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The Travel Mom takes us inside the brand new Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas
Read full article: The Travel Mom takes us inside the brand new Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, TexasUniversal's newest theme park is the third in the United States and is completely centered around the kids. From kid-friendly rides to entertainment, dining and hotel amenities, find out why it's the perfect vacation for all ages.
Happy 190th birthday, Houston! Celebrate with FREE family-friendly activities at The Heritage Society
Read full article: Happy 190th birthday, Houston! Celebrate with FREE family-friendly activities at The Heritage SocietyHouston is celebrating its 190th birthday with a free family day at The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park this Saturday. Find out how you can join the celebration.
Singing, dancing, and a little murder, Night Court returns for another year of musical mayhem
Read full article: Singing, dancing, and a little murder, Night Court returns for another year of musical mayhemHouston lawyers are trading the courtroom for the stage! Night Court returns to the Hobby Center with “Dial L for Lawyer,” an original murder mystery musical comedy filled with singing, dancing, laughs and plenty of plot twists. Beyond the entertainment, Night Court supports organizations providing free legal services and advocacy. The all-attorney theater troupe has raised more than $1.6 million for local charities over the years. “Dial L for Lawyer” runs August 26 through August 29 at the Hobby Center.
Kam Franklin steps into the spotlight with her first solo album, ‘Land of the Neon Sun’
Read full article: Kam Franklin steps into the spotlight with her first solo album, ‘Land of the Neon Sun’Grammy-winning Houston singer-songwriter Kam Franklin opens up about her first solo album, ‘Land of the Neon Sun,’ and performs new music ahead of its release. Watch her live at 1 p.m. today on KPRC 2.
From one restaurant to 6 locations, Local Table has been serving Houston for a decade
Read full article: From one restaurant to 6 locations, Local Table has been serving Houston for a decadeLocal Table is celebrating a decade in Houston! The family-owned restaurant has grown to six Houston-area locations, serving up longtime favorites and seasonal dishes along the way. VP of Development Nousha Nowamooz joined Houston Life to look back at Local Table’s 10-year journey, its most popular menu favorites and what’s ahead for the next decade.
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Make the most of your trip to Texas Hill Country with the Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest
Read full article: Make the most of your trip to Texas Hill Country with the Fredericksburg Food & Wine FestYou can't come to the Hill Country without a stop at the local wineries. Houston Life's Derrick Shore got to check out K Estate Vineyards in Stonewall just a short drive from Fredericksburg.
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With love, from Fredericksburg! How the visitor bureau can help plan your stay
Read full article: With love, from Fredericksburg! How the visitor bureau can help plan your stayWe're helping you plan your own trip here to Fredericksburg and your first stop should be the visitors center where there's a team helping you make the most of your time. One of those folks is Amanda Koone, vp marketing & public relations at the Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau
Disco, roller skates and 1980s fun: The Garden Theatre brings the musical world of ‘Xanadu’ to the stage
Read full article: Disco, roller skates and 1980s fun: The Garden Theatre brings the musical world of ‘Xanadu’ to the stageReady to roller disco? ‘Xanadu’ brings disco, roller skates and 1980s fun to the Houston stage with performances through Aug. 30.
How the DiIorio family is celebrating 70 years of family, farming and community
Read full article: How the DiIorio family is celebrating 70 years of family, farming and communityDiIorio 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.
Houston Theater Week is almost here! Here’s how to snag BOGO tickets to 400+ shows
Read full article: Houston Theater Week is almost here! Here’s how to snag BOGO tickets to 400+ showsIf 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.
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What’s the beef with beef? Good Ranchers talks imported meats and what to look out for
Read full article: What’s the beef with beef? Good Ranchers talks imported meats and what to look out forWhen you’re shopping for groceries, you might assume that the beef you’re buying is coming from American ranchers. But with more imported beef expected to enter the U.S.. Market, that could become a little harder to know. Ben and Corley Spell with Good Ranchers are here to help break down what’s happening with the beef supply and why the source of your meat matters.
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In the CLASSROOM with Kroger: How they’re helping parents and kids start the school year happy, healthy, and prepared
Read full article: In the CLASSROOM with Kroger: How they’re helping parents and kids start the school year happy, healthy, and preparedGetting the kids ready to head back to school? 📚🎒 Experts from Kroger shares why back-to-school preparation is about much more than buying supplies.
Cyclospora outbreak — what Houston-area shoppers need to know right now
Read full article: Cyclospora outbreak — what Houston-area shoppers need to know right nowThe Houston area and its neighboring counties continue to monitor cyclospora cases as the FDA pulls back on part of its investigation into a multi-state outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce.
