What is composting? This Earth Day, weโre getting rid of food waste the natural way with ZeroWaste Houston๐
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by learning about composting? Join us as we explore the natural way to get rid of food waste with ZeroWaste Houston ๐ #EarthDay #Composting #ZeroWasteHouston
Man sentenced to 7 years for exposing his genitals to 7-year-old girl at The Woodlands Mall
A 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.
Member of Woodlands Elite Cheer Co. in ICU after shot while traveling near Austin; another grazed by bullet
Members of a Houston area cheer team traveling near Austin became victims when a suspect opened fire on their vehicle, shooting two of them, leaving one seriously injured, according to various reports.
THE WIND UP: VYPE Softball Rankings, No. 7 The Woodlands Highlanders
The Woodlands was just one series victory away from punching their ticket to Austin a year ago. This was the Highlanders' first trip to the Regional Finals since 2017 and now they will try and punch through and reach the State Tournament for the first time since 2015.
โConsider taking a self-defense classโ: MCSO offers safety tips after man exposes himself, touches woman jogging near park in The Woodlands
The Montgomery County Sheriffโs Office wants joggers to be on the lookout for a man who they said inappropriately touched a woman running near a park in The Woodlands Thursday morning,
A decade in Texas real estate: More than 3M Texas homes sold, median home price increased $112K, report finds
About one in four homes sold in Texas in the last decade were sold in the Greater Houston area. Between 2011 and 2020, 811,105 homes were sold in the HoustonโThe WoodlandsโSugar Land metropolitan statistical area, according to a report released Thursday by Texas Realtors.
Local nonprofit works with community leaders to educate families about child sex trafficking
They are amazing, beautiful and photogenic. They consist of leaders, advocates, law enforcement and some survivors who all assembled at a recent photoshoot in The Woodlands to draw attention to an ongoing problem in our community.
John Cooper Student-Athletes Honored
THE WOODLANDS โ For the second consecutive year, in lieu of the traditional year-end awards ceremony in the school's Glenn Performing Arts Center, The John Cooper School's Athletic Department went live and virtual with their athletic awards to honor the personal and teams successes of the 2020-2021 Dragon athletic programs. Athletes, family members, coaches and faculty tuned into the school's YouTube channel to attend a Night of Champions Athletic Awards Evening on May 14.
VYPE Houston Boy's Soccer Rankings powered by Lethal Enforcer Soccer 3/22
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- Seven Lakes2- Ridge Point3- The Woodlands4- Langham Creek5- Humble6- Cinco Ranch7- Dobie8- Klein Forest9- North Shore10- Bridgeland11- Klein Cain12- Jersey VillageCLASS 5A1- Kingwood Park2- Galena Park3- Paetow4- Friendswood5- Sharpstown6- Porter7- Magnolia West8- Wisdom9- Crosby10- Foster11- Goose Creek Memorial12- TerryCLASS 4A1- Brazosport2- Splendora3- Lumberton4- Livingston5- Royal6- Huffman7- East ChambersAd8- Columbia9- Bellville10- Scarborough11- Stafford12- Furr
VYPE Houston Girl's Soccer Rankings powered by Lethal Enforcer Soccer 3/22
