Your fall flower fix๐ป: From flower fields to arrangements, here are 4 ways to celebrate the season with its prettiest blooms
Fall is in the air, and as we say goodbye to summerโs beautiful daisies, we say hello to fallโs sweet alyssums and marigolds. The sweet colors of fall -- orange, yellow and amber -- can bring life to any room or garden.
After all, itโs fall!
You woke up to it, didnโt you!? Amazing fall weather that Iโve promised you since last week! Welcome to fall (which I really think should be capitalized Fall, but thatโs a different argument). Anyway, fall technically falls today at 2:21 p.m. in Houston, known as the Autumnal Equinox. By most peopleโs understanding, this is the day of equal daylight and equal darkness.
The complete play-by-play on tailgating food at Prospect Park
It's one of the best times of the year, Football Season! It's no secret that Houstonians LOVE Football, but the city also loves great football foods, and Houston-based restaurant, Prospect Park has some of the best food for this football season.
Residents ready for speed limit change in West University Place
Itโs been a long time coming, but just like everything else, the process and studies were put on hold because of the pandemic. The traffic studies picked up in the Fall of 2020 when patterns started to make a comeback, and in early June, the ordinance to reduce the speed limit within West University Place city limits was approved.
Two 8-year-old girls among 25 storm-related deaths in Harris County
While many are dealing with property damages related to busted pipes, dozens of families are struggling with a much heavier burden: The loss of a loved one. Throughout Greater Houston, at least 25 people have died from the effects of the storm. The majority of them were over the age of 50, and all but five died of hypothermia in the extreme temperatures. Most deaths occurred inside homes or apartments, while others died at hospitals. AdAs a result, five board members of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas announced they would resign Wednesday.
This month's Paris Fashion Week goes totally digital
FILE - In this March 1, 2020 file photo, a model wears a creation for the Valentino fashion collection during Women's fashion week Fall/Winter 2020/21 presented in Paris. Ending the confusion over the fate of Paris Fashion Week, French fashion's regulatory body has said that this month's Paris men's and haute couture fashion shows will be strictly audience-free over coronavirus fears. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)PARIS โ Ending the confusion over the fate of Paris Fashion Week, French fashion's regulatory body has said that this month's Paris menโs and haute couture shows will be strictly audience-free over coronavirus fears. They were among four brands planning live shows this round. The Milan Fashion Week calendar from Jan. 15-19 is much scaled back from usual, with just 40 brands participating.
Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV shares her Pumpkin-Dulce De Leche Trifle recipe
A pumpkin trifle comes together in minutes with some make-ahead shortcuts. Tanji suggests using pre-made dulce de leche and H-E-B pumpkin bread (can replace with your favorite store-bought loaf, box mix or made-from-scratch recipe). The next part of this recipe is the pumpkin puree mixture. Tanji uses a can of pumpkin puree, brown sugar, white sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt and grated nutmeg for her mix. Joseph Drouhin Hospices BrouillyJosh Cellars Sonoma Reserve ChardonnayDonโt forget to watch โGoodtaste with Tanjiโ on KPRC 2, Saturday/Sunday at 5:30 a.m.
Warm weather heading into the weekend
Winds are turning back onshore and with a southeast breeze moisture is slowly and surely returning to Southeast Texas. Expect a warm and slightly more humid Thursday afternoon. Thursday AfternoonWith more moisture in place patchy fog could be an issue for the Friday morning commute as well as our weekend mornings. Fog Friday MorningThis surge of moisture and unseasonably warm weather is ahead of a couple cold fronts on the way. The second front next Tuesday will cut temperatures slightly returning seasonable weather, afternoon temperatures in the low 70s, back to Houston for Thanksgiving.
Eta remains a strong tropical storm heading to Florida
HOUSTON โ The storm is expected to weaken just slightly down to a strong tropical storm before making landfall somewhere between Cedar Key and Clearwater, Florida by this evening. It will bring heavy rain, wind and up to a 2-3 foot storm surge during high tide across central and NW Florida coastline. Eta is approaching the central Florida coastline this eveningEta will move across Florida tonight and tomorrowWe might be nearing the end of hurricane season but the tropics are still very busy! Tropical Storm Theta is churning in the north Atlantic heading towards Spain and Portugal and we will likely be looking at โIotaโ over the next few days tracking in the Caribbean towards Central America. Busy TropicsTHETA marks the 29th named storm of the 2020 season breaking the record for the most named tropical systems in a hurricane season.
