LOVE

What makes the perfect Christmas tree? Is it its tremendous height or the way its branches grow and stretch out symmetrically? Or is it the love and care that families who gather around the holidays put in as they decorate their Christmas tree together?

If you want to learn more about attachment theory and you've already read 'Attached' try one of these six, therapist-recommended reads.

The ‘Africa’s Wild Year’ miniseries is also set to conclude on BBC America this weekend.

His name is Dimitri Reeves but for those who are lucky enough to catch him on a corner… he may as will be the king of pop himself. The elusive artist posts his locations last minute on social media and when he does, his fans flock to catch the magic. Acting on a tip, Houston Life Correspondent Melanie Camp tracked this talented artist down and discovered his message is all about spreading the love.

PHARR — Kiolbassa Smoked Meats, a San Antonio based smoked meats company, donated nearly one ton of premium sausage to the Food Bank of Rio Grande Valley Wednesday morning as part of their Links of Love community enrichment initiative. Kiolbassa is dedicated to feeding families in need and donates 10,000 pounds of sausage each month in order to address food insecurity and disaster relief. She added that the sausage it donated to the RGV Food Bank could feed about 12,500 families. “[Links of Love] gave us a donation of over 3,500 pounds of sausage that we’re going to be able to give to our people,” RGV Food Bank CEO Libby Vaughn said. “Summer is hard as it is and now with the way the economy is going, it’s even harder.”Luckily, the RGV Food Bank is always looking to help those who need food assistance.

A poem for Wednesday

Over Father's Day weekend, singer Miranda Lambert and husband Brendan McLoughlin weren't scared to show some PDA on Instagram.

The listings magazine was first launched as a newsletter by Tony Elliott on the King's Road in 1968.

A cautionary tale from Texas: Even the smallest changes in new election laws this year can block thousands of legitimate votes.

A cautionary tale from Texas: Even the smallest changes in election laws this year can block thousands of legitimate votes.

Members of the jury also became emotional as they listened to the testimony.

A wrongful death lawsuit brought by Love's mother seeks to hold Huguely civilly liable for her daughter's 2010 death.

In her 9th-grade essay, Yeardley Love wrote about what she wanted to do with her life: to attend the University of Virginia, to play lacrosse there, to become a lawyer and to maintain her close relationship with her family. Many of her dreams came true, but ended abruptly and violently when she was brutally beaten by her boyfriend, a lawyer for Love's family told a jury Tuesday in the civil trial of the man convicted in her killing. George Huguely V was convicted of second-degree murder and is serving a 23-year prison sentence in Love's slaying.

The lawsuit filed by Yeardley Smith's mother seeks $29.5 million in compensatory damages and $1 million in punitive damages.

No one formula can guarantee love and lasting commitment, but “taking it slow” may be a losing strategy.

According to a CBS News poll, 86% of Americans say true love is real; two-thirds say they have experienced it themselves. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with romance novelist Tia Williams, "Moonstruck" screenwriter John Patrick Shanley, National Geographic photographer Jodi Cobb, and psychology professor Arthur Aron about the reality and stages of love (lust, romantic obsession, and attachment), and how to keep love alive.

About half say true love was different from what they expected.

Valentine’s Day is here, and we want you to share your special Valentine.

If anyone can give good advice about finding and keeping love, it’s senior citizens.

Little Village residents and community organizers called for peace and mental health support for their neighborhood Saturday during a peace walk and memorial for Melissa Ortega, an 8-year-old girl fatally shot as she walked with her mom.

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and our thoughts are turning to love -- and our love of love, and our love of love of love. You get the idea.

Love is a fickle thing, isn’t it?

In the summer Beadnell booms but it falls silent in winter with empty second homes.

A poem for Sunday

As the founder of the Positive Life Choice Psychology, he has studied the art of decision-making for years, and now in his new book, “ASPIRE HIGHER, How to Find the Love, Positivity, and Purpose to Elevate Your Life and the World,” author Ken Lindner offers his formula to help you raise your self-esteem and self-confidence.

