Hours after KPRC 2 report on cell tower copper thefts, duo arrested in Montgomery County for stealing from tower
Only hours after a KPRC 2 report on thieves climbing cell phone towers to steal copper wiring in the Houston area, two men were arrested in Montgomery County for allegedly committing the same crime.
Victims allege Magnolia youth pastor charged with indecency of a child forced victims to โspoonโ and โcuddleโ with him
A former employee of a Magnolia church is now the center of an investigation after he reportedly turned himself in and confessed to โinappropriate behavior with adolescentsโ during his time at the ministry.
VYPEU Behind the Lens: Revisiting An Old Rivalry Between Magnolia and Tomball
Following a lengthy rain delay, last Friday night the Tomball Cougars played on Bulldog territory. The teams fought hard, but ultimately, the game ended in a Magnolia victory, 34-29. Heading into district games, Magnoliaโs record now stands 1-1. Tomballโs record stands 0-2 as they have one non-district game remaining.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Solar panel sales exploding in Houston; Hereโs what you need to know to keep from being taken advantage of
Texas is now the second biggest state in the country when it comes to people buying solar panels for their homes. KPRC Investigates tells you how to protect yourself from being ripped off by shady sales people trying to capitalize on this buying boom.
VYPEU:Photo Gallery Woods Lacrosse Digging into a New Season
The Cy Woods lacrosse team started their season with a game against Magnolia on Saturday, January 22nd. This was the first game of the 2022 season. Magnolia kept a lead throughout the entire game and finished with a win of 14-11. Here are photos from the game:
Aryan Brotherhood gang member from Magnolia added to Texas Most Wanted list, DPS says
The Texas Department of Public Safety on Wednesday added two new fugitives to its Texas 10 Most Wanted lists. Gang member Joshua David Whitworth, of Magnolia, was added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List and sex offender John Oliver Talmadge McMickings, of El Paso, was added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders List.
Students, parents raise concern over dress code policy at Magnolia ISD
At Magnolia ISD, all students have the right to choose whether to wear a mask, but some students donโt have the right to choose how long their hair is. Thatโs according to a district policy, that many parents and students are now speaking out against.
Montgomery County deputy shot in Magnolia, sheriffโs office says
Lights atop a police cruiser flash at the scene of a crime in this undated file image. A deputy was shot and injured Thursday in northeast Magnolia, according to the Montgomery County Sheriffโs Office. Officials said the deputies responded to calls of a man who fired shots at his neighbor just before 8 p.m. Thursday near Magnolia Hills Drive and Allyson Drive. One deputy was hit by pellets in the arm, leg and head, but he is expected to make a full recovery, officials said. As for the suspected shooter, the sheriffโs office said he is not in jail following an hours-long standoff.
Magnolia ISD will lift mask mandate on April 1
HOUSTON โ Three Houston area school boards โ in Friendswood, Magnolia and Tarkington โ planned to vote Monday night on whether or not to remove their mask mandates. New state guidelines require all students, teachers, staff and visitors to wear masks on school property, unless school boards vote otherwise. In Magnolia, the board of trustees voted to remove the mask mandate, effective April 1. AdIn Tarkington ISD, a decision has not been made as of Monday evening. We will update this story as the school boards cast their votes.
Chip and Joanna Gainesโ Magnolia Network debuts January 2022
This image released by Magnolia Network shows Chip and Joanna Gaines from the sixth season of "Fixer Upper." Magnolia Network, a joint venture between the Gaines' and Discovery, Inc. will launch on July 15. (Lisa Petrole/Magnolia Network via AP)LOS ANGELES โ โFixer Upperโ stars Chip and Joanna Gainesโ Magnolia enterprise is finally coming to full bloom, with an app launch in July and the debut of a television channel in January 2022. The appโs July 15 arrival is timed to an expanded slate of original shows available on the app and on streaming service discovery+, the current home of a Magnolia Network preview. โWe love this challenge,โ Joanna Gaines said.
VYPE U: Kingwood Park Girls on to the Playoffs
The Kingwood Park girls basketball team made an impressive run this year, wrapping up the season 24-0 after a 58-35 win against Porter. The undefeated squad now heads to the playoffs to face Magnolia in the first round on February 12th. As they prepare for their first playoff game of the season, the Panthers are focusing on a few key aspects of their game. In the history of the school, the Kingwood Park girls basketball squad had never before earned the title outright, so this season meant a lot. Kingwood Park heads to The Woodlands High School on Friday to face Magnolia in the first round.
