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A man is facing murder charges in connection with the shooting death of his neighbor during an altercation early Saturday in Kingwood.

One man is dead after being shot by his neighbor at a Kingwood apartment complex early Saturday, according to Houston police.

The Kingwood Women’s Club has been serving the community for 35 years and after one of their own charter members became a breast cancer survivor the ladies saw the importance of giving access to mammograms for all women.

Montgomery County deputies arrested a 17-year-old suspect Wednesday after a Houston police officer’s 14-year-old son was fatally shot in Kingwood Monday night, authorities said.

Montgomery County sheriff’s deputies are investigating after they said a would-be car burglar was fatally shot in Kingwood Thursday night.

The 19-year-old woman accused of dousing a man with a substance and setting him on fire in Kingwood has been arrested Thursday, the Montgomery County DA’s Office confirmed.

Tammy Smith and her family are in the midst of a whirlwind due to COVID-19.

Like most baseball fields, Gary and Tee Bender’s Field of Dreams in Kingwood is supposed to be reserved for one sport -- Baseball. But Tuesday night, surveillance cameras caught a van barging through an opening on the field in what looked like a drag race.

The <a href="https://www.vype.com/search/?q=clear+springs" target="_blank">Clear Springs Chargers</a> reached the Regional Semis for the second time in school history after finishing second in district behind Clear Falls.

<a href="https://www.vype.com/Texas/Houston/preseason-public-school-volleyball-class-6a-top-20" target="_blank">Kingwood</a> has been a perennial state power in volleyball dating back to 1996 when the Mustangs won a state title.

The Houston Police Department released body camera video on Friday from an officer-involved shooting where a woman pointed a gun at officers.

The support reaches across agency lines for a Houston police officer who was shot Monday.

A Houston police officer was shot in an incident in Kingwood, authorities said Monday.

Business is booming at many restaurants throughout the Houston area, but an ongoing and unprecedented staffing shortage is forcing owners to get creative to incentivize job applicants.

Houston Fire Department has everything from inflatable boats to high water rescue vehicles strategically stationed throughout the city, ready to go if needed. Some of the equipment was already put into good use in the Kingwood area after Monday evening storms.

KPRC 2 is tracking rain and storms Tuesday morning.

Isha Pokerna is a busy senior at Kingwood High School. She balances schoolwork, orchestra and golf, and also just so happens to be in the Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts.

Police are asking for help locating two men involved in a robbery in the Kingwood area.

Harris County Linda Hidalgo addressed the Texas GOP’s voting bill Friday afternoon during a press conference.

Houston leaders are gathering Wednesday to denounce voting bills that are moving through the Texas Legislature.

Swamp Donkeys Crawfish and Seafood is opening a second location in Spring. HOUSTON – Swamp Donkeys Crawfish and Seafood is opening a second location in Spring. It also has swamp combos, featuring corn and potatoes with your choice of seafood, and kid’s meals with corn dog or pizza with a choice of chips and drink. Swamp Donkeys is located at the Track Shack at 25811 W. Hardy Road. The soft opening hours are Thursday to Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.For more information or bulk orders, customers can call 281-813-7500.

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

Kelly Mead has been the skipper at Kingwood for 14 years and lives by the philosophy of "doing the right things, always and protecting the K for Kingwood". Kingwood is looking for their 10th consecutive playoff appearance and Mead will preach "chemistry" all season. The top horses in the stable include Riley Bender (Abilene Christian University), who is most comfortable at third base. Connor Johnson will lead the outfield and pitch when needed, while JP Mendoza is solid behind the plate. AdCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE

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

(Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) A water main break in the Kingwood area on Feb. 24, 2021. KINGWOOD, Texas – Officials are working to get a water main break in the Kingwood area under control. According to authorities, an officer spotted the break at Northpark Drive and Bassingham Drive around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Public works is being called to the scene.

KINGWOOD, Texas – In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Imelda, a Kingwood couple were inspired to help their community. “We started giving out supplies in my driveway the morning after, and it just took off from there,” said Richard Abram. He and his wife, Dawn, started a group called Kingwood Kindness aimed at collecting and distributing donations for those in need. “We had such a good response from the Kingwood community and surrounding areas,” Abram said. “My motto is, ‘If anything that I have can help you, then it’s yours for the taking.’”AdLike other charities, Kingwood Kindness has been hit hard by the pandemic.

Here's a trivia question for you…Over the past 20 years, how many boys' teams for the city of Houston have won a public school state soccer championship? The Bayou City hopes to make it four this Spring as soccer squads are in a mad-dash for a ring. 20 SharpstownFor all the ways you love to play, Academy Sports and Outdoors makes easier than ever to gear up and have fun out there! Get free shipping on your favorite brands at academy.com or get free curbside or in-store pick-up at your Academy store. Gear up this Spring at Academy Sports and Outdoors.

The City of Houston will remain under a boil water notice until at least Monday, Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a press conference Thursday. Turner posted the boil water notice on Twitter on Wednesday morning, according to Chron's Matt Young. HOW TO SURVIVE: How do you boil water without power or water? According to Fox 26 Houston, most Houston-area cities and municipalities have a boil water notice in effect. Haddock added that residents with water should minimize their water use and only use water for critical functions, to help stabilize the city's water pressure.

