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Join the Houston Life crew as they discover the magic from stunning costumes, incredible performers, and captivating music that creates an unforgettable guest experience under the Big Top.

Her grandfather and great uncle were some of the greatest tap dancers in the world, but they weren't even allowed through the front door because of their race. Cathie Nicholas shares her family's powerful story of segregation, fame and how she's continuing their legacy right here in the Houston area.

The Indian Film Festival of Houston is expanding their outreach! Festival founder and executive director Sutapa Ghosh announced on Houston Life that next year, any country can take part in the festival. Going forward, the festival's focus will be to "collaborate, create and deliver!" With that in mind, starting in 2026, the Festival will include other countries, culture, food and music.

Black history meets modern love at Houston Public Library. Tonight, they're bringing a special Valentine's Day events that combine romance and history and tomorrow you'll get the chance to immerse yourself in the culture with music, food, and performances representing cultures from across Houston. LaTrisha Milton is the Youth & Family Services Manager for the Houston Public Library System and sat down with Derrick Shore and Brandon Bourque about the upcoming events.

It's true, not everyone is a fan of Valentine's Day, but, romance isn't the only way to feel connected. We're exploring ways to build a strong community within other relationships and if you are hitting a roadblock, how to push through and thrive while dating. Speaker and psychotherapist Kaity Rodriguez is here with the map to guide us.

If you're heading out for Valentine's Day and want to order something different but don't know where to start, we're getting tips on how to choose the perfect wine without the stress. Everything from a bubbly to the perfect pairing for a heavier meal travel and wine expert Daniela Garrido breaks is all down for us.

The KPRC 2 Investigates team was recently awarded one of journalism's highest honors, a duPont-Columbia Award after years of digging, and uncovering fraud which eventually led to several arrests within the city's water department. Houston Life co-hosts Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera sat down with KPRC 2 investigative reporter Amy Davis to learn more about the Houstonians impacted by those outrageously high water bills.

When All Elite Wrestling storms into the Fort Bend Epicenter this weekend, Thunder Rosa will face off against Penelope Ford for an epic match of AEW Collision. AEW Star Thunder Rosa stopped by Studio B to catch Derrick and Tessa up on her journey to wrestling stardom, her Mexican roots, and what keeps her going.

We love, love! Especially when it comes to celebrating with our pals. We're getting ready for Galentine's with Zanti, the delicious Italian restaurant in River Oaks. They're showing us how to make the ultimate cocktail and mocktail to celebrate the friendships in your life.

Our friends from Children's Museum Houston stopped by with some adorable therapy dogs with them to give us a preview of their upcoming Sensory Friendly Day. From story time to a ballet workshop, they shared everything we need to know to this exclusive event for families with sensory processing differences.

We're celebrating the Year of the Snake with Houston's own Lee's Golden Dragon dancers. Since 1974, Dr. Allen J. Lee has shared the rich and symbolic tradition of lion and dragon dancing in the Houston area. They are very busy this time of year, make sure to go to Houstonlife.tv to see where you can watch them perform.

What a way to kick off the week! We got to know the guys from Austin-based band "JunkBunny."They band has Houston roots and they're known for their good vibes. Watch the video player above to learn more about how they overcame some major obstacles to bounce back and start their journey to "Starting Over"