Texans to work out former New Caney standout, versatile Kentucky defensive back

A business owner whose auto shop and home were heavily damaged during one of Saturday’s tornadoes is showing how he’s rebuilding with the help of friends and family, even though he doesn’t have insurance.

A young man has been taken into custody after being suspected of shooting a man in an altercation over a drug deal.

A man is facing charges after chasing down a family and threatening them with a gun during a road rage incident in New Caney, according to Harris County Precinct 4 deputies.

A woman swipes keys and steals a car from a Montgomery County tax office.

Two men were taken into custody Wednesday after attempting to steal an ATM and evade capture in New Caney.

We did a story with a Good Samaritan who gave that couple $1,000.
Now, another Good Samaritan saw that story, and they wanted to repay the donor.

A New Caney couple that became homeless after the derecho is breathing a sigh of relief.

Nicholas Aaron Bates, a 21-year-old from New Caney, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for possessing child pornography, alongside additional drug and domestic violence charges.

A New Caney family says they’ve been displaced for the past 4 months because of severe weather. During this time, they’ve been left in limbo by FEMA, which still hasn’t sent them money they were approved for.

Montgomery County authorities are searching for Juan Comacho, who disappeared during a walk in New Caney on August 31.

A New Caney family thought that they were finally getting relief after their home was destroyed by Hurricane Beryl. Now, they’re realizing that their relief might not be sufficient.

Richie Ross, 40, was a man of few words with a heart of gold. That is how his mother, Kathy Ross and his sister, Holly Atkins, describe him.

The Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office said multiple agencies executed the search warrant at the home.

More than $1 million was seized after a traffic stop in Montgomery County led to the discovery of drugs at a home in New Caney.

Florida's search and rescue teams are being sent to Texas to provide assistance during severe weather and flooding.

Rescue operations are underway in Harris County as flooding worsens on the San Jacinto River.

After several days of heavy rainfall and flood threats, both voluntary and mandatory evacuations have been issued.

Officials’ warnings could be heard loud and clear throughout the Idle Glen neighborhood in New Caney Tuesday morning.

We’re continuing to watch the flooding situation along the San Jacinto River in the New Caney area Wednesday morning, where rescues have already been made.

Authorities say Santiago Flores is believed to have driven to Lake Houston Wilderness Park in New Caney. His truck was found, investigators say, but Flores is still missing.

The Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office said a 23-year-old man was arrested on an assault warrant Saturday.

Several middle school students at Keefer Crossing Middle School were hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after ingesting THC-laced gummies, according to officials with New Caney Independent School District.

Buckle up as we explore how the Houston area’s master-planned communities are not just changing the real estate game – they’re dominating it.

A New Caney resident is $1 million richer this Monday after claiming a top prize winning ticket in a Texas Lottery scratch ticket game.

The family of a New Caney man said he has been missing since Tuesday and they are concerned for his safety.

Is it us, or are you noticing a lot of lottery winners in the Houston area?

A person was taken to the hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound after an incident authorities believe was a result of road rage in Montgomery County.

A man was arrested for exposing himself while walking around a Burlington Coat Factory in New Caney, Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden said Wednesday.

A barbecue restaurant in New Caney will need repairs after a fire destroyed the smokehouse and damaged the rear of the eatery.

Deputies are looking for a suspect who threw a Molotov cocktail at a Buddhist temple in Montgomery County, and started a fire, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Follow-up to February Report on Active Shooting Scenario.

A man and woman were taken into custody following a drug bust in New Caney, according to deputies from the Precinct 4 Constable “Rowdy” Hayden’s Office.

According to New Caney ISD, there are a total of 116 buses in the district, six of them are without AC. Those six buses have the shortest routes, 30 minutes or less. The district said there may be AC issues from time to time, but when an issue arises, maintenance fixes it as quickly as possible.

Gov. Greg Abbott will ceremonially sign the largest property tax in Texas history, which was passed during Special Session #2 of the 88th Texas Legislature on Wednesday in New Caney.

Firefighters in New Caney battled a two-alarm fire that broke out a church building in New Caney Monday morning.

Big Rivers Waterpark and Adventures is 80 acres of rides, slides, and activities. There is something for all the family!

A woman is dead after being ejected from a vehicle in a crash caused by speed and wet roads in New Caney Wednesday, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.

In separate incidents, two separate school districts in our area have come across the same disturbing problem, employees accused of having inappropriate relationships with students.

A teacher from the New Caney Independent School District has resigned after she was recently charged for having improper relationship with a student.

It’s Week 2 of the UIL High School Football postseason when the matchups get more competitive and the stakes are higher.

This weekend in Class 6A Houston football started off with a bang as North Shore was challenged by district-mate Atascocita, who put up a huge fight against the state’s No. 1 team on Thursday night.

