As an Arctic blast barrels into Southeast Texas this weekend, Houston-area businesses and event organizers are announcing closures and cancellations due to the threat of freezing temperatures and potentially dangerous conditions.
Houston students got a front-row seat to the future of space exploration this week, and the chance to show off designs inspired by it.
What’s the number one stop on your Houston tour when you have friends or family come to town? We posed that question on a recent “Houston Life” and loved hearing where you like to take your guests. HL hosts Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera also shared their favorite spots.
Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston is introducing its first Low Sensory Night, offering a calmer, relaxed atmosphere for individuals with sensory sensitivities, including those on the Autism Spectrum.
From lunar terrain vehicles to virtual space tours, celebrate National STEM Day at Space Center Houston with exciting activities for all ages.
“Our priority is the safety and well-being of our guests and crew members, and we are prepared to take the necessary precautions to ensure a safe environment,” Space Center Houston said.
It's all about the total solar eclipse on Houston Life. Co-host Tessa Barrera met KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley at the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Sugar Land.
The holiday season has returned in full force and this December you can relive your favorite festive traditions -- mind-bogglingly massive holiday markets, dizzyingly dazzling light displays, electrifying stage spectaculars, and more.
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The season of lights, holiday shopping and caroling is fast upon us and one of the city’s most lavish light displays, Galaxy Lights, is returning to Space Center Houston with mesmerizing celestial displays.
We assembled a list of frightfully fun family-friendly Halloween experiences happening in and around Houston. Peruse our picks.
Here are some recommendations to explore H-Town while you wait for your next flight. Just grab an Uber or Lyft and let’s go.
A spacesuit prototype of what NASA astronauts, including the first woman, plan to wear on the surface of the Moon during the agency’s Artemis III mission, was revealed Wednesday at Space Center Houston.
Megan McArthur is a NASA Astronaut serving as one of the few women in the field. She caught up with Derrick to share how she hopes to make the group of space explorers more diverse, and her new role at Space Center Houston!
The holiday season is here and a family favorite is checking out all of the holiday lights across the city. This year Reliant has two events they want you to see. Think Instagram worthy photos with all the twinkling lights and music your merry heart desires. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp headeddown I-45 South to the Houston Botanic Garden and Space Center Houston to check things out.
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A sampling of seasonal celebrations throughout the Houston area, including holiday markets, yuletide train rides, light shows, plays, concerts, and events.
United Airlines on Saturday welcomed more than 30 students from across the Houston region, including students from the Houston Independent School District, Sterling Aviation High School, and Davis High School to its Hangar X facility for this year’s “Girls in Aviation Day,” a worldwide effort designed to educate and introduce young women to the many career possibilities in aviation-related fields.
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined NASA Wednesday morning in distributing free Artemis Learning Lunchbox Kits to underserved families and youth in Houston, according to a release.
Prepare to take flight with this list of Houston’s best space and aviation museums, flight tours, attractions, and more.
Thursday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, we’re celebrating the Space Center Houston’s Moon2Mars Festival, June 9-12. The first annual Moon2Mars Festival celebrates the future of space from the Moon to Mars. The festival has something for everyone in your family. You can explore a space capsule, get up close with a spacesuit, enjoy food from Wolfgang Puck catering and live musical concerts on an outdoor stage! Joe Sam is live from the Festival Thursday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.
Space Center Houston’s Moon2Mars Festival is coming to the Houston venue June 9 through 12.
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Schools aren’t the only things closing across the Houston area as Tropical Storm Nicholas moves in. KPRC 2 is following all of the closures that are happening across our area, from major destinations to ports or shopping centers.
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Space Center Houston opens its doors this summer for space fans to meet, train, and eat with an astronaut!
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If you’re looking for travel ideas that won’t break the bank, there’s a new digital series offering inexpensive tips to help you explore top US cities such as New Orleans, Savannah, Nashville, Boston, New York City, and even Houston.