KINGWOOD, Texas – A community joined hands in prayer Tuesday, in the parking lot of a hospital, to hold vigil for a woman who has battled COVID-19 for over a month. She’s my baby doll,” Sarge Summers said. Sarge Summers has kept thousands abreast with his wife’s journey through social media. They need to know that God is still on the throne and they need to know that God still heals,” Sarge Summers continued. “I think prayer pits people in good spirits.

Traffic delays are seen on the Eastex Freeway near Kingwood, Texas, on Dec. 30, 2020. KINGWOOD, Texas – A Houston Fire Department high-water rescue vehicle was involved in a crash Wednesday on Interstate 69 Eastex Freeway near Kingwood. The crash was reported about 2:30 p.m. on the northbound side of the freeway at Kingwood Drive. It was not clear if anyone was injured in the crash. Drivers in the area can expect significant delays while crews work to clear the scene.

Kingwood and Kingwood Park high schools have a special rivalry. Their athletic programs, however, rarely get to compete, as Kingwood is a 6A school and K-Park a 5A school per UIL conference classifications. The men's soccer programs traditionally host a Charity Cup, benefitting the Shriners Hospital for Children Houston. Jennings wished to promote the Shriners Hospital for Children website at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org for those who would like to learn more about the organization. They hosted a similar charity game annually with their neighboring school, and Jennings wanted to carry on the tradition and introduce it to Kingwood.

The Kingwood volleyball team lost their final match 3-0 to Clear Springs on November 24, bringing an end to their season. Jordan Rambo, Katelyn Tillis, Temi Areola, and Sydney Hicks were named first team, all-district. Kaitlyn Morgan and Hannah Smith were named to the second team, and Emily Coronado and Emma Montes were chosen as honorable mentions. The 2020 Kingwood volleyball team had seven graduating seniors. Though the 2020 season did not end ideally, the Kingwood Mustang volleyball team looks forward to improving and coming back better next season.

Texas is not blue, but after this latest election, its Democrats are. Democrats got no wins in statewide races from the presidency to the high courts, and the party’s elected officials remain in the minorities of the congressional delegation, the Texas Senate and the Texas House. Still, Texas Democrats have steadily made it more difficult for Republicans to get things done when the Democrats don’t want to go along. With the 2020 general election behind us, the Republican state House majority is intact, but small. If the issues of the day were not enough to force Texas lawmakers into practical things, the politics would be.

Complete with an eye-catching unicorn rainbow logo, at the “Coding with Caroline” page kids learn how to do basic computer coding. What is computer coding for kids? At Caroline’s page, kids can learn how to create their own video games or virtual dancing worlds. How could computer coding help kids learn? Learning computer coding skills that could help students in many ways.

The top teams stayed put in each classification but there was some movement in the Class 6A rankings. Cy-Fair, Clear Falls and Cypress Ranch move into the rankings as Grand Oaks, Brazoswood and Kingwood are bounced out of the Top 10. Don't sleep on Fort Bend Christian Academy under the direction of Alex Edwards, which is 9-2 and undefeated in district so far. Here are the VYPE Volleyball Rankings. Fort Bend Christian4.

KINGWOOD, Texas – Kingwood High School honored longtime volleyball head coach, Krista Malmstrom, with a ceremony and dedication Wednesday afternoon. During the ceremony, the school renamed its volleyball court after Malmstrom during the game between Kingwood High School and Kingwood Park High School, according to a release. The ceremony was held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Kingwood High School Gym. Malmstrom has been with Humble Independent School District since 1981 at Creekwood Middle School before she moved on to work at Kingwood High School three years later as the Lady Mustangs assistant volleyball coach. In 1996, Malmstrom was awarded Houston Area Coach of the Year and also a two-time coach at the UIL All-Star Volleyball Game.

CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER THE 2020 VYPE HOUSTON FOOTBALL PREVIEW MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO ORDER PHOTOSPRESEASON RANKINGSNorth ShoreBeaumont West BrookAtascocitaSummer CreekKingwoodC.E. ATASCOCITA EAGLESMoving into a new district, Atascocita will be challenged as they go for a fourth-straight district crown in 2020. This team will have a new look on defense and offense, so Kingwood could be one of the surprises on District 21-6A in 2020. Defensively, watch for linebacker Roy Morris, defensive end William Evans and cornerback Josiah Ruano. Defensively, watch out for first-team, all-district linebacker Aarun Lockett, Avory Coleman and Jamarion White.

Here’s 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 township’s 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.

KINGWOOD, Texas – The Murphy family evacuated from their home in Orange, Texas to a hotel in Kingwood, where they lost power on Thursday for seven hours. “Murphy’s law, right? You know, we thought something was going to happen, but we didn’t think the hotel was going to be without power,” Gary Murphy said. The storage shed is destroyed and the yard is a mess, but Murphy’s law failed for them in the best way. “The home’s still there, no broken windows, no damage per se,” Gary Murphy said.