GCCISD Magazine Feature: Bring Your Racket
Goose Creek CISD court stars are ready to put up their best serve this Fall as Team Tennis gets underway, and as they also prepare for a solid Spring season. See who are some of the GCCISD Tennis stars to watch this Fall. Baytown SterlingHead Coach: John Tremmel (7th Year)Top Returning Girls: Abigail Vincent, Crystal SmithTop Returning Boys: Brian Ward, Steven MauroTeam Goal: Finish Top 2 in District; Deep Playoff RunTeam Motto: "One Goal-One Team"Goose Creek MemorialHead Coach: Ismael Dutchover (13th Year)Top Returning Girls: Devyn Vyoral, Lily CisnerosTop Returning Boys: Nathan Loose, Harsh AgrawalTeam Goal: Make Team Tennis PlayoffsTeam Motto: "Champions Train...Losers Complain!" Baytown LeeHead Coach: Brandon Funderburg (7th Year)Top Returning Girls: Baylee Dixon, Tyshawna RiversTop Returning Boys: Salvador Garcia, Tyler LandreauTeam Goal: Participation and Learning FundamentalsTeam Motto: "Go Ganders!"
Where to see Fall foliage in Texas
The fall foliage season is upon us, providing colorful scenery in every region of Texas. The latter parkโs website notes fall color is coming slightly earlier this year because of cold weather in September. East Texas provides plenty of opportunities for fall foliage lovers, with its heavily wooded areas. David Creech, director of SFA Gardens, notes the best time to see the Japanese maples in fall color is the end of November and early December. Finally, fall foliage in the Lower Rio Grande Valley usually doesnโt arrive until December and goes into January.
How to make the ultimate fall harvest charcuterie board
The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON โ Whatโs easy to put together, requires little to no cook time and is an epic crowd pleaser? Charcuterie board (Charcuterie board)Be sure to check out the new Sprouts location opening its doors tomorrow, October 14th at 7 a.m., on Old Spanish Trail in the heart of Houston. To celebrate their newest Houston store, Sprouts is giving away a $200 gift card to one lucky Houston Life viewer!
Do these things now to keep your lawn looking green and lush year-round
HOUSTON โ While youโre putting out the pumpkins, itโs the perfect time to pay attention to your lawn. The green thumns at Urban Harvest say no matter how terrible it looks, you can turn it around. We interviewed Carol Burton, the Director of Garden Education to find out exactly what you should do now to get your lawn lush, green and healthy. Native plants are always a good bet because they use less water and require less care. Almost any nursery will have a section of plants native to your area.
10 sweet Halloween costumes that are simply adorable for 2020
Do your kids have their costumes yet? If not, consider a โsibling costumeโ idea for your young ones. Many Halloween retail stores such as Spirit Halloween have listed suggestions for group or sibling costumes, or consider a costume theme for the whole family! We searched for the cutest sibling Halloween costumes around Instagram, from Disney to Dr. Seuss. What are you dressing your kids for Halloween this year?
HL Wine Club: 3 must-try wines to help you transition into fall
This Wine Club Wednesday, weโre sharing bottles that will help you transition from the hot summer temperatures to the cooler fall weather. Jerry Lasco, founder of Black Door Wine Club curated this menu to celebrate the nice weather with โpatio poundersโ, wines easily enjoyed during these upcoming temperatures. Fruit, nice acid and mineral, easy drinking, fun bottle, check, check, check, check and check. Now with our recent times, Lasco has pivoted once again with the Black Door Wine Club giving an even more personalized, high touch and virtual experiences for wine lovers. BLACK DOOR WINE CLUBBlack Door Wine Club is a high-touch and hyper-personalized wine club that gets to know you and what you like.
VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Defensive Back of the Year Fan Poll
After a wild start to the year Fall is finally upon us, and with it comes Football season! It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The VYPE DFW 2020 Defensive Back of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.
Celebrating National Coffee Day with some seasonal and spiked coffee drinks
HOUSTON โ Itโs time to grab those Fall clothes from the back of your closet, get a pot of coffee brewing, and celebrate National Coffee Day! From regular, to black, to cold, or hot, sweet or frozen, coffee isnโt just for breakfast anymore. The made up โholidayโ is celebrated annually on September 29th, and weโre totally here for it, made up or not. The coffee business is a billion-dollar industry, and people have been brewing the stuff for many years. Watch as Lauren Kelly and Lionel Villarreal of The Toasted Yolk show us three delicious, seasonal, spiked coffee cocktails to enjoy today.
VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year Fan Poll
It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. This week it's the Special Teams Players! The VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.
VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Defensive Back of the Year Fan Poll
After a wild start to the year Fall is finally upon us, and with it comes Football season! It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Defensive Back of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.
VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year Fan Poll
It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. This week it's the Special Teams Players! The VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Poll: VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Defensive Back of the Year Fan Poll
It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Poll of the Week โ VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Defensive Back of the Year Fan Poll is now live! Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes and active adults alike. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeoโข, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.
VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year Fan Poll
It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. This week it's the Special Teams Players! The VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.
Sugar Landโs fall festival is going virtual this year. Here is what you can expect.
SUGAR LAND, Texas โ Fall events are starting to pop up, but many look a little different this year thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Many events are being held virtually, including the Sugar Land Fall Fest. The event will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.How can I participate if it is virtual? People can join in the fun by going to the Sugar Land Parks and Recreation Facebook page. To learn about what you need to participate in the scavenger hunt and other information, visit the fall festival event page.
MAP: Hereโs where you can go on a family-friendly hayride in the Houston area
Below youโll find a list of farms in the Houston area offering family-friendly hayrides along with a map of the locations:Blessington Farms Fall Festival offers many activities including hayrides, giant slides, barrel train rides, animal encounters and more. The farm is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. When: Sept. 26 - Nov. 21 (Not open Sundays in November)Cost: Admission for adults and kids ages 2 and up is priced at $20. Kids aged 2 and under get free admissionParking: FreeAt P-6 Farms in Montgomery, families can enjoy ranch activities including hayrides, flower picking, wheel barrel racing and more. Activities including hayrides, pumpkin decorating, face painting and more will only take place Saturdays and Sundays.
Find Halloween, fall-inspired face masks while supporting local from these 7 Houston-area mask designers
Houston-area mask designers are showing their Halloween and fall-inspired on Etsy, where designers sell their handcrafted items made from scratch. So, if youโre looking for a new look this fall, look for these Houston-area designers selling Halloween or fall-inspired masks on Etsy. "Hey Boo" Halloween face mask by Amandacrafts20 (Courtesy of Amandacrafts20/Etsy.com)This Houston-area designer has several face mask designs celebrating the fall season, Halloween, and even Thanksgiving. Collection of face masks by TnUCraft (Courtesy of TnUCraft/Etsy.com)These Halloween/Fall face masks will give you that rustic feel with their simple phrases that celebrate the cooler season. Fall face masks by CustomTeeBear (Courtesy of CustomTeeBear/Etsy.com)Do you know of other face mask makers who are designing Halloween or fall-themed masks?
VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Linebacker of the Year Fan Poll
After a wild start to the year Fall is finally upon us, and with it comes Football season! It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Linebacker of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.
VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Linebacker of the Year Fan Poll
After a wild start to the year Fall is finally upon us, and with it comes Football season! It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Linebacker of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.
This is how Houstonians are celebrating the first day of fall
HOUSTON โ Fall is here, Houston! Despite that Houston is still dealing with the effects of Tropical Storm Beta, at least there is one thing to look forward to as we enter a brand new season. From TV shows to the cool weather and even birthdays, hereโs what some of our Houstonians on our KPRC 2 Facebook page are looking forward to on the first day of fall. Hereโs what they said:โrainFALL for sure lol.. and my 40th birthday!โ - Anne Cablitas SimsuangcoโEverything, it is my favorite season. Cooler temps, leaves changing colors, nice wind, just want to spend every day outside (at a state park preferably).โ - Elvisa ImamovicโIts time for boots and over sized sweaters!
Freddy's Poll: VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Linebacker of the Year Fan Poll
It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The Freddy's Poll of the Week - VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Linebacker of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. From steakburgers to sundaes, Freddy's makes food fresh after you ask for it because that's the kind of quality you deserve.
VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Tight End of the Year Fan Poll
After a wild start to the year Fall is finally upon us, and with it comes Football season! It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Tight End of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.
VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Tight End of the Year Fan Poll
After a wild start to the year Fall is finally upon us, and with it comes Football season! It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Tight End of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.
5 safety guidelines you should know for Halloween
Dr. Stephen Ostroff, a former deputy commissioner and chief scientists for the Food and Drug Administration and deputy director for the Centers for Disease Control, shared five guidelines people should follow to stay safe while celebrating Halloween. Most Halloween celebrations are outside and costumes already require masks, so get creative with face coverings and gatherings. โWork with your child to think of ways to integrate clever, while still protective, face coverings into their Halloween costume,โ Ostroff recommends. โConsider holding a small outdoor gathering of children with required physical distancing in the yard or elsewhere in the neighborhood. For more tips on how to stay safe this Halloween visit the CDC website.
