Spring means mudbugs — and Tanji Patton of "Goodtaste with Tanji" is here to help Houstonians make the most of crawfish season. From big-family boils to a crunchy, cheesy crawfish bread demo, Tanji showcases two local favorites plus wine pours that pair perfectly with Cajun heat.

Deputies are responding to a reported possible gas leak in the Crosby area Saturday evening, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

A bicyclist was killed in a chain-reaction crash near the Crosby Freeway when a Hyundai SUV failed to yield at an intersection, struck a Ford truck, which then hit the bicyclist.

A vehicle struck two construction workers on Crosby Freeway, resulting in one fatality and one critical injury. The driver, a man in his early 20s, showed no signs of intoxication and stopped shortly after the incident. Deputies confirmed sobriety with a field test and reported no charges are being filed currently. Both workers were airlifted to a hospital, with one succumbing to injuries.

Harris County deputies raided an alleged Crosby animal‑fighting ring, finding about 300 live roosters and 50 dead; several people detained and possible charges pending.

Harris County authorities have arrested Christopher Leman Jr., 47, in connection with the July deaths of his parents near Crosby. Bail is set at $4 million for capital murder.

A teenager was in serious condition, and another was in jail after a stabbing at a house party in Crosby.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help finding a man accused of killing his parents back in July.

It's unclear how many people were in the plane when it crashed, but Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said they were able to get out safely and were not harmed.

Deputies say the man was trying to break into the large donation box, where he got trapped inside and couldn't breathe.

Investigators said the dubbed "Call Me Maybe Menace" tried to rob Woodforest National Bank in Crosby. Here's how you can help them find him.

What was supposed to be a peaceful gathering in east Harris County ended in tragedy when someone opened fire in a crowded parking lot, leaving seven people shot. Tragically, one of the victims was killed.

Seven people were shot at a benefit in the Crosby area.

The Crosby American Legion Post 658 is hosting a Purse Bingo event on April 4 for a fun ladies' night, offering a chance to win designer purses and other prizes through bingo games

It's unclear what led up to the man's death, but investigators found him lying in the driveway and are looking for whoever killed him.

A sewage crisis in Crosby has led to significant community distress, with residents experiencing sewage backups and having to boil water.

Residents of a Crosby neighborhood are facing a severe sewage backup crisis, forcing them to boil water, limit outdoor activities, and worry about their pets’ safety.

“Clean water is a basic necessity—families shouldn’t have to worry about bacteria or sewage in their water," said County Attorney Christian Menefee.

A man has been taken to a hospital after authorities say he was shot at the American Legion Hall in Crosby.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a dive team has recovered the body of a man who drowned in the San Jacinto River after he went under water and didn’t resurface.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a man who was shooting at homes in the Highlands and Crosby area of the county has been detained.

A woman was critically injured and later stabilized after being ejected from a vehicle in a crash at the intersection of FM-2100 and Stroker in Crosby early Friday morning.

Authorities across multiple departments are investigating a possible drowning in the San Jacinto River.

Authorities say a neighbor called 911 after a home was caught on fire. Responding firefighters said they found a man inside the house during the blaze, unresponsive.

Authorities say "impairment" may have played a role in the crash.

This Saturday will be Missing in Southeast Texas Day (MISETXD), formerly known as Missing in Harris County Day. However, on Thursday, Houston-area law enforcement agencies will be joining together to share information leading up to this Saturday and what residents can do to help find answers to these missing cases.

At least one person was said to have died at the scene and traffic was diverted in the area due to downed power lines.

“Eat Like a Local” host Chris Shepherd sat down with friends from three of his favorite Houston restaurants serving crawfish to talk about the season and crawfish styles.

The U.S. Attorney's Office says a fentanyl dealer from Crosby has been taken into custody and indicted after two people he sold drugs to died.

An 18-wheeler crash caused nearly 100 gallons of diesel fuel to spill onto the Hwy 90 roadway, drivers are asked to avoid the area while crews work to clean up the wreckage.

On a busy day, Crawfish Shack can go through 180 sacks of crawfish a day -- boiling 6,000 pounds of the mudbugs for dine-in, to-go, and drive-thru customers. That doesn’t include their catering gigs or the bags of live crawfish they sell to businesses or residents looking to do their own boils.

