Chef-owner says a Whataburger deal is nearing final negotiations Saturday, December 6, 2025 — 2:00 p.m. THE WOODLANDS, Texas —  This is the final weekend for fans to enjoy brisket, ribs, and the familiar smoke from Killen’s Barbecue in The Woodlands. The restaurant at 8800 Six Pines Drive will close after service on Sunday, December 7, chef-owner Ronnie Killen confirmed. Killen’s, which opened in 2021, has served barbecue staples for four years and became a lunchtime and week

District 13-6A boys basketball opened Tuesday with a slate of close, momentum-setting games that immediately hinted at a tightly contested season ahead.  Grand Oaks, last year’s district champion, began its title defense with a 62-54 road victory at The Woodlands, showing poise late to secure the win. College Park delivered the night’s biggest dramatics as guard Tyson Forrest buried a three-pointer with two seconds left in overtime to complete a 60-59 thriller against Conroe,

Junior guard scores 19 in the 4th and all 7 in overtime in Coach Stephens’ first district win   Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 8:45 p.m. Boys Basketball THE WOODLANDS, Texas – College Park opened UIL District 13-6A play with a 60–59 overtime win over Conroe on Tuesday night at College Park High School. Junior guard Tyson Forrest scored 42 points, including 19 in the fourth quarter and hit a corner three with 10 seconds remaining to give College Park the lead.   Tyson Forrest  Th

A YMCA Thanksgiving morning tradition in The Woodlands,  supporting local nonprofits and bringing families together. The YMCA Run Thru the Woods was held at The Woodlands Town Center on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, 2025 , continuing a 35-year tradition of supporting local nonprofits. Thousands of community members gathered early Thanksgiving morning to participate in family-friendly run and walk events designed for all ages. The annual event has raised more th

Area championship win sends College Park to third round for first time Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 — 7:00 p.m. (delayed) HS Football Cypress, Texas  – College Park High School continued a historic playoff run Friday night with a 44–11 victory over Cypress Lakes at The Berry Center Stadium, winning the UIL 6A Area Championship and advancing to the third round of the state playoffs for the first time in school history. The game was delayed by lightning before kickoff, but the Cavali

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | Woodforest Bank Stadium, Shenandoah, Texas The school’s choir opened the Salute to Our Veterans program with a moving performance of the national anthem. The Grand Oaks High School Choir performs the national anthem to open  the Salute to Our Veterans  ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at Woodforest Bank Stadium in Shenandoah, Texas. The choir is directed by J.R. Smith, Director of Choirs.

HS Football: Team captains meet in the center of the field for the ceremonial coin toss during pregame of the Oak Ridge HS War Eagles vs The Woodlands HS Highlanders UIL district 13-6A varsity football game on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at Woodforest Bank Stadium in Shenandoah, Texas .

Season ends with pride as Cavaliers push top-ranked Tomball to the limit  Athletics - Volleyball Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – 8:30pm HOUSTON, TEXAS  – The College Park High School Cavaliers’ 2025 volleyball season came to an emotional close Tuesday night in an electric Klein Cain High School gym, where they battled the Tomball Cougars through five hard-fought sets in the UIL 6A Area Championship. The final score — Tomball 3, College Park 2  — told only part of the story. Colle

The Woodlands’ beloved Big Barn continues to host concerts, student banquets, and community gatherings as the Said family oversees operations and seeks the venue’s next chapter. THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:00 a.m.  —A wave of sadness swept through The Woodlands after the death of Steve Said, 72, the longtime owner and driving force behind the Dosey Doe Big Barn, a venue that became one of Montgomery County’s best-known stages for live music and Souther