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A woman is dead after she was reportedly involved in a crash near Atascocita Friday afternoon, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tweeted.

One person has died in a crash involving three vehicles in Humble Monday, officials said.

An investigation is underway after a man stabbed his wife to death in Atascocita Tuesday, Harris County sheriff’s deputies said.

HOUSTON - Ashley Boyd will admit that her team is different now than it was just a few weeks ago when it first Kingwood.

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If you have ever dreamed of perpetually being on vacation at a lake house, then look no further than this five-bedroom, four-bath, three and half bath mansion near Atascocita and Kingwood.

Atascocita is in San Antonio for the boys basketball state tournament for the second consecutive season, and third time since 2016, but the Eagles boast a different dynamic this time around.

When most teams have a tendency to be restless or at their most fatigued, during the second halves of games, Atascocita’s boys basketball team is at its best. The Eagles are at their finest.

CYPRESS—Atascocita boys basketball coach David Martinez cut the last strand of the net, a custom celebration for champions, and held it up for all to see.

CYPRESS—Shadow Creek broke open a competitive game at halftime with a dominant third quarter to rout Bellaire, 73-42, in their Region III-6A semifinal Friday night at the Berry Center.

Welcome to the 2022 baseball season.

Six boys basketball teams in the Corpus Christi-area ended the regular season in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches state rankings.

Welcome to the 2022 softball season.

HOUSTON - With 2022 UIL Realignment comes with it sometimes major shakeups of altering the size of teams in districts comes with it.

An Atascocita mother says she’s grateful the magic of Christmas wasn’t ruined by a Grinch who never delivered the Elf on The Shelf kits she paid for.

No. 1 Atascocita Eagles

HOUSTON – With his helmet still on, swaying back and forth with his teammates while the Atascocita High school song bellowed loud from the stands of TDECU Stadium, Kam Dewberry held the newest gold football trophy in his left hand.

HOUSTON – The Texas high school football playoffs could be best compared to a heavy-weight championship boxing match.

HOUSTON – When senior quarterback Gavin Session went down with a season-ending injury, Craig Stump turned to the next man up.

The Clear Brook Wolverines are read-hot coming out of the shoot.

Ding… ding… It’s Round two of the “Magical” UIL Texas High School Playoffs and there are some tremendous matchups over the weekend.

The 2021 boys’ basketball season is underway in H-Town and VYPE has the list of teams for you to watch.

No. 6 Atascocita Eagles

A woman was shot multiple times and a man is in custody following a SWAT standoff in Atascocita Tuesday night, Precinct 4 deputies said.

An investigation is underway after a man sustained serious burns when his vehicle burst into flames and exploded early Friday in an Atascocita neighborhood, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

HOUSTON - Since Kasidi Pickering was four years old she has put the work in on the softball diamond.

Authorities are working to clear the scene of a multi-vehicle crash involving an ambulance in northeast Harris County.

A 10-year-old boy is injured after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Atascocita Wednesday, Precinct 4 constable deputies said.

HOUSTON - In their last 123 games at Allen Eagle Stadium, the Allen Eagles are now 122-1.

Welcome to the 2021 Texas High School Football season!!

This is the Class 6A district that everyone watches.

It was not the outcome they were hoping for, but the Atascocita community is still proud of their coach.

An Atascocita-area mother said she spent part of Mother’s Day terrified after she was carjacked at her home.

