda an extra 90 feet to home plate and make it 4-3. Lamar held-off Rice's final at bats in the ninth for the 5-4 final. "Tonight's game was determined by our mental mistakes," said Rice head coach Wayne Graham. By design, a total of six Rice pitchers saw work in the game in advance of the team's upcoming Conference USA league opener.