Thousands of people wait in line at a food bank in Chelsea, Massachusetts, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, as the US grapples with supply chain challenges and surging inflation.

Australia lists all of Hezbollah as a "terrorist organisation", extending an existing ban on armed units to the entire movement, which wields considerable power over Lebanon. It also announced that neo-Nazi group The Base would receive a similar listing.

When agricultural adviser Caroline Clarin left Afghanistan in 2011, she felt as if she were abandoning the people who’d worked for her. Now, she and her wife are making a home in the Midwest for as many of “Caroline’s guys” as they can. (Nov. 24)

Nov. 22—Three young children found abandoned at a Calhoun, Georgia, truck stop Sunday have since been reunited with their grandmother. The children, all from Atlanta, were dropped off at the Love's truck stop at 1081 Belwood Road in Calhoun at around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, according to police reports confirmed by Calhoun Police Chief Tony Pyle in a call with the Times Free Press on Monday morning. ...

WHERE WE LIVE | Springland Farm residents love its history and its quiet village feel.

Penn Badgley and Victoria Pedretti return for the new season of the Netflix thriller "You," which finds Joe and Love starting over in techtopia.

The artwork, which self-shredded when sold in 2018, fetched more than double its guide price.

The team behind Girls Aloud's biggest hits remember Sarah Harding who's died at the age of 39.

A Banksy artwork that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold for $1.4 million is up for sale again at several times the previous price.

Dating expert Amy Nobile charges singles $5,0000 to learn to initiate conversations on apps and how to flirt via text, on a date, and with a stranger.

Mark Chilman set his victim's car on fire in a bid to make it look like suicide, the court hears.

The legendary presenter reflects on leaving Radio 1 after 14 years.

The only thing keeping me sane is watching a bunch of strangers try to find love in...

Kevin Love reportedly will not compete at the Tokyo Olympics.

After finding success as the illustrator of the popular children’s classic, ‘Love You Forever,’ Sheila McGraw left the cold Canadian weather for a waterfront community in Galveston County.

Texas legendary trio The Flatlanders teamed up with long time friend and collaborator Lloyd Maines for their new album and first in twelve years, Treasure of Love.

When it comes to love, people often say “when you know you know,” such was the case for two senior couples here at Brook Ridge Retirement Community who decided to get married earlier this year. Read all about it here.

Confections bakery in Lufkin, Texas lost customers after posting a picture of its rainbow-iced Pride Month cookies. It's now being flooded with orders and donations, and paying them forward.

While President Biden was meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Cornwall, England, on Thursday, first lady Jill Biden wore a black jacket with the word "Love" on the back, drawing immediate comparisons to her predecessor.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex say their daughter, Lilibet, was born on Friday and is "settling in at home".

The Cavaliers intend to keep Kevin Love around.

In 1976, two Houstonian’s lives would change, but they wouldn’t know it until decades later.

A nurse at the forefront of the battle against India's deadly second Covid wave shares her story.

HOUSTON – Online dating has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic started and so has the risk of catfishing. Searching online (iStock)“A lot of times a simple search will reveal this photo elsewhere and their true identity. Tip 3: Get this person off the dating app and on to a virtual date or in-person date as soon as you can. Virtual dates are in, and the world is starting to open back up for in-person dates. Catfishers cancel dates all the time or virtual dates are conducted in a way where you can’t see them clearly.

94-year-olds find love in the time of coronavirus A couple, both widowed twice, was determined to hang onto love during the pandemic. Steve Hartman has more on their love story for this week's "On the Road."

Add in the stress and anxiety that comes along with a global pandemic and, well, that can make them even tougher. Your relationship is pretty solid and on a healthy track even though it may have some ups and downs. AdIf you got mostly B’s:Your relationship is a bit unstable at the moment and you’re not satisfied in it. Whether your relationship’s problems started pre or post COVID, it’s important that you focus on finding solutions for them rather than dwelling or assigning blame for them. If you’re relationship needs a reboot, check out her tips in the video below.