VYPE wants the fans to vote for their favorite Houston Runners! This week, it's the Public School Girls! The Freddy's Poll of the Week VYPE Houston 2020 Public School Girl's XC Runner of the Year Fan Poll is now live! Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. Freddy's Poll: VYPE Houston 2020 Public School Girl's XC Runner of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Thu 7/30 at 7pm)

Saturday morning’s protest at the intersection of Kingwood Drive and W. Lake Houston Parkway in Kingwood was silent. The protest was held at the intersection of Kingwood Drive and West Lake Houston Parkway in northeast Houston. So he thought the protest would be a good first step to make his community more aware. And if we listen we will understand.” The silent protest went on from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., and ended peacefully. " Videos show an officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck, pinning him to the ground while he pleaded that he couldn’t breathe.

HOUSTON – Gathered around the dinner table, the Arrant family is hard at work piecing together a poster for a purpose. “I want people to see that people like me can support black Americans," said Courtney Arrant, whose family is making signs. “In my opinion, clearly excessive force was used because he died. The family says they have no plans of taking down their sign anytime soon and hope it sends a strong message to others. “You’re making a statement and you’re putting your foot down and I feel like that’s what I want people to understand,” said Arrant.

Here are the finalists for Public School Boys and Girls Cross Country. GIRLS PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE- Carly Ahrens, KingwoodCarly Ahrens took eighth overall at the 2019 UIL Class 6A State Cross Country Meet. The freshman posted the best time on the Kingwood cross country team, which finished second overall just behind Southlake Carroll. BOYS PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE- Spencer Cardinal, The WoodlandsThe Woodlands' Spencer Cardinal finished 3rd overall at the UIL State Cross Country Meet. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.

KINGWOOD, Texas – It's the world we live in right now, even when an illness is not COVID-19 -- it's still, somehow impacted by this pandemic. That is the case for a Kingwood High School soccer coach. Coach Pres Holcomb is battling stage 4 colon cancer, and just had major surgery but because of COVID-19 restrictions at the hospital, he had to recover -- aloneCLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO STORY FROM OUR PARTNERS AT KPRC CHANNEL 2

KINGWOOD, Texas – It’s the world we live in right now, even when an illness is not COVID-19 -- it’s still, somehow impacted by this pandemic. That is the case for a Kingwood High School soccer coach. Coach Pres Holcomb is battling stage 4 colon cancer, and just had major surgery but because of COVID-19 restrictions at the hospital, he had to recover -- aloneHis team, however, is making sure their coach feels loved and supported.

HOUSTON – The Blue Angels are scheduled to soar over Houston Wednesday afternoon with the help of a pilot who already knows the area well. Major Frank Zastoupil, a Marine who joined the Blue Angels team last year, is from Kingwood. RELATED: Here are some of the best places to watch the Blue Angels flyover in Houston“It was very, very exciting to see them fly,” said his mother, Kris Zastoupil. The Blue Angels are set to fly over several cities on Wednesday, including Houston, to pay tribute to healthcare workers, first responders, the military and essential workers. MORE: Here’s the route the Blue Angels will take during their Houston flyover on Wednesday“It's really a salute to all of those frontline COVID first responders,” said father Patrick Zastoupil.

HOUSTON – The Blue Angels will be flying over Texas this week honoring frontline workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic, including one pilot with Houston-area ties. Major Frank Zastoupil a U.S Marine Corps pilot will be flying over Houston Wednesday, including the downtown skyline twice with his two copilots. In an interview with Bryan-College Station’s The Eagle, he said his interest in aviation starting when he was a junior in high school. Before graduating from Texas A&M, he signed his officer candidacy preparatory work to join the Marine Corps. His decorations include three Strike Flight Air Medals, one Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and various personal and unit awards.

KINGWOOD – TikTok videos are the latest Intenet craze. A sixth-grade teacher, Tricia Zinnecker, is using the social media platform to connect with her students at Creekwood Middle School in Kingwood. "In my mind, I kept hearing stay in your lane, stay in your lane, but then I made my first TikTok. She said the TikTok videos provide a chance to do more than send assignments and conduct lectures on Zoom. Here are some of Zinnecker’s popular TikTok videos:

Jaime Gomez, a Kingwood resident, began feeling ill after traveling to France, according to his son Jaime Gomez, Jr. Gomez Jr., a cardiologist, said his father's decline was quick. Gomez, Jr. said his father suffered from multiorgan failure. Gomez Jr. said his mother also tested positive for the coronavirus. While grieving during such a difficult time, Gomez, Jr. said he hopes to pass on what he has learned from father.

Spring, Texas Houston supermarket chain, Randalls has announced that it will be closing five more store locations in the Houston area. This includes their only stores in The Woodlands, Spring, and Kingwood. The closure of the five additional stores was confirmed by Christy Lara, director of public relations and communications for Randalls. However, in a public statement, Christy Lara explained that the closures are due to a highly competitive marketplace. The remaining Randalls stores now include 17 stores across the area, down from 51 locations back in 2005.

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.

