After needing a change in head coaches earlier this season, bringing in Head Football Coach Brooks Haack to lead the program, and rescructuring their needs and goals, the Mustangs will play in their first-ever state championship game on Saturday.

Our Rhythm Energy Athlete of the Week is Memorial baseball’s Grant Sperandio who’s helped the mustangs to their best season in program history, playing in their first-ever state semifinal series Thursday.

A family tracking down the person accused of taking memorial items left for a 16-year-old shooting victim got some answers Tuesday and KPRC 2 News was there when they did.

A grieving Houston family says a memorial honoring 16-year-old shooting victim Jadiel “Jay” Rodriguez has suddenly disappeared, just hours after loved ones gathered for a candlelight vigil.

Texans' girls flag football regional championship Saturday as South Houston and Memorial advanced to the state championships

Houston police say a man was found shot to death in the parking lot of a Memorial-area apartment complex Wednesday evening.

Members of Iglesia Cristiana Amor y Resurrección gathered Saturday night, comforting one another after the loss of their beloved pastor, Pedro Cantu Garza. For more than 30 years, Cantu guided the congregation, and his sudden death has left the community in deep grief.

A homeowner was killed during a burglary at a Memorial area residence in Houston early Saturday morning. The incident began when a caller reported hearing glass breaking, leading to an altercation and gunfire. Both the homeowner and the suspect were shot and taken to the hospital, where the homeowner died. The suspect has been charged with murder, and the investigation is ongoing.

A new neighborhood restaurant, but this one comes with serious culinary credentials. Chef Bryan Caswell is back in the spotlight with the Memorial-area restaurant Latuli. We learned from him why this project is so special. Plus, a chicken and dumpling recipe from the menu that you'll want to add to your dinner rotation.

A Houston mom formed a committee to try to raise the funds needed to bring drone-protection technology to Memorial and Spring Woods high schools in Spring Branch ISD.

Brooks Haack and the Mustangs are 5-1, 3-0 in district.

Sandeep Dhaliwal made history in 2009, becoming the first Sikh deputy with the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Six years after he was killed during a traffic stop, he continues to be remembered as a trailblazer.

Shortly after the fall of the Twin Towers, Houston firefighter Michael “Smitty” Smith began his work on a memorial to honor the firefighters who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

On Water Street in the City of Kerrville, a memorial wall dedicated to the lives lost in last Friday’s devastating flood is growing.

Nick Taylor managed to play a relatively stress-free round of golf in rainy weather at the Memorial.

Rory McIlroy is not playing the Memorial for only the second time in his PGA Tour career.

Houston Life’s Tessa Barrera visits the new Pvolve studio in Memorial for a fitness class.

Featuring live music, a derby hat contest, unlimited wine tastings and food from 7 great Houston restaurants, this is an event you don’t want to miss!

After proudly earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand award last year, The Pit Room serves up award winning BBQ from locally sourced ingredients at both of their locations.

Katherine Kennebrew says her son was taken to Richardson Mortuary after he died earlier this year. His funeral was held in February, but weeks turned into months with no sign of the remains she was promised.

The popular golf tournament returns to Memorial Park Golf Course with many of the top golfers in the world competing March 27th – 30th.

The We Remember Memorial Project launches in Harris County's Precinct 3 with its first memorial bench honoring Liz Barraza, a murder victim whose case remains unsolved.

A day after a deadly truck attack which killed 14 people and injured dozens of others, New Orleans’ Bourbon Street reopened with a massive police presence Thursday.

Federal authorities are offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Ashley Gray and Kyle Ulbig, who are wanted for mail theft in Houston's Town and Country area.

With two locations in Houston, Brenner’s on the Bayou offers an unforgettable dining experience with a beautiful backdrop.

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 72-year-old woman last seen in Houston’s Memorial area.

DNA brings U.S. WWII pilot home to rest

The PGA Tour has released its 2025 schedule and it looks a lot like this year's schedule.

Investigators say the driver was speeding when she crashed sideways into a tree on Memorial, splitting her car in half before it caught on fire.

A good Samaritan stepped in to rescue a driver from a burning car following a crash in Memorial Heights on Tuesday.

Officials said that a man who worked at a plastic surgery center as a physician in west Houston was charged for practicing medicine without a license.

The company creates everlasting memorials by harvesting tattooed skin into framed pieces of art.

If your current workout has gotten a little stale, maybe it's time to 'punch' it up a bit!

