For the first time ever, Classic Christmas comes to Houston, bringing the magic of the holidays to Memorial City Mall.From November 16th, guests can step into a magical holiday wonderland designed for visitors of all ages with exciting attractions that capture the season's essence.

The holiday season is upon us, and there's no better way to get into the festive spirit than a trip to Kalahari Resorts. Nestled just a short drive away from Houston, Kalahari offers the perfect year-round getaway, but it truly shines during winter with its extensive indoor amenities making it an ideal escape for families and friends alike.

As the holiday season approaches, many plan festive getaways to celebrate with loved ones. If you are looking for the perfect destination, look no further than San Antonio. Just a short road trip from Houston, this vibrant city transforms into a holiday wonderland filled with lights, culture, and tradition.

Houston's Westchase District has transformed over the years, evolving into a thriving neighborhood connected by trails leading to parks. Home to 100 restaurants Westchase District is quickly becoming known not just as a prime office location but as an ideal place to live, work, and enjoy leisure activities. In recent years, significant investments in public infrastructure have been made to enhance the livability of Westchase District. The introduction of new parks and trails has not only beautified the area but has also made it more appealing for residents and employees alike. Throughout the year, Westchase District celebrates the community with hundreds of free, fun, family events. See what there is to explore!

At Houston Life, we truly value our KPRC 2 Insiders, and that is why we decided to invite a few to our special Halloween celebration in Studio B! Our Houston Life Halloween KPRC 2 Insiders dressed up and joined the fun, sharing in the spirit of the spooky season. Two lucky Insiders, Robert and Stacy competed in some goulish games.

Lagoonfest has now transformed into a whimsical pumpkin patch of sorts! That’s right, the 12-acre lagoon is now aglow with Pumpkin Lights. Picture massive, lit-up jack-o’-lanterns showcasing designs ranging from dinosaurs and sea creatures to favorite characters from iconic Halloween films. You will find fun for the whole family! Houston Life’s Melanie Camp jumped at the opportunity to visit Lagoonfest and check out the Pumpkins Lights set up.

The countdown is on for the 2024 Texas Renaissance Festival, which begins on October 12. This year, the biggest Renaissance Festival in the nation celebrates its 50th anniversary. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp met with the King to find out what is in store for this year’s event.

Can’t make it to the festival? The YETI Culinary Stage cooking demos will be livestreamed on KPRC 2+ starting at 4:30 p.m. The demonstrations will be hosted by chef, YouTube personality, and New York Times bestselling author Brad Leone.

Anyone who has been on the diet train knows that keeping the weight off long-term is often the most challenging part. Brenda Cerrato from Spring, Texas, has not just lost the weight but has kept it off, and she says it is all thanks to the weight loss program at Innovative Lasers of Houston.

The 75th annual Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo is on now! Running eight days from Friday, September 20th, through Saturday, September 28th, the event brings eight days of FFA animals, ProRodeo action, and live entertainment to the Pasadena Rodeo grounds. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp checked out the fun of day one and got a sneak peek at an extraordinary act from rodeo legend John Payne, known as The One Arm Bandit from Shidler, Oklahoma. Payne’s performance has won the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PCRA) Rodeo Act of the Year 15 times!

Back pain can be caused by many things, and while your suffering may be severe, simpler treatments are often overlooked. This was the case for Constance White, a college soccer player from the University of Mary Hardin in Baylor. Constance almost quit the sport she loved due to severe back pain. Then, she found a treatment at Core Chiropractic that worked, and it was surprisingly straightforward.

It always feels good to give, and Reliant customers have the power to do just that without doing much more than switching on a light with Reliant’s Choose To Give plan. When you enroll in a Choose To Give plan, your energy use helps fund charitable organizations in Texas, and Reliant has just added Texas Children's Hospital to the list!

Starting with just one dollar, Dr. Stephen Akintayo built a worldwide empire in real estate! Houston Life visited his home in Richmond, TX to learn his journey to success.

Last week a brand-new restaurant opened at M-K-T Heights called Buttermilk Baby. Over the weekend, people lined up out the door for a chance to be among the first to get a taste of what is on the menu. Houston life reporter Melanie Camp took us inside Buttermilk Baby to show us what the hype is all about.