NEW: Family confirms to me man who was killed in Kingwood home invasion was 27YO Tennyson Smith. On #Abc13 at 5:30 I have surveillance video capturing the moments before and after the shooting. We also here from this young mans mother & girlfriend who witnessed this tragedy pic.twitter.com/KWxo1zpnCZ Stefania Okolie (@StefaniaOnABC13) November 24, 2019Shooting at Lantern Hills was pretty brazen. Abt 915pm, when the victim opened the door, the suspect fired multiple shots. To our community members in the Kingwood area, if you review your cameras and/or have info, pls call us at 713-221-6000 or @CrimeStopHOU #HouNews Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) November 24, 2019HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Deputies are searching for the gunman who shot and killed 26-year-old Tennyson Smith during a deadly home invasion at his Kingwood residence.Investigators say Smith heard a knock on the door at 9:30 p.m. Saturday on Lantern Hill and Knights Cove.According to deputies, when he opened it, the gunman burst his way inside and started shooting at Smith, killing him.Surveillance camera captured the sound of the incident where a short struggle can be heard before a single gun shot is fired.Smith's mother said she is broken by her son's loss and did not want to be identified for her own safety.She remembers him as being very friendly and always smiling.Investigators say they don't have a motive for the shooting and no arrests have been made.Deputies are asking community members to review their surveillance cameras.If you have any information, call CrimeStoppers at (713) 222-TIPS.

NEW: Family confirms to me man who was killed in Kingwood home invasion was 27YO Tennyson Smith. On #Abc13 at 5:30 I have surveillance video capturing the moments before and after the shooting. We also here from this young mans mother & girlfriend who witnessed this tragedy pic.twitter.com/KWxo1zpnCZ Stefania Okolie (@StefaniaOnABC13) November 24, 2019Shooting at Lantern Hills was pretty brazen. Abt 915pm, when the victim opened the door, the suspect fired multiple shots. To our community members in the Kingwood area, if you review your cameras and/or have info, pls call us at 713-221-6000 or @CrimeStopHOU #HouNews Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) November 24, 2019HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Deputies are searching for the gunman who shot and killed 26-year-old Tennyson Smith during a deadly home invasion at his Kingwood residence.Investigators say Smith heard a knock on the door at 9:30 p.m. Saturday on Lantern Hill and Knights Cove.According to deputies, when he opened it, the gunman burst his way inside and started shooting at Smith, killing him.Surveillance camera captured the sound of the incident where a short struggle can be heard before a single gun shot is fired.Smith's mother said she is broken by her son's loss and did not want to be identified for her own safety.She remembers him as being very friendly and always smiling.Investigators say they don't have a motive for the shooting and no arrests have been made.Deputies are asking community members to review their surveillance cameras.If you have any information, call CrimeStoppers at (713) 222-TIPS.

Shooting at Lantern Hills was pretty brazen. Abt 915pm, when the victim opened the door, the suspect fired multiple shots. To our community members in the Kingwood area, if you review your cameras and/or have info, pls call us at 713-221-6000 or @CrimeStopHOU #HouNews Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) November 24, 2019HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Deputies are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a husband during a deadly home invasion in Kingwood.Deputies say a woman heard a knock on her door at 9:30 p.m. Saturday on Lantern Hill and Knights Cove.According to deputies, when she opened it, the gunman burst his way inside and started shooting at the husband, killing him.Investigators say they don't have a motive for the shooting and no arrests have been made.Deputies are asking community members to review their surveillance cameras.If you have any information, call CrimeStoppers at (713) 222-TIPS.

One dead in brazen Kingwood shootingA brazen shooting at a home in Kingwood Saturday night left a male victim dead, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. A brazen shooting at a home in Kingwood Saturday night left a male victim dead, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. Photo: On Scene Photo: On Scene Image 1 of / 15 Caption Close One dead in brazen Kingwood shooting 1 / 15 Back to GalleryA brazen shooting at a home in Kingwood Saturday night left a male victim dead, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. The resident opened the door after hearing a knock and a male fired multiple shots at him, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. Anyone with information can contact the Harris County Sheriffs Office at 713-221-6000 or CrimeStoppers at 713-221-TIPS.

