Javana Vela

Season 1 was a hit, and now Bravo has picked up 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys' for a second season of ranch drama. We talked to brothers Steve Jr. and Jesse about the latest challenges facing the family and the farm.

It's Friday and we are raising a glass to the weekend with advanced sommelier Wanda Cole-Nicholson. Ahead of National Ceviche Day, she's got five dishes and bright, refreshing wine pairings to satisfy your summer palate.

If you've ever stood in line at Gatlin's BBQ, you know the wait is worth it. Greg Gatlin turned a family-run joint into one of the most celebrated barbecue spots in the state and now, he's taking that Houston flavor to the Food Network where you can catch him on season 6 of the reality competition series BBQ Brawl. We'll find out what Chef Bobby Flay had to say about Greg's skills in the kitchen and he's got two tasty summer recipes a BBQ pork loin and a watermelon salad.

From soul to smooth jazz, and now gospel, singer and songwriter Tanya Nolan is proving she can master any genre. The Galveston native stopped by Studio B to catch us up on what she's been up to, her new music, and living loud and proud.

Summer break doesn't have to mean the kiddos slipping into bad habits. Mom and entrepreneur Chantell Preston joins us with a few fun, low-stress ways to keep your kids engaged while strengthening your bond as a family.

Black western heritage is deeply rooted in our community and Beaumont native, Acynthia Villery is being recognized as one of the trailblazers working to preserve it. She just became one of the first women to be inducted into the Black Cowboy Museum hall of fame. We got to know the third-generation rodeo professional.

Houston Life helped commemorate 160 years of Juneteenth by exploring historic towns and celebrating community gatherings from Houston to Galveston.

No more Delivery and dine-in, you can now try making sushi at home!

Just days after appearing on the BET Awards, Tommy Davidson is in Houston and joined us live on the show. The comedian, actor, musician and voice of Oscar Proud is in town for a run of shows at the Improv. Watch the video player above to hear about his newest role, his single with Earth, Wind & Fire, and why he calls Houston his second home.

Local ninjas on the national stage...we're talking all things American Ninja Warrior season 17 with local athletes Daniel Gil, Grant Kiningham, and one of the newest ninjas -- 19-year-old Leo Heuring whose severe dyslexia hasn't slowed him down one bit. Watch the player above to see how they crushed the competition during episode one.

Fun day at Houston Life never fails.... tag along with Derrick and Tessa on a Houston Life game called Hou Guessed it, perfect mixture of fun and chaos for the summertime!

Tessa visited Go Ape Zipline and Adventure park, but it's more than that. She found out why it might be the perfect place where families, friends, and teammates can come together to face challenges together, celebrate wins, and reconnect with nature.