Whether its the single-digit temperatures, the coronavirus shutdown or a love of football and pageantry that has you staying in Sunday, be prepared for the Super Bowl and all its trappings. Here’s our guide on what to make or order in, what to watch — from the halftime show to Puppy Bowl — and what to expect.

We may be living through a global pandemic, but that doesn’t mean love isn’t in the air. Maybe you have a new boyfriend or girlfriend, your partner decided to put a ring on it or you had a socially distanced and safe pandemic wedding. So in honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, tell us about your love story! You can include photos, write your love story and share with others about how you met your sweetie. Just fill out the form below so you can tell us about your love story.

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love, right, passes against Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)CLEVELAND – Cavaliers forward Kevin Love could miss more than a month with a right calf injury he aggravated Sunday night in a game against Philadelphia. The 32-year-old’s injury is a setback for the Cavs, who are off to their first 3-0 start since 2016. The five-time All-Star made his season debut and played 38 minutes in the Cavaliers' double-overtime win at Detroit on Saturday. Love is in his seventh season with Cleveland, which is counting on him to lead a young team showing early signs of growth this season.

HOUSTON – John Sanborn is a devoted father and veteran that has been working since 2018 to regain his strength after a freak accident that leads to traumatic brain injuries. On Sunday, Sanborn walked his oldest daughter, Janine Le, down the aisle at Houston’s Centennial Garden’s Park. During his road to recovery, Sanborn started walking and wrote messages on boards that God works well. His daughter said she is grateful that her dad was with her on a very special day. We had no idea he would even be able to walk let alone walk me down the aisle on my wedding day.

HOUSTON – With Thanksgiving less than a week away, a Christian nonprofit organization is making sure families have what they need. The Forge for Families Center held its seventh annual Boxes of Love event on Saturday. Over 900 families received boxes of food with all of the trimmings and a Carnegie hen. Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church has participated in the Boxes of Love event for the past six years. Saturday was the last day for the food boxes.

“It starts small,” Love said about the number of people who showed up at the protest outside the acclaimed restaurant in the heart of Chicago’s Michigan Avenue business district. Others voiced their support in private but were hesitant to attend the protest out of fear of losing their jobs, Love said. Another employee, who also called for the protest, did not attend because she says she thinks she is sick with the coronavirus. A third employee emailed a statement to the Tribune, detailing the last seven months of his employment and echoing many of the grievances raised by Love.

HOUSTON – Houston Fire Department helped a local couple celebrate a milestone 70 years in the making. Along with family, friends, and neighbors, the fire department paraded by the home of Lionel and Grace Ann Russell in Sunnyside for a surprise celebration of their 70th wedding anniversary. “June 3, 1950, was perhaps the happiest day of my life when I married this woman,” said Lionel. “She was a prize.”They began their marriage with Lionel serving as an air mechanic in the Air Force. Communicate.”The couple has seen a lot over the years: inside their family and in this world.

HOUSTON – Welp, J.J. Watt and Kealia Ohai are officially off the market after the couple got hitched over Valentine’s Day weekend in the Bahamas. J.J. Watt posted photos of their wedding ceremony Sunday morning. Watt and his girl friend...” Plus J.J. Ohai has a nice ring to it. And everyone will have to buy new jerseys — Will Rollon (@WillRollon) February 16, 2020@JJWattIf anyone deserves happiness for what they do in the world, its JJ watt. — James Rampage (@UofMRampage) February 16, 2020Congratulations JJ Watt.

The folks from Russo’s New York Pizzeria stopped by to show us how they’re making Valentine’s Day extra special this year.

"Up to 30% of people who are allergic to dogs are actually allergic to one specific protein that's made in the prostate of a dog," said Dr. Lakiea Wright, an allergist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. "If you're allergic to only that specific protein in the male dog, you may be able to tolerate a female or a neutered dog," Wright said. Spoiler: Because all dogs make one or more types of proteins, there truly is no such thing as a "hypoallergenic" dog, Wright said. "But then we're also looking at specific proteins, the parts that make up the whole, to refine that diagnoses." How do you know if you’re only allergic to male dogs?