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New Sprouts in Kingwood Is Here | And Yes, You Can Sample Just About Anything
Read full article: New Sprouts in Kingwood Is Here | And Yes, You Can Sample Just About AnythingTake a look inside the brand-new Sprouts Farmers Market in Kingwood, where fresh produce, organic groceries, local partnerships and plenty of samples are waiting for shoppers. Plus, learn where to find Sprouts' viral $5.99 sandwich in the Houston area.
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A New Sprouts Farmers Market Has Opened in Webster—Here’s What You’ll Find Inside
Read full article: A New Sprouts Farmers Market Has Opened in Webster—Here’s What You’ll Find InsideSprouts Farmers Market has officially opened a new location in Webster, TX. Discover fresh produce, healthy grocery finds, an exclusive Moon & Stars watermelon, and one of the area's largest bulk food selections.
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What’s in your water? Water purification company NECOA shows how Houston’s water measures up
Read full article: What’s in your water? Water purification company NECOA shows how Houston’s water measures upIt's something we drink every single day: water. But did you know contaminants like arsenic, lead, chlorine microplastics and forever chemicals are present in our tap water? Houston Life visited NECOA water's Galleria location to test Houston's tap water and compare it with their water filtration system that promises to remove 80+ contaminants.
Fort Phantom Hill Lake now fully 'infested' with zebra mussels, TPWD confirms
Read full article: Fort Phantom Hill Lake now fully 'infested' with zebra mussels, TPWD confirmsTexas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed Fort Phantom Hill Lake is fully infested with zebra mussels after detecting larvae and multiple size classes of mussels, indicating an established reprodu
Gen Z and millennials are drinking less alcohol, focusing more on health and fitness
Read full article: Gen Z and millennials are drinking less alcohol, focusing more on health and fitnessFor decades, alcohol has been closely tied to socializing, especially among young adults. But a growing number of Gen Z and millennials are redefining that culture by drinking less and prioritizing health, fitness and mental well-being instead.
Good God, Nadine’s: New cocktail bar in the Heights serves playful drinks with eccentric attitudes
Read full article: Good God, Nadine’s: New cocktail bar in the Heights serves playful drinks with eccentric attitudesThe concept behind “Good God, Nadine's” is to imagine a Southern garden party hosted by your most unapologetic and opinionated aunt.
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3 solid ways to stretch your grocery budget as food prices rise
Read full article: 3 solid ways to stretch your grocery budget as food prices riseGrocery bills can add up quickly, but Jennifer De Silva with the Houston Food Bank has three ways families can take several practical steps to make their food budgets go further.
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Protein-packed rice for easy weeknight meals with SunRice Protein+
Read full article: Protein-packed rice for easy weeknight meals with SunRice Protein+As many Americans rethink how they get protein, the trend isn’t about restrictive diets — it’s about smarter swaps. SunRice is answering that call with SunRice Protein+, a ready-to-heat rice that delivers 10 grams of protein per serving.
Protein-Packed Plates: Casa do Brasil, Los Tios and a High Protein Bowl with Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV
Read full article: Protein-Packed Plates: Casa do Brasil, Los Tios and a High Protein Bowl with Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TVWhether you’re after tableside churrasco, a Tex Mex classic with a twist or an easy high protein make-at-home bowl, Tanji’s picks make it simple to eat well.
Dewberry Farm: The frightfully fun, family-friendly Halloween attraction that will scare but won’t scar your children
Read full article: Dewberry Farm: The frightfully fun, family-friendly Halloween attraction that will scare but won’t scar your childrenDewberry Farm is the perfect place to spend an entire day doing family activities. Once the sun goes down, it’s time for “BOOriffic Nights.” From haunted trails to axe throwing to jack-o-lanterns, this place will keep you and the family busy.
The Texas Renaissance Festival begins this weekend. Here’s what to know before you go.
Read full article: The Texas Renaissance Festival begins this weekend. Here’s what to know before you go.Whether you’re a Ren Fest regular or a faire first-timer, take a moment to review what you need to know before you go.
HMNS to host viewing party for Oct. 14 ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse
Read full article: HMNS to host viewing party for Oct. 14 ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipseYou can see a broadcast of the eclipse in all its fiery glory on a big, big screen during an eclipse viewing event organized by the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Adjustable-rate mortgages can help some Houston homebuyers save money, but they’re not for everyone
Read full article: Adjustable-rate mortgages can help some Houston homebuyers save money, but they’re not for everyoneSummer is one of the busiest times of the year for homebuyers, and with mortgage rates remaining elevated, many are looking for ways to make homeownership more affordable.