HOUSTON - What a season it was for women's basketball in Houston. The city had Cypress Creek reach the Class 6A State Championship game for a second-straight year and reached the state tournament for the third time in four seasons. Cy Creek fell short of DeSoto but the numbers for the group are phenomenal. There was so much great talent in the city, so it's time to name the Public School All-VYPE teams. PLAYER OF THE YEAR: To be announced at 2021 VYPE AwardsCOACH OF THE YEAR: To be announced at 2021 VYPE AwardsTEAM OF THE YEAR: To be announced at 2021 VYPE AwardsAdFIRST TEAMRori Harmon, Cypress Creek (Texas)Kyndall Hunter, Cypress Creek (Texas)Kaley Perkins, Langham Creek (Oklahoma)Nya Threatt, Fort Bend DullesBre'Yon White, Shadow Creek (Oklahoma)Kaiya Wynn, Foster (Tennessee)SECOND TEAMAlicia Blanton, FosterTaylor Jackson, Cypress CreekBlake Matthews, AtascocitaKierra Merchant, SpringTierra Simon, Heights (Prairie View A&M)Crystal Smith, Tompkins (Tarleton State)THIRD TEAMGia Adams, Jersey Village (Tennessee State)Gracelynn Alvarez, Heights (UTEP)Saija Cleveland, Langham CreekHannah Humphrey, Lamar ConsolidatedAshlyn Jones, Klein OakJessica Lynn, BridgelandHONORABLE MENTIONAdNgozi Agoh, Grand OaksJasmin Allen, PearlandImani Avery, FosterAlexis Babineaux, WestfieldAbby Bala, Cinco RanchHeather Baymon, Langham CreekEnriqua Bellow, Deer ParkJustice Carlton, Seven LakesAli Diop, College ParkKaitlyn Duhon, Summer CreekEliya Ellis, Clear CreekRavyn Ellis, BellaireAleighyah Fontenot, Ridge PointTori Garza, New Caney(Oklahoma State)Kaidance Glenn, Klein OakGabrielle Hueter, MagnoliaLoghan Johnson, TompkinsNiyah Johnson, Clear SpringsTreanna Johnson, BrazosportKatelyn Kabrich, Tomball MemorialMicKayla Leftridge, New CaneyRaniyah Lewis, Oak RidgeAlazea Maldonado-Jackson, Houston SterlingJordyn Marshall, ManvelKylie Minter, Clear SpringsTia Mitchell, Cy LakesVictoria Moore, Fort Bend DullesTu'Myra Morant, La PorteRachel Okoye, George RanchBriana Perguero, Jersey VillageNicole Petrakovitz, Oak Ridge(Tarleton State)AdShanna Petty, WestsideKamari Portalis, Magnolia West(Houston)Takeiyah Price, Brookshire RoyalDai Dai Powell, Fort Bend DullesVictoria Rivera, DobieAshlynn Ryall, FriendswoodC'Andrea Scott-Garrett, KashmereR'Mani Taylor, Shadow CreekAbigail Tomaski, MemorialSamora Watson, Clear FallsRobin Whitehead, AtascocitaAmber Williams, Cypress SpringsDaNae Williams, Shadow CreekSavannah Wilson, Kingwood Park

In the circle, Kennedy is 8-0 with 111 strikeouts and just seven walks with no runs in 55 innings. Sophomore Ava Brown has also been crushing it, hitting .609 with 29 RBIs, 10 doubles, and seven home runs. Ad1)Lake Creek Lions (24-0, 7-0) (Prev. 7)2)Barbers Hill Eagles (25-2, 7-0) (Prev. 4)8)Magnolia West (18-4, 7-0) (Prev.

Atascocita, TX – An Atascocita man is facing charges of street racing and child endangerment after investigators say he was racing with his two children in the back seat of his car. According to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman, Kevin Quinteros admitted that he was racing last Saturday in the 20000 block of West Lake Parkway. He had a female companion, a 7-month-old baby, and then a 3-year-old child,” said Herman. “Most of these individuals that are out on our streets racing underestimate the danger of what speed can do and every year we see it - hundreds and hundreds of people die from street racing,” Herman told KPRC 2. AdQuinteros is facing one count of street racing in addition to two child endangerment charges.

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

Ashley Boyd enters year seven as the head coach of this squad, which won state just a few years ago. It was an early exit from the playoffs in 2019 for Atascocita, which they are ready to avenge. Katie Cimusz (Texas) and Mikayla Garza (Galveston College) have been the constants on this team, being four-year starters and being freshmen on the state title team. Atascocita has the pieces to make a run, especially with the offensive firepower they possess. AdCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE

14 Summer Creek 52-51 to punch ticket to State Tournament in Instant ThrillerHOUSTON - All David Martinez knew is that his team needed to get a stop. Ad"My hat goes off to Summer Creek and Kenneth Coleman and his group. Summer Creek finishes the season with their best finish in school history by reaching the Regional Finals. It feels good, I have some super kids but my goal is to be a state champion. "I feel like this team is good enough to be a state champion."

