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Donald and Lisa Pliner have spent decades making their mark on the world of fashion and footwear. Donald built a renowned luxury shoe brand known for combining style and comfort, while Lisa carved out her own career as a designer and became his creative partner in both business and life. The husband-and-wife duo joined Houston Life's Lauren Kelly to talk about their journey in fashion, what it’s like working together, the evolution of footwear and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Houston designer and Magnolia Network star Fariha Nasir is helping homeowners transform their spaces without spending a fortune.

The University of Houston’s Mariachi Pumas bring the energy and tradition of mariachi music to the Houston Life stage with a performance of the beloved classic “El Son de la Negra.” Led by director Jose Longoria, the Mariachi Pumas are helping preserve and share the rich cultural legacy of mariachi music with a new generation. Learn more about the upcoming Mariachi Festival and celebrate Houston’s performing arts community during Houston Theater Week, Aug. 24-30.

Former supermodel Kim Alexis is redefining what it means to grow older. From her legendary modeling career to her work as a wellness advocate and host of The Unexpired Podcast, Kim shares her approach to staying active, connected and purposeful in every stage of life. Kim joined Houston Life to talk about active longevity, embracing new chapters and the importance of physical, emotional, intellectual and social well-being. She also gives us a look at Trilogy Evergreen, the first Trilogy by Shea Homes community in Texas.

Texas schools are receiving their latest A-F accountability ratings, but what does that letter grade really tell families? Local non-profit Good Reason Houston broke down what the ratings mean, where schools are making progress and where more support may be needed.

Humble native and comedian Cris Sosa is officially headed to the “America’s Got Talent” Live Shows! After making the judges laugh with his hilarious take on cereal during the callback round, Cris earned his spot in the next stage of the competition. He joined us to talk about his AGT journey, the cereal jokes that helped him advance, hearing his name called and what it means to represent Humble and the Houston area on a national stage.

DiIorio farmers market has been selling fresh produce in Hempstead since 1911. But their family history traces back to a small town in Italy. We'll learn more about this local family farm that's been serving the community for 7 decades and how they're honoring that legacy. Plus We met their pup Kona, whose family roots also run deep.

If it's been a minute since you've enjoyed live theater in Houston, we've got a great reason to get back out there. Houston Theater Week is back giving you access to buy one get one free tickets. We got a preview of the sale and where you can choose from more than 400 performances during the upcoming 2026 -2027 season.

WWE Superstar Trick Williams joins Houston Life to talk about the return of Survivor Series: WarGames to Houston this November. He shares what fans can expect from one of WWE’s biggest events of the year, the excitement surrounding the show, and why Houston is the perfect place for the WWE Universe to come together.

Celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with one of Houston's sweetest treats! 🍪 Jacob Wolfe, owner-operator of Brassica Houston, joins Houston Life to bake the restaurant's signature chocolate chip cookie from scratch. It's rich, soft, chewy, and loaded with premium chocolate chips, but there's two surprising ingredients that makes this cookie unlike any other.

Hip-hop history is coming to Houston. Grammy Award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, and No Limit Records founder Master P joins Houston Life to talk about the historic Cash Money Records and No Limit Records reunion tour, which kicks off September 11 at Toyota Center in Houston. Master P shares what it means to reunite two of Southern hip-hop's most influential labels, reflects on the legacy of No Limit Records, discusses the importance of ownership and entrepreneurship, and explains why this tour is about more than music. He also opens up about inspiring the next generation and what fans can expect from this unforgettable live experience.

Getting the kids ready to head back to school? 📚🎒 Experts from Kroger shares why back-to-school preparation is about much more than buying supplies.