It was an unbelievable ALDS Game 1 for the Houston Astros, and especially a New Caney man who caught the Yordan Alvarez home run ball on his birthday.

HOUSTON - Another big week of action is in the books and the Top 5.

HOUSTON - A ton of teams were off this past week, resulting in not a lot of movement in the rankings.

An investigation is underway after a man was found dead and another was injured after a shooting in Montgomery County early Monday.

A Houston firefighter is recovering at a hospital in Kingwood after being involved in a serious accident early Saturday morning.

The UIL Realignment took the smallest district in the State of Texas and made it one of the largest from six teams to nine teams. Regardless, The Woodlands should come out of District 13-6A as the Highlanders are loaded in 2022.

The identities and causes of death have been confirmed in the case of a missing couple found dead in a wooded area on June 5 in New Caney, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials say they have found the bodies of two people who were reported missing last month in a wooded area of New Caney Sunday morning.

It’s time to pay up, buttercup! Everyone enjoyed the free ride on the new stretch of tollway of the Grand Parkway when it opened in May, but now, that free ride has come to an end.

Meet New Caney ISD grad, Bella Garley

The Grand Parkway is used by thousands every day. It’s a 184-mile toll road connecting seven counties around Houston. With construction in northeast Houston coming to an end as the new stretch of pavement from New Caney down to Dayton opened on Thursday, May 19, the vision of creating the largest loop in the country is becoming reality.

The Grand Parkway / SH 99 from Eastex Freeway in New Caney to SH 146 in Baytown opened to traffic on Thursday!

On this weeks episode of VYPE’s Recruit Spotlight, we featured 3 athletes in our Under the Radar segment: class of 2023 OT Lawson Petty of Highland Park, class of 2024 DT/DE Tavion Atkinson of Aldine, and class of 2024 DB/WR Dravon Wilson of New Caney

The East Montgomery County Improvement District said it is expected to close this month on a 64-acre tract of land in New Caney that will become a haven for nature lovers, hike and bike enthusiasts, and dog owners and their furry friends.

On this weeks episode of VYPE’s Recruit Spotlight, we featured 3 athletes in our Under the Radar segment: class of 2023 LB/FB Cameron Burkes of Kingwood, class of 2023 WR Cameron Thomas of New Caney and class of 2024 WR/DB Terrence Guillory II of North Shore

Thrill seekers, channel your inner Tarzan and tackle an aerial ropes course at one of several family-friendly adventure parks in the Houston area.

Some people living near New Caney said they want answers about their water.

It’s UIL Realignment Day for the State of Texas as schools learned their fate for the next two years.

Grab the fam! This 5K run is 3.2 miles, and there will be runners from 9 to 70 years old!

It was another busy week of Texas high school football here in Houston.

It was another busy week of Texas high school football here in Houston.

NEW CANEY - The state's longest winning streak looked to be in danger.

Welcome to 8-5A-DI, which could be one of the wildest districts come season's end.

Start your summer season early with mom this Mother’s Day.

The former New Caney Independent School District superintendent was sentenced to serve two years in prison Wednesday for public corruption.

NEW CANEY - Chris McDermand almost didn't know what to do.

A mother is dead and her son injured after a runaway tire flew through her windshield on Feb. 25, 2021. NEW CANEY, Texas – A mother is dead and her son was injured after a runaway tire crashed through the windshield of her vehicle. Investigators said the woman and her 17-year-old son were driving home when a Dodge pick-up truck heading in the opposite direction lost its wheel. The wheel went airborne and flew over the concrete barrier before crashing into the windshield of the mother’s GMC pick-up truck, killing her instantly, authorities said. Her son, who was asleep in the passenger seat, was taken to a hospital in serious but stable condition.

NEW CANEY – A family in New Caney is whole again after losing their dog days before Hurricane Harvey slammed into Houston. The family in New Caney almost gave up until a rescue group found her in Sugar land. A volunteer from another organization named, ‘Lost Dogs of Texas’ stepped in and used a special database to find Maddie’s owner. AdThe volunteer from Lost Dogs of Texas was able to contact Rachel’s mother and Maddie was finally reunited with her family. Lost dogs of Texas said thousands of dogs are lost every year.

The Porter and New Caney rivalry has always been exciting in every sport. In the last December matchup, New Caney was victorious, so Porter had something to prove. Porter and New Caney both rebounded each other's shots. Within the last five minutes of the game, New Caney made it to the free-throw line and made both shots, and as did Porter. Jaxon Olvera #0 looks to get past Ke'Shun Simon #12.

NEW CANEY, Texas – The former superintendent of New Caney ISD is facing a theft charge. The complaint states school district police suspected the then-superintendent was returning travel vouchers for work trips he didn’t actually take. The district said Franklin submitted his resignation on Nov. 16. The school district said in a statement: “New Caney ISD has been notified of the investigation by law enforcement. The district cannot comment further as this is an ongoing investigation.”The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office said Franklin turned himself in on Thursday.