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

ATASCOCITA, Texas – Authorities are asking for help identifying a porch pirate caught on camera in the Atascocita area. The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at a home in the 18300 block of Wild Lilac Trail in the Eagle Springs neighborhood, authorities said. Surveillance video shows the moment a white, 2-door, older-model Honda Civic backs into a driveway, a woman gets out and takes a package from the doorstep. The woman is described as white or Hispanic and with long hair. In the video, she was wearing shorts and a black shirt.

1 Atascocita – Have beaten ranked Manvel, Hightower, Westfield, Shadow Creek and Summer Creek… enough said. 4 Shadow Creek – Only dropped games to Atascocita and DawsonNo. 10 Summer Creek – Playing good ball. Lost to Elkins, Shadow Creek, Atascocita and Westfield by average of 5 points in all 4 losses. 12 Elkins – Beat Summer Creek and Cy Creek.

Join Scott and Josh as they break down the 5A/6A State games from Friday and Saturday, give their thoughts on the best game of 2020, and take an early look ahead to next year. Plus we move to basketball season and talk with Atascocita Head Coach David Martinez

BAYTOWN, Texas – A man from Deer Park is behind bars after Baytown police said he shot and killed a 28-year-old man from Atascocita Wednesday. Police said the shooting happened at an apartment complex in the Pecan Grove area of Baytown on Richard Street around 6: 26 p.m. According to authorities, the victim, Marco Recio, had been visiting a woman when her ex-boyfriend showed up. Recio and the 25-year-old man reportedly got in a verbal altercation. Police said the man turned himself in to law enforcement.

The 2021 Basketball Season is in full swing! VYPE has run the numbers and checked the film, and are proud to present our Top Basketball Prospects from around the city! Check them out! Class of 20211) Ramon Walker, Shadow Creek (Houston)2) RJ Keene, Concordia Lutheran (Boise State)3) Kaleb Stewart, Atascocita (Louisiana Tech)4) Javon Jackson, C.E. King5) Tyrone Baker, FB Hightower6) Sir Isaac Herron, Legacy Sports & Science7) Ashton Smith, Legacy Sports & Science (Texas A&M)8) Josh Farmer, Sharpstown9) DJ Richards, Cypress Creek10) Jalen Gibson, Legacy Sports & Science11) Elijah Lawrence, Bellaire (Rice)12) Shaun Walker Jr., Manvel (McNeese State)13) Jaylen Wysinger, Cypress Creek14) Johnathan Massie, Legacy Sports & Science15) Noah Kon, Houston Christian16) Aaron Scott, Legacy Sports & Science17) Patrick Punch, Eisenhower18) Griffin Datcher IV, Concordia Lutheran19) Jake Arnold, Katy Taylor (Houston Baptist)20) Brian Myles, Legacy Sports & Science (Prairie View A&M)21) Ethan Yancy, Premier Academy22) Will Young, Premier Academy23) AJ Ferguson, Cypress Park24) Mason McBride, Manvel25) Brandon Love, Fort Bend Bush26) Chris Felix Jr., Westbury Christian (Air Force)27) Chuks Isitua, Yates28) Peter McKey, Alief Hastings29) Damian Watson, Cypress Woods30) Brian Gordon, Shadow Creek31) Drew Calderon, College Park (Indiana State)32) Gaston Elie, Memorial33) PJ Neal, Legacy Sports & Science (Prairie View A&M)34) Jaylon Calvin, Bellaire35) Ky Watkins, Katy PaetowClass of 20221) Bryce Griggs, FB Hightower2) PJ Haggerty, Crosby3) Chancellor White, Foster (Eastern Carolina)4) Amaree Abram, Summer Creek5) Charles Chukwu, Katy Paetow6) Austin Benigni, The Woodlands Christian Academy7) Shawn Jones, Shadow Creek8) Dok Muodar, Premier Academy9) Sam Bradford, Goose Creek Memorial10) Kemauri Millender, Clear Brook11) Cameron Crockett, FB Travis12) BB Knight, Tompkins13) Xavier Owens, Klein Cain14) Cameron Amoree, Shadow Creek15) Mason Docks, Cypress Ridge16) Trey Miller, Concordia Lutheran17) Seth Jones, Dickinson18) Kaleb Pounce, Atascocita19) Jason Clark, The Village School20) Isaiah Barganier, FosterClass of 20231) Chris Johnson, FB Elkins2) Tyler Smith, FB Bush3) Jaland Lowe, Kinkaid4) Jacolb Cole, Bellaire5) Maya Bote, Premier Academy6) Marcus Millinder, Clear Brook7) Jace Posey, Strake Jesuit8) Jaylen Benard, Cy Ranch9) Orlando Horton, Clear Falls10) Jamari McDowell, Manvel11) Ma'syn Howell, Legacy Sports & Science12) Charles Herve, Pearland Dawson13) Josh Ugbaja, Legacy Sports & Science14) Jesse Fuller, Tomball15) Kentrelle Royston, Nimitz

