JERSEY VILLAGE

A 27-year-old Jersey Village resident has been sentenced to prison for the sexual exploitation of children as well as receipt, distribution and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

An investigation is underway after a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in northwest Harris County Tuesday, Harris County sheriff’s deputies said.

Five French bulldogs were stolen from a Jersey Village apartment, police said.

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.

A boil water notice has been lifted for residents in Jersey Village after two days of reduced water pressure.

A man charged in the death of his common-law wife, whose body was discovered by family members at the couple’s Jersey Village apartment, has been arrested while trying to flee the country, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

CD 38 was designed as a safe Republican seat for Hunt, leaving some voters concerned Hunt won’t be as responsive to constituents as their current member of Congress.

CD 38 was designed as a safe Republican seat for Hunt, leaving some voters concerned Hunt won’t be as responsive to constituents as their current member of Congress.

A wanted suspect has been charged with murder after his common-law wife was found dead inside an apartment near Jersey Village Monday morning, Harris County sheriff’s deputies said.

One of two hostages has been released by an aggravated robbery suspect accused of shooting at police officers while in a hotel room in Jersey Village Friday, police said.

A suspect has been injured after an officer fired his weapon Wednesday afternoon, Jersey Village Police Chief confirmed.

With two weeks to play, playoff positioning is what is on the the line.

HOUSTON - We sit and read and write all summer about how good each team will be. What teams are on the cusp and others that on paper just don’t seem to have enough to make a run in that season.

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It was a weekend of reckoning in Houston prior to the beginning of district play this week and next.

Brande Duke’s cellphone is her lifeline to what’s left of her home in New Orleans.

Jersey Village junior Darius Johnson missed the 2020 season with an injury, but spent his time rehabbing and working hard to make sure he had a spot with the 2021 Falcons.

A woman has died after a crash involving a semi-truck in Jersey Village Thursday, police said.

A man was arrested Saturday night after authorities said he exposed himself and engaged in lewd behavior

*UPDATE: The game is postponed until 9:00pm. If weather delays continues, the game will be played tomorrow.

Join Will and new Co-Host Ella as they talk some baseball and chat with Strake Jesuit Ace Garrett Stratton ahead of their Regional Final series against Jersey Village.

A California family’s search for their beloved service pig came to a sad ending on Thursday.

Across the Houston area, residents cast their ballots for a number of races and propositions.

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

Rori Harmon andKyndall Hunter are the most dynamic duo we've seen in girls' basketball in years. Here is VYPE Top 10 Public School Girls Hoop Rankings. Biggest wins are against Heights, Shadow Creek and PearlandNo. 6 Kingwood Park -- Undefeated but slate is a little soft. 7 Shadow Creek -- Tough losses to Cy Creek, Langham, Village and Dulles.

JERSEY VILLAGE, Texas – A man who had been paroled in late June was shot by a Jersey Village police officer Thursday after hitting the officer with a stolen car, officials said. According to Jersey Village Police Chief Kirk Riggs, officers located a stolen vehicle at the convenience store and Holmes accelerated as officers were moving in on the car. Riggs said the vehicle hit one of the officers and that officer fired through the windshield, hitting Holmes in a shoulder and his right hand. Riggs said Holmes was paroled on June 30 and has an extensive rap sheet, including burglary, evading arrest, drug and firearm possession charges. The officer who was hit by the vehicle was not seriously injured, officials said.

HOUSTON – A 1-year-old child was found unresponsive in a backyard pool near Jersey Village, according to the Cy-Fair Fire Department. The department first tweeted about the incident at about 6:26 p.m. in the 8600 block of Ballinger Drive in the Willowbridge Subdivision. Cy-Fair FD and @memorialhermann Life Flight respond to a pediatric drowning in the 8600 block of Ballinger Dr. in the Willowbridge Subdivision Wednesday in Houston. was reportedly found unresponsive in a backyard pool. Daniel Arizpe, PIO #hounews pic.twitter.com/F0B9ogrjlu — Cy-Fair Fire Department (@cyfairfd) April 29, 2020The fire department said the child was resuscitated by bystanders before EMS arrived at the scene.