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 Point (7 Weeks at #1)2- The Woodlands3- Memorial4- Bridgeland5- Cy-Fair6- Tompkins7- Cy-Woods8- Clear Lake9- Seven Lakes10- Atascocita11- Deer Park12- PearlandCLASS 5A1- Friendswood2- Kingwood Park3- Magnolia4- Foster5- Katy Jordan6- Port Neches-Groves7- College Station8- A&M Consolidated9- Montgomery10- Barbers Hill11- Nederland12- Fulshear
VYPE Houston Boy's Soccer Rankings powered by Lethal Enforcer Soccer 3/15
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- Seven Lakes4- Humble5- Langham Creek6- Cinco Ranch7- Dobie8- Bridgeland9- Klein Forest10- North Shore11- Klein Cain12- Fort Bend Elsik13- Katy Taylor14- Jersey Village15- Cy-Fair16- Strake Jesuit17- Tompkins18- MacArthur19- Conroe20- Channelview21- Cy-Ridge22- Lamar23- Cy-Springs24- Brazoswood25- DullesCLASS 5A1- Kingwood Park2- Galena Park3- Sharpstown4- Friendswood5- Paetow6- Magnolia West7- Foster8- WisdomAd9- Crosby10- Caney Creek11- Fulshear12- Nederland
VYPE Houston Girl's Soccer Rankings powered by Lethal Enforcer Soccer 3/15
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 Point (6 Weeks at #1)2- The Woodlands3- Memorial4- Bridgeland5- Cy-Fair6- Cy-Woods7- Tompkins8- Deer Park9- Clear Lake10- Seven lakes11- Atascocita12- College Park13- Pearland14- Bellaire15- Kingwood16- Beaumont West Brook17- Tomball Memorial18- Grand Oaks19- Katy20- Cinco Ranch21- Tomball22- Cy-Creek23- Clements24- Stratford25- Klein CollinsCLASS 5A1- Friendswood (New #1)2- Kingwood Park3- Magnolia4- Foster5- Katy JordanAd6- Port Neches-Groves7- College Station8- A&M Consolidated9- Montgomery10- Barbers Hill11- Fulshear12- Manvel
VYPE Houston Girl's Soccer Rankings powered by Lethal Enforcer Soccer
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 Point (5 Weeks at #1)2- The Woodlands3- Memorial4- Bridgeland5- Tompkins6- Seven Lakes7- Cy-Fair8- Tomball Memorial9- Deer Park10- College Park11- Cy-Woods12- Clear Lake13- Atascocita14- Beaumont Westbrook15- Pearland16- Kingwood17- Klein Cain18- Bellaire19- Grand Oaks20- Cinco Ranch21- Tomball22- Cy-Creek23- George Ranch24- Stratford25- KleinCLASS 5A1- Magnolia (New #1)2- Kingwood Park3- Friendswood4- Katy JordanAd5- Foster6- Port Neches-Groves7- College Station8- Fulshear9- A&M Consolidated10- Montgomery11- Barbers Hill12- Kempner13- Angleton14- Nederland15- Manvel16- Lake Creek17- Waller18- Porter19- Sanat Fe20- texas City
VYPE 2021 Softball Preview:โ Public School #14 The Woodlands
The Woodlands hasn't been to state since 2015 and last won a crown in 2011. The 2021 version of the Highlanders possesses plenty of offense. Jordan Jones (Vernon College) was right behind her hitting for .417, while now-sophomore Alannah Leach hit for .403 as a freshman. The Leach twins will be players to watch in the city for the next three years, but do the Highlanders have the pitching? AdCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE
Woodlands singer Zae Romeo gets a 4-chair turn on NBCโs The Voiceโ
HOUSTON โ The Voice Season 20 is underway and Zae Romeo, a 21-year old Woodlands resident, got all 4 coaches to turn their chairs during the blind auditions. Zae Romeo teaching music (Zae Romeo)โI have the most amazing students. Zae Romeo (2020 NBCUniversal Media, LLC)โI struggled a lot with depression and anxiety and just self-esteem issues. To see Zae Romeoโs complete interview, watch the video above. You can check out Zae Romeoโs complete blind audition at the link below.