On Friday, August 30th, Houston Life celebrated the grand opening of Angel Lagoon in Dayton, Texas. Designed as a beach club and an aqua adventure park, Angel Lagoon is the nation’s first public access lagoon, welcoming both day pass holders and community members. From swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon to riding the inflatable water slides or simply relaxing on the white sandy beaches and enjoying live music, Angel Lagoon has fun for the whole family! It even has the biggest bounce house park in Houston!

At Houston Life, we love teachers! This week, we teamed up with our friends at Shell Federal Credit Union to highlight some amazing educators and show them back-to-school love as they return to school for the new year. On Friday, we celebrated Mr. Jose Razo, from North Shore Elementary, a school in Galena Park ISD.

Ms. Carr was busy teaching 5th grade at Roosevelt Alexander Elementary in Katy and had no idea that just outside her door, waiting to come in was a big surprise!

Mrs. Griffith has spent many years in the classroom during her 25 years as a teacher, but never has a TV crew come bursting into class bearing gifts like they did on Wednesday, August 21st!

Teachers can significantly impact their students’ lives and often give more than they receive. This week on Houston Life, we celebrate teachers throughout the greater Houston area by teaming up with our friends from Shell Federal Credit Union to deliver surprise gift baskets. San Jacinto Kindergarten teacher Ms. Kaileigh Dempsey was our Tuesday honoree!

Ms. Nealey was in the middle of teaching class when the Houston Life camera burst in to surprise the second grade teacher. Tearing up over the honor, Ms. Nealey said it was wonderful to be recognized for her work in the classroom.

In two days, Lucas will celebrate his thirteenth birthday and for most of his birthdays, he has had the same big wish...to get an up-close look at an Airbus A380 - the world’s largest passenger airliner.

Houston Life and Shell Federal Credit Union are teaming up once again to show some special teachers some love as they head back to the classroom.

Internationally renowned pastor Jerry Eze arrived in Houston on Thursday, July 25. In town from Nigeria, the lead pastor of Streams of Joy International will once again lead the NSPPD America Prayer Conference. Last year tens of thousands of worshipers crowded into the George R Brown Convention Center for the prayer conference. Pastor Eze took time out ahead of the conference to show Houston life’s Melanie Camp behind the scenes as his team prepares for this year’s event.

At Core Chiropractic doctors Natalie and Phillip Cordova and their team of chiropractors, tailor patients’ treatment plans by combining adjustments with other cutting-edge therapies. Learn how something called PEMF is helping their patients find relief from pain.

If you are looking to take the next step in following your dreams Lone Star College can help. Providing high quality, affordable education for students, Lone Star College is focused on helping you along your path to success.

Charles Blake from Humble, T.X. is on a health journey that incorporates a non-invasive weight loss solution that uses laser technology. Blake's journey is just beginning but he says he has already lost almost 17 pounds in just three weeks, and he credits the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston for helping him succeed.

Trae Tha Truth gives back to the city he loves during Traeday Weekend 2024

When the going gets tough, the Relief Gang get going. The brainchild of rapper Trey the Truth. This is a way that Houston neighbors can help each other out in times of need.

To kickoff the event Houston Life’s Melanie Camp visited The Lymbar in Houston’s Ion District near Midtown to chat with owner and Executive Chef David Cordúa and sample the menu. The Lymbar is back for their second Latin Restaurant Weeks and this year they have focused on delicious lunch and dinner deals that will have your mouth watering!

Captain America and Lady Liberty are Headed to Houston for Kidpendence Day at Children’s Museum Houston. Celebrate July Fourth with a red, white and boom!

If you grew up in Houston, think back, can you remember a time when you did not see a Star Furniture showroom around? It is likely you cannot because chances are, Star Furniture has been around a lot longer than you have and this year they celebrate 112 years in business!

Pet parents know that trips to the vet can be stressful especially when there is an emergency. Well, Veterinary Emergency Group is revolutionizing animal emergency medicine by completely reworking the experience, so it works for people and their pets. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp took us on a tour to of their Sugar Land clinic.

From the Texas Medical Center to the University of Houston. Hermann Park to Emancipation Park. Houston Southeast spans 31 square miles of the city of Houston and aims to provide growth opportunities for business owners and neighbors alike.

Celebrate Father’s Day all weekend-long at Lagoonfest! Enjoy discounts on bourbon, special brunch items, free entry to the Lagoon with brunch, and a free concert.