This luxury home in the Memorial area reads more like a resort, with amenities including a sprawling swimming pool and cabana bath, two staircases, a fitness center complete with a sauna as well as a two-bedroom guest apartment.

Madelyn's ninja skills landed her a spot on NBC's hit show 'American Ninja Warrior,' as the YOUNGEST competitor!

Collin Morikawa is out of the Memorial.

The mansion at 100 Carnarvon in the Memorial area is on the market for $36 million.

Chance of rain Saturday and Sunday

Celebrities, professional athletes and other high-profile Twitter users are once again being verified by the social media platform and they don’t know why the blue check marks reappeared — nor do they seem too happy about it.

“I picked up the baby and sat down in my bed to nurse her. And when I looked up, he was in the doorway with a gun pointed at me,” the robbery victim told only KPRC 2.

A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged with murdering a grandmother outside of her apartment located in the Memorial area while stealing her car in February.

Two high school basketball games will be available to watch live on the KPRC 2+ app Friday night.

This weekend in Class 6A Houston football started off with a bang as North Shore was challenged by district-mate Atascocita, who put up a huge fight against the state’s No. 1 team on Thursday night.

Brendan Steele finished with four consecutive birdies and shot a 6-under 64 to take the first-round lead in the Zozo Championship.

VYPE Intern Janvi Oza was at this past Friday’s game between Memorial vs Northbrook. Watch the video below as she recaps all the action.

A ceremony was held Wednesday for the groundbreaking of a monument that will honor fallen warriors and preserve history.

This week’s new entertainment releases include music from the union of The Roots’ Black Thought and super-producer Danger Mouse, a PBS “Frontline” investigation into women’s rights in Afghanistan a year after the U_S_ withdrawal and Jamie Foxx playing a vampire hunter in “Day Shift.”.

A16,818-square-foot mansion in Memorial is on the market for $17,850,000.

Former U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau has become the latest big name to sign on with the Saudi-funded breakaway LIV Golf series.

The Daily Telegraph is reporting that Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed are the latest players to join the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational series.

Cameron Smith doesn't have a great history at the Memorial.

Hideki Matsuyama is out of the Memorial because of paint on the face of his 3-wood.

These are some pictures from the memorial that has formed in the aftermath of the Uvalde shooting at Robb Elementary School that has left 19 children and two teachers dead so far.

DSW is one of the largest shoe retailers in the country, with over 700 locations across North America.

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Non-profit organization Giffords is bringing its Gun Violence Memorial to Houston Thursday in commemoration of the thousands of lives lost to gun violence every year.

Police are investigating after they said a west Houston father and son died in an apparent murder-suicide on Sunday.

SPRING BRANCH ISD SAW SUBSTANTIAL SUCCESS IN FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL , CROSS COUNTRY, AND TEAM TENNIS IN 2021.

U.S. President Joe Biden is joining Pope Francis and a leading Sunni imam in calling for greater global cooperation to fight the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and other world crises.

HOUSTON - When Memorial’s season came to an end this past fall, Carly Berkman felt that the final chapter of her playing career hadn’t been written yet.

The Michigan high school where four students were fatally shot has reopened for the first time since the Nov. 30 tragedy.

A court in Moscow has granted a request to shut down another prominent human rights organization amid a sweeping crackdown on Russia’s rights groups, independent media and opposition supporters.

This $13,950,000 home in the Memorial area has a bona fide ballroom, y’all.

HOUSTON - Simply put. Budd Booth has built a dynasty at Memorial High School on the tennis hardtops.

Rickie Fowler will have to sit out another major this year.

One of the longest days in golf just got a little longer.

So much about the Memorial felt as though golf was back to normal.

One minute, Jon Rahm was headed for a blowout victory in the Memorial.

Patrick Cantlay made it through a long day at Memorial by setting an early target.

The feud between Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka is ongoing at the Memorial, even though only one of them is there.

Collin Morikawa has the early lead at the Memorial on a day only half the field finished.

HOUSTON – There has been a lot of shakeup in the girls soccer playoffs this season.

The women won their first playoff game since 2005 last week, then the men followed that by winning their first playoff contest since 2002 on Saturday morning. 63-51 win vs Westbury (who knocked us out last year) to grab the first bi-district victory in 19 years! 🏀@gelie_6 had a game high 31🏀 Glenn Elie was 2nd scorer 10 ptsReally appreciate our friends and family showing up to support us. From steakburgers to sundaes, Freddy's makes food fresh after you ask for it because that's the kind of quality you deserve. Take a moment to catch up with friends and family; it's almost time to eat.