VYPE Houston Boy's Soccer Top 20 powered by Lethal Enforcer Soccer
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- Cinco Ranch3- The Woodlands4- Seven Lakes5- Bridgeland6- Klein Cain7- North Shore8- Klein Forest9- Humble10- Fort Bend Elsik11- Dobie12- Tompkins13- Langham Creek14- Strake Jesuit15- Clear Springs16- Channelview17- Katy Taylor18- Memorial19- Cy-Falls20- AldineCLASS 5A1- Kingwood Park2- Paetow3- Friendswood4- Magnolia West5- Galena Park6- Lamar Consolidated7- Sharpstown8- Foster9- Nederland10-Wisdom11- Crosby12- Caney Creek13- New Caney Porter14- Barbers Hill15- College StationAd16- Magnolia17- Manvel18- Terry19- Milby20- Fulshear
VYPE Houston Girl's Soccer Top 20 powered by Lethal Enforcer Soccer
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- Tompkins4- Seven Lakes5- Bridgeland6- Memorial7- Cy-Fair8- Pearland9- Deer Park10- Clear Lake11- Atascocita12- Tomball Memorial13- Klein Collins14- Beaumont Westbrook15- Cy Creek16- Klein Cain17- College Park18- Cy Woods19- Tomball20- BellaireCLASS 5A1- Kingwood Park (5 Weeks at #1)2- Magnolia3- Friendswood4- Port Neches-Groves5- College Station6- Fulshear7- A&M Consolidated8- Katy JordanAd9- Foster10- Montgomery11- Fort Bend Kempner12- Barbers Hill13- Nederland14- Santa Fe15- Porter16- Angleton17- Lake Creek18- Waller19- New Caney20- La Porte
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Local vaccine expert, Dr. Peter Hotez, weighs in on efficacy of three COVID vaccine candidates
โThereโs a huge advantage to starting with a half dose- we can dose more people around the world,โ said Rudd Dobber, exec. They said 1,000 people will receive the vaccine and 500 will receive a placebo. Greg Abbott, healthcare workers will be the first to have access to a vaccine once one is approved. None of the local hospital systems have a date for when theyโll receive that yet but they are working on plans for who within their health system would get a vaccine first. UTMB said they also anticipate theyโll receive the Pfizer vaccine and have the freezer capability to store the drug.
Five Reasons not to count The Woodlands out
The Woodlands have fallen to Pearland and Hightower this season. The Highlanders will be favored in their final three games in District 13-6A after knocking off Oak Ridge 31-21 this weekend. The War Eagles had a shot to catch The Woodlands off guard, but the Highlanders proved to be too much. He had a TD reception and a punt return for a TD against the War Eagles. THE BIGSOLs Titan Tucker, Kaden Sieracki, MJ Ruhman and Cross Tucker are providing QB protection and holes to run through.
VYPE Volleyball Rankings: Magnolia, Rosehill, TWCA make moves
Bridgeland fell to Cypress Ranch in a big loss while Oak Ridge rolled Grand Oaks to get back in the Top 10. Memorial has a big week facing Stratford and Cy-Fair, while George Ranch faces Ridge Point for the district title. The Woodlands face Oak Ridge and up and comer Grand Oaks. Memorialโ Big week with Stratford and Cy-Fair in the que4. Oak Ridge โ Rise of the Ridge.
Through the Lens: John Cooper Volleyball caps season with 3-1 win on Dig Pink Night
THE WOODLANDS - In a way, it was the perfect way to end a season that for some thought may never even happen to begin with. The Dragons pulled off the 3-1 victory over Awty International to cap the year at 16-7 overall for first-year head coach Jennifer Peyton. Re-Watch the LIVE Game Broadcast - CLICK HERE"I'm just really happy we got to play," Peyton told VYPE after the match. I really think this is one of the best team's as far as team support and effort to be a part of. For one of the returners, Laura Weatherford had a career-night as she surpassed 1,000 career digs on the night.
VYPE VOLLEYBALL RANKINGS: Shake-ups in Rankings (Photo Gallery)
The Highlanders put away Grand Oaks in five games to remain in first in district. Staying up north, Montgomery has it rolling in Class 5A, winning 10 straight, while TWCA is putting it together in TAPPS 4A. Deer Park -- Undefeated in district play10. Grand Oaks -- Big game against Oak Ridge TuesdayOTHERS TO WATCH: Atascocita, Clear Falls, Katy, Oak Ridge, Pearland, Summer CreekโฆCLASS 5A1. Concordia Lutheran โ HUGE game vs St. Agnes Tuesday Night2.