KINGWOOD, Texas (KTRK) -- While residents in Kingwood prepare for another line of strong storms Thursday evening, a local pizza shop is offering free food. "You have people coming down, giving people food and drinks," Kingwood resident Kurt Basler said. For all the challenges the world has, sometimes a community in chaos is a good thing. "Wholesome Pies is offering free food to flood victims and first responders. We want to reach out to those people because we know how difficult it can be," manager Adam Faulkner said.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- While Astros fans know Union Station as the busiest entrance to Minute Maid Park, a Kingwood man wants everyone to know the historical impact.It was once a train station that was vital to Houston's growth. A picture taken in August of 1949 at Union Station shows a man getting off the train in a suit with his briefcase that just had a change of clothes and $5. "I always liked to say he has an air of confidence about him and ready to start a life in his new home," said Dr. Hy Penn, Morris' son.Penn was a Holocaust survivor. She also came to Houston via Union Station.The couple lived in Houston for 50 years and owned multiple clothing stores. Their names are now memorialized with over 1,000 others at the Holocaust Museum in Houston.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- While Astros fans know Union Station as the busiest entrance to Minute Maid Park, a Kingwood man wants everyone to know the historical impact.It was once a train station that was vital to Houston's growth. A picture taken in August of 1949 at Union Station shows a man getting off the train in a suit with his briefcase that just had a change of clothes and $5. "I always liked to say he has an air of confidence about him and ready to start a life in his new home," said Dr. Hy Penn, Morris' son.Penn was a Holocaust survivor. She also came to Houston via Union Station.The couple lived in Houston for 50 years and owned multiple clothing stores. Their names are now memorialized with over 1,000 others at the Holocaust Museum in Houston.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- While Astros fans know Union Station as the busiest entrance to Minute Maid Park, a Kingwood man wants everyone to know the historical impact.It was once a train station that was vital to Houston's growth. A picture taken in August of 1949 at Union Station shows a man getting off the train in a suit with his briefcase that just had a change of clothes and $5. "I always liked to say he has an air of confidence about him and ready to start a life in his new home," said Dr. Hy Penn, Morris' son.Penn was a Holocaust survivor. She also came to Houston via Union Station.The couple lived in Houston for 50 years and owned multiple clothing stores. Their names are now memorialized with over 1,000 others at the Holocaust Museum in Houston.

The Royalton at Kingwood, a high-end multifamily development from Dallas-based firm SWBC Real Estate, will open in January at 22003 Northpark Drive, Kingwood. The three-story, 331-unit development will offer one- to three-bedroom apartments featuring 9-foot ceilings and walk-in closets. Located on 15.9 acres, the complex will also include a clubhouse with a game room, a 24-hour fitness center, a spin and yoga room, a pool and a dog park. 281-791-0505. www.royaltonatkingwood.com

Kelly Schafler is the editor for the Lake Houston, Humble and Kingwood edition of Community Impact Newspaper, covering public education, city government, development, businesses, local events and all things community-related. Before she became editor, she was the reporter for the Conroe and Montgomery edition for a year and a half.

Alphabet Zone of Kingwood, an early child care center, is scheduled to open March or April at 1418 Northpark Drive, Kingwood, in the Centre at Northpark. Manager Joyce Smith said the business will offer day care services for infants 6 weeks to 18 months old, toddlers 18 to 36 months old as well as private preschool for ages 3 to 5 years old and before- and after-school care for children 6 and older. 832-594-3923 www.alphabetzoneofkingwood.com

KINGWOOD, Texas – Hundreds of residents attended Thursday night's Kingwood town hall meeting. The crowd was anxious to hear what the city of Houston was doing to protect their homes from flooding. "My residents are about one more rainstorm from being homeless," one attendee said. The city of Houston acknowledged the problem and issued a cease and desist order against Perry Homes, Double Oak Construction Inc. and Figure Four Partners Ltd. on Oct. 2. Perry Homes and its subsidiaries take great pride in the excellent reputation we have earned over the past 50-plus years providing first class services and impeccable homes.

After six years of trying our best to protect athletes from dying on the athletic field, KPRC 2 is once again partnering with Masons Heart Foundation out of Kingwood to provide athletes free, in-depth heart screenings. They can detect hidden heart defects that the standard school sports exam just cant find. Our next screening will take place Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Atascocita Community Church. You can sign your children up through this link.

Kingwood-area residents looking to get a head start on holiday shopping while helping out a good cause can do so at four shops in Kingwood that are participating in Houstons 2019 Holiday Shopping Card event. The Card event runs from Oct. 24-Nov. 3. No other Lake Houston-area retailers are participating in the event, according to the full list of retailers. In-person shopping is the focus of the Card event, but five online retailers are also participating this year. 1-6 p.m.Wild Birds Unlimited4523 Kingwood Drive, Ste.

Kelly Schafler is the editor for the Lake Houston, Humble and Kingwood edition of Community Impact Newspaper, covering public education, city government, development, businesses, local events and all things community-related. Before she became editor, she was the reporter for the Conroe and Montgomery edition for a year and a half.

After six years of trying our best to protect athletes from dying on the athletic field, KPRC 2 is once again partnering with Mason's Heart Foundation out of Kingwood to provide athletes free, in-depth heart screenings. They can detect hidden heart defects that the standard school sports exam just can't find. Our next screening will take place Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Atascocita Community Church. You can sign your children up through this link.

There are numerous candidates on the November 2019 ballot, including the city of Houston and New Caney ISD board of trustees positions. Since Kingwood was annexed by the city of Houston in the 1990s, Kingwood residents can cast their ballots for Houston mayor, city controller, City Council at-large positions and Houston City Council, District E. Meanwhile, residents living south of FM 1960 just west of Hwy. 59 can cast ballots for Houston City Council District B.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be offering assistance to residents affected by Tropical Storm Imelda.Applications for FEMA Individual Assistance for Imelda recovery open Sunday, October 6.FEMA help comes in a variety of forms for home owners, certain types of renters, and businesses in Harris County.The application will be open until February 28, 2021.FEMA assistance cannot duplicate the assistance you receive from your insurance company, but you may receive assistance for items not covered by insurance.You must apply online at disasterassistance.gov . Type in your address to see what kind of aid is available in your area.The application requires your Social Security number or the SSN of a minor child in the household who is a U.S. Citizen, non-citizen national or qualified alien, annual household income, contact information (phone number, mailing address, email address, and damaged home address), insurance information (coverage, insurance company name, etc. ), and bank account information (if you are eligible to receive financial assistance, the money can be deposited in your account).After you complete your application, FEMA will also complete a home inspection.If you qualify for a grant, FEMA will provide you a check by mail or a direct deposit into your checking or savings account and a letter describing how you are to use the money.If you are denied, FEMA will provide you a letter explaining why you did not qualify and an opportunity to appeal the decision.

