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The Houston Museum of Natural Science will soon begin screening a new dinosaur show in its IMAX theatre.

Alley Theatre will offer a brand-new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” during the coming holiday season.

A sunset wine walk, a salute to Black artists and a celebration of The Beach Boys via dance made our list of this weekend’s Houston cultural offerings.

Discovery Green released the fall season schedule for its annual Screen on the Green series. This season’s lineup included the family-friendly movies “Wizard of Oz,” “Selena,” “Monster House,” and “The Mitchells vs. The Machines.”

Want to purchase quality items from the person who made them? Here are several craft fairs, art markets and festivals where you can shop for unique goods while supporting local artists and businesses.

Kids share their vacation photos from Spain, Maine and Canada.

The much loved shops using have been hit hard - but are trying to keep customers happy.

Families have received hundreds of thousands of items of unwanted stock to help them during the cost of living crisis.

Make the season special with these fall activities, experiences unique to Southeast Texas

Shanekia Hall, is a Kindergarten Teacher at Ponderosa Elementary School in Spring, for as long as she remembers she has wanted to teach. She lost her parents early. At two her father died. Three years later, Shanekia’s mother passed after suffering an aneurism. Shanekia credits her teachers for inspiring her to success as a young woman and becoming a teacher herself is a way she says she can pay it forward.

A pair of university professors "whitewashed" their home, and its value suddenly skyrocketed.

In Conroe, there is a group of young people you probably don’t want to mess with. They are the Conroe Scallywags. A Junior Roller Derby team that meets once a week at the Rainbow Roller Rink

Love art? Live in Houston? Congratulations! Consider yourself blessed by the art world gods, and geography.

The month-long event ends early after almost 50 of the handmade flowers are stolen or damaged.

Fifteen Scots with learning disabilities and autism have been living in hospitals for 20 years.

On Sunday, about a dozen charter buses carrying families and community leaders from Uvalde pulled up to Minute Maid Park to watch the Astros in action.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor leads almost 600 dancers as they boogie their way into the record books.

There are some pretty amazing places to see in Texas. Our ongoing series “Texas Trips,” helps you discover what to do, and where to eat and stay when visiting these places.

Prepare to take flight with this list of Houston’s best space and aviation museums, flight tours, attractions, and more.

A strenuous hike up Guadalupe Peak; A bowl of ice cream in Brenham; An unforgettable performance in Palo Duro; A bottle of Dr Pepper in Dublin; A hidden desk in Alpine; and 96 more delightful and awe-inspiring Texas experiences to satisfy your wanderlust.

Technically, summer starts June 21 and ends Sept. 22. But for most people, the season actually begins on Memorial Day weekend and ends with the arrival of Labor Day. Meaning, the finals days of summer are upon us and there are only a handful of weekends between now and Sept. 5 to get out of the house and soak up the last rays of summertime sunshine.

Technically, summer starts June 21 and ends Sept. 22. But for most people, the season actually begins on Memorial Day weekend and ends with the arrival of Labor Day. Meaning, the finals days of summer are upon us and there are only a handful of weekends between now and Sept. 5 to get out of the house and soak up the last rays of summertime sunshine.

Technically, summer starts June 21 and ends Sept. 22. But for most people, the season actually begins on Memorial Day weekend and ends with the arrival of Labor Day. Meaning, the finals days of summer are upon us and there are only a handful of weekends between now and Sept. 5 to get out of the house and soak up the last rays of summertime sunshine.

If Mother Nature made a to-do list for Texas, we’d venture to guess that these hikes would be on it. They capture much of what the Lone Star State’s wild backyard has to offer. Breathtaking mountain vistas? Check. Splendid canyons? Check. Deep forests and swampy lowlands? Check and check.

Ready to get out of the house and have a proper Houston-area adventure? OK, so where to?

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There are several animal experiences in the Houston area you can embark on to get your kids up close with extraordinary and adorable critters.

As fuel, food and medicines run out, Sri Lanka is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, the UN warns.

Social media stars and dads, The Broadway Husbands, joined us in the studio alongside their son, Maverick.

Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," the late night host talks personal highlights, and why he's leaving.

The San Antonio Zoo is offering a limited-time, buy-one-get-one-free ticket deal through June 24.

Former President Donald Trump addressed the Jan. 6 hearings during a speech Friday at the Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference in Nashville. Amanda Tyler, executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, joined CBS News to talk about the role Christian nationalism played in the Capitol insurrection.

“Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation,” created and directed by Jonathan Rockefeller, will arrive in Houston on October 4.

As key talks end, rich and poor countries are at loggerheads on the divisive issue of loss and damage.

Fisher-Price and U.S. product safety regulators are telling parents not to let their infants fall asleep in the company’s rockers after 13 infants died in the devices between 2009 and 2021.

George, eight, spent the day chasing ghosts around Leeds Central Library.

Trey Ganem, who runs SoulShine Industries, met with the families of the victims so he could learn about their interests and incorporate them into special designs like superheroes, TikTok or dinosaurs.

House speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, is free on bail after being arrested for driving under the influence.

A BBC documentary will show the Queen's early life, from being pushed in a pram to her coronation in 1952.

Mass funerals are held in South Africa after the country's most deadly natural disaster.

Gen Sir John McColl says hundreds of Afghans who worked for the UK now fear for their lives.

Kids and families turned out for the Heritage Association of San Marcos’ inaugural Easter egg hunt on Saturday.The event took place at Veramendi Park with the egg hunt, activities and a raffle taking [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Lee Rogers and Brian Statham were flying from Warwickshire to France when their plane vanished.

Dr. Aziza Glass shares expert tips to help keep your furry friend’s heart healthy

A preview of Splashway Waterpark & Campground's family-friendly wine event.

Etiquette essentials to know ahead of prom

Harley Crane is discharged after 140 days in hospital, a week after her brother Harry.

On Monday's show: Dozens of corporations are condemning Texas’ order to investigate families of trans kids. And Memorial Hermann and Blue Cross Blue Shield have reached a contract agreement, allowing nearly 200,000 patients to continue care at Memorial Hermann hospitals.

For many families in town, Spring Break is the best time to head out to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and bring the children along for the ride.

Families who spend significant time in the Texas Medical Center often need hugs more than others. While navigating the medical issues in their lives, they also carry heavy and unexpected financial liabilities.

From Monday, unvaccinated British 12-to-17 year-olds will be allowed into Spain with a negative test.

US Department of Homeland Security warns Canada-style protests could start in California.

Here's what families who got the child tax credit need to know before they file tax returns this season.

The body of a newborn male baby was found early Saturday morning in a duffel bag in Near North neighborhood, Chicago police said.

Liability protection shields are limiting families from seeking recourse for lapses in COVID care.

When her father suffered from a near heart attack, 11-year-old Tatyana Jolivet was shaken to her core. Today, Tatyana is running her own kid fitness class in her father’s gym in Galveston in hopes of helping other young people learn the importance of staying healthy.

If you want to spark an interest in STEM in your little ones from an early age, there are simple and fun science experiments you can do with them at home starting at age three.

The Resolution Foundation says households face a £1,200 hit due to higher taxes and energy bills.

Donations from CBS News viewers helped produce 1 million meals — enough to feed 7,000 families battling hunger.

The staff is tired, the omicron variant is bearing down and the intensive care unit beds are filling fast at a hospital in the French city of Marseille

The Department of Justice and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued two joint letters today regarding important legal housing protections for military families. A second letter was sent to mortgage servicers regarding military borrowers who have already exited or will be exiting COVID-19 mortgage forbearance programs in the coming weeks and months. The result was numerous settlements with regulators, including a $186 million settlement between the Justice Department and some of the country’s largest mortgage servicers. In addition, under the CARES Act and Regulation X, servicemembers and veterans have the same protections available to all mortgage borrowers. The Justice Department and CFPB are calling on mortgage servicers and landlords to ensure that military homeowners and tenants are safeguarded during the pandemic and benefit equally from the nation’s economic recovery.

In this day and age, it’s impossible for our kids to be offline.