Stephanie Osgood is a Houston-based matchmaker who helps busy Houstonians navigate the dating scene.

Among the activities on site, the veterans learn about grooming the animals and guiding the horses with their voices. Sasha Camacho explained the skills developed at the stables can translate to success in the veterans’ personal and work lives as well.

Learn how to make a Monte Carlo. This whiskey based cocktail has been around since the early 1800's!

David Mitchell had a hunch the tired heavy feeling in his legs had something to do with vein disease, after all, it ran in his family. So, he turned to Dr. Tonie Reincke at Reincke Vein Center for help. Learn how Mitchell was able to find relief from the symptoms of his vein disease.

April 25 is National Plumbers Day and John Moore Services is putting our Houston plumbers to the test at the second annual Plumbing Olympics

PostScript bartender Ben Sanderson swung by the Houston Life studio to teach Mel how to make a French Kiss cocktail for her birthday.

San Antonio is one of America’s most popular getaways and for us here is Houston, it is just an easy and fun road trip away.

Houston Life's Melanie Camp caught up with actor Jon Hamm. Renowned for his captivating portrayal of Don Draper in the acclaimed television series "Mad Men," Hamm is lending his distinctive voice to the audiobook adaptation of "When Business is Love" by fifth generation, CEO of Hastens, Yan Ryde.

This Saturday, April 6 is Comerica Bank Shred Day Houston. Comerica Bank are once again teaming up with Iron Mountain to help you safely dispose of sensitive paper documents for free.

Does grass die in winter? Is Bermuda grass a good for your Houston garden? Houston's Lawn Whisperer knows the answers and can help you get your lawn looking its best!

Along with the regular horse races at Sam Houston Race Park they like to spice things up a bit. Think ostrich racing, even astronaut racing, and something KPRC 2 anchor Sofia Ojeda and senior digital news producer Brittany Taylor were brave enough to try, the camel racing.

People line up down Richmond Ave in Houston's Galleria area to treasure hunt premium vintage swag at VNTG SPLY. Owner, Chris Fox from Season 5 of "Love is Blind" took Houston Life's Melanie Camp on a tour of the store and shared tips on getting the best deals on premium vintage clothes.

Caryn Honig loves to run. So much so, she is close to having completed nearly 50 marathons. Honig needed a knee replacement and the doctors she spoke with all said it would mean the end of running. Determined to find a doctor who could help. Honig’s research led her to Dr. Richard Berger, an orthopedic surgeon based in Chicago. “He pinky promised me that I would run again,” she said.

The beach is just the beginning when it comes to Spring Break fun on Galveston Island and with so much to explore, you might want to plan a stay that is longer than just a day!

First Responders Day presented by BP America is a day when The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo salutes all of our local heroes. The First Responders Day Ceremony honored 18 individual and four groups of first responders. Each of their heroic deeds read like a scene from a movie.

Houston mom Sarah Ellis needed a cane to help her walk. Sometimes, she even had to use a wheelchair. Determined to find a solution, Ellis turned to the team at AK Pain & Spine Center and they introduced her to a therapy she says changed everything.

The food can be a reason all in itself to make your way to RodeoHouston but there is really only one place you can dine in style...

Houston Firefighters get ready to Rodeo

With 17 stores across the greater Houston area Boot Barn makes it easy for you to get ready for RODEOHOUSTON!

Sam Houston features five major stakes races on Saturday, Feb. 16 during its Texas Preview Day.

Brenda Cerrato is using lasers for weight loss and so far, she has lost 22 pounds in 22 sessions. Houston Life met up with Brenda to find out how Innovative Lasers of Houston is helping her hit her health goals for 2024.

Peggy Turner once got in trouble for bringing a basketball to school. Now, she uses the Sport to empower people. This is HerStory.

Sometimes you just need a good happy cry to get you threw your day, and this video of long lost brother dogs reuniting after 10 years will do just the trick.

Houston Life’s Melanie Camp sat down with Dr. Carlos Dostal, who is a doctor an assistant professor of internal medicine at UTMB, to learn a few ways to have a healthy new year.Watch the video above for tips on easing into the recommended 30 minutes of exercise five days a week and what diets are best for increasing longevity.

If you live in a part of the country where you experience all four seasons then you’re pretty used to snowplows cleaning up the streets of your town when mother nature decides to dump inches of snow on the ground.