HOUSTON – The friend of an Austin mother who was found dead in a car near Jersey Village last month has been indicted on a capital murder charge on Tuesday, court records reveal. Hiedi Broussard, 33, and her newborn baby daughter Margot Carey were reported missing in December. Weeks later, Broussard’s body was found in a car parked at a home near Jersey Village. Baby Margot was found alive and safe in the home and was reunited with her father, Shane. Fieramusca is also accused of kidnapping baby Margot and was indicted on another kidnapping charge.

AUSTIN, Texas – Margot Carey, the 3-week-old infant found in a home near Jersey Village last week, was reunited with her father Shane Carey in Austin on Monday night. Baby Margot and her mother Heidi Broussard, 33, were reported missing on Dec. 12 after they were last seen in their Austin apartment complex. After an extensive, multi-agency search, officials were led to a home on Bo Jack Drive in the Rolling Fork neighborhood Thursday night. “The 3-week-old who was found at the home on Bo Jack last week is being reunited with family tonight,” an official with the agency said in a statement. Earlier Monday evening, the Austin community held a prayer vigil for Broussard, Margot and their families and friends.

AUSTIN, Texas – An Austin woman whose body was found at a home near Jersey Village on Thursday died from strangulation, according to the website of the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office. Officials at the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed the identity of the body as Broussard and that she died from ligature strangulation. Here’s a timeline of the case:Thursday, Dec. 12Heidi Broussard and her newborn girl, Margot Carey, were reported missing Dec. 12. Thursday, Dec. 19A tip leads investigators to a home in northwest Harris County. Friday, Dec. 20Officials at the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed the identity of the body found in the trunk of the car was Broussard and that she died from ligature strangulation.

HOUSTON – An Austin woman whose body was found at a home near Jersey Village on Thursday died from strangulation, according to the website of the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office. Officials at the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed the identity of the body as Broussard and that she died from ligature strangulation. Magen Fieramusca is seen in this mug shot provided to KPRC 2 by the Harris County Sheriff's Office on Dec. 20, 2019. Broussard’s disappearanceDetective Brad Herries, of the Austin Police Department, said Broussard and Margot disappeared after she dropped off her son at school. Authorities distributed information about Broussard and Margot to national missing persons databases and issued a be-on-the-lookout call about the disappearance, Herries said.

EMBED >More News Videos Investigators in Austin give a timeline on how the Heidi Broussard case was solved. EMBED >More News Videos WATCH: Magen Rose Fieramusca appeared in probable cause court Friday afternoon. Medical examiners later confirmed the body belongs to Broussard. Officials said the presumption is that if a mother were to run away voluntarily, she would either take both children or leave both behind. This particular situation was suspicious immediately.

SkyEye 13 captured on camera a vehicle parked in a driveway towards the back of a home on Bo Jack Drive near Jersey Village, on Dec. 19, 2019. EMBED >More News Videos WATCH: Magen Rose Fieramusca appeared in probable cause court Friday afternoon. She is currently being held on charges related to traffic tickets. Officials said the presumption is that if a mother were to run away voluntarily, she would either take both children or leave both behind. This particular situation was suspicious immediately.

EMBED >More News Videos What we know about missing Austin mom and her babySkyEye 13 captured on camera a vehicle parked in a driveway towards the back of a home on Bo Jack Drive near Jersey Village, on Dec. 19, 2019. #HouNews FBI Houston (@FBIHouston) December 20, 2019HAPPENING NOW: two dozen officers and agents from DPS, Texas Rangers, FBI and Austin Police are at a home in NW Harris County. They told neighbors its connected to an Austin missing persons case. #abc13 pic.twitter.com/3V00Kg9azl Jessica Willey (@ImJessicaWilley) December 20, 2019EMBED >More News Videos The family of a missing mother and her three-week-old baby are speaking out nearly one week after their disappearance. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A body found at a northwest Harris County home is believed to be that of missing Austin mother Heidi Broussard, according to sources.

