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A big community event is bringing together families, local leaders, and athletes for a world record attempt at Hermann Park. It's all happening as Houston gets ready for the World Cup. Watch the video player above to see how you can join the action.

After being laid off in May 2025, Houston content creator David Dominguez began using Meta smart glasses to spotlight overlooked small businesses at farmers markets, leading to viral videos and dramatically increased sales for featured vendors.

April is Earth Month, and if you're looking for a delicious way to celebrate, we have just the idea. Wine and travel contributor, Daniela Garrido, is here with a lineup of wines that are as good for the planet as they are for your glass.

Get to know Chef Machete, the trillest chef in Houston who’s making currently competing on Next Level Chef! From his self-taught beginnings to founding Gordo Niños, he's built a reputation for bold flavors, viral Lean Sauce™, and Houston’s signature “Hou-Mex” style. He joined us in Studio B sharing how he jumped ship, literally, to become Houston's Trillest Chef.

History meets art in a powerful new way. Texas artist Dirk Strangely is debuting Souls of the Titanic, a 12-part fine art series created using authenticated coal recovered from the RMS Titanic sinking. Each piece honors real passengers and crew, transforming history into something you can see, feel, and experience. The collection introduces “Artifactism™,” a new genre where historical artifacts don’t just inspire the art they become the art itself. The experience also includes an immersive anniversary dinner on April 14 in Conroe, Texas, inspired by the Titanic’s final first-class meal, complete with live music and storytelling.

And the countdown to the World Cup is on, and Houston restaurants are preparing for a major boom. We're talking global flavors, packed dining rooms, and a huge economic opportunity. This week, there will be a preview of what could be on menus across the city when restaurants and vendors attend the Sysco food show this week. Visit this link to register your restaurant

Culinary creator Maxine Sharf is taking her viral recipes from social media to the page with her debut cookbook, Maxi’s Kitchen: Easy Go-To Recipes to Make Again and Again. She joins us in Studio B alongside her mom, Ann Sharf, the fan-favorite duo behind her content, to share how a major career setback led to millions of followers and a brand-new chapter in the kitchen. From easy weeknight meals to indulgent weekend dishes, Maxine is all about making cooking approachable, fun, and full of flavor. Plus, she gives us a taste of what you can expect from her new cookbook and her Houston stop on her book tour. Houston Life on @KPRC2 is your daily dose of the best of Houston, including amazing people, delicious food, fun events, and everything in between.

Is tarot all fun and games, or is there something deeper behind the cards? On this April Fool’s Day segment, we took a closer look at tarot and starting with the Fool card itself. Professional tarot reader Amber Ambrose joined us to break down what tarot really is, how she uses it as a tool for self-reflection, and why so many people are turning to it for insight and clarity. Plus, we put it to the test with a special birthday tarot reading for Derrick.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re sitting down with entrepreneur and investor Chantell Preston for a conversation about money, mindset, and financial independence. A recent study shows most women expect to be responsible for their finances, but far fewer feel confident or empowered to take action. Chantell shares why managing money isn’t the same as building wealth and how women can start taking control today. Plus, she gives us a preview of her upcoming book The Success Lie, where she challenges outdated beliefs about success and offers tools to help women create a life of true financial freedom.

A Houston landmark is facing demolition, and the clock is ticking. The Garden Oaks Theater, a 1947 neighborhood cinema with original mid-century design, could be gone within weeks. Local nonprofit ArtHouse Houston is stepping in with a plan to save the building and transform it into a Cultural Arts & Film Center for the community. In this segment, co-founder Maureen McNamara and filmmaker Rachael Acosta share the urgent effort to preserve this historic space and how Houston residents can help.

From starting over in a new country to earning one of the toughest titles in the food and wine world. Houston Life co-host Tessa Barrera sat down with restaurant owner and Master Sommelier June Rodil to learn what advice she has for women entrepreneurs.

If you're looking for the perfect way to wrap up your weekend, this might be it. Jazzy Sundays in the Parks is bringing live music and good vibes to Discovery Green. And the best part, it is completely free. This weekend's local headliner, Mathias Lattin joined us in Studio B with more.