H-Town High School Sports: Highlight Gallery
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
PHOTOS: This is what to expect at that massive holiday lights display in Magnolia
Gullo's House Of Lights in Magnolia, TexasHOUSTON โ Itโs time to get into the holiday spirit! Magnolia resident Tony Gullo turned his five-acre home into a brilliant light display featuring dazzling attractions. [RELATED: Ask 2: Where is the Magnolia house that has the massive Christmas light display?] Visitors are welcomed to see the light display for free. Hereโs a look at what to expect:Gullo's House Of Lights in Magnolia, Texas (KPRC)Gullo's House Of Lights in Magnolia, Texas (KPRC)Gullo's House Of Lights in Magnolia, Texas (KPRC)Gullo's House Of Lights in Magnolia, Texas (KPRC)Gullo's House Of Lights in Magnolia, Texas (KPRC)Gullo's House Of Lights in Magnolia, Texas (KPRC)Whereโs your favorite lights display in the Houston area?
Ask 2: Where is the Magnolia house that has the massive Christmas light display?
Question: What is the address for the house in Magnolia that has the massive Christmas light display? Answer: The Gullo House Christmas Lights Display is located at 30723 Old Hockley Road in Magnolia. Amazing Christmas lights display...highly recommended! KPRC2 / Click2Houston #KPRC2 #christmas #christmas2020 Posted by KPRC2 Keith Garvin on Thursday, December 3, 2020These are probably the most elaborate Christmas decorations I've ever seen....hands down! KPRC2 / Click2Houston #KPRC2 Posted by KPRC2 Keith Garvin on Thursday, December 3, 2020Do you have a question?
THE WRAP: Katy, Fulshear, Klein advance to Volleyball Regional Championships
Regional Semifinals for both Class 6A Region III and Class 5A Region III were going down, while Class 6A Region II was being played elsewhere. Katy advances to Regional Final for first time since 1993, defeat Clear Springs 3-1KATY - It has been 27 years. Fulshear defeats Magnolia in five-set thrillerThe Fulshear Chargers won state in Class 4A last season. Entering the Class 5A Region III Regional Semis, their only losses were to Concordia Lutheran, The Woodlands, Katy and Seven Lakes. THE POST ๐Magnolia's Faith Lynch and her @MagnoliaVBALL laid it all on the floor in 5-set heartbreaker @flinch_2021 @MagnoliaISD pic.twitter.com/NImfvBeAGY โ vypehouston (@vypehouston) December 2, 2020Friendswood falls short to College Station, 3-2Friendswood fought to the very end.
5 Big Takeaways: Magnolia wins 7th-straight, beats Mag West 21-14
"It's something I'll never forget," Magnolia quarterback Travis Moore said after the 21-14 victory over Magnolia West. The Magnolia defense didn't get scored on in the first two quarters of the play. Hunter Bilbo - A Hard RunnerWhen Magnolia West needed back in the game, the Mustangs turned to their veteran running back. Bilbo is a nice back and key to Magnolia West the rest of the way. Magnolia vs Magnolia West Photo Gallery (Pics by Bradley Collier/VYPE Media)Magnolia vs Magnolia West Photo Gallery (Pics by Bradley Collier)
Man accused of killing his roommate in Magnolia, deputies say
HOUSTON โ A man is accused of killing his roommate in Magnolia, according to the Montgomery County Sheriffโs Office. Deputies arrested and charged the 28-year old suspect, Brian Guerrero, with murder. On Saturday, deputies responded to a welfare check on the 29800 block of Indiana Ave. A man told deputies that his male friend confessed that he had killed his roommate. The violent crimes unit responded and discovered the victim, a 28-year-old white male, deceased in a bedroom, according to deputies. Along with Montgomery County District Attorneyโs Office, detectives obtained a warrant for Guerreroโs arrest and placed him under custody for murder.
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.
VYPE Class 5A Football Rankings: Foster, Manvel, Lake Creek beat ranked opponents
Foster hung on to beat Hightower in a 35-34 nail-biter, while Lake Creek knocked off formerly ranked Fulshear 39-7. Manvel bounced back after losing to North Shore to beat ranked Angleton 49-28. West beat Caney Creek 97-0. 7 Lake Creek (4-1) Defeated Fulshear 39-7; Up Next RudderNo. 8 Magnolia West (4-1) Defeated Caney Creek 97-0; Next Up WallerNo.