7 Houston-area restaurants, bakeries with autumn desserts to fall for this season
Many restaurants and bakeries in the Houston-area are also getting into the fall spirit by creating special seasonal desserts to celebrate the upcoming cool weather. If youโre in the mood to try out some sweet desserts to celebrate fall, hereโs a list of places to to try some sweetness. Grab a slice or get a whole pie this fall season. Its cake menu features a โturduckenโ-style cake called the โPumpceapple Piecake,โ which is an infusion of pumpkin pie in a pumpkin spice cake, chocolate pecan pie, and apple pie in spice-flavored cake! What places do you recommend that serve some sweet fall treats?
VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Wide Receiver of the Year Fan Poll
It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Wide Receiver of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Wide Receiver of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Mon 9/14 at 7pm)
VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Wide Receiver of the Year Fan Poll
After a wild start to the year Fall is finally upon us, and with it comes Football season! It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Wide Receiver of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls.
Freddy's Poll: VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Wide Receiver of the Year Fan Poll
It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The Freddy's Poll of the Week - VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Wide Receiver of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. From steakburgers to sundaes, Freddy's makes food fresh after you ask for it because that's the kind of quality you deserve.
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Poll: VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Defensive Lineman of the Year
The Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Poll of the Week โ VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Defensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll is now live! Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes and active adults alike. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeoโข, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera. Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Poll: VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Defensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Sun 8/23 at 7pm)
VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Offensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll
This week it's the Offensive Lineman! The VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Offensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Offensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Mon 8/17 at 7pm)
VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Offensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll
This week it's the Offensive Lineman! The VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Offensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. VYPE SETX 2020 Preseason Offensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Mon 8/17 at 7pm)
Freddy's Poll: VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Offensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll
It's time to start our weekly polls to let the fans decide their preseason players of the year. The Freddy's Poll of the Week โ VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Offensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. VYPE Houston 2020 Preseason Offensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Sun 8/16 at 7pm)
As Paris Fashion Week is streamed, critics look to future
FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020 file photo, models wear creations for the Kenzo fashion collection during Women's fashion week Fall/Winter 2020/21 presented in Paris. The coronavirus pandemic has instilled extra unpredictability into the already fickle Paris Fashion Week. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)PARIS The coronavirus pandemic has instilled extra unpredictability into the already fickle Paris Fashion Week. No one from the public will be allowed to see the clothes in person at all, in fact, during this on-screen-only version of fashion week that starts Monday. The new digital Paris Fashion Week calendar isn't bad for everyone.
Spring ISD graduates return to school to finish making prosthetics for pawless pup
Despite receiving their diplomas, two recent graduates from Spring ISDโs Carl Wunsche Sr. High School couldnโt leave their work unfinished. Engineering student Dawn Ford was responsible for building the prosthetic model, while veterinary science student Shianne Koch worked to make sure that any design would be comfortable and safe for Tootsie. The project came to an unexpected halt after spring break when the students were unable to return to school due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to Spring ISD, Tootsieโs right prosthetic requires some minor additional adjustment, but the left one fits well. At the fitting, the students took another set of measurements and said they intend to create the final prosthetics quickly.
Cy-Fair ISD announces 2020-2021 academic calendar for students, teachers
HOUSTON โ The Cy-Fair ISD Board of Trustees has voted to approve a new instructional calendar for the 2020-2021 school year during its regular meeting on Jan. 16. A district-wide committee -- formed in Fall of 2019 between teachers, support staff, and campus administrators -- worked on the calendar for the school year which will begin on Aug. 24, 2020 and will conclude on May 27, 2021. State law mandated that the first day of school cannot start earlier than the fourth Monday in August, and the district must use the allotted 75,600 minutes. There will be two make-up days designated for inclement weather on Feb. 15 and May 28, 2021. The committee also recommended the following holidays for students and teachers:Sept. 4, 2020 โ Labor DayNov. 23-27, 2020 โ Thanksgiving BreakDec. 24, 2020 to Jan. 4, 2021 โ Winter BreakMarch 15-19, 2021 โ Spring BreakApril.
10 hearty soups to make this fall in your Instant Pot
There's nothing better in the fall time than to have a giant pot of your favorite soup on hand, and thanks to everyone's favorite new kitchen appliance, the Instant Pot, making soups just got a whole lot faster. It's easy to build lots of flavor in the Instant Pot without having to have the soup cooking all day. Ahh, yes, white chicken chili, the cousin to the very popular regular chili. If you don't eat red meat, or want a lighter soup, then white chicken chili is the perfect option. Do you have a favorite soup recipe to make in your Instant Pot?