Houston-area home prices drop for the first time in 15 years. Here’s where buyers can find the best deals
Read full article: Houston-area home prices drop for the first time in 15 years. Here’s where buyers can find the best dealsFor many families, summer marks the busiest time of the year to buy a home as they try to get settled before the start of a new school year.
HAR halts plan to add flood risk ratings to listings. Here’s where you can find them
Read full article: HAR halts plan to add flood risk ratings to listings. Here’s where you can find themThe Houston Association of Realtors has postponed plans to integrate flood risk ratings into property listings due to concerns over data accuracy and interpretation, but homebuyers still have multiple resources available to assess flood risks in the Bayou City.
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A home for a hero: see the special touch inside the walls of this veteran’s new house
Read full article: A home for a hero: see the special touch inside the walls of this veteran’s new houseIn Waller, Texas, a simple frame of wood and nails is transforming into something much bigger as PulteGroup builds a mortgage-free home for Army veteran Staff Sergeant Cassandra Pierre and her three children.
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Veteran-Owned Window Company Helps Houston-Area Homeowners Cut Energy Bills and Stay Cool 🏡☀️🌬️✨
Read full article: Veteran-Owned Window Company Helps Houston-Area Homeowners Cut Energy Bills and Stay Cool 🏡☀️🌬️✨As temperatures rise across the Houston area, so do many homeowners’ energy bills. But a veteran-owned business in Tomball is helping residents take control of their cooling costs—one window at a time.
Bush thieves, ‘crack grass,’ Santapede: Houston homeowners share their wildest HOA stories
Read full article: Bush thieves, ‘crack grass,’ Santapede: Houston homeowners share their wildest HOA storiesWe asked KPRC 2 readers to share their most outrageous dust-ups with local homeowners associations and what we got back were hundreds of grievances.
WWE Superstar Trick Williams previews Survivor Series: WarGames coming to Houston
Read full article: WWE Superstar Trick Williams previews Survivor Series: WarGames coming to HoustonWWE 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.
Master P Brings Hip-Hop History to Houston With Cash Money and No Limit Reunion Tour
Read full article: Master P Brings Hip-Hop History to Houston With Cash Money and No Limit Reunion TourHip-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.
Houston students and teachers share their work beyond the classroom in new exhibition “The Sequence Is Yours”
Read full article: Houston students and teachers share their work beyond the classroom in new exhibition “The Sequence Is Yours”Contemporary Arts Museum Houston spotlights artwork by students and teachers in “The Sequence Is Yours.” Organized by the Teacher Advisory Group, the exhibition brings classroom creativity into a gallery setting and gives young creators a platform beyond school walls.
Houston Shakespeare Festival is back at Miller Outdoor Theatre with a reimagined lead in “The Tempest”
Read full article: Houston Shakespeare Festival is back at Miller Outdoor Theatre with a reimagined lead in “The Tempest”For more than five decades, the Houston Shakespeare Festival has turned summer nights into a theater tradition. See a preview of this year's production, which includes a twist on a classic.
Houston celebrates Art House Theater Day with a “Car Wash” screening and preshow party
Read full article: Houston celebrates Art House Theater Day with a “Car Wash” screening and preshow partyCelebrate Art House Theater Day and support local indie cinema houses. Find out how you can join a fun evening of a special screening and a vinyl swap.
The best tacos in Texas arrive in Houston this weekend + Texas Monthly Taco Editor‘s spicy gig getting paid to eat tacos
Read full article: The best tacos in Texas arrive in Houston this weekend + Texas Monthly Taco Editor‘s spicy gig getting paid to eat tacosWho serves the best tacos in Texas? 🌮 Texas Monthly Taco Editor José R. Ralat joins Houston Life to reveal which Houston taquerias made this year's prestigious "Best Tacos in Texas" lists and shares what it's like traveling the state in search of unforgettable tacos. Plus, Huncho's Tacos, one of the Houston restaurants recognized by Texas Monthly, as Co-Owner Shane Allana prepares their signature Ribeye Taco.
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The world’s fragrance community comes together at FRAGCON in Houston
Read full article: The world’s fragrance community comes together at FRAGCON in HoustonHouston is hosting the inaugural FRAGCON, bringing together fragrance houses, independent brands, content creators, perfumers, and scent enthusiasts from around the world. Founder and Executive Producer Clara Igwala-Anumege joined Houston Life to share how FRAGCON was inspired by the growing online fragrance community and why this first-of-its-kind event is creating a space for people to connect over a shared passion.
There's a story behind every building: Take a tour of Downtown Houston with Preservation Houston
Read full article: There's a story behind every building: Take a tour of Downtown Houston with Preservation HoustonExplore downtown Houston’s historic buildings and learn how Preservation Houston helps protect and share the city’s architectural past.