At least 1,000 Afghan families have been resettled in the Houston area in recent weeks. They face challenges ranging from housing and employment to language barriers and education.

Fences at a site dedicated to the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena attack were pulled down on Sunday.

Whether you’re looking for a unique gift, party ideas or just want to satisfy your sweet tooth Cypress Sweets is the one stop shop that can fill all your candy needs. Owner Courtney Okanlomo along with Sweets Specialist Karina Williams shared a festive candy craft that the whole family will love.

Suiting up astronauts is an out-of-this-world career path and a local woman had the opportunity to do it for 22 years!

South Africa has accelerated its vaccination campaign with pop-up sites in shopping centers and at transportation hubs a week after the discovery of the omicron variant of the coronavirus

When people think of Houston weather, cold is not one of the first things that comes to mind. But because winters are typically short and sporadic in Space City, many Houstonians don’t prioritize purchasing winter coats, which can be quite expensive, and find themselves unprepared for sudden temperature drops. Luckily, one national nonprofit is working to help fill the need.

All year long but especially during the holidays, many pet parents find themselves struggling with pooches grabbing unattended food off the counter.

Ken Mejia-Beal, the chair of the DuPage Democratic Party, said Mary Lemanski was let go shortly after he became aware of her Twitter comments.

On Sunday, people prayed for the eight people who lost their lives at the Astroworld Music Festival Friday night.

One man's efforts running a Stalybridge food bank are helping to ensure children are not going hungry.

Palestinian families in a tense neighborhood of Jerusalem have rejected an offer that would have delayed their eviction by Jewish settlers

Family of one man killed by Kyle Rittenhouse wary of hostilities directed at them -- "they are afraid to be there in person,” attorney says

A few thousand migrants have resumed their walk north through southern Mexico, and the chatter of stroller wheels on pavement accompanies the slap of feet

An economic research group says many people will see their living standards fall over the next year.

Households will pay £3,000 more tax a year as a result of measures taken by Boris Johnson's government.

From princesses to superheroes!

If you want to dress up your pet for Halloween but you’re still looking for costume ideas, you’re in luck!

This Sunday little ghouls and goblins will be roaming around the neighborhood for a night of trick-or-treating fun.

Peacock’s ‘Top Chef Family Style,’ is a new reality series where talented young chefs compete with an adult family member for a chance to win $50,000.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust says there is "unprecedented demand" on services.

People, especially religious minorities, now fear for their safety in Indian-administered Kashmir.

There are just a few more months for families to sign up to get the child tax credit payments, which they'll receive in fewer, but larger checks.

Pearland family shines ‘super nova’ light on pediatric brain cancer following daughter’s diagnosis

Fifty-nine families lost their dogs in a fire on Saturday night at Ponderosa Pet Resort in Georgetown, Tex., fire chief said.

CarePenguin helps families keep an eye on elderly loved ones by monitoring their water usage.

An organization to support families who lost loved ones in the attacks on September 11 continues to help those suffering twenty years later.

The pandemic increased food insecurity across the country.

Residents and experts fear the storm's damage will go beyond destruction from floods and winds.

The Trump-era restriction is set to expire next week, and aid organizations and others are urging the president to change course.

Despite a huge military budget, oil-rich Algeria is ill-equipped to tackle annual fires.

Families signing up late for advance monthly child tax credit payments will still get the first half of the benefit this year in fewer, larger checks.

Families are getting the opportunity to learn about options when it comes to their child’s education.

Daniel Brundidge, a then 4-year-old Houston non-verbal child with autism, became viral in 2019 after his mom caught him humming to the Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus’ hit song “Old Town Road.”

Fidget toys aren’t just the latest rage on TikTok, they are also a way great tool to reduce stress and anxiety in kids.

While many are returning to business as usual following the pandemic, some are still reeling from the after effects, including impressionable young people. TEDx Organizer Adeseye Omole and author/kidpreneur Nia Lewis share how an upcoming event can help youths “emerge” from modern day challenges.

One of the ways you can commemorate Juneteenth as a family is through food.

Have you ever been the victim of a bait and switch?