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! Paetow vs HightowerNorth Shore vs AtascocitaCollege Park vs The WoodlandsTWCA vs Houston Christian - BasketballFort Bend Marshall vs Sterling

Atascocita has been built into a top program in the city. The Eagles have made the Regional Semifinals in two of the last three seasons. Led by coach Veronica Johnson, Atascocita will have some pieces to replace including Texas-signee Elyssa Coleman, who averaged nearly 20 points per game. First-team, all-district pick Blake Matthews returns after averaging 8.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game a year ago. Also returning are second-team, all-district picks Makaylee Duhon (5.7 ppg, 2.5 rpg) and Kori Fenner (5.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.5 spg).

Out east, North Shore wrecked Atascocita 63-14. Who is going to beat North Shore in Class 6A DI Region III? It's a light slate this week as teams get ready for the six-week run to Arlington – the UIL State Football Playoffs. 15 Atascocita Eagles (4-2) Lost to North Shore 63-14; Next Up West BrookNo. 4 Foster Falcons (7-1) Beat FB Travis 7-3; OpenNo. 10 Willowridge Eagles (7-1) Beat Madison 15-0; Next Up Galena Park

HOUSTON – A person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on FM 1960 in Atascocita, authorities said Wednesday. Law enforcement officers are working in the 5700 block of FM 1960 Road East, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4. All lanes are closed. Authorities are asking for people to avoid the area.

Smiley N. Pool/Houston ChronicleLocal news coverage from 12 suburban newspapers serving more than half a million homes in the greater Houston area has a new home on HoustonChronicle.com, the exclusive subscriber website of the Houston Chronicle. The coverage appeared previously on the newspaper’s affiliated non-subscriber website, Chron.com. Top stories and photos about the day-to-day happenings in Houston Community Newspapers coverage areas – Atascocita, Bay Area, Conroe, CyFair, Deer Park, East Montgomery County, Friendswood, Humble, Katy, Kingwood, Lake Houston, Magnolia, Memorial, Pasadena, Pearland, Spring, Sugar Land, Tomball and The Woodlands – will be featured regularly on the homepage and updated continuously at HoustonChronicle.com/neighborhood.

HOUSTON Starting Monday, gyms in Texas reopened their doors and many have made changes to keep their members and employees safe. Hubbard started her day at Clockwork Crossfit on Westlake Houston in northeast Harris County near the Atascocita area. Shes been working out at home, but glad now to be back inside the gym. Theyve stopped using a lot of equipment and theyre sanitizing the equipment they are after each use. Some owners are continuing their virtual workouts for people who dont feel comfortable walking into a gym.