A Crosby man getting booted out of the apartment he shared with his ex-girlfriend, shot three of the couple’s dogs, according to the Harris County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office.

A 10-year-old girl from the Crosby area was found safe on Saturday after an Amber Alert was issued due to her going missing, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Harris County sheriff’s deputies are at the scene of a crash in Crosby where three people were possibly ejected from an overturned garbage truck Thursday, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

Crosby High School is dismissing its students and shutting down the campus Monday morning due to an ongoing gas odor that’s disturbing instruction.

A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a driver Monday morning in Crosby.

Is a four-day school week beneficial – and to whom?

Students at Crosby Independent School District are ready to return to school Monday morning.

It was only a matter of time before one of Crosby’s premier competitors on the diamond, Ally Mooneyham, would secure her spot on a college team.

Two bodies were recovered overnight Saturday after a pair of children went underwater and did not resurface in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A man drowned in the San Jacinto River while he attempted to rescue a woman who was swimming late Sunday night, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.

A Crosby woman accused of running several neighborhood brothels is facing new charges following a recent grand jury indictment.

One person is dead and multiple people have been reported shot in the Crosby area Sunday afternoon.

A 53-year-old Crosby woman was arrested following an investigation into prostitution occurring at several so-called massage parlors and foot spas in the northwest and southeast parts of the Houston area.

Officials are now searching for a man who they say went underwater at an off-road park in Crosby on Monday.

In the case of Crosby’s three-sport competitor, senior Xandra Hernandez, she doesn’t see that as a bad thing. Hernandez represents Crosby year-round, beginning with swim and powerlifting in the Winter and wraps up with track and field in the Spring.

CROSBY BASEBALL RETURNED TO THE DIAMOND THIS SPRING WITH THE SAME VIGOR THEY HAD A YEAR AGO WHEN THE COOGS WON THEIR FIRST DISTRICT TITLE SINCE 2016.

A 27-year-old man who killed another man he owed money to in 2016 has been sentenced to 45 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Saturday.

GOOSE CREEK MEMORIAL SOFTBALL RETURNS TO THE DIAMOND THIS SPRING WITH THE INTENTION OF RECLAIMING ITS STATUS AS A CONTENDER IN A CHALLENGING DISTRICT THAT FEATURES THE LIKES OF PERENNIAL POWERHOUSES BARBERS HILL, PORT NECHES GROVES AND CROSBY.

Two people have been transported to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash in east Harris County Tuesday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Small aircraft crash reported near railyard in Houston, sheriff says

The family and friends of an east Harris County native gathered Thursday night to give him a celebratory send-off as he heads to coach at Super Bowl LVII.

From Acres Homes to Houston’s Energy Corridor and up north in the Crosby area, water customers say they are feeling drained over stressful water bill issues. We hear your complaints about paying too much for water. We hear your frustration and fears about unanswered billing concerns, murky brown water from your tap, poor customer service and costly water meter issues.

Axel Garza is a true Astros fan.

Authorities in northeast Harris County say a body was found with trauma wounds in front of a home on Sunday, and now, they’re looking for the person responsible.

An investigation is underway after Harris County sheriff’s deputies said a man was fatally shot by suspects that were with his teen stepdaughters in Crosby Sunday.

Abe Sanchez, the executive chef at Kitchen Monster Creations, joins the Houston Life studio before he competes in Season 21 of Hell’s Kitchen.

HOUSTON - We have hit the bye week part of the year.

It was a defining moment Tuesday morning when, using ground penetration radar, Texas EquuSearch uncovered the first hard evidence of something buried below the surface of the ground on a piece of land in Crosby that one woman purchased for her family.

An elderly man died in a fire at an abandoned home in Crosby Friday, officials said.

Authorities are searching for a man who they said sexually assaulted a 50-year-old woman in broad daylight at a park in Baytown Thursday.

The Class 5A rankings have been all shook up following the start of the season.

Miriam Soza and her 4-year-old son Sergio Jr. scanned the ground all around the un-marked grave that they mysteriously discovered on their property last November.

