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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.
‘Lucid Illusions’ performs after winning Battle of the Bands at KPRC 2 Eat Like a Local Crawfish Fest
Following their Battle of the Bands win at the KPRC 2 Eat Like a Local Crawfish Fest, we sat down with Lucid Illusions. We met Jordan, Connor, and Donovan in October but now, they're back on Houston Life to catch up with us and perform after their win.
Forewarned is Forearmed: How a body scan can spot signs of disease in you before the symptoms show
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women here in the United States. One person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp sat down with Steve Marler, the Founder of Advanced Body Scan in Bellaire to learn more about how people are using body scans to spot signs of disease before the symptoms show.
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.
Rock performer uses music to spread messages about mental health
Local genre-bending musician JonoJono is on a mission to shatter stereotypes in the rock and alternative music scene. Get to know his story about self-discovery and why spreading messages about mental health through his music is close to his heart.
Understanding women’s pelvic floor health with experts from Memorial Hermann
May is Women's Health Month and Tessa sat down with the team from Memorial Hermann about pelvic floor health. It's an important topic for women at any age. From symptoms to treatment they discussed how your healthcare provider can help you navigate those issues and start feeling like yourself again.
Regenerative medicine could help patients find relief from chronic nerve and joint pain
If you've struggled with issues like joint pain, osteoarthritis or neuropathy, you may have been told the only way to find relief is through drugs or surgery -- or that nothing at all will help. The team at NexGenEsis says they can put the body in the best position to heal itself through regenerative medicine. Watch the full interview to find out how they can help with symptoms like burning, numbness, shooting pains, tingling and balance issues.
From couch surfing, to the streets, Covenant House Texas works to help fight youth homelessness in Houston
It will be a night of glitz and glam with Broadway stars at the Wortham Center and it's all for a good cause. A Night of Broadway Stars raises funds and awareness for Covenant House Texas. The organization helps local youth overcome homelessness, abandonment and trafficking. Watch their full interview for how you can join and help make a difference
How a local mom found affordable, custom furniture and transformed her home
Local mom Brittany Franklin knew she wanted to upgrade her home, but instead of moving into a new place, she and her husband decided to focus on making their current home work better for them. So they upgraded virtually every room in their home with brand new, custom-made furniture from Living Designs Furniture -- a local, family-owned company where quality, locally-sourced materials and excellent craftsmanship are what keep customers coming back.
Trill Burgers introduces new Trill Smash Taco using Alex Bregman’s Wild Sol salsa
It's a home run for Houston's own Trill Burgers. We know and love their burgers and now they're teaming up with Alex Bregman's Wild Sol salsa for a new trill smash taco. Lauren Kelly caught up with Bun B this morning to chat about this all-new collab.
Reba McEntire chats 'The Voice', Rodeo, and why she loves Houston so much
Reba McEntire can do it all. Having sold 75 million records worldwide, there is no question she is the Queen of Country. Check out her chat with Houston Life's Derrick Shore about what it's like for her to be a coach on NBC's the Voice, the time she almost competed in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and how she ultimately ended up on the RodeoHouston stage.
Celebrating Mexican culture through colorful art, gifts and literature at Casa Ramirez in the Heights
Casa Ramirez has been part of the Houston community for nearly 40 years. Inside their colorful shop on 19th street in the Heights, you'll find all kinds of colorful gifts, art and books. Ahead of Cinco de Mayo, owner Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez is sharing not only the significance of this holiday, but also how she's continuing the mission of her late husband, Macario. Watch the full interview to learn more about this Houston gem.
The Motherhood Center can help you from pregnancy to parenting
Derrick Shore and Mel Camp sat down with Gabriela Gerhart. 24 years ago, she founded The Motherhood Center, a place where growing families can learn and thrive together from pregnancy to parenting. She told us about what sparked the need to create a facility with classes, support groups, and treatments. The Motherhood Center is located on 3701 W. Alabama St. Suite 230.