Heaven is only 40-minutes outside of Houston! Check out how beautiful it is at Angel Lagoon
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 nationโs 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!
Watch Houston Life surprise an unsuspecting elementary school teacher while he was in the middle of teaching class!
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.
Watch Houston Life surprise an elementary teacher while she was teaching at her school in Katy!
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!
Watch Houston Life surprise a high school teacher while she was busy teaching class!
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!
Watch Houston Life surprise a kindergarten teacher while she was teaching a class!
Teachers can significantly impact their studentsโ 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!
Watch Houston Life surprise a Second Grade teacher while she is teaching!
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.
The sky is the limit for this 12-year-old from Houston! Take a tour of the worldโs largest passenger airliner
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 worldโs largest passenger airliner.
We love teachers! Help Houston Life celebrate amazing educators as they head back to school
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 returns to Houston for the NSPPD Prayer Conference
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 lifeโs Melanie Camp behind the scenes as his team prepares for this yearโs event.
Magnetic stimulation for pain relief? How a group of Houston chiropractors are helping patients with PEMF
At Core Chiropractic doctors Natalie and Phillip Cordova and their team of chiropractors, tailor patientsโ treatment plans by combining adjustments with other cutting-edge therapies. Learn how something called PEMF is helping their patients find relief from pain.
Lone Star College is providing a pathway into a billion dollar industry and feeding the Houston economy
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.
Seventeen pounds down in three weeks! Learn how a man from Humble is hitting his health goals
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.
Houstonโs hometown hero Trae Tha Truth brings hurricane Relief Gang to neighbors in need
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.
Here is where you can eat great food in Houston during Latin Restaurant Weeks
To kickoff the event Houston Lifeโs Melanie Camp visited The Lymbar in Houstonโs Ion District near Midtown to chat with owner and Executive Chef David Cordรบa 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 in Houston for July Fourth!
Captain America and Lady Liberty are Headed to Houston for Kidpendence Day at Childrenโs Museum Houston. Celebrate July Fourth with a red, white and boom!
Different by design: This Houston furniture store is 112 years old!
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!
The veterinary team revolutionizing animal emergency medicine here in Houston
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 Lifeโs Melanie Camp took us on a tour to of their Sugar Land clinic.
How local businesses are thriving in Houston Southeast
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.
This might be the best way in Houston to treat Dad this Fatherโs Day!
Celebrate Fatherโs Day all weekend-long at Lagoonfest! Enjoy discounts on bourbon, special brunch items, free entry to the Lagoon with brunch, and a free concert.
Make a meaningful connection without the apps! Tips from a matchmaker to help you navigate the Houston dating scene
Stephanie Osgood is a Houston-based matchmaker who helps busy Houstonians navigate the dating scene.
Horses for Heroes: Military veterans find healing and hope at Angleton ranch
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 veteransโ personal and work lives as well.
It only takes three ingredients to make this smooth whiskey cocktail and toast World Whiskey Day on May 18
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
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.
Putting our Houston plumbers to the test at the second annual Plumbing Olympics
April 25 is National Plumbers Day and John Moore Services is putting our Houston plumbers to the test at the second annual Plumbing Olympics
Learn how to make PostScript's French Kiss cocktail. It is super easy and very delicious!
PostScript bartender Ben Sanderson swung by the Houston Life studio to teach Mel how to make a French Kiss cocktail for her birthday.
Actor Jon Hamm on Drakeโs million dollar bed and why future focused businesses should lead with love
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.
Shred Day is this weekend! Here is how you can safely dispose of all your documents for free
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.
Is Bermuda grass a good for your Houston garden? Check out these easy lawn care tips from Houstonโs Lawn Whisperer
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!
Losing shoes and racing camels! Watch KPRC 2โฒs Sofia Ojeda and Brittany Taylor race in the 2024 Sam Houston Camel Cup
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.
โLove is Blindโ star Chis Fox brings a fresh supply of vintage swag to Houston each week
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.