The city of Houston filed cease and desist orders against three companies involved in the construction of a Montgomery County development. Kelly Schafler/Community Impact NewspaperThe city of Houston has launched an investigation and filed cease and desist orders against three companies involved in the construction of a Montgomery County residential development that Kingwood residents and some local officials allege caused recent flooding in northeast Kingwood neighborhoods. This discharge has caused severe damage to the city of Houstons [storm sewer system]and to the property of the citizens of the city of Houston, the release stated. As a result of this discharge the city of Houston started a 12 week extensive investigation of the stormwater system located within Elm Grove and other [affected]communities within the far northeast section of Kingwood. Community Impact Newspaper has reached out to a Figure Four Partners representative for a comment on the cease and desist orders.

Then you'll see all the red and green + signs indicating positive (green) and negative (red) lightning strikes at the time! Both are dangerous -- positively charged lightning starts at the top of the cloud and can travel farther while negatively charged lightning starts at the lower part of the cloud and tends to drop pretty much right below the storm. The site is used by the government to track lightning which causes wildfires and is instrumental to those forecasts. Thank you, National Weather Service! ****************Speaking of lightning and thunderstorms, where's our big cold front to usher in fall as we know and love it?!

The multimillion-dollar expansion of Northpark Drive pushes forward. Soon, Kingwood officials will begin seeking right of way acquisitions for properties along the heavily trafficked corridor. The Lake Houston Redevelopment Authority, which oversees the property tax revenue collected within Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 10, held a meeting Sept. 26 to discuss the mobility project. The Northpark Drive project will expand the road from four to six lanes between Hwy. One of the things coming out of the meeting last month was we were trying to figure out ways to compress the schedule, Obregon said.

Red Cross in 'urgent need' of volunteers to help victims of Tropical Storm ImeldaPHOTOS: Imelda soaks southeast TexasA man and woman walk past a stalled truck down Kings Manor Drive as rain from Tropical Depression Imelda inundate the area, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Kingwood. >>>See more photos from Imelda... less PHOTOS: Imelda soaks southeast TexasA man and woman walk past a stalled truck down Kings Manor Drive as rain from Tropical Depression Imelda inundate the area, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in ... more Photo: Jason Fochtman/Staff Photographer Photo: Jason Fochtman/Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 28 Caption Close Red Cross in 'urgent need' of volunteers to help victims of Tropical Storm Imelda 1 / 28 Back to GalleryIn urgent need of volunteers to help victims of Tropical Storm Imelda, the American Red Cross is asking for the public's help in its recovery efforts. The Red Cross is looking for trained volunteers for recovery efforts in the Beaumont and Orange areas, according to a release. A Red Cross representative will reach out with a position, according to the release. ON HOUSTON CHRONICLE.COM: In Houston, Trump promises to make federal government 'totally available' for Imelda relief effortsMore Information 6.2.5The Red Cross is also seeking donations.

EMBED >More News Videos Kingwood resident Melissa Clark said Tropical Storm Imelda ruined the rebuild that she and her husband have worked on since May. EMBED >More News Videos ABC13's Miya Shay breaks down the active assistance being offered in the wake of Tropical Storm Imelda's flooding in the Houston area. WINNIE, Texas (KTRK) -- Chambers County continues its efforts to rebuild a week after Tropical Storm Imelda's devastating flood. Hurricane Harvey flooded their property.The family found themselves again with almost a foot of water inside their house. "Officials said the biggest need in the wake of the storm is volunteers who can help muck out homes.

Kingwood accounting business GrowthForce will relocate in late November or early December from 800 Rockmead Drive, Ste. 200, to 22001 Northpark Drive, Ste. The business, which has been in Kingwood for 15 years, offers outsourced accounting services, including bookkeeping, accounting and QuickBooks consulting services for nonprofits and small businesses. 281-358-2007. www.growthforce.com

HOUSTON - Flooding issues are still ongoing along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River around Humble and Kingwood. Moderate flooding is currently occurring in Huffman, as well from Cedar Bayou. River levels will continue to slowly fall through the weekend. There are still some areas of concern with certain rivers and bayous out of their banks. The water levels at the East Fork locations will slowly recede over the next 24 hours while locations along the Trinity River will fall below flood levels over the next two days.