The College Football Playoff National Championship is happening Monday, January 8 at NRG Stadium and in the days leading up to the big game, there are all kinds of events, many of them free, happening around town.

You may love your local Goodwill Houston store, but maybe not as much as nine year old Noah Hinojosa. He is a superfan of his local store in The Woodlands. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp spent some time browsing the aisles with Noah and chatting with his many fans at the store to learn about why Goodwill Houston makes him so happy.

Houston-based artist Andrea Nunn grew up in her grandmother's house surrounded by figurines. Drawing on her childhood for inspiration, Andrea created a fun art space that launched a viral painting trend anyone can try!

Innovative laser technology helped Caley Tomlinson lose the weight she had carried most of her life. Five years later, she has managed to keep the weight off and now she is helping others using the same treatment that worked for her.

Quarterback Gracianna Peck-Hedley will continue her flag football career in high school, but before she graduates from middle school she wants to give every middle school student athlete the ability to play the sport she loves.

Take the kids to the free Gingerbread Lane display at the Houston Farmers Market and sign up for a workshop with Guinness World Record Holder Jon Lovich who is known for building the largest entirely edible gingerbread village.

Houston Life correspondent Melanie Camp chats with AK Pain & Spine Center patient Amiee Hart to learn how Spinal Chord Stimulation helped end 28 years of pain

Driving to work, giving herself a pep-talk in preparation for the day, Deidre Mathis had no idea a crowd of people were huddled in a bedroom room at her Wanderstay Houston Hostel ready to surprise her with a $10,000 check from Verizon. Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready Program supports small business owners like Diedre, offering free courses, mentorship, networking, and grants that help them continue doing the work they do…in Diedre’s case this is keeping Wanderstay Houston Hostel the highest rated hostel in Texas. If you are a small business owner or entrepreneur in Houston you too can apply for the grant.

Oriental Rug Bazaar is closing the doors to to their Flagship Store at 5525 Westheimer Road in Houston, forever. This Saturday, they have an auction to clear every single rug in the showroom. It is a one-of-a-kind sale that will never happen again.

The Magical Winter Lights enchanting holiday spectacle is back shining bright at a new location, in the Katy Mills Mall. From November 17, 2023, to January 7, 2024, visitors will have the opportunity to experience a captivating, light-filled wonderland like never before.

When you walk through the doors at AK pain and spine center you are walking into the home of a team of medical professionals who are dedicated to uncovering the source of your pain and turning it off. Nurse Practitioner Kelsey Duncan, gives us a look behind their process.

On Oct. 22, the books arrived in Nigeria, much to the delight of people in the community of Ogoni.

This Sunday, November 5 more than 40 women executives and allies from the energy sector here in Houston will come together to run the 2023 TCS NYC Marathon. It is the largest and one of the toughest marathons in the world. Three of the team, Sonal Damani, Jill Niswonger, and Jana Schey sat down for a chat with Houston Life’s Melanie Camp to share their marathon journey.

Hundreds of thousands of motorcycles, from all over the country, are revving their engines for their yearly pilgrimage to Galveston Island for the four-day Lone Star Rally, November 2- 5, 2023!

Visit Two Headed Dog at 3100 Fannin Street, Houston for creepy themed Halloween cocktails

It is said that teaching is a calling. And, this is very much the case for Coach Isaac Fudge, who teaches, and coaches football, at George Ranch High School in Richmond. “I don’t really feel like I’m working. When you do something that you feel is purpose driven, you know, you don’t often feel like you’re doing a job. So whatever is needed by me for what’s best for our kids, is whatever I’ll end up doing,” he told Houston life. And this, is just one of the many reasons Coach Fudge is the Teachers of Tomorrow 2023 Teacher of the Year.

With Reliant’s new, Choose to Give, program all you need to do some good is turn on a light. Reliant Director of Community Relations, Leanne Schneider visited Houston Life to share the details.

This team overcame several obstacles to achieve something historic.