Despite the 2020 track and field season being cut short, there were still some amazing performances. VYPE has scoured the standings on MileSplit.com and have gathered the best of the best in the jumps. VYPE picked the top performers from the high jump, long jump and triple jump events! Go crazy track nation and vote for the 2020 VYPE Houston Boys Jumper of the Year in this fan poll. VYPE Houston Boys Jumper of the Year Fan Poll (Closes Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m.)

Teen shouted for help after being left for dead in Atascocita bayou, suspect now charged, police sayAuthorities investigate a deadly shooting in the 6700 block of Treeline Drive on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. Authorities investigate a deadly shooting in the 6700 block of Treeline Drive on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Teen shouted for help after being left for dead in Atascocita bayou, suspect now charged, police say 1 / 8 Back to GalleryPolice have arrested a 19-year-old man accused of shooting an 18-year-old and leaving him for dead in a bayou Sunday in Atascocita, authorities said. Hes accused of killing the teen around 2 a.m. behind a home in the 6700 block of Treeline Drive, police say. They heard the teenager shouting for help after being shot, according to the sheriffs office.

HOUSTON, Texas -- What LSU's Joe Burrow is to the Heisman, is what North Shore's Dematrius Davis Jr. is to the city's Player of the Year.He just keeps wowing Houston high school football fans with his arm... and his feet.The 6-foot quarterback threw for 312 yards ran for 293 yards and in a 79-46 state quarterfinal against Atascocita on a sunny day in front of 8,000 fans at Sheldon ISD Stadium.He was the show.Look, North Shore OC Willie Gaston wasn't trying to fool anyone Saturday afternoon. Fake a swing pass to ESPN No. 1 recruit Zach Evans and let Davis do the rest.Ask legendary coach Gary Joseph, the mighty Katy Tigers couldn't stop virtually the same play in the Regional Semis. Davis Jr. ran for 283 yards and three scores, while throwing for another 134 yards and three scores in a rematch against the Tigers.Entering this week against Lake Travis and Elite 11 QB Hudson Card, Texas Longhorn-commit, Davis Jr. will again show who is the best high school player in the Bayou City.

20-year-old fatally shot Thursday near Atascocita had pistol and drugs on him, sheriff saysA 20-year-old that was fatally shot near an Atascocita apartment complex Thursday was found with a pistol and drugs, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. A 20-year-old that was fatally shot near an Atascocita apartment complex Thursday was found with a pistol and drugs, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close 20-year-old fatally shot Thursday near Atascocita had pistol and drugs on him, sheriff says 1 / 7 Back to GalleryA 20-year-old who was fatally shot near an Atascocita apartment complex Thursday was found with a pistol and drugs, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Gonzalez said the shooting occurred in the 18500 block of Timber Forest Drive, where Leonardo Ferraz was shot and killed. He was armed with a pistol and had drugs on his person, Gonzalez said.

Crumbl Cookies, a national gourmet cookie franchise, will open an Atascocita location in January at 7072 FM 1960 E., Ste. Franchise owner Dan Stansel said the Atascocita location is one of three Houston-area locations that will open in the coming months, with the other two locations set for Katy and Cypress. The shop will offer warm chocolate chip cookies and chilled sugar cookies daily. It will also offer four specialty cookie flavors that will rotate weekly, such as cookies and cream, cinnamon toast and pumpkin rolls. www.crumblcookies.com

Stellas Place, an Atascocita bar, opened Aug. 30 at 8110 FM 1960 Road E. Owner Rob Treat said the neighborhood bar offers 165 different cocktails, draft beer, wine, six pool tables, darts, in-house karaoke nights and live music. The bar will also soon offer a limited menu of items, such as pizza, wings and mozzarella sticks. Treat said the space was remodeled from the former JTs Sports Bar to include an open floor plan. 832- 273-3187. www.facebook.com/stellastexasbar

Atascocita firefighters free driver trapped after major collisionA Dodge 2500 pickup collided head-on with a heavy-duty truck about 5 p.m. Friday in the 4700 block of Atascocita Road, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. A Dodge 2500 pickup collided head-on with a heavy-duty truck about 5 p.m. Friday in the 4700 block of Atascocita Road, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Atascocita firefighters free driver trapped after major collision 1 / 5 Back to GalleryA pickup collided with a heavy-duty truck Friday northeast of Houston, crumpling the cab of the pickup and trapping the driver inside, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. Officers said the pickup veered out of its lane and in front of the heavy duty truck around 5 p.m. in the 4700 block of Atascocita Road. It took Atascocita firefighters 10 minutes to cut the driver free from the mangled Dodge 2500.