Houston-area voters complain political signs are being stolen from yards
In Oakridge North near the Woodlands, a couple of residents from both sides were victimized. We usually chat on the road and told me that she wanted to know where I got my sign that hers had been stolen. Like in most neighborhoods political signs can be seen throughout Oakridge North. In response to the theft, Hribar said he put 11 more signs supporting democratic candidates. The Oakridge North Police Department said only one case has been called so far but warned that someone caught stealing political signs could be cited for theft.
THE RANKINGS: Volleyball power players coming into focus
As Klein and Friendswood remain constants, the rest of the volleyball landscape in Houston is a little bumpy. The Woodlands lost back-to-back matches last week to St. Agnes and Klein, allowing for Seven Lakes, Dawson and George Ranch to gain ground in the Top 5. Grand Oak moves back into the Class 6A Top 10. 1 but just lost to Episcopal. However, St. Agnes beat Episcopal during the same round-robin.
UT Health, Memorial Hermann doctors save dying man with coronavirus by performing rare double lung transplant
THE WOODLANDS, Texas โ UT Health and Memorial Hermann are the first in Texas to perform a double lung transplant that saved the life of a man suffering from COVID-19. He is a retired construction worker who lived with diabetes and had no other underlying health conditions, according to Memorial Hermann. Last month, Dr. Jyothula and a team from UT Health performed the double lung transplant one day after Medellin went on the waiting list, according to Memorial Hermann. According to UT Health, he immediately began physical therapy and thriving in good health. While itโs a phenomenal operation, Dr. Jyothula said he never wants to have to do a double lung transplant because of this virus again.
Update: Montgomery County judge out of surgery, recovering after crashing into deputy constableโs cruiser
THE WOODLANDS, Texas โ Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough successfully made it out of surgery Thursday night after his vehicle crashed into a parked deputy constableโs vehicle earlier in the day. A spokesman for Keough said the judge was on his way to a meeting when he crashed into the cruiser in The Woodlands. He said Keough, a deputy constable from Montgomery County Precinct 5 and a third driver were taken to a hospital after the crash. Keough underwent surgery to get his pelvis and hip reconstructed, officials said. โPlease keep the deputy and judge in your thoughts and prayers,โ Keoughโs spokesman said in a statement.
Where to watch fireworks in the Houston area during Labor Day weekend
Hereโs where to watch fireworks in the Houston area during Labor Day weekend. The Woodlands Township Labor Day Drive-In Fireworks DisplayOn Sunday, Sept. 6, a seven-minute fireworks display will be launched from the northeast corner of Lake Robbins and Six Pines drives at 8:55 p.m. and streamed on the townshipโs Facebook page and the Visit the Woodlands Facebook page. Parking areas designated for the event include various locations at The Woodlands Mall, Market Street and the Gold Lot at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Kings Harbor Labor Day Celebration & FireworksKings Harbor Waterfront Village in Kingwood will host a concert and fireworks show on Sunday, Sept. 6. TC & The Cannonballs will perform from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. A fireworks show will start at 9:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Newly-built mansion in The Woodlands boasts walk-in wine cellar, club-like bar, heated pool, $3.85M price tag
THE WOODLANDS, Texas โ In the market for an opulent Texas home? On this fancy home tour, weโre taking you to a newly-built, two-story, contemporary mansion just north of Houston. Nestled in the exclusive The Woodlands Carlton Woods Creekside subdivision, this 2019-built home sits in front of a pond on a 1.13-acre corner lot. Interior amenities include a huge, walk-in wine cellar, media room, game room, club-like bar, home gym and elevator. 34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)34 N Fazio Way (Photo credit: Engage Realty Media) (HAR)What do you think of this opulent mansion?
Details on experimental drug being used to treat HFD captain battling COVID-19
WOODLANDS, Texas โ A Houston firefighter's family is hoping a new drug will help him win his battle with COVID-19. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, there are four hospitals across the country experimenting with the drug. Now, the company that makes the drug, NeuroRX, says they believe by using it as an injection, it can be used for conditions like bipolar depression and also respiratory distress. The department said they got approval from NeuroRX to get the drug transferred from Houston Methodist to Memorial Hermann in the Woodlands to treat Capt. Pena added that, right now, 96 Houston firefighters are in quarantine and 34 firefighters have tested positive.