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Space Center Houston is honoring the dedication of the Apollo 13 crew and the flight controllers in Mission Control at NASA Johnson Space Center who worked around the clock to ensure the crew’s survival and safe return.
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On April 11, 1970, three astronauts and a team here on Earth dared to attempt what was expected to be the third moon landing. However, just shy of 56 hours into the mission, the crew experienced a problem that would turn into a full-fledged effort to get the crew back to Earth alive.
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HOUSTON – Houston attractions wasted no time Wednesday announcing how they will handle Gov. Space HoustonSpace Center Houston is in compliance with directives of health officials and CDC guidelines. Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, is located on government property. AdGuests without masks will not be allowed entry to Space Center Houston. AdMoody GardenMoody Garden said they would require employees to wear masks.
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A major winter storm affected the entire state. Texas Tribune photographers around the state headed out to record this winter storm. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas TribuneSouth Austin after a severe snow storm dropped temperatures in the single digits. The severe snow storm blanketed roads and dropped temperatures into the single digits across various parts of Austin and Texas. Credit: Evan L'Roy/The Texas TribuneA road covered in snow in McKinney after a winter storm that affected the entire state.
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The season of lights, holiday shopping and caroling is fast upon us and one of the city’s most lavish light displays, Galaxy Lights, is returning to Space Center Houston with out-of-this-world displays. Galaxy Lights consists of several of indoor and outdoor light displays composed of hundreds of thousands of lights. All tickets include admission to Space Center Houston. Space Center Houston asks guests to allocate 90 minutes for their visit. EventsSpace Center Houston will host several events revolving around its Galaxy Lights display, including a member preview night (Nov. 13) and Galaxy Lights Overnight (Nov. 21, Dec. 5).
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HOUSTON – Galaxy Frights, a family-friendly Halloween experience, is debuting at Space Center Houston on Oct. 30-31. Guests will also be able to take a selfie with mascot Commander Quest in front of a massive inflatable Moon. “We’re thrilled to offer a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween at Space Center Houston’s new Galaxy Frights, presented by Reliant,” said William T. Harris, president and CEO of the dynamic science and space exploration learning destination. To purchase timed admission tickets to Space Center Houston’s Galaxy Frights, visit spacecenter.org. “Galaxy Frights, presented by Reliant, is the perfect place for Houstonians of all ages to enjoy the Halloween fun.”
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Going full-on cowboy at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, gawking in wonder at the monument to recycling that is The Beer Can House, sipping a Ninfarita marg at the Original Ninfa’s...and a bunch of other Houston-centric things.
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HOUSTON – United’s Terminals C and E at George Bush International Airport will be celebrating the Apollo 11 anniversary by offering special entertainment within the terminals, flight perks and exclusive dining and MileagePlus offers. Ember and Tanglewood Grille have special Apollo 11 menus featuring food that the astronauts ate on board. There will be of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to celebrate Apollo 11, including Tang-infused cocktails. Additionally, on the anniversary of the first TV transmission from Earth into space, United is hosting a Space City celebration flight from Newark into Houston. One of the experiences includes VIP access to Space Center Houston’s Apollo 11 50th anniversary celebration.
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HOUSTON – Football season is here and KPRC2 and Click2Houston have you covered! It is going to be a busy season, from the high school fields all the way to NRG and the Super Bowl. Join Randy McIlvoy and Rachel McNeill as they host our 2016 Fall Football Guide, LIVE from Space Center Houston just hours before the opening of the Super Bowl 51 Touchdown Tour event. Watch the KPRC2 Fall Football Guide at 7 p.m. Friday, on KPRC2 and streaming on Click2Houston.com. DOWNLOAD our Friday Football Frenzy app to follow your teams and to vote in our Game of the Week polls:iPhone --> http://bit.ly/1nybHHAAndroid --> http://bit.ly/1duhJbbClick on the links below for more football news:Friday Football Frenzy coverageHouston Texans coverageCollege Football coverage