There is a farm on the Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital campus that is serving the community by providing fresh produce to neighbors who live in areas of Houston that are typically know as being "food deserts." LBJ Hospital also hosts the Northeast Community Farmers Market every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am to 12pm. Houston Life's Melanie Camp visited the farm and spoke with Patricia Darnauer, who is the Executive Vice President and LBJ Administrator to learn more about how the farm is helping the community. If you'd like to donate, volunteer, or check out the farmers market visit HarrisHealth.org

Dr. Ankur Khosla is moved to tears thinking about how Timothy Mockapertris’ life might be if the Houston local had continued living as he had been. Like many who find their way to AK Pain & Spine Center, Timothy was struggling to continued working in the job he loved because of chronic back and leg pain. He needed pain meds just to make it through the day. When a new treatment became available, Dr. Khosla thought it might be just the thing to help turn off Timothy’s pain and keep him working.

Houston Life's Tessa Barrera discovered the Captain Ceviche food truck three years ago so she sent Mel Camp out to Galveston with a lunch order! Watch to get an idea just how delicious the food is.

It’s rare when fans and coaches at a high school football game demand to take pictures with the officiating crew after the game.

The bucking bulls at The Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo are worth as much as $100,000. Take a look at what goes into putting on a rodeo.

The Purple Songs Can Fly program at Texas Children's Hospital gives children going through their cancer treatment a platform for their voices to be heard.

Research shows the benefits of positive thinking. But what are the best ways and practices to incorporate more positivity into your life?

Family, love, and tradition are at the core of a heartwarming play that hits the stage at the Alley Theatre. 'American Mariachi' opens September 22 and runs through October 22. In a time when women could not be mariachi's Luca and her cousin break the mold showing the power of music to celebrate, honor, and heal. Mel Camp takes us inside the rehearsal room of 'American Mariachi'.

Organ donors are some of the most selfless people in the world, so it’s always emotional when someone who received an organ from a donor can meet their family.

More than 9,000 books were discovered in a room. Here's how they will find new life on another continent.

Houston Life Correspondent Melanie Camp spent a day out in Texas City with Lagoonfest (unofficial) VP of Fun, Uri Man, exploring some of the fun ways you can do Lagoonfest right.

KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy and Houston Life's Melanie Camp give you the low down on what you need to know about KPRC 2's Big Game Coverage...with a little help from their friends at George Bush High School. Watch the pep rally and find out how to stream 150 High School games FREE this fall. Click2Houston.com/BGC is your home for High School Sports!

WE LOVE TEACHERS! Houston Life and KPRC 2 are teaming up with our friends at Shell Federal Credit Union to honor amazing educators all over Houston. Watch us surprise Deepwater Elementary School Teacher, Mr. smith, in the school hallway while he was helping students back to school in the video above.

WE LOVE TEACHERS! Houston Life and KPRC 2 are teaming up with our friends at Shell Federal Credit Union to honor amazing educators all over Houston. Watch us surprise Ms. Lee from Tomball Memorial High School as she is teaching a class in the video above.

WE LOVE TEACHERS! Houston Life and KPRC 2 are teaming up with our friends at Shell Federal Credit Union to honor amazing educators all over Houston. Watch us surprise Ms. Musgrove from Walnut Bend Elementary as she was setting up her new office the video above.

All this week Houston Life and KPRC 2 are teaming up with our friends at Shell Federal Credit Union to honor amazing educators all over Houston. Houston Life along with some of our friends at Shell Federal Credit Union and a team of Ms. Wood’s co-worker hid out in the High School teacher’s classroom to surprise her as part of a week-long celebration of teachers on KPRC 2. Watch the video above to see how the surprise went down!

All this week Houston Life and KPRC 2 are teaming up with our friends at Shell Federal Credit Union to honor amazing educators all over Houston. Watch the video above to see how surprised Hodges Bend Middle School ESL Teacher Dr. Butiko was when we burst into her classroom to thank her for her hard work!

Single tickets for all HGO productions are now on sale. It is going to be an amazing six-opera season including The Sound of Music. Learn about auditions and more. Houston Life's Melanie Camp spoke with Conductor Richard Bado at The Wortham Theatre Center.

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. Houston Life's Mel Camp played the game for the first time ever at Houston's newest pickleball destination.

Chicken vs Hotdog is a fun new game from Big Potato Games. Mel challenged Derrick and Tessa to try it out. Who was Houston Life’s Chicken vs Hotdog Inaugural champion?

Houston Life and Shell Federal Credit Union will surprise five amazing teachers!

Traeday Weekend just gets bigger and bigger every year. Here are the details for 2023 from the man himself, Trae tha Truth

When you think about a police chase, the image of OJ Simpson driving his Ford Bronco on the LA highways always comes to mind.