Are Paetow, Lee, Lake Creek for real? The Class 5A Top 10
Hightower heads way north to play Class 6A The Woodlands, while Lake Creek shocked Class 6A FB Travis last weekend. 3 Katy Paetow Panthers (2-0) DNP; Next Up KempnerNo. 4 Fort Bend Marshall Buffs (2-0) Defeated Galena Park 62-0; Next Up NorthsideNo. 9 Lake Creek (2-1) Defeated FB Travis 30-29; Up Next LegacyNo. 10 La Porte (2-1) Lost to Port Arthur Memorial; Next Up LeeOthers to Watch: Fulshear (3-0), Willowridge (2-0), FB Kempner
Boy found unresponsive in hot tub in Montgomery County dies, deputies say
STAGECOACH, Texas โ A 1-year-old boy who was found unresponsive in a hot tub at a home near Stagecoach on Monday has died. The incident was reported about 12:50 p.m. near the intersection of Beth Marie and High Chaparral. According to the Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constableโs Office, a pool company worker found the child and called for help. A spokesman for the Montgomery County Sheriffโs Office said that while the ambulance was en route to the hospital, it was involved in a crash near the intersection of Kuykendahl Court and Kuykendahl Road. Detectives said after consulting with the Montgomery County District Attorneyโs Office and Child Protective Services, charges will not be filed in the drowning incident.
SH-249 Expansion: A faster route to get to Aggieland is on the way
HOUSTON โ A new section of the SH-249 project opened in early August in one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. This new stretch of concrete is a very important piece of the SH-249 expansion project as it helps lead construction into the Todd Mission area, just west of Magnolia. Section 1a of the SH-249 project is 6.4 miles long, with two lanes traveling in each direction. โThe State Highway 249 expansion will be a great future new highway alternative route for Aggies traveling to and from Houston. TXDOT invested just shy of $800 million on the SH-249 expansion project.
Woman found dead inside burning Magnolia home
MAGNOLIA, Texas โ A woman was found dead Sunday inside a burning home in Magnolia. The fire was reported about 3:30 a.m. in the 16200 block of Barbara Lane in the Walnut Cove neighborhood. Firefighters arrived to find the single-story home engulfed in flames and the roof of the home collapsed. Crews found the woman who lived at the home dead about an hour into the effort to extinguish the blaze. The victimโs identity was not immediately released.
11-year-old child dies after golf cart crash in Magnolia, officials say
HOUSTON โ An 11-year-old child died after suffering massive head trauma after a golf cart crash in Magnolia, according to Montgomery County officials. Units arrived on the scene after 6 p.m. Sunday and started CPR. The child was transported to Tomball Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. DPS is investigating the crash. Another teen was transported in stable condition.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Monday, Sept. 7
Here are things you need to know for Monday, Sept. 7:1. With almost half a million people expected to visit this area for Labor Day, officials are urging people to be careful. Officials said the lifeguard spotted two swimmers far from shore midway between the 43 and 47 street rock groins. It hurts to breathe, it hurts to sleep, it hurts to move from side-to-side, it hurts to eat.Read more. 3 things to shareWORD OF THE DAY:Rhathymia: [ ruh-thahy-mee-uh ] (noun) Carefree behavior; light-heartedness.
Mississippi flag: Magnolia could replace old rebel symbol
The magnolia centered banner chosen Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 by the Mississippi State Flag Commission flies outside the Old State Capitol Museum in downtown Jackson, Miss. The commission decided Wednesday that leading to the November election, it will promote the magnolia flag by calling it the In God We Trust flag. After the meeting Wednesday, the magnolia flag was raised on a pole outside the Old Capitol Museum in Jackson, where it fluttered in a brisk breeze. The magnolia flag has the state flower on a dark blue background with red bars on either end. Graphic designer Rocky Vaughan of Ackerman, Mississippi, created the overall design of the magnolia flag, which was altered with work from others.
Meet the Magnolia pastry chef behind Courtneyโs spectacular birthday cake
Karen DeGuzman is the talent behind these creations, and she shared the process of making this eye-catching treat for this special occasion. Courtney Zavala's birthday cake by Butter Baby Bakery (Butter Baby Bakery)โI had a lot of fun making it. Cake by Karen DeGuzman (Butter Baby Bakery)DeGuzman started her own business last year, after working for three years as the head cake decorator at Common Bond, a position where she created an entire cake program. Pastry chef Karen DeGuzman (Karen DeGuzman)She now runs Butter Baby Bakery out of her home in Magnolia with the help of her husband Jonathan. To connect with Butter Baby Bakery, click here.