NEW CANEY, Texas – Since last spring, Texas bar owners have been on a financial roller coaster. In Montgomery County, Sandra Young says the doors of her place, Bokeeter’s Cocktail Bar in New Caney, will remain open in spite of any closure order. She’s had a long-running dispute with state regulators ever since she was first ordered to close last spring. Young’s business actually shouldn’t be open right now. But Young is convinced she has a right to remain open regardless of what the governor says.

NEW CANEY, Texas – An investigation is underway after authorities said a potential home intruder was shot and killed in Montgomery County. The incident happened around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday at a home on Panky Lane and Murphy Lane in New Caney, authorities said. The intruder charged the man, so he fired at the intruder, hitting him in the chest, authorities said. When authorities arrived, officials said emergency responders attempted to save the potential intruder, but he succumbed to his wounds. The identity of the hammer-wielding man has not been released, but authorities said he is believed to be Hispanic.

The H-Town High School Sports Show continues on AT&T SportsNet and with that came some Football & Basketball Game Highlight Clips! Check out some amazing plays from across the Greater Houston area and be sure to subscribe to VYPE on YouTube for more great video content! Magnolia vs New CaneyCinco Ranch vs Seven LakesBaytown Lee vs Baytown SterlingConcordia Lutheran vs Westbury Christian - BasketballShadow Creek vs Hightower - BasketballFulshear vs College Station - VolleyballSeven Lakes vs Katy - Volleyball

NEW CANEY, Texas – A New Caney woman is recovering in the hospital after Montgomery County deputies say she told them her husband shot her in the chest with a shotgun and then turned the gun on himself. Deputies said the murder-suicide attempt happened at a home on Tree Monkey Road near FM 1485. According to authorities, the man was found dead at the home. Deputies said the woman, who is 51 years old, is expected to survive the shooting.

NEW CANEY, Texas – Big Rivers Waterpark and Adventures reopens park until Thanksgiving weekend to give people back a little bit of their Summer fun taken by the business closures. The coronavirus put an end to many people’s summer plans and vacations so the attractions are open again at Big Rivers Waterpark and Adventures with some new safety guidelines and procedures. You can take part in their Autumn Adventures which features everything from the Vulture’s Dive, to the Gator Gulch, Zip-Lining and so much more! To find out about all the other attractions or how to get tickets before the season ends, click here!

CONROE, Texas – Montgomery County commissioners will consider whether two more early-voting locations are needed during a meeting Monday. According to an agenda for the meeting, commissioners will consider a resolution that would add an early-voting location in New Caney and another in Spring. That address corresponds with the location of the East Montgomery County Courthouse Annex. The Spring location would be at 1300 Riley Fuzzel Road. According to the website for Montgomery County Elections, the county currently has nine early voting locations.

But VYPE has still done what we have always done when it comes to previewing Texas high school football here in Houston. Other key returners include first-team, all-district WR Kelton Wright (593 yards, 5 TDs) and second-team pick OL Alex Pruitt. Defensively, watch for first-team DE Wilburn Smallwood and second-team DE Tavaris Owens to shore up the defensive line. The defensive unit will have to replace Defensive MVP Jarrett Pleasant at safety but have some strong pieces back. Harris was the Defensive MVP.

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 PHOTOSIt will be a new era for New Caney as Brady Pennington has called it a career. Gone is District 9-5A-DI MVP Zion Childress (Texas State), who combined for more than 3,500 yards of total offense, so the Eagles will have to find a new signal-caller. Returning is Offensive MVP Cale Sanders Jr. (UCF-Commit), who rushed for 1,070 yards and 16 TDs a year ago. First-teamer Kenny Williams (89 tackles, five sacks) will roam at linebacker.

Ware is overly excited to take over this job and has pumped that into the veins of the players and the new-look staff. This team went 1-9 a year ago but don't expect them to stay at that mark for long. Other players to watch on offense include WR Ashton Garner, WR Davin Lee, OL Logan Strong, OL Timothy Sjolander, OL Landon Wood, OL Pierre Broussard and OL Trey Rodgers. Also, watch for move-in Cameron Cooper on the defensive line, he will bring a force to the line. Other names to remember WR/DB Davin Lee, WR/DB Donovan Orebo, TE/LB Esteban Vega and WR/DB Kameron George.