NEWS MEDIA: All media inquiries regarding law enforcement activity in the 8100 block of Bo Jack Dr. in northwest Harris County should be directed to the Austin Police Department. #HouNews FBI Houston (@FBIHouston) December 20, 2019HAPPENING NOW: two dozen officers and agents from DPS, Texas Rangers, FBI and Austin Police are at a home in NW Harris County. They told neighbors its connected to an Austin missing persons case. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A body found inside a northwest Harris County home is believed to be that of missing Austin mother Heidi Broussard, according to sources. "FBI Houston tweeted Friday morning that it has handed the investigation over to Austin police.

HAPPENING NOW: two dozen officers and agents from DPS, Texas Rangers, FBI and Austin Police are at a home in NW Harris County. They told neighbors its connected to an Austin missing persons case. They haven't been seen since Dec. 12.A neighbor told ABC13 police asked her Thursday night whether she remembers any movement here on that day. The only official response from the FBI is a vague statement: "The FBI is lawfully present at the location conducting a law enforcement operation. "Since ABC13's report late Thursday night, medical examiner's office workers were seen arriving at the home.

HOUSTON – Houston Properties, an online source for local home sales, has released its list of the best Houston-area suburbs based on factors including commute times, employment, public schools and other amenities. Nearby amenities include popular shopping and entertainment establishments, Typhoon Texas Water Park and many of Houston’s best golf courses and communities. Richmond (A)Richmond is one of the most affordable suburbs among the list, according to Houston Properties. Missouri City (A-)Master-planned communities like Sienna Plantation and Lake Olympia have brought more residents to Missouri City, according to Houston Properties. For more details about the best Houston-area suburbs including seven more, visit Houston Properties online.

Entities set tax rates ahead of new state lawEntities set tax rates ahead of new state lawEvery fall, taxing entities across Texas plan their budgets for the coming fiscal year, a process that involves setting the tax rate based on how much money staff thinks the entity will need. In Harris County, commissioners debated whether to enact the first across-the-board tax rate increase since 1996. The cut could come with steep consequences for the county, said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, who supported the tax rate increase. The adoption of the effective tax rate instead of the rollback rate will save the owners of a $200,000 home an estimated $65 on their annual property tax bill. A cap on property tax increases is irrelevant when all signs point to future property tax decreases, Warren said.

The city of Jersey Village plans to embark on several major capital projects over the next few years that city officials said are intended to refresh the citys look and boost its reputation. An increase in homestead exemptions garnered unanimous approval from the Jersey Village City Council in June, which translates to a decrease in property tax revenue for the city of about $290,000 from the previous year. At that meeting, Jersey Village Mayor Andrew Mitcham said the deficit is by design. Arriving back in Jersey Village after growing up there, everything was very much the same, which is not necessarily a bad thing, he said. If the [Jersey Village] government really wanted to bolster its entertainment [and]leisure offerings, it would work on the north side of [Hwy.]

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An early morning fire engulfed part of a Jersey Village home. Another neighbor quickly called 911. "I grabbed my hose because there was a bunch of stuff burning in between," Bullington said. "It was getting close to my house and then someone shouted, 'there's a dog. '"Through the intense heat and flames, both neighbors broke a window and freed the dog inside.The Jersey Village Fire Department showed up shortly and told Bullington the fire started in the attic.Fortunately, the woman who lives there wasn't home at the time and no one was hurt.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An early morning fire engulfed part of a Jersey Village home. Another neighbor quickly called 911. "I grabbed my hose because there was a bunch of stuff burning in between," Bullington said. "It was getting close to my house and then someone shouted, 'there's a dog. '"Through the intense heat and flames, both neighbors broke a window and freed the dog inside.The Jersey Village Fire Department showed up shortly and told Bullington the fire started in the attic.Fortunately, the woman who lives there wasn't home at the time and no one was hurt.