It almost seems impossible, but we’ve been living with COVID-19 in our lives for almost a year, and tragically, some of us have lost grandparents, parents, siblings and friends due to this unforgiving virus. As the United States is approaching 500,000 deaths since early 2020, it seems that many of us have experienced a COVID-related loss. So, in honor of your loved one’s memory, we’re asking that you share a photo of them and tell us their story. We’ve all dealt with grief in our lives, but losing a loved one to the COVID-19 pandemic is especially hard, since we all can’t celebrate their lives like we normally would. Hopefully sharing your loved ones with others virtually can bring you the tiniest bit of comfort in these uncertain times.

The Memorial girl's basketball team won their first round playoff game by defeating Bellaire 71-43 on Thursday night at Delmar Fieldhouse. The last time the Lady Mustangs won a playoff game the current players weren't even in elementary school. The Lady Mustangs hope to continue their winning ways through the next round of the playoffs as Memorial will face a familiar foe in Katy Tompkins. Tompkins defeated Memorial in the third game of the season 58-44. Enjoy the Highlights below as the Memorial Lady Mustangs advanced to the second round of the playoffs!

HOUSTON – After several COVID-related delays, Memorial’s newest hot spot to grab a socially-distanced drink is now open to the public. The Memorial Trail Ice House, located at Memorial Park’s historic Juergen building on Washington Avenue, opened its doors Dec. 12. According to Memorial Trail’s website, it is described as “the ultimate escape” and “the perfect spot to enjoy conversations and craft beer.”The new spot brings a half-acre of outdoor seating, which gives plenty of space for people to distance. The bar menu includes 18 beers on tap and specially-crafted cocktails curated by the Ladies of Libation. Memorial Trail Ice House is located on 6202 Washington in Houston.

VYPE highlights five athletes or teams from Spring Branch ISD in this edition of The Stars of SBISD Powered by Texas Citizens Bank. #allmeansall #unifiedsports pic.twitter.com/UEKDKWzHoE — Spring Woods High (@SpringWoodsHigh) December 4, 2020For the second-straight year Spring Woods High School held a unified football game. Memorial Girls BasketballEntering this week, Memorial girls basketball is on a hot streak, winners of seven-straight games. This content is brought to you by Texas Citizens BankTexas Citizens Bank is a Houston community bank dedicated to concierge banking for owner-managed businesses. Learn how Texas Citizens Bank can help you grow your business at TexasCitizensBank.com.

Lamar defeats Memorial 39-7​Lamar registered its first playoff win since 2017 on Thursday night with a 39-7 home victory over Memorial. Foster dominates GCM for Playoff winCody Jackson had a "You Got Mossed" catch and Xavier Smallwood went off for Foster in their playoff victory over GCM on Thursday night. Bridgeland blows past Klein Collins 41-18Bridgeland takes home the bi-district championship behind a 41-18 victory, with 3 touchdowns coming from @MCultonp. This year FB Marshall is trying to get back to the state title game for a third-straight season. Dec. 17 at Challenger Stadium - 7 p.m.Lamar at Katy - Fri. Dec. 18 at Rhodes Stadium - 7 p.m.Oak Ridge vs. Tomball Memorial - TBDBridgeland vs Dekaney - TBDCy-Fair vs. Tompkins/FB TravisPearland vs Dobie/AtascocitaKlein Cain vs Westfield/College ParkKaty Taylor vs Heights/Cypress CreekCrosby vs Texas/Lake CreekFort Bend Marshall vs Montgomery/WhitehouseNederland vs. Pine Tree/A&M Consolidated

VYPEhighlights five athletes or teams fromSpring Branch ISDin this edition of SBISD Playmakers Powered byTexas Citizens Bank. Spring Woods Boys SoccerOn Thursday, December 3, TASCO released its preseason rankings. Keegan Lynn - Stratford BaseballCongrats to to our SS/P Keegan Lynn for committing to the Univ. This content is brought to you by Texas Citizens BankTexas Citizens Bank is a Houston community bank dedicated to concierge banking for owner-managed businesses. Learn how Texas Citizens Bank can help you grow your business at TexasCitizensBank.com.