A motorcyclist died in a crash in Kingwood after the driver's vehicle collided with a Camaro. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

A motorcyclist died in a crash in Kingwood after the driver's vehicle collided with a Camaro. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

BACKPACKPicture by: Nikkie HancockPottery Barn BackpacksWith exterior pockets for carrying water bottles or snacks. If they get dirty just wipe it off, and the inside material is made to be mildew-resistant and bacteria-resistant as well. I love all the compartments that you can put whatever you want for your kids snacks, said Hancock. STASHER BAGSPicture by: Nikkie HancockSay goodbye to Ziploc bags and pack your kids snacks in these reusable silicone bags. They have water resistant material inside.

As city and county officials work to mitigate drainage issues in Kingwood, more than 100 area residents are pursuing legal action against a developer that allegedly exacerbated the damages their homes sustained during a heavy rain event in May. Neither Harris County Flood Control District, the city of Houston [or]Friendswood Development has done anything [to address drainage]since Kingwood was developed back in the 70s, Martin said. RELATED Harris County shifts road funds away from precincts 3, 4 pending reassessment of needs Following a vote by the Harris County Commissioners Court to temporarily shift road funding away from precincts 3 and 4,... >The engineering contract will be brought to Harris County Commissioners Court for approval at the Aug. 13 meeting. We will be evaluating all of the large, open channels in the Kingwood area, he said. Elm Grove residents sue developer over water damagesWhile officials address long-term drainage issues in the Kingwood area, Elm Grove residents are seeking reparations for damages to their homes in May.

Although almost two years have passed since Hurricane Harvey battered thousands of homes and businesses in the Kingwood area in August 2017, some community members are still in limbo. Many homeowners were just beginning to recover from the May 2016 floods that hit the region when, unexpectedly, along came Harvey. Fighting for fundingWhile various flood-prevention projects have taken place since Hurricane Harvey, officials are still seeking funding for future projects and home buyouts. Recovery in retailAverage retail rates decreased and vacancy rates increased in the Kingwood area immediately after Hurricane Harvey, but rates have since stabilized. The Hurricane Harvey Registry, which was released in February, includes responses from 637 residents in the Lake Houston and Kingwood areas.

Home buyouts, flood mapsHarris County Flood Control District officials confirmed that the townhomes are on the districts list of eligible home buyouts. Zeve said the HCFCD continues to partner with local agencies to study and address causes of flooding in the Greater Houston area. Houstons Chief Recovery Officer Steve Costello said he believes dredging the river is one of the more important projects in the Lake Houston area since the storm. Meanwhile, the city of Houston also continues its $48 million Lake Houston dam project. Creighton said $1.7 billion will be available across four different accounts, all of which could be applied to projects specific to the Lake Houston area.

Editors note: This story is Part 2 of a three-part series looking at how Hurricane Harvey continues to affect the Kingwood area two years after the storm. Many Kingwood-area retail businesses are finally getting back on their feet nearly two years after taking in floodwaters during Hurricane Harvey. Prior to Harvey, McAlpine said property owners of the development would invest $4,000 to paint and carpet a space. Some landlords can afford to do that, other ones cannot.While the Hamblen Road area continues to be rebuilt, another retail area, Kings Harbor, moves closer to revitalization. Pinch a Penny Pool Patio Spa relocated from the shopping center to the adjacent Kings Crossing shopping center in January 2019.

Although almost two years have passed since Hurricane Harvey battered thousands of homes and businesses in the Kingwood area in >

His organization hosted a Rainxiety event in May following heavy rains that hit parts of Kingwood to help residents deal with the distress. Assessing mental health post-HarveyThe Hurricane Harvey Registry, a Houston-area organization, is studying the long-term impact of Harvey on housing, physical health and mental health to better help agencies provide disaster assistance. Joally Canales, community outreach coordinator for the Hurricane Harvey Registry, said mental recovery from disasters is sometimes described as happening in waves. However, as of early April, 637 Kingwood and Lake Houston-area residents were included among the more than 16,500 registrants, she said. Additionally, Mental Health America of Greater Houston, an education and advocacy nonprofit, provides free mental health workshops to residents, schools, first responders, disaster-case managers and others involved in Harvey-recovery efforts.

Locally owned Tex-Mex restaurant La Huerta Bar & Grill will open a new location in late 2019 at 1414 Northpark Drive, Kingwood, in the Centre at Northpark shopping center. The restaurant will feature healthier Tex-Mex options, a full-service bar, and indoor and outdoor seating.

Kelly Schafler is the editor for the Lake Houston, Humble and Kingwood edition of Community Impact Newspaper, covering public education, city government, development, businesses, local events and all things community-related. Before she became editor, she was the reporter for the Conroe and Montgomery edition for a year and a half.

Italianos Restaurant, an Humble-based restaurant chain, will open its fourth Greater Houston-area eatery in late 2019 or early 2020 at 1414 Northpark Drive, Kingwood, in the Centre at Northpark shopping center. The other three restaurant locations are in Humble, Atascocita and Pearland. The Italian restaurant will feature a full-service bar, pasta, calzones, pizza and garlic knots. www.italianosrestaurant.net

District Es councilmember is calling for the city to take another look at Kingwood and Clear Lake. At Wednesdays council meeting, District E Councilmember Dave Martin said the city should consider redrawing city council district boundaries, particularly in his own district. District E includes two far-flung suburbs, Kingwood and Clear Lake. Martin said its a ridiculously arranged council district where it is difficult to coordinate meetings. I think its worth taking a look at.The map was last updated after the 2010 census, when Districts J and K were added.