Learn how this Houston woman is running marathons after a knee replacement
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. Honigโs research led her to Dr. Richard Berger, an orthopedic surgeon based in Chicago. โHe pinky promised me that I would run again,โ she said.
Here is how you can save on Spring Break fun when you visit Galveston
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!
Being a hero is all in a dayโs work for first responders honored at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
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.
This Houston mom needed a cane to walk | Learn about the treatment she says helped treat her pain
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.
Houston woman says lasers are helping her hit her 2024 weight loss goals
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.
HerStory: Peggy Turner Once Got in Trouble for Bringing a Basketball to School. Now, She Uses Sport to Empower Others
Peggy Turner once got in trouble for bringing a basketball to school. Now, she uses the Sport to empower people. This is HerStory.
These two brother dogs reunited after 10 years apart and itโs beyond adorable
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.
These Three Tips for a Healthy 2024 are so Easy to Follow!
Houston Lifeโs 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.
Apparently snowplows in Michigan have names, and theyโre all hilarious
If you live in a part of the country where you experience all four seasons then youโre pretty used to snowplows cleaning up the streets of your town when mother nature decides to dump inches of snow on the ground.
Hereโs How to Enjoy Free Fun and Get Discounts to Events in the lead up to the College Football Playoff Game
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.
Watch as Noah The Goodwill Houston Superfan Gets a Special Surprise at His Favorite Store in The Woodlands
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 Lifeโs 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.
The Viral Painting Trend that Makes a Perfect Gift
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!
How Lasers Played a Part in Helping one Houston Mom on her Weight Loss Journey
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.
Middle school athlete helps lead charge to make flag football recognized sport
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.
Learn How to Build a Gingerbread House with a Guinness World Record Holder
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.
A $10,000 Surprise! Verizon Shows Up with a Big Check to Support a Much-Loved Houston Small Business Owner
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. Verizonโs 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 doโฆin Diedreโs 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.
A 150-Year-Old Rug Woven for a Castle is For Sale in Houston as Rug Store Closes the Doors to their Flagship Store
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.
Magical Winter Lights Brings a World of Enchantment to Katy
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.
This Houston-Based Team of Medical Professionals is on a Mission to Turn off Pain
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.
These Inspiring Women are Taking on The NYC Marathon
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 Lifeโs Melanie Camp to share their marathon journey.
Hundreds of Thousands of Motorcycles Roll into Galveston Island for this Yearโs Lone Star Rally
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!
The Black Lagoon at Two Headed Dog is just the Place to Enjoy Spirits (in your cocktails) this Halloween
Visit Two Headed Dog at 3100 Fannin Street, Houston for creepy themed Halloween cocktails
For this George Ranch High School Teacher, Teaching is a Calling
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. โI donโt really feel like Iโm working. When you do something that you feel is purpose driven, you know, you donโt often feel like youโre doing a job. So whatever is needed by me for whatโs best for our kids, is whatever Iโll end up doing,โ 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.
Supporting Local Non Profits is Now as Easy as Flipping on a Light Switch
With Reliantโs 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 Hospital Farm is Helping Grow a Healthy Community
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
A Doctor Moved to Tears and a Patient Finds Relief from Pain
Dr. Ankur Khosla is moved to tears thinking about how Timothy Mockapertrisโ 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 Timothyโs pain and keep him working.
Mel Understood the Assignment! Tasting Tessaโs favorite ceviche at the Captain Ceviche food truck in Galveston
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.
Inside the Rehearsal Room of โAmerican Mariachiโ
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'.
See emotional moment after woman who received heart transplant meets donorโs father
Organ donors are some of the most selfless people in the world, so itโs always emotional when someone who received an organ from a donor can meet their family.
Celebrating Our Big Game Coverage at an Epic Pep Rally at George Bush High School!
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! Watch Houston Life Surprise Deepwater Elementary School Teacher Mr. Barry Smith
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! Watch Houston Life Surprise Tomball Memorial High School Teacher Ms. Canita Lee
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! Watch Houston Life Surprise Walnut Bend Elementary Teacher and Counselor Ms. Melodie Musgrove
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.
We Love Teachers! Watch Houston Life Surprise Ball High School Bilingual Math Teacher Ms. Leanne Woods
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. Woodโs co-worker hid out in the High School teacherโs 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!
We Love Teachers! Watch Houston Life Surprise Hodges Bend Middle School ESL Teacher Dr. Butiko
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!
Want to Be in the HGOโs Sound of Music? Learn About Auditions Here
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.
Check out this New Game! Watch Derrick and Tessa Play Chicken vs Hotdog
Chicken vs Hotdog is a fun new game from Big Potato Games. Mel challenged Derrick and Tessa to try it out. Who was Houston Lifeโs Chicken vs Hotdog Inaugural champion?
Rewind to Unwind: This a Cafรฉ in Sugar Land Lets You Rent DVDs!
Step into The Wynn Network Plus on Highway 6 in Sugar Land and you will feel like you are stepping back to the days when movie night was a whole thing! The Wynn Network Plus is a family run DVD rental store, event space, and cafรฉ.
Learn How to Play this Fun Chocolate Game from Australia and See Who is Crowned Houston Life Chocolate Champion
Houston Life celebrated World chocolate Day with a fun game. Learn how to play it!
Talking to Shaquille OโNeal about his New Houston Restaurant
Dr. Shaquille OโNeal celebrated the opening of his first โBig Chickenโ restaurant in Texas. The former NBA legend told Houston Life he picked Houston because he, โloves Houston, my kids live here...โ
Tips from a Therapist on Navigating the Road Ahead Now that Graduation Season is Over
As graduation season comes to an end, it is the beginning of a whole new adventure for the class of 2023 as they head out into the world and while it is a really exciting time, it can also be a little daunting. With big life changes like this, some anxiety that can come along with it. Rashard Skinner, Executive Director and therapist at Sapphire Therapy shared advice on how to navigate the road ahead for you and your kids.
Following in late sisterโs footsteps, Michigan soccer standout helps team win state championship
Lily Solek and her teammates paid tribute to her older sister in the best way possible.
Track the progress: 77-year-old veteran with Parkinsonโs disease receiving much-needed home repairs
With the help of the Spencer Solves It team, Arrington is getting his house remodeled, and weโre taking you with us through the entire process. Get updates throughout the day Thursday on Click2Houston.com, KPRC 2, and KPRC 2+.
The Houston Marathon Runner Back Running After Knee Surgery and the Movement She Built After Family Tragedy
Houston Marathon Runner Caryn Honig was told that she would never run again. Today, she runs half and full marathons. Learn about the orthopedic surgeon who helped get her back racing and how this lead to the running movement Poppy's Run for Life that builds awareness around suicide prevention.
A Houston Life Takeover! Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston Use Cosplay as a Force for Good. May the Fourth Be with You.
May the fourth be with you! A few of our friends from the Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston joined Houston Life for a whole lot of Star Wars themed fun.
Stop Your Back Pain and Get Your Life Back
There is a team in town who have made it their mission to turn off pain. No matter where you Hurt. โThe first time that I came in, it was because of, I call it the psychotic nerve not the sciatic. I was taking 20 to 25 ibuprofen in a day. So it wouldnโt hurt. And I said, we got to do something,โ said Allen Hadley. Allen found the interventional solutions for pain management available at AK Pain & Spine have made all the difference.
The Heights are Alive with the Sound of Music
You are never too young or too old to learn and instrument. Vivaldi Music Academy has been bringing the joy of music to peoples lives for a full decade now. With seven locations across the country, including six in Texas, their new location in The Heights is an exciting expansion that brings an opportunity for neighbors of all ages to learn an instrument.