Santa Fe had a good year last season, going 27-14, finishing third in district play and beating Crosby in the playoffs before falling to perennial power Fulshear, but the Indians will be in reloading mode after graduating seven seniors.

In case you haven't noticed the price of serving your family beef has gone way up. Beef prices are up more than 20%. Have you ever thought of buying your own cow? We are looking into ways your family can save money and get more selection on meat products for your home.

Neighborhood canals off of Lake Houston - littered with trash, dead fish, and debris. Who is responsible for clean-up? Our KPRC 2 Investigates team is getting answers.

HOUSTON - Grace Sparks doesn’t traditionally keep count of her strikeouts per game.

For a lot of people having a home with a view of Lake Houston sounds like a dream, but some who live on Bluff View Court in Crosby, say the water running behind their homes dampens the mood.

Since new regulations went into effect last year in Harris County, seven illegal boarding homes have been shut down.

From the home of Louisiana to the heart of Texas, The Crosby Zydeco Festival continues the creole culture traditions with live music, good food, and joyful dancing.

An unpermitted boarding home was closed down Friday morning and nine residents were transported to a hospital for observation, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

HOUSTON - The playoff field in boys basketball in the State of Texas got just a little bit smaller on Thursday night with the Area Round getting officially put in the books.

Welcome to the 2022 softball season.

Deputies are investigating a possible murder-suicide at a mobile home park in Crosby, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed.

Authorities identified the three teens found dead inside a home in northeast Harris County Tuesday.

The deaths of three teenagers whose bodies were found at a Crosby area home Tuesday afternoon were due to a possible double homicide and suicide, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

HOUSTON - It was a great year for Class 5A in the city of Houston.

A man was airlifted to the hospital Sunday evening after being shot in a possible drive-by, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

HOUSTON - After Crosby made its historic run to the UIL Class 5A Division II State Championship game last year, the biggest question was could they do it again?

An 11-year-old child is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle in the Crosby area on Monday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Crosby Independent School District is delaying the start of classes and bus routes as the area is currently under a flash flood warning, the district said Friday.

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

To say District 12-5A, Division II is top heavy would be an understatement.

Officials are responding to a train derailment in Crosby Tuesday afternoon.

A 3-year-old boy drowned Sunday in the Crosby area after he was found floating in a pond, authorities say.

Buses have been delayed Friday in the Crosby Independent School District.

When one Crosby woman set out to do yard work one day, she never imagined finding someone’s ashes. Now, the woman said she’s determined to solve the mystery and return the remains to their rightful family.

Crosby has not been past the area round since 2017, but this team could be the one to make that run again. Herdejurgen, who is committed to catch at Oklahoma State, brings a big bat to the lineup for the Cougars. Sparks hit .520 last year as a sophomore with five home runs, three doubles, and 16 RBIs in 13 games. Hannah Wiggins (Temple) is another name to remember as she hit .419 last year with 16 RBIs. AdCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE

But we got to the finish line back in mid-January with the Class 5A and 6A State Championships at AT&T Stadium. The lone state champ from Houston came in the form of the Katy Tigers, winning the Class 6A Division II State Championship over Cedar Hill. The Crosby Cougars were the other team to make it to the state title game for the first time in 60 years. So, who were the best of the best in H-Town in 2020? Jalen showed his leadership this season helping along his younger brother and sophomore QB Caleb Koger as well.

Deniquez Dunn recently won the VYPE Houston Quarterback of the Year Fan Poll. VYPE caught up with Dunn for the 411 on the star from Crosby. Dunn: My go-to pregame meal is usually chicken tenders and fries with a sweet tea or a strawberry hulk smoothie from smoothie king. VYPE: What has been your greatest high school memory so far? Dunn: My greatest high school memory was not State...

ARLINGTON, Texas – The Katy Tigers brought home a state trophy, while the Crosby Cougars brought their community together with a special 12-4 season ending in the state finals. The Longhorns cut the lead to 37-14 before Katy shut the door with a 25-yard touchdown run by sophomore Seth Davis, and an interception return touchdown by Cal Varner. Crosby falls short but makes community proudThe Crosby Cougars hadn’t made the state finals since 1960, but an impressive run through the playoffs got them there in 2020. Crosby won two games in overtime to reach AT&T Stadium but fell short to powerhouse Aledo in the final. Coach Jerry Prieto was proud of their effort and how the team’s playoff run brought what he called a “divided” community together.