Workers discover large explosive device near Magnolia, Montgomery County Fire Marshalโs Office says
HOUSTON โ Montgomery County Fire Marshalโs Office announced Saturday that workers clearing land near Magnolia this week unearthed what appeared to be a large explosive device. The bomb squad responded and determined the device was an inert Mark 80 series aerial bomb. The bomb was recovered and the investigation continues into how it came to be in our area.
Authorities search for man wanted in connection with deadly Magnolia shooting
MAGNOLIA, Texas โ The Montgomery County Sheriffโs Office is investigating after they said a man was shot and killed in front of his daughter in Magnolia Wednesday night. Deputies said they are searching for 27-year-old Christopher Julian, who is accused of fatally shooting his friend, 29-year-old Samuel Schmitt. Deputies said he and the victim went to high school together and they believe he is still in the area. Julian also has a warrant for aggravated assault of a family member in Tomball after he was accused of shooting at his girlfriendโs vehicle multiple times in Tomball, deputies said. ๐ดWATCH LIVE: Authorities give update on search for man wanted in connection with deadly Magnolia shooting.
VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Middle Blocker of the Year Poll
VYPE wants the fans to vote for their favorite Houston Volleyball player! The VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Middle Blocker of the Year Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Middle Blocker of the Year Poll (Poll Closes Mon 6/30 at 7pm)
VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Middle Blocker of the Year Poll
VYPE wants the fans to vote for their favorite Houston Volleyball player! The VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Middle Blocker of the Year Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Middle Blocker of the Year Poll (Poll Closes Mon 6/30 at 7pm)
โFoodโs Hereโ app launched by Tomball resident partners with new restaurants for delivery service
HOUSTON โ A locally owned and operated food delivery business is partnering with nearby restaurants to serve residents in Tomball, Magnolia and Brenham. โFoodโs Hereโ is an app that was launched by Mitchell Bethea, a Tomball resident, in 2017. โIโve probably signed at least 10 restaurants (this past week) because people are jumping on board (for) delivery,โ Bethea told Community Impact. In anticipation of restaurants resorting to curbside and delivery, Bethea had hired more drivers in March, prior to dine-in restrictions. โFoodโs Hereโ delivers within 12 miles from any partnering restaurant.
LIST: Check out these impressive foreclosed Houston homes that are available right now
As home listings have decreased by about 5%, listing prices have increased due to the low demand and stay-at-home orders issued in Texas counties. In the Houston-area, there are fewer people listing homes for sale, according to the Houston Association of Realtors. According to Chairman John Nugent, real estate workers, who were designated as โessential workersโ by Gov. Greg Abbott, are highly encouraged to use online resources such as Zoom to conduct virtual open houses and sending documents electronically. We found five pretty impressive homes available through foreclosure in the Houston area.
Magnolia firefighters rescue 84-year-old woman trapped inside burning home
MAGNOLIA, Texas โ Magnolia firefighters rescued an 84-year-old woman from her burning home Wednesday morning, officials say. Firefighters responded to reports that an elderly resident was trapped in her burning home in the 37200 block of Thistledown Lane. When paramedics, firefighters, and deputies arrived at the scene, a man told them he woke to find the home filling with smoke from a fire in the kitchen. Within a couple of minutes, they found her on the floor, unconscious and suffering from severe smoke inhalation, officials say. Although the victim suffered significant smoke inhalation injuries, she is expected to survive.
Local fire chief, who worked in Australia, explains why itโs so hard to contain the wildfires
MAGNOLIA, Texas โ Dozens of firefighters from the United States arrived in Australia on Monday to help fight the increasingly devastating wildfires burning throughout that country. More than one hundred fires have destroyed more than 14 million acres and thousands of homes and other buildings since September. Vincent worked as incident commander for the Tri-County wildfire, the largest in East Texas history. He has also traveled to Australia several times to work with firefighters there as a visiting teaching fellow. The local Greater Houston area task force, Texas Task Force 1, has not been asked to deploy at this time.
Dog helps save neighbor dog from coyote attack in Magnolia
MAGNOLIA, Texas โ A dog survives an attack by a pack of coyotes thanks to a neighborโs dog. Now, both dog owners talked about the dangerous situation and the bond between their dogs, even before the attack. As far as neighborhood pals are concerned, Bella and the 8-year-old border collie, Tasa, are positively inseparable. โIf she sees her out in the yard she is whining to go play with her,โ said Bellaโs owner, Michael Cobb. But on Thanksgiving Day, Bella became more than a friend, she turned into a guard dog.