NEW CANEY, Texas – Curbside meal service for New Caney ISD begins Monday, Aug. 10 for students grades PreK-12. Lunch will be charged according to the National School Lunch Program eligibility (full-price, reduced-price, or free depending on eligibility). Meal service will take place Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for breakfast and lunch. Students must be present with a school ID or a parent must provide a student school ID or ID number when picking up meals. Meal prices are as follows: Grades PreK-5: $2.75Grades 6-12: $3Adults $4.50Meals will be given out at the following locations:

New Caney students will return to school beginning August 10. The district published an FAQ page on the school’s reopening, which includes preliminary information about registration, mobile Wi-Fi, and Chromebook rentals. A full plan has not been revealed and the district is currently following guidelines from the CDC and the state. Start dateAugust 10List of measures in place:Sanitization: All campuses are going through a deep clean on high-touch areas during the school closure, and will be deep cleaned prior to school reopening. Fill out the form below and we’ll work to find the answer to your question.

Lowell Shapley of New Caney was fishing when he accidentally stepped into a deep hole where a stingray was at Jamaica Beach in Galveston. In response to a comment on his Facebook post, Shapley said the incident was caused by bad luck and bad timing. Despite wearing protective reef boots and waders, he says the stingray went through the boot and a layer of neoprene. Had the water muddied around me so couldn’t see and moved sideways right into a deep hole where he was laid up. Got to shore and called a friend close that came over with an icechest full of scalding water,” Shapley said on Facebook.

HOUSTON – As early as 7 a.m. Saturday morning, families began to gather for the season opener at Big Rivers Waterpark and Adventures in New Caney. Greg Abbott’s orders and reopen the park for Memorial Day weekend. And what do we have here: 99% humidity and 90-degree temperatures.”He added people can decide if visiting a water park is right for them. The Big Rivers Waterpark features water slides, a lazy river, wave pools, a petting zoo, zip lines, and many other activities. Lightning paused activities at Big Rivers Waterpark Saturday.

NEW CANEY, Tx – Summer is still on at Big Rivers Waterpark, as announcements were made this week regarding a brand new opening date and free ticket giveaways for first responders and healthcare workers. The new opening date? They had to postpone their Spring Break opening date due to the coronavirus outbreak. Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures BIG UPDATE! Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures Announces Opening Date, New Attractions and "Rewarding Our Heroes" Program.

New Caney coach Tricia Mize passed away on Wednesday night due to Stage 4 liver cancer, which was first reported by the Conroe Courier, leaving a son, Mason, and a daughter, Micha. "I gave her a tough time after that last game at New Caney," Wolfe said. "She's just a great person, just hands down a great person that cares about her kids," Wolfe said. Tricia Mize helped me so much my first year as a Head Girl's Coach. - Former @HumbleISD_SCHS coach Angie McDonald@NewCaneyGBB coach Tricia Mize passed away on Wednesday night.

NEW CANEY, Texas – Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for a violent purse snatching in Montgomery County. The suspect then took the woman’s purse and then ran back to the vehicle and jumped into the backseat. The woman tried to run after the suspect’s vehicle, but police said she stopped when the suspect fired a round towards her. According to police, the suspect’s shoes fell off as he exited the vehicle and were recovered by officers. Shortly after the robbery, police said the suspect’s iPad was tracked near the Greyhound Bus Station, but was never located.

NEW CANEY, Texas – A teen was killed early Thursday morning when the car he was driving slammed into a New Caney home. The crash was reported at 2:16 a.m. at a home on Russel Drive at Trinity Way. The vehicle went airborne and hit a tree, which sheared off the side of the car, troopers said. The vehicle then crashed into two support pillars of the home and stopped in a stairway, troopers said. Troopers said they are investigating the cause of the crash, but they believe alcohol and speed were factors.

The deadline is Tuesday for applying for disaster assistance with FEMA and SBA for in Montgomery County affected by Imelda. Residence can go to www.disasterassistance.gov to apply for assistance for physical damage suffered. Or you can visit the physical location: Bullas Sallas Park Pavilion and Rodeo Arena at 21675B McCleskey Rd. New Caney, Texas 77357. The office hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

NEW CANEY, Texas – A family was left homeless after a massive blaze tore through their home. The fire started around 11 p.m. Tuesday on Lilac Lane near Azalea Lane in New Caney, according to the Montgomery County Fire Department. The wife, who was inside the home when the fire started, called the fire department and told them the second-floor master bedroom was on fire. Firefighters had some issues putting the blaze out because of the lack of fire hydrants, so extra tankers had to be called in, authorities said. While they were fighting the fire, authorities said they noticed a five-ton central air unit inside the home, so all firefighters were ordered to immediately evacuate the area.

NEW CANEY, Texas – Among the music, the candles, the hugs and tears there were loving memories shared of 17-year-old Joshua Givens at New Caney High School Tuesday night. Several dozen people -- including family, friends, teammates and faculty members -- held a candlelight vigil to honor the high school junior. Givens was killed in an apparent hit-and-run on Sunday morning while walking home from a friend's quinceanera. "There's no words to explain," Del Angel replied when asked how much she would miss her friend. A viewing will be held Wednesday for Givens at the Grand Parkway Church in Porter.