ARLINGTON - Crosby wanted points first and got points first. And when Aledo responded with a long TD throw to Alabama-commit Jojo Earle, Crosby responded again to go up 14-7. In the end, Aledo cruised to a 56-21 win to secure its state-record 10th title - 3rd straight overall. Aledo has now put Crosby into a little bit of a dangerous territory before halftime at The Death Star. #txhsfb | @dctf + @friday_stars pic.twitter.com/e55NsyFKCl — Fraz 🐙 (@UncleFraz) January 15, 2021What you see above is what Roberts did all day to the Crosby defense.

ARLINGTON - Crosby wanted points first and got points first. And when Aledo responded with a long TD throw to Alabama-commit Jojo Earle, Crosby responded again to go up 14-7. From there, it was all Aledo, which used a six-touchdown day from Demarco Roberts - 3rd most all-time in a 5A state title game - to turn a close game after the first quarter into a blowout by halftime. In the end, Aledo cruised to a 56-21 win to secure its state-record 10th title - 3rd straight overall. What you see above is what Roberts did all day to the Crosby defense.

Join Matt, Josh and special guests Fort Bend Marshall Head Football Coach James Williams and Foster Head Football Coach Shaun McDowell as they watch and break down the 5A D2 UIL State Championship Game between Aledo and Crosby

On the eve of the UIL 5A and 6A State Championships the stage is set. Powerhouse and Cinderella football programs will be under the bright lights of AT&T Stadium this weekend. VYPE is here to give their predictions of who will be crowded State Champs. 5A Divison II - Aledo vs Crosby5A Divison I - Denton Ryan vs Cedar Park6A Division II - Katy vs Cedar Hill6A Division I - Westlake vs Southlake CarrollDon't forget to tune into the VYPE YouTube page for the UIL State Championship Watch Along all weekend.

When a program hasn't played for a state championship in 60 years, there is a reason to be excited. The Crosby community came out in droves on Thursday to send its football team up to Arlington in style with a sendoff that they will never forget. Behind a full police and firetruck escort down FM 2100, riding in three charter buses the Cougars' football team watched as hundreds of parents lined the road with signs, bells and pompoms to cheer on their hometown team. "It means a lot," Raymond Blanchard, a Crosby High School teacher who helped organize the sendoff, said. I just love Crosby."

This is Aledo's attempt at a second three-peat in the last 12 seasons- their seventh state title in ten years. Aledo started their reign of championship titles in 1998 where they defeated Cuero by a score of 14-7 in the Class 3A Division I title game. Missing the 2015 title, Aledo pulled ahead in 2016 to edge out Corpus Christi Calallen by a score of 24-16. With the wins over Fort Bend Marshall in 2018 (55-19) and again in 2019 (45-42), Aledo has set the stage hopeful for a second three-peat. Cleaning out the locker, picking up trash, blocking, and tackling… that's what we talk about instead of winning state championships.

Crosby is heading to the State Championship game for the first time in 60 years. Along the way, the Cougars have rattled off wins against the No. 3 teams in the state. Now, they will face the second-ranked Aledo Bearcats, who are seeking their 10th state title in program history. Crosby coach Jerry Prieto joined the guys on VYPE Locker Talk LIVE this week to talk about the 62-61 victory over Liberty Hill and playing for it all this week.

Instead of previewing both teams, we'll take the local angle and dig deep into the DFW teams - starting with Aledo in its matchup with Crosby for the 5A Division II State Championship. Ironically enough, this wasn't the strongest Aledo team, and despite being near the top of the 5A DII state rankings all year, there was a consensus that this was the year Aledo's run to state would end. Not the case, and now Aledo is gunning for a state record 10th state championship. In the regular season, Aledo averaged a solid 44 points per game but somewhat struggled to really find an identity on offense. But then the playoffs hit and Aledo has turned it on offensively, relying heavily on the run game during this run.