Houston Restaurant Weeks, a monthlong fundraiser that benefits the Houston Food Bank, returns to the Greater Houston area Aug. 1-Sept. 2. Participating eateries will serve fixed-priced, multicourse menus that include brunch, lunch and dinner. Here are the restaurants in Lake Houston area that have been announced as participants in Houston Restaurant Weeks 2019. Map keyBlue: dinner onlyYellow: lunch and dinnerGreen: brunch and dinnerRed: brunch, lunch and dinnerZammittis Italian Ristorante1660 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood281-361-7499www.zammittis.comDinner: $35 per personThe Union Kitchen-Kingwood23918 Hwy. For more information about Houston Restaurant Weeks, visit www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com.

Sharkys Waterfront Grill, located 1660 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood, opened July 29 after it received 6 feet of floodwaters in August 2017 from Hurricane Harvey. However, owner Ronald Perez said the business is open for reservations only until further notice. The Kings Harbor eatery serves its classic menu items, including burgers, seafood and signature dishes, like the Shark Bites. Perez said there are some differences between the old restaurant and the renovated restaurant, including a new modern aesthetic with a decorative fish tank as well as more drink options. Additionally, Sharkys Waterfront Grill now offers one liter carafes of red and white wines for $19.99, Perez said.

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

KINGWOOD, Texas - Victims of a May flood event in Kingwood filed a lawsuit against a homebuilder, claiming they were responsible for the flood. Kingwood resident Kelly Guy said the May 7 flooding had damaged sentimental items she had held on to for years. Guy and Vera said their homes never flooded before, even during Hurricane Harvey. Figure Four Partners is facing a lawsuit involving 200 homeowners who say the developer blocked the Elm Grove subdivision drainage system, which violated the Texas Water Code. Figure Four Partners is countersuing the homeowners, claiming they didnt violate the Texas Water Code and that the residents should pay the developer's attorney's fees.

Victims of a May flood event in Kingwood filed a lawsuit against a homebuilder, claiming they were responsible for the flood. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Residents and business owners in Kingwood and Harris County who were affected by the May 7-8 flooding can apply for low-interest loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration, according to a July 11 news release from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgos office. Businesses, private nonprofit organizations and renters are also eligible to apply for disaster assistance, according to the release. The process for obtaining federal disaster assistance all too often ignores the reality of whats happening on the ground, Hidalgo said. After extensive damage assessments, Harris County damage did not meet that threshold. Harris County officials worked with local, state and federal partners to advocate for disaster assistance.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the reopening of the Dylan Duncan Skatepark in Kingwood was held July 16. Kelly Schafler/Community Impact NewspaperA ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the reopening of the Dylan Duncan Skatepark in Kingwood was held July 16. Kelly Schafler/Community Impact NewspaperA ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the reopening of the Dylan Duncan Skatepark in Kingwood was held July 16. Kelly Schafler/Community Impact NewspaperA ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the reopening of the Dylan Duncan Skatepark in Kingwood was held July 16. The Dylan Duncan Skatepark, originally called the Kingwood Skatepark, opened as the city of Houstons first public skate park in 2004.

""My initial reaction was that I have never seen it in this scale before," Weinrich wrote. "Another viewer who took a photo said it's something kids in the area do as a "rite of passage. ""I smiled and appreciated that someone was trying to bring a little joy to a community that is still recovering from Harvey. "Like it or dislike it, we won't be able to stop it from happening, so might as well smile and move on. "ABC13 reached out to the Houston Fire Department and all they could tell us was that someone put an "unknown substance" in the fountain, and that the substance could possibly be soap.

""My initial reaction was that I have never seen it in this scale before," Weinrich wrote. "Another viewer who took a photo said it's something kids in the area do as a "right of passage. ""I smiled and appreciated that someone was trying to bring a little joy to a community that is still recovering from Harvey. "Like it or dislike it, we won't be able to stop it from happening, so might as well smile and move on. "ABC13 reached out to the Houston Fire Department and all they could tell us was that someone put an "unknown substance" in the fountain, and that the substance could possibly be soap.

Pinpoint Commercials 55-plus community Ivy Point Kingwood opened the first phase of its development April 1 at 2302 Ladbrook Drive, Kingwood. The active-adult community will feature 150 one- and two-bedroom units upon build-out, which will be complete in early July. The community also has a three-story clubhouse with an entertainment area, a coffee bar and a kitchen as well as a resort-style pool and activities. 281-747-9955. www.ivypointkingwood.com

Kingwood was ranked the states No. 12 best city to live in by Chamberofcommerce.orgs Best Cities to Live in Texas 2019 list. Chamberofcommerce.org is a digital resource that provides guidance to small-business owners and entrepreneurs, according to its website. Kingwood was outranked by the nearby cities of Houston, which came in at No. Other cities that outranked Kingwood included Flower Mound, Richardson, Frisco, Pflugerville, Allen, Coppell, Woodway, Roanoke and Argyle.