ATASCOCITA, Texas - An Atascocita man called to report he was shot by his girlfriend Tuesday before he died, deputies said. The shooting was reported about 9:30 p.m. in the Kings River Villa neighborhood, near Pinehurst Trail and Pine Wind drives. According to investigators, Harris County deputies arrived and found a 65-year-old man, identified as Dale Blake, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Blake was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he died, investigators said. Deputies said they located a 30-year-old woman, identified as Latonya Jones, a short time later, who said she was the Blakes girlfriend.

An Atascocita man called to report he was shot by his girlfriend Tuesday before he died, deputies said. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Officials are urging Atascocita, Spring and Montgomery County homeowners to check the status of their smoke detectors and take advantage >

Officials are urging Atascocita, Spring and Montgomery County homeowners to check the status of their smoke detectors and take advantage of a free service to have detectors installed in their homes if needed. On Oct. 3, the Insurance Council of Texas donated hundreds of smoke detectors to local first responder agencies. Representatives from the Atascocita Fire Department, the Spring Fire Department and the Montgomery County Fire Marshals Office received smoke detector donations from the ICT, according to a news release from the Spring Fire Department. Atascocita and Montgomery County officials said their departments also launched efforts in October 2018 to increase the number of homes with smoke detectors in their respective communities. 46can have new smoke detectors installed in their homes at no cost or have their existing alarms checked, AFD Public Information Officer Jerry Dilliard said.

The Sarah at Lake Houston, a luxury apartment complex from Dallas-based GenCap Partners, Inc., will debut in August 2020 at 17810 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Atascocita. Development Manager Brandon Smith said the 17-acre multifamily development will include 350 units344 one- to three-bedroom units and six townhomes. It will also feature a resort-style pool, a clubhouse, a fitness area and an on-site dog park and dog wash station.

HOUSTON, Texas -- Before every Atascocita practice, the wide receivers make a bet with each other.It is to see who can make the most catches.That competitive nature on the grass field behind Atascocita High School elevates their skills, which in hand translates onto the field on Friday nights. "Real deadly," Atascocita receiver Dylan Robinson said when describing the wide receiver group. "We had three receivers over 100 yards, three of us had touchdowns. We're real deadly, it's crazy. "Against Kingwood on Sept. 13 in the Eagles' District 22-6A opener, which they went on to win 70-10, the trio of Robinson, AJ Bobb and Darius Edmonds were just that - deadly.Robinson - a University of Houston commit - finished with seven grabs for 113 yards and a touchdown, Edmonds - a Louisiana Tech commit - had four for 121 yards and a score and Bobb reeled in five catches for a team-leading 160 yards and two touchdowns.

Fountainwood at Lake Houston will open in summer 2020 at 17990 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Atascocita. The $45 million development from The National Realty Group will consist of independent- and assisted-living facilities as well as memory care. The 7-acre property will include 98 independent-living apartments, 68 assisted-living quarters and 20 memory care rooms. 281-612-3585. www.fountainwoodatlakehouston.com

Emergency crews in specialized suits investigate a chemical leak in the Atascocita, Texas, area on Aug. 30, 2019. ATASCOCITA, Texas - A chemical leak investigated Friday in a neighborhood in the Atascocita area has been controlled, firefighters said. The incident was reported about 9:25 a.m. near Drew Forest Lane and Lago Forest Drive in the Timber Forest neighborhood. According to a tweet from the Atascocita Fire Department, the chemical that was leaking at the community pool may have been chlorine. This is the same neighborhood that had a similar leak in June.

