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Houston is going global as the 18th annual Indian Film Festival of Houston returns February 27 and 28 at the Asia Society Texas Center. This year, IFFH launches a brand new tradition celebrating the cinema, cuisine and music of a guest country alongside India, with France, the birthplace of cinema, taking center stage. Founder and Executive Director Sutapa Ghosh shares what audiences can expect, from award-winning international films and filmmaker Q&A sessions to the special PWB Talk in collaboration with Producers Without Borders, exploring “What’s Next in the Evolution of Films.” Plus, French Chef David Denis brings culinary excellence to the celebration with a special luncheon honoring France.

We talk about mental health, but too often the Black community can sometimes be left out of the conversation. During Black History Month, we’re shining a light on The Harris Center on the signs of depression that can be easy to miss, how stigma shows up in families, and why early support can change a child’s entire future.

Every day is Valentine's Day for Bruce and Robin Webb. Houston Life caught up with the couple at Belmont Village West University. They shared their secret to a lasting love.

Stylist Dale Volpe with Styled by Dale and InTwo Shopping's Alexandra Bruskoff are teaming up for a Cure, a one-day shopping event benefiting Breakthrough T1D. The cause hits especially close to home for Bruskoff, whose daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 11.

It is National Cat Health Month, and we celebrated in the most Houston way possible with a local celebrity who has claws, confidence, and couture. Meet Mersha the Mini Panther, a stylish black cat with more than 170,000 followers on Instagram. Joining him were the humans who keep him healthy, happy, Stef and Adam Eaton.

February entertaining doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're hosting friends for the Big Game or planning something sweet for Valentine's Day, we'll see how Kroger makes it easy to grab everything in one stop.

If you don't know who to call when life throws you a curveball, there's one number that can help. February 11th is 211 day, and we sat down with United Way of Greater Houston, breaking down how their free helpline connects Houstonians to thousands of housing, food, and utility resources. Houston Life on @KPRC2 is your daily dose of the best of Houston, including amazing people, delicious food, fun events, and everything in between.

From growing up in Trinidad and Tobago to working in some of the world's top kitchens. Season 22 Top Chef winner chef Tristen Epps opens up about how his heritage influenced his cooking style. Plus, how he wants Houstonians to rethink the way we see Caribbean cuisine.

It's a new book by former KPRC-TV reporter ReShonda Tate. She wrote the story behind the marriage of pianist and child prodigy Hazel Scott and politician Adam Clayton Powell Jr. It was a relationship shaped culture, politics, and civil rights. ReShonda joins Houston Life's Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera to unpack why this love story was as influential as it was complicated.

KPRC 2 welcomes its newest evening anchor, Stephania Jimenez, as she makes her Houston debut tonight at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Today on Houston Life, Jimenez shared her journey to Houston, her Texas roots, and what it means to step into a role built on accountability, trust, and serving our community. Get to know the journalist behind the desk and why she’s excited to get to work for Houston viewers.

If you want to feel closer to your partner this year, listen up! Houston-based relationship and intimacy coordinator Dr. Viviana Coles shared her practical love resolutions that strengthen intimacy without pressure. Plus, a free resource to help you get started today.

The beloved PBS Kids series "Alma's Way" is back with stories that celebrate culture, confidence, and community. We met Houstonian Aisha McElroy, founder of the Black Cowboy Coalition who helped shape the powerful episode highlighting black cowboy culture and why representation matters.