Lunches of Love bridges food gaps for chronically hungry childrenLunches of Love provides over 4,000 meals a day to chronically hungry children in Fort Bend County. Lunches of Love provides over 4,000 meals a day to chronically hungry children in Fort Bend County. Photo: Lunches Of Love Photo: Lunches Of Love Image 1 of / 22 Caption Close Lunches of Love bridges food gaps for chronically hungry children 1 / 22 Back to GalleryOver 87 percent of children in Fort Bend County Title 1 schools are on free or reduced breakfast and lunch, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture. Lunches of Love provides meals for children during weekends and school gaps like summer vacation, spring break, Christmas and Thanksgiving. For children who are chronically hungry, Lunches of Love hands out 2,700 bags of food for weekends.

Not sure how to write wedding vows? Samples from real weddings can be great inspiration. From romantic to funny, here are examples of wedding vows for him or her.

Modern Love has been renewed. Season two of Modern Love will debut in 2020. "Since its debut just last week, the reaction to Modern Love from viewers has been incredible. Season one of Modern Love is available to stream now on Amazon Prime Video. RELATED CONTENT:Pregnant Anne Hathaway Looks Divine in All White at 'Modern Love' Premiere'Modern Love' Trailer: Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey Bring to Life Real Love Stories in Anthology Series

The status read: "Somebody need to kill B-Love. "It just tears me up," said friend Dezmond Bass. "I don't know who would have, I don't know what kind of human could do that to somebody. Deputies urged anyone who knows his whereabouts to call Crime Stoppers at 800-780-TIPS. Tipsters could be eligible for a $3,000 reward.

Love brought chef Richard Knight to Houston 22 years ago and he's best known for starting the "nose to tail" food movement here in the Bayou City. Now, this critically acclaimed chef is reinventing... Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Justin Bieber cant stop gushing over his wife, Hailey Bieber. The 25-year-old lovesick singer took to Instagram on Thursday to swoon over his lady love in an appreciation post featuring several stunning model shots of Hailey, 22. Hailey commented on the photos, writing: Best friend.This certainly isnt the first time the "Sorry" singer has praised his wifey. "Justin and Hailey have talked about kids, and its a priority to them, the source added. They want to be in the right place before having them: having a home, being married and Justin being in a good mental state.

18-wheelers charred in fire at Love's Travel Stop north of downtown HoustonHouston firefighters tackle a fire that charred two 18 wheelers at a Loves Travel Stop north of downtown Houston on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Houston firefighters tackle a fire that charred two 18 wheelers at a Loves Travel Stop north of downtown Houston on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Photo: Jay R. Jordan / Houston Chronicle Photo: Jay R. Jordan / Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 22 Caption Close 18-wheelers charred in fire at Love's Travel Stop north of downtown Houston 1 / 22 Back to GalleryFirefighters tackled a fire that charred two 18 wheelers Thursday at a truck stop north of downtown Houston. Bystander video shared with Chron.com shows two cabs fully engulfed in flames in the back lot of the Love's Travel Stop at Patton and the North Freeway. THE LATEST: Grand jury indicts ex-fiance in Maleah Davis case18-wheelers catch fire behind gas station north of downtown Houston Houston firefighters tackle a fire that charred two big rigs on Thursday, July 25, 2019.

HOUSTON - B.I.G. Love Cancer Care helps provide personalized care for families and patients going through cancer treatment. 11-year-old cancer survivor, Mia and the Director of Development for B.I.G. Love, Shannan Murray stop by to share details on how you can help support this local non-profit organization. Copyright 2018 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Love, Hate & Obsession Who wanted a one-time millionaire dead more: the ex-wife or the son? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant has the latest twist in this family drama.

The Heavy, a hard drive rock 'n' soul band that hails from the ancient English city of Bath, performs “Turn Up," from their new album, “What Happened to the Love."