HOUSTON - The weekend is here, but that doesn't mean there won't be traffic in the Houston area. Here are five major highway roadwork projects that could add time to your weekend commute:1.) For the ramps closed, traffic can continue to Bellaire or Westheimer and U-turn. Commuters are advised to exit early and ride the feeder lanes. Northeast HoustonTwo lanes on 59 southbound at Little York will remain closed until the end of October as crews repair the bridge deck.

Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesHOUSTON - Jersey Village is getting its own localized brewer! The Senate Avenue Brewery Company plans to open by the end of the year. It will be located on the corner of Senate Avenue and Dillard Drive. The brewery created a family-friendly space where residents can come to enjoy its tap beer and outdoor patio. The beer is expected to be pleasant on the taste buds and perfect for Houston's summer heat.

Shawn Arrajj serves as the editor of the Cy-Fair edition of Community Impact Newspaper where he covers the Cy-Fair and Jersey Village communities. He mainly writes about development, transportation and issues in Harris County.

"Since her diagnosis, Sydney's mother has started an organization called Sydney's Song to benefit the NBIA (Neurodegeneration Brain Iron Accumulation) Disorders Association, which supports BPAN research. I named it Sydney's Song because that's her favorite thing to do, is to sing. "Sydney's Song has now raised about $70,000 for the NBIA Disorders Association "We hold annual big fundraisers, have silent auctions," said Denton. Since we started Sydney's Song, we were very surprised to see the general outpouring of love and willingness to help from the Houston community. "For more information on Sydney's Song, click here

From a wellness expo in Jersey Village to a Beatles cover band in Katy, there are various events in and around Houston this weekend. 1 NRG Park, Houston. Sew Houston, 7710 Cherry Park Drive, Houston. 832-250-5847. www.sewhouston.com July 20Attend a mental illness workshop The National Alliance on Mental Illness is hosting its Gulf Coasts Partnership workshop. 281-391-1993. www.katymarketday.com July 21Jam out in the park Central Green Park at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch is celebrating its seventh year.

A preliminary plan has been released for a new Jersey Village City Hall building that will be built off Jones Road within a future mixed-use development called Village Center. The Jersey Village City Council and city staff received a presentation July 16 from Collaborate Architectswhich is working on designs for both the new City Hall and the Village Centerwhere details and renderings on the City Hall structure were discussed. The Jersey Village City Council would meet on the first floor in a room that would seat an estimated 150 people. The project yielded positive reviews from members of the Jersey Village City Council, but raised some questions about the potential cost. The relocation of City Hall has been something city officials have wanted to do in Jersey Village for years.

Local sibling duo Tam and Sivin Duong plan to hold a soft opening of The Cuppo Coffee & Tea on Thursday, July 18, at 8805 Jones Road, Jersey Village. The soft opening phase will feature a 20% discount on all menu items, and a special happy hour event will include 50% discounts on Saturday, July 20, from 6-11 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. The new shop will serve traditional espresso-based drinks such as Americanos, macchiatos, cappuccinos, lattes and mochas from locally-roasted Greenway Coffee Company beans. Several loose-leaf teas from Camellia Tea, smoothies and other beverages are also on the menu. Customers can also find food such as quiche, bagels, sandwiches, avocado toast and fresh pastries from Kraftsmen Baking.

Shawn Arrajj serves as the editor of the Cy-Fair edition of Community Impact Newspaper where he covers the Cy-Fair and Jersey Village communities. He mainly writes about development, transportation and issues in Harris County.

Shawn Arrajj serves as the editor of the Cy-Fair edition of Community Impact Newspaper where he covers the Cy-Fair and Jersey Village communities. He mainly writes about development, transportation and issues in Harris County.