CLEVELAND, Texas - An Atascocita firefighter was killed in a head-on crash with an 18-wheeler near Cleveland, officials said. Atascocita Fire Department said the person killed was Lt. Jared Snell, 35, who was a firefighter with the department and was on his way home. Atascocita Fire Department Lt. Jared Snell was killed in a head-on crash with an 18-wheeler Friday. Snell was not able to pass the vehicle in time and crashed head-on with the 18-wheeler, bursting into flames, authorities said. According to the Atascocita Fire Department, Snell was married and had four children.

LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- An Atascocita firefighter was killed in a crash involving highly-concentrated, sub-zero canisters of apple juice.On Friday night, Lieutenant Jared Snell, 35, was headed eastbound on Highway 105 when he collided with a refrigerated 18-wheeler.Snell, who was a member of the Atascocita Fire Department since April 2017, was pronounced dead on the scene.Officials told ABC13 that the driver of the 18-wheeler jumped out of the big rig before it went up into flames. He is expected to be okay.Snell leaves behind a wife and four children. He graduated from the Cleveland Fire Academy in Cleveland, Texas in 2005.

An Atascocita firefighter was killed in a head-on crash with an 18-wheeler near Cleveland, officials said.

Atascocita firefighter dies in head-on collision with 18-wheelerPhoto: Houston Chronicle Photo: Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Atascocita firefighter dies in head-on collision with 18-wheeler 1 / 1 Back to GalleryAn Atascocita firefighter was killed Friday night after colliding head-on with an 18-wheeler truck on State Highway 105 near Cleveland, the Atascocita Fire Department announced. Lt. Jared Snell was driving home around 8 p.m. when authorities said he tried to pass a vehicle in his eastbound lane and crashed head-on into the 18-wheeler traveling west, KPRC reported. The crash occurred about 10 miles east of Cleveland, Atascocita Fire Department spokesperson Jerry Dilliard said. "Our hearts are broken, and our thoughts and prayers are with Jared Snell's family," Dilliard said. Snell joined the Atascocita Fire Department in April 2017 after previously serving in the Baytown Fire Department.

Charming Charlie, a national chain that sells jewelry, handbags, apparel and gifts, will close its doors Aug. 31 at 6621 FM 1960 E., Atascocita. The closing is part of the company filing for bankruptcy July 11. All 261 Charming Charlie locations across 38 states in the U.S. will close by Aug. 31, according to a news release from the company. Store Manager Hannah Forsythe said the store is offering a 20% discount on all items, and discounts may increase as the closing date nears. 281-812-2618. www.charmingcharlie.com

Pool Scouts, a pool service franchise, expanded into Kingwood, Humble and Atascocita on July 8. Pool Scouts operates in the Houston area, and the Lake Houston area is the second territory for the company. The company offers various services including pool cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs at residential properties. 281-800-1484. www.kingwood-thewoodlands.poolscouts.com

Lightning strike causes Atascocita house fireAn Atascocita home was destroyed Saturday evening after its attic was struck by lightning and a fire ensued. The fire spread quickly despite firefighters putting out most of out it within 10 minutes, said Ron Fovargue, battalion chief for the Atascocita Fire Department. He said the interiors were a total loss due to water or smoke damage. The family, who has insurance, had only recently moved in. The home is in the Eagle Springs community of Atascocita.

Several developers of master-planned communities are targeting the West Lake Houston Parkway corridorwhich travels from Kingwood through Atascocita down to Beltway 8. In fact, three Lake Houston-area communities ranked among the 30 communities with the most new homes under construction in that time period. Mark Mitchell, the president of the Lake Houston Economic Development Partnership, said he believes the Lake Houston area has become attractive to single-family home developers in recent years. RELATED Ask the editor: How has renter occupancy changed in the Lake Houston area? Upon build-out, which is estimated to be in the next five years, the Balmoral community will feature approximately 2,200 single-family homes.

Two firefighters were treated Wednesday during a three-alarm blaze at bar in Atascocita, officials said.