Colleagues fight red tape to get experimental treatment for HFD Capt. Searcy battling COVID-19
Captain Tommy Searcy is in critical condition at Memorial Hermann in the Woodlands, officials said, Tuesday. After hours of communication and battling red tape, early Tuesday morning, Searcyโs colleagues brought over an experimental drug which they hope will help save his life. Unrelenting determination is the feeling consuming Lancton and Searcyโs colleagues, including Searcyโs twin Tony, who is also an HFD captain. With dwindling options, firefighters had hoped an experimental drug being used in Houston could be an answered prayer, but the trial is being facilitated at Houston Methodist. Searcy is at Memorial Hermann in the Woodlands.
Ask 2: Are businesses legally allowed to charge a COVID fee?
As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: We went to a restaurant in the Woodlands and saw a COVID fee of 5% on our bill. According to CreditCards.com and Bankrate.com analyst Ted Rossman, coronavirus surcharges are technically legal as long as theyre disclosed. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the cost of doing business has gone up. Send it our way, and we will try to hunt down an answer.
The Woodlands launches Township Together initiative to highlight positive artwork, creativity in the community
The Woodlands Township created an initiative to showcase positive artwork and creativity in the community amid this challenging time. Local residents are encouraged to share their uplifting artwork to be featured on the Township Together web page. Featured work, so far, includes sidewalk chalk art, painted rocks, and more. Here are guidelines for artwork submissions:Photos containing graphic, obscene, or explicit content will not be considered for the Township Together web page or social media postings. Creatives can submit their artwork through social media by using the hashtag #TownshipTogether or by emailing to townshiptogether@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.
4 must-try Woodlands-area coffee shops
Sip a rosemary maple latte, try a kick-butt cortado or opt for something simpler like a black cup of coffee (if it ainโt broke, why fix it?). Snag something simple like a cappuccino or opt for something rarer like the rosemary maple latte. 21 Waterway Avenue, The Woodlands, TX 77380For a quick caffeine-fix, stop at Third Gen Coffee, a coffeehouse run by third-generation coffee farmers. 3555 Rayford Road, Suite 10, Spring, TX 77386For decadent coffee beverages, stop by Coco Crepes, Waffles & Coffee. Try the matcha mint chocolate chip latte, an affogato with vanilla gelato, or a pumpkin spice latte.
5 Woodlands-area trails to tackle this Fall
HOUSTON โ From city routes with post-run brunch and coffee stops to remote trails in swampy wetlands, here are some scenic Woodlands-area trails to tackle if you love the outdoors. However far you walk, you'll encounter woodlands, wetlands and abundant wildlife. Located about 30 miles north of The Woodlands, this 163,037-acre park packed with loblolly pines, Southern magnolias and yaupon holly boasts some 275 miles of trails. Meander on beginner trails or trek segments of the 129-mile Lone Star Hiking Trail, the state's longest continuous hiking path. This 1,745-acre state forest bordering the Woodlands features nearly 15 miles of trails lined with pines and packed with red-cockaded woodpecker, an endangered species.
Lake Travis defeat The Woodlands 41-13 in Class 6A Division I state football championship
ARLINGTON โ The emotional season came to an end for the Woodlands Highlanders in disappointing fashion as the team lost in the state championship game, 41-13 to Lake Travis. The Woodlands came into the 6A Division I title game undefeated after persevering through tough circumstances when one of their teammates Grant Milton suffered a brain injury during an early round playoff game. Thousands of fans made the trip from the Woodlands to Arlington for the game, showing tremendous support for Milton and his family. His familiar number 21 jersey t-shirts could be seen throughout AT&T StadiumPlayers wore socks with Miltonโs number 21 displayed and their helmets had number 21 stickers on them as well. It was the second state title appearance for the Woodlands, who last played for the championship in 2003.