Jyusef Larry enters year 11 leading Memorial, and the Mustangs should be a crew to contend with in 2021. Last year, a young Memorial team finished 22-11 overall but got knocked out in the first round. The freshman duo of Riley McCloskey and Abigail Tomaski made first-team, all-district after averaging 13.3 points and 9.2 points per game, respectively. McCloskey also had 2.8 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game, while Tomaski averaged 6.4 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game. The other first-team, all-district pick was Morgan Matheny, who averaged 8.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 steals per game last year.

On this weeks Podcast Robert, Tinley and Will walk you through some of last weeks action, take a look ahead to the important matchups this week and interview Memorial's OLD Patrick Smith

Memorial has rolled to an impressive 15-4 overall record and a perfect 9-0 in district play. This past weekend, Memorial defeated Ridge Point (3-1) and Pearland Dawson (3-0) in a dual-match, marking a pair of impressive wins for the Mustangs. VYPE Media's Joshua Koch caught up with Memorial volleyball coach Kaddie Platt to talk about the season thus far and much more.

HOUSTON – A traveling memorial honoring more than 200 Black Americans from Martin Luther King Jr. to George Floyd opened to the public on Tuesday morning in Emancipation Park. Kylon Ratcliff visited the memorial on Tuesday morning and said it was difficult to see the names and images. “It is something that was necessary and it’s something that reminds me there is still a lot of work to be done,” said Ratcliff. Oceil White said that she hopes other Houstonians will come to the memorial and take time to reflect. Houston rapper, activist and philanthropist Trae Tha Truth led the effort to bring the “Say Their Names” exhibit to his hometown, which was set up and unveiled Monday evening at Emancipation Park.

HOUSTON – A traveling memorial honoring more than 200 Black Americans from Martin Luther King Jr. to George Floyd arrived in Houston on Monday. Houston rapper, activist and philanthropist Trae The Truth led the effort to bring the “Say Their Names” exhibit to his hometown, which was set up and unveiled Monday evening at Emancipation Park. “What we’re doing with things like this, we’ll be able to spark a whole new wave of helping people understand why we say their names across the world,” Trae The Truth said. The exhibition began in Portland, Oregon, on Juneteenth 2020, established by the group “Say Their Names Memorial.” The exhibit has traveled to 25 cities so far, most recently in Dallas. The memorial will be open from Tuesday through October 13, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.For more information, go to www.saytheirnamesmemorials.com.

HOUSTON – Family and colleagues will mourn an 18-year Houston Fire Department veteran who died from battling coronavirus for weeks. Searcy, 45, died from COVID-19 complications Sept. 8 after a months-long battle with the virus. Visitation for Searcy will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 15 at Champion Forest Baptist Church. Leroy Lucio became the first member of the Houston Fire Department to die from coronavirus-related complications. In early August, Peña announced that 50-year-old firefighter paramedic Jerry Pacheco had also died from coronavirus complications.

HOUSTON Houston paid tribute to Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen in a memorial service Friday. Public events honoring Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen started at 10:50 a.m., according to a schedule posted on social media. At 10:50 a.m., there was a Veterans Memorial cruise that went on until noon. At noon, the open memorial service began at the Cesar E. Chavez High School Auditorium. Here are some of the moments from her service.

HOUSTON Fridays memorial service for Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen brought cherished memories and significance to her family and guests. Dreaming of You - SelenaOne of Selenas most popular hit was played during a slideshow before the memorial service started at noon Friday, showing photos of Vanessa with family members and friends. Hallelujah - Rufus WainwrightOriginally from Rufus Wainwright, this song was performed by Christina Wells during the memorial service. Entre Tus Manos - Ray ReppThis final song is actually a message of thanks to the Guillen family.

HOUSTON A brand new cafe has opened in West Houston with a little bit of inspiration from the Mediterranean. White Elm Cafe Bakery, located at 14079 Memorial in Houston opened their doors at 10 a.m Monday morning. Owners Scott and Stacy Simonson, along with partner Chris Ramirez offer a full-service cafe and in-house bakery with Katz Coffee and fresh baked pastries perfected by the Bread Man himself, Tasos Katsaounis. A full coffee menu and Espresso bar is also available. IF YOU GO:White Elm Cafe BakeryAddress: 14079 Memorial, Houston

Jon Rahm, of Spain, right, is congratulated by Jack Nicklaus after winning the Memorial golf tournament, Sunday, July 19, 2020, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Jon Rahm, of Spain, celebrates after the 18th hole to win the Memorial golf tournament, Sunday, July 19, 2020, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)DUBLIN, Ohio Jon Rahm won the Memorial to join Seve Ballesteros as the only Spaniards to reach No. Replay of Rahm's chip appeared to show the ball moved ever so slightly when he placed his lob wedge behind it. The chip was similar but from a different angle to Tiger Woods chipping in from behind the 16th green when he won the Memorial for the fifth time in 2012. Norlander and Hughes tied at 3-under 285, but the spot went to Hughes because he had the better world ranking.

