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TikTok Star @GardenMarcus Makes Announcement

@GardenMarcus has more than 680,000 followers on TikTok and has earned more than 8.2 million likes. The Houston social media star has also appeared in Vogue and the New York Times. Monday at 3:00 pm, Marcus Bridgewater makes a stop live on Houston Life with some big announcements. You’ll find out why this gardener is so popular and he’ll offer a little motivation for your Monday!

Viral TikTok video shows Conroe ISD teacher assigning option for students to buy his 2 books for perfect grade

Conroe ISD students and parents are concerned over a viral TikTok video being shared on social media, exposing leaked photos from York Junior High School students who expressed discomfort over an apparent lesson plan by a teacher at the school.

Woman’s TikTok video about her $31 Shein shoes deflating in the Las Vegas heat goes viral

A woman’s video about her deflating Shein shoes in the Las Vegas heat recently went viral on TikTok. TikToker @eacarrasco shared that the pair of Mary Jane shoes she purchased from the Chinese online retailer apparently could not handle the heat in Las Vegas.

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Underrated or overrated: Is Celtics' Jayson Tatum a superstar in the making?

The 'NBA Twitter Verified' crew debates how we should view Jayson Tatum in the league and if he's already a top 5 player.

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Hawaiian restaurant in Texas sells out after TikTok about UT Austin 'kicking out' its owners goes viral

Customers flooded a Hawaiian restaurant in Austin, Texas, after a TikTok announcing its permanent closure went viral. Hawaiian BBQ and poke bowl restaurant Poke Bay will permanently close its doors after five years of business following the University of Texas at Austin’s acquisition of land on Guadalupe Street to expand the school’s campus. Restaurant owners Paul and Priscilla Song are left with no choice but to close their establishment by the end of this month.

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I Can’t Wait To Watch The Inevitable Documentary About How We All Wronged Amber Heard

Why must we torture women before giving them a redemption arc?View Entire Post ›

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4 innovative ways to clean items around the house

Keep a sparkly home by taking care of your appliances.

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Taking TikTok by storm: a dog named Ava, an Emu named Blue, an unlikely friendship that brings smiles all around

Taking TikTok by storm is a dog named Ava and an emu named Blue. The two live on a farm in Rosenberg. Their unlikely friendship will make you smile.

Mother sues TikTok after 10-year-old died doing the ‘Blackout Challenge’

TikTok is "carrying out social and psychological programming and manipulation on an unprecedented scale, particularly among children,” according to the lawsuit.

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‘My Daughter Is Gone Forever’: Pennsylvania Mom Sues TikTok After 10-Year-Old Daughter ‘Fell Victim’ to App’s ‘Black Out Challenge’

The mother of a Pennsylvania girl who died allegedly after attempting a viral challenge has filed a federal lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company […]

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How Bellingcat is using TikTok to investigate the war in Ukraine

The data detectives at Bellingcat showed 60 Minutes how social media is providing evidence of alleged Russian war crimes and other atrocities.

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Followers are a valuable currency. Who should own them?

A new coalition of startups is calling on tech giants to stop holding followers hostage.

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Are you living the van life? We want to talk to you!

It’s crazy what you kind find during a sleepless night of scrolling TikTok.

Mom suing TikTok after 10-year-old daughter dies from dangerous "Blackout Challenge"

Tawainna Anderson said in December 2021 that her daughter Nylah was rushed to the hospital after attempting the challenge, which encourages users to choke themselves.

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Quick and Easy Chicken Pot Pie

When it's time to make this Chicken Pot Pie, less than 30 minutes stand between you and comfort food heaven.

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How Do Conspiracy Theories Get Their Traction?

Many conspiracy theories never gain traction or affect our lives. But some can catch fire on the internet, where false ideas spread fast.

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Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti makes history with 1st TikTok from International Space Station

Samantha Cristoforetti posted a video to the social media platform from the International Space Station on Thursday (May 5), becoming the first-ever TikToker in the final frontier.

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Podcast: A TikTok president for the Philippines

After decades out of power in the Philippines, the Marcos family is on the verge of winning the presidency. We examine how social media played a crucial role in whitewashing their past.

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Celebrity hairstylist Joseph Maine shows trendy hairstyles to battle heat & humidity

Fight the frizz like a hair pro!

College student buys Yoshitomo Nara ashtray at thrift store for $10, flips it for $2,860 on eBay

A TikTok user was left speechless after he bought a Yoshitomo Nara ashtray at a Goodwill store for $10 and received a 30,000 percent profit by selling it on eBay. In a TikTok posted on April 17, Terrelle Brown, a 22-year-old student at Wheaton College in Illinois, shared that he received an eBay notification about the ashtray in the middle of his class.

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Dictator’s son uses TikTok to lead in Philippine election and rewrite his family’s past

Ferdinand Marcos ruled the Philippines with an iron fist. Now a TikTok disinformation campaign in propelling his son toward the presidency.

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Comedian Dave Chapelle attacked during performance

Comedian Dave Chappelle was attacked by an armed man as he performed at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl. Lilia Luciano has more details.

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Viral TikToks and Featured on 'Yellowstone'? Here's Why You Need to Remember the Name Honey County

Country music duo, Honey County, has gone viral on TikTok for their Mother's Day anthem called "Got it From My Mama." We chatted with them about their inspiration, including being featured on "Yellowstone."

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Mark Cuban says TikTok is 'the future of sports media' — here's why

Mark Cuban says TikTok's AI algorithms tailor its suggestions to both short attention spans and users' personal interests — making it a perfect fit for sports.

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A 9-year-old fashion designer who was sent a sewing machine by Vera Wang creates viral TikToks about making her own dresses

Kaia Aragon, a 9-year-old from Colorado who makes viral TikToks of her designs, said that if she could dress any celebrity it would be Zendaya.

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Influencer Jaclyn Hill said she once bumped into Amