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Wildlife expert Coyote Peterson headlines Bridgeland’s 16th Annual Nature Fest
The Bridgeland community is hosting its annual Nature Fest, complete with animal encounters, fun activities for kids of all ages and a special appearance from Coyote Peterson, the Emmy award-winning host of ‘Brave Wilderness’ on YouTube.
Houston Bonsai Society hosting ‘Bonsai on the Bayou: An International Convention’
The Houston Bonsai Society is all set to host 'Bonsai on the Bayou: An International Convention' happening at the Marriott Westchase hotel this weekend. From special guests, to workshops, demos, merch and more - this is your chance to see a huge selection of world-class bonsai.
Animal encounter with wildlife expert Coyote Peterson at Bridgeland's 16th Annual Nature Fest
Go wild with the Emmy-Award winning host and wildlife expert Coyote Peterson. He is the host of YouTube series "Brave Wilderness" and stopping by Houston for this weekend's Bridgeland's Nature Fest. Watch the video to see all the amusing animals interaction with Tessa Barrera and guest host KPRC 2's meteorologist Justin Stapleton.
Watch this Houston plumbing team win gold at the 2024 Plumbing Olympics
April 25 is National Plumber’s Day and to celebrate John Moore Services held the second annual Plumbing Olympics. Five teams from across Houston battled it out in a test of strength, craftmanship, speed, precision and agility. Watch the video above to see who won the gold! If you need a plumber visit JohnMooreServices.com or call 713-730- 2525.
Watch all the action as our Houston plumbers are tested at the 2024 Plumbing Olympics
The 2024 Plumbing Olympics tested the skills of our local Houston Plumbers on National Plumbers Day, from caulking toilets to racing with water heaters, five teams from companies across Greater Houston battled it out at John Moore Services to see who would take home the gold. Houston Life was there to catch all the action. Check it out in the video above. If you need a plumber call John Moore Services on 713-730- 2525 or visit JohnMooreServices.com.
Here’s what you’ll find at Vibe Artisan Markets, the largest of its kind in Texas
The husband and wife team behind Vibe Artisan Markets started from humble beginnings. But now, their curated market featuring merchandise from small businesses, creatives and handcrafter artists has now expanded outside of Texas and into Colorado. We caught up with Christina Terry about the upcoming spring market at Post Houston and who and what you'll find there.
The ‘Alamo City’ comes to Houston this weekend
If you’re looking for a great family destination this summer – San Antonio has so much to offer. From culture and history to theme parks, there’s always something new and fun to explore. Dee Dee Poteete with Visit San Antonio breaks it all down for us and shares what you don’t want to miss out on this summer. Get started planning your next trip at www.VisitSanAntonio.com.
Here's what you'll find at the largest artisan market in Texas
The husband and wife team behind Vibe Artisan Markets started from humble beginnings. But now, their curated market featuring merchandise from small businesses, creatives and handcrafter artists has now expanded outside of Texas and into Colorado. We caught up with Christina Terry about the upcoming spring market at Post Houston and who and what you'll find there.
Girls Roll on Wheels is paving the way for the next generation of skater girls
Skate into the weekend at Girls Roll on Wheels. This event encourages young girls to skateboard and build up confidence. Whether you land the trick or scrape your knee, it's a great way to meet other skater girls and have fun. Watch the video for the epic details 🤘
Tessa Barrera and Lauren Kelly try Indian espresso coffee with Spice Girl Kitchen's Shubhra Ramineni
Indian cuisine doesn't have to be intimidating! Shubhra Ramineni of Spice Girl Kitchen joins us in Studio B with her easy one-pot vegetable rice pilaf and Indian espresso that pairs well with cakes and cookies and can be pre-made for a quick cup, anytime.
How you can go on a literary adventure as part of Houston's first bookstore crawl
Have you ever heard of a bookstore crawl? It's a fun way to explore independent bookstores across Houston, and a perfect way to celebrate Saturday’s Indie Bookstore Day. Watch as Dara Landry - Co-Owner of CLASS Bookstore, along with Randi Null of Brazos Bookstore chat with Tessa and Lauren all about the book crawl.
Meet Vortxz, the Latino Indie-Alternative rock band from southeast Houston
Indie-alternative rock band "Vortxz" is back from a highly successful West Coast tour. They performed their song 'My Love' for us in Studio B. But first, we sat down with the Houston-based band to chat about how they are thriving on the local and national music scene.
Cheers! Paul Zahn treats us to trendy beverages for the spring and summer season
The weather is heating up in Houston, how about trying some new cocktails? Entertainment expert and cocktail guru Paul Zahn joined us in the studio with some options for our non-alcoholic friends, our classic cocktail drinkers, and those who prefer to pop the tab and drink from a can.
Latino Indie-Alternative rock band 'Vortxz' performs 'My Love' on Houston Life
Indie-alternative rock band "Vortxz" is back from a highly successful West Coast tour. They performed their song 'My Love' for us in Studio B. But first, we sat down with the Houston-based band to chat about how they are thriving on the local and national music scene.
CHEERS! Paul Zahn takes us through these on trend beverages for the spring and summer season
The weather is heating up in Houston, how about trying some new cocktails? Entertainment expert and cocktail guru Paul Zahn joined us in the studio with some options for our non-alcoholic friends, our classic cocktail drinkers, and those who prefer to pop the tab and drink from a can.
How a simple body scan at Advanced Body Scan of Houston could help save your life
Advanced Body Scan of Houston says their quick, non-invasive scans have helped thousands of people detect life-threatening diseases before symptoms even begin. Lauren Kelly is taking us inside their Bellaire location with owner Steve Marler to take a closer look at how their scans work.
Laser technology aims to help Houstonians hit their health goals
There are many tools available to help you lose weight. At Innovative Lasers of Houston they use some of the latest technology including lasers to help people hit their health goals. Innovative Lasers founder and CEO, Laura Alexis showed Houston Life how their Zerona Laser works to zap fat cells at their Galleria clinic helping their clients with their weight loss journey. Watch and learn more in the video above. As a special for Houston Life viewers, Innovative Lasers of Houston are offering 6 sessions for just $1000 plus an extra three sessions free to the first 50 callers. The number is 281-888-3094. You can learn more online at InnovativeLasersofHouston.com
Explore culture and diversity at the third annual Sugar Land Arts Fest
Celebrate diversity and creativity at the Sugar Land Arts Fest happening on April 27-28 at the Smart Financial Centre. There you'll find art from over 100 artists, a beer garden and wine garden, live music, and even a live mural painting. We got a preview of this third annual festival with co-chair of the event Stacy Borgfeldt and featured artist Debra Jan Hall.
Behind the scenes with the stars of ‘Jane Eyre’ now playing at Alley Theatre
The beloved ‘Jane Eyre’ is now playing at Alley Theatre, and you can catch it on stage through May 5th. Watch as Lauren Kelly got a behind the scenes peek of this this play that follows the heroine who struggles for freedom and fulfillment on her own terms.
Explore culture and diversity at the Sugar Land Arts Fest
Celebrate diversity and creativity at the Sugar Land Arts Fest happening on April 27-28 at the Smart Financial Centre. There you'll find art from over 100 artists, a beer garden and wine garden, live music, and even a live mural painting. We got a preview of this third annual festival with co-chair of the event Stacy Borgfeldt and featured artist Debra Jan Hall.
George Lopez chats fun surprises fans can expect from season 2 of 'Lopez Vs Lopez'
Comedian George Lopez is no stranger to making fans laugh, and he and his real-life daughter Maya Lopez are back for season 2 of their hit comedy series, ‘Lopez vs Lopez.’ Watch as Lauren Kelly chats with the comedy legend all about what fans can expect from the new season that airs Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. right here on KPRC 2.
Local author Lynne Kelly writes ‘The Secret Language of Birds’ after a rare whooping crane nesting event in Texas
Meet the author who features relationships between humans and wildlife in her literary works. Her latest work is based on a true event when whooping cranes nested in Texas for the first time in a century. Read on to discover more about her inspiration behind the book.
How Many Critters Can You See? Native Houston Wildlife at the Arboretum
The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is home to many plants an animals native to Houston. From broad banded snakes, to armadillos, and egrets that hunt the crawfish in the ponds - it is a beautiful place to explore nature right in the city. Christine Mansfield from Houston Arboretum & Nature Center took Houston Life’s Melanie Camp for an Earth Day stroll to see some of the native wildlife in their natural habitat. Watch more in the video above. On Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center continue their Earth Day 2024 celebrations with a free family fun day.
Local author Lynne Kelly writes “The Secret Language of Birds” after a rare whooping crane nesting event in Texas
Lynne Kelly is an award-winning author whose literary works revolve around the relationships between humans and wildlife. Based on a rare and actual event about whooping cranes nesting in Texas for the first time in a century, her new book "The Secret Language of Birds" continues with the naturistic theme. Discover how nature sparks her imagination and influences her writing in the video.
Zero Waste Houston turns your scraps into beneficial resources
Happy Earth Day! In Texas, food waste is a big problem! In 2022, more than half of that waste came from households! So today we're learning how Zero Waste Houston is providing an affordable and convenient way to redirect food scraps to help the environment.
‘Local legend’ talks to Chris Shepherd about food, flavor, and her eco-friendly business practices
In this episode of “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd”, Shepherd sits down with Jaisinghani, the chef & co-owner of Pondicheri, who he calls a “local legend,” “amazing human,” and “amazing chef.”
Comedic play coming to Houston highlights Texas’ reign at Miss USA pageant in the 80s
Did you know the Miss USA winners from 1985 to 1989 were all Miss Texas titleholders? No other state has been able to achieve five consecutive wins and now there's a play about it. "Aces!" is about their live fictional tv reunion and it is coming to Houston. Today we learned more about the show that's full of laughs and interesting history as some of the cast joined us live in studio.
Families facing a Parkinson’s diagnosis find support from Houston organization
The Houston area Parkinson's Society celebrates 50 years of service. We discovered how a small support group turned into a large organization making a big impact. Plus, if you or someone you know suffers from Parkinson's, Maggie Abbot with HAPS demonstrates some exercises to help with managing symptoms.
Selling a home? Learn how Offerpad can help you streamline the process
If you're considering selling your home but you don't know where to begin, Offerpad says they can offer you more freedom and convenience than the traditional real estate process. Brigham Weight, the national director of business development with Offerpad, chats about the process and how it all works on Houston Life. With their business model, they really focus on taking the unpredictability and hassle out of selling your home. No cleaning or updates needed, no showings and no open houses required! For more information, visit Offerpad.com.
Meet the Texas 'ACES!' | Play tells the story of the five consecutive Miss USA winners from Texas in the 1980s
Did you know the Miss USA winners from 1985 to 1989 were all Miss Texas titleholders? No other state has been able to achieve five consecutive wins and now there's a play about it. "Aces!" is about their live fictional tv reunion and it is coming to Houston. Today we learned more about the show that's full of laughs and interesting history as some of the cast joined us live in studio.
Houston Area Parkinson's Society celebrates 50 years of impact and free assistance
The Houston area Parkinson's Society celebrates 50 years of service. We discovered how a small support group turned into a large organization making a big impact. Plus, if you or someone you know suffers from Parkinson's, we have a demonstration of exercises to help those with symptoms.
Focus on self-care with these med spa and wellness treatments
Town and Country Plastic Surgeons and Med Spa has built a legacy in the plastic surgery community, but what you might not realize is that their med spa is a one stop shop for all things aesthetic. Tessa Barrera takes a closer look at the services they offer patients.