Tony Finau hits from the second tee during the second round of the Memorial golf tournament, Friday, July 17, 2020, in Dublin, Ohio. That kind of score isn't happening at Muirfield Village, where the greens are getting faster by the hour. The way Muirfield Village is playing, both are impressive. Woods, a five-time winner at Muirfield Village, has never missed the cut in 17 previous times at the Memorial. But I battled back well.Palmer played the Workday Charity Open last week at Muirfield Village and missed the cut.

It will go to Royal St. Georges next summer. Its just very strange times for us at the minute, isnt it?Lowry said he has never seen the lunar landscape of Royal St. Georges. Id love if we were playing in front of 40,000 or 50,000 people this week in St. Georges, he said. For the week of the U.S. Open, golf was in its second week of returning from the pandemic, at Harbour Town. So everything that I miss or that I wont get to do this week, Im sure Ill get to do next year.

DUBLIN, Ohio The PGA Tour returned five weeks ago with some of its strongest fields. He chose not to go to Mexico City for a World Golf Championship, then skipped three straight tournaments in Florida before golf was halted because of the COVID-19 pandemic. That will give him at least one start, and possibly two if he plays a World Golf Championship in Tennessee, before heading into the first major of a reconfigured year. The PGA Championship is Aug. 6-9 at Harding Park in San Francisco, where Woods won a World Golf Championship in 2005. Woods has played only three times this season on the PGA Tour, starting with his record-tying 82nd victory at the Zozo Championship in Japan.

VYPE wants the fans to vote for their favorite Houston Volleyball player! The VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Outside Hitter 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 Outside Hitter of the Year Poll (Poll Closes Tue 7/14 at 7pm)

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VYPE wants the fans to vote for their favorite Houston Volleyball player! The VYPE Houston 2020 Volleyball Preseason Setter 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 Setter of the Year Poll (Poll Closes Tue 7/7 at 7pm)

JERUSALEM The chairman of Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and Memorial said Sunday he will be stepping down after 27 years. Shalev guided a period of dramatic transformation at one of the world's foremost Holocaust remembrance institutions. He also oversaw the creation of an international school for Holocaust studies and an institute for Holocaust research. Yad Vashem is an almost sacred institution in Israel, where students, soldiers and company outings tour regularly and where the country holds its annual Holocaust remembrance day ceremony. In 2015, Yad Vashem challenged the accuracy of a claim by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggesting that a World War II-era Palestinian leader persuaded the Nazis to adopt their Final Solution to exterminate 6 million Jews.

HOUSTON Houston officials are expecting thousands of mourners during Monday's visitation for George Floyd, whose death in Minneapolis police custody has sparked protests around the United States and across the world. Floyd graduated from Jack Yates High School in 1992, where he helped the football team win the state title. Before moving to Minneapolis, Floyd was well known in the Houston music scene, rapping with a group called Screwed Up Clik (SUC). Floyd's body is already in Houston, according to Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo. The former Vice President will tape a video message for Floyd's private funeral service Tuesday, the aide said.

HOUSTON Houston native George Floyds viewing is set to begin at 12 p.m. Monday and thousands are expected to be in attendance. The general public will be shuttled to the Fountain of Praise from FountainLife Center (14075 S. Main Street Houston TX 77035) and Kingdom Builders (6011 West Orem Dr. Houston, TX 77085). Once inside, guests can expect to pass through a metal detector, get their temperature checked and wear a mask. Guests attending the memorial will not be able to stay in the sanctuary longer than 10 minutes after viewing the body. All guests must wear a mask and gloves to enter the memorial and/or private services.

HOUSTON The line is starting to grow at FountainLife Center in Houston Monday afternoon. People are there early waiting to take the shuttle to pay their respects at the public memorial service for George Floyd. The line is starting to grow at FountainLife Center in #Houston this morning. People are here early waiting to take the shuttle to pay their respects at Memorial service for George Floyd. His team does not want to cause any disruptions from Biden's Secret Service protection, according to people familiar with those deliberations.