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Meet the Texas performers on tour with the hit Broadway musical ‘Hairspray’
Actors Andrew Scoggin and Abigail Bensman sit down with Houston Life's Derrick Shore to chat about this week's performances in their home state of Texas and why the Tony-winning musical 'Hairspray' is striking just the right note with audiences.
St. Arnold Brewing Company is inviting all of HOU to their 30th birthday party
The oldest brewery in Houston is celebrating 30 years and you're invited! Lennie Ambrose with St. Arnold Brewery joins beloved local musician Kam Franklin and Gracie Chavez with the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs to chat about the Houston-themed birthday bash and entertainment lineup you don't want to miss.
Learn how Cypress grandmother of three used lasers to next level her weight loss goals
Becky Horstman, had come to a plateau on her weight loss journey and then the Cypress grandmother of three, learned about how the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston were helping people take their weight loss to the next level with the help of laser technology.
Trans Texas artist and her life behind bars inspires documentary ‘Love, Jamie’
Film Director Karla Murthy chats about her documentary 'Love, Jamie' that highlights the life, art, and incarceration of trans artist Jamie Diaz. After serving nearly 30 years in prison for a robbery conviction related to drug addiction, Jamie was released on parole on May 31st, 2024. The documentary chronicles a deep pen pal friendship forged while Jamie was behind bars and how that friendship ultimately resulted in a New York City solo art show of Jamie's work. 'Love, Jamie' is now available to stream as part of the American Masters series on PBS.
What you didn’t see on Season 1 of ‘Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd’
We found making a TV show with Chris Shepherd is fun, spontaneous, and frequently unplanned. Despite this producer’s efforts to keep us on point, we frequently end up at what we over time have dubbed “pit stops”. This is when Chris’ excitement to experience every kind of food in our city causes us to abruptly veer off-course. This bonus episode is all about the pit stops.
From battlefield to beehive, meet the U.S. Army veteran behind Soldiers of Wax
To close out Military Appreciation Month, we met the Army veteran behind Soldiers of Wax. Michael Kaltenbach traded in his combat boots for a beekeeper's suit. Here's why he says beekeeping is great therapy for soldiers returning home from active duty and returning to civilian life.
Local mom on a mission to end cancer after her young son and her father battled the disease
Lindsay Yates stopped by Houston Life along with her 10-year-old son, Logan, who is a blood cancer survivor. They were joined by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Board Member Lauren Paine, who explained more about the importance of the 'Visionaries of the Year' campaign and the remarkable global impact LLS has had in the fight against cancer.
Local doctors share advanced therapies to treat nerve and joint pain
If you've been suffering from chronic nerve pain, joint pain or conditions like neuropathy, you might have been told that surgery and medication are your only options. Doctors Joe Fuhrman and Abhishek Reddy explain their alternative approach to helping people live happy, healthy lives again.
From their headquarters in Dickinson to the world, Texas EquuSearch brings closure for grieving families
It is the afternoon at Texas EquuSearch headquarters in Dickinson, Texas. Volunteers gather after a morning doing what they do best. “Today, we literally just got off of a search with Galveston County Sheriff’s Department in an apparent homicide case," said Texas EquuSearch Founder & CEO Tim Miller. Founded in August 2000, for almost as long, Texas Equusearch has been helping reunite families with missing loved ones. Miller knows what families are going through. His daughter Laura went missing in 1984 and it was 17 months before police accidently found her body.
Retired pro boxer Termite Watkins Has Tips knock out the termites in your home!
You may have heard of Termite Watkins, the Houston-born boxer who turned pro in 1974. He earned his nickname, Termite, because growing up his family was in the pest control business. Now, Termite has retired from boxing and he is getting back into the business after buying Coastal Fumigators.
Spring Branch woman loses 17 pounds and gains a whole lot of confidence!
For years, Houstonian Jeandell Arcelia was so uncomfortable with the way she looked, she didn't even like to take a photo. Then, she met the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston who she says helped her reach our goal weight and get her confidence back.
Seize the day with the cast of Disney’s ‘Newsies’ on Houston Life
The Tony-Award winning musical “Newsies” returns in a brand-new production by Theater Under The Stars. Pierre Marais and Cailen Fu stopped by Houston Life to chat about the musical with Tessa Barrera and special guest co-host, Christina Wells.
Burger Bodega and Phat Eatery honor late chef Alex Au-Yeung with fusion burger for AAPI Heritage Month
Burger Bodega is celebrating Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the life of late chef Alex Au-Yeung by bringing back the Phat Eatery Beef Rendang smash burger collab. Proceeds will go back to the chef's favorite organization, the Southern Smoke Foundation.
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 veterans’ personal and work lives as well.
Houston B-Boys bust a move in Studio B
The Paris Olympics are right around the corner and this year, breakdancing has been added as an official sport. On Houston Life, Derrick and Tessa met Jaime 'Venum' Burgos, a b-boy who's had an impressive breakdancing career, and his 10-year-old student, 'B-boy Flippers' who is on his way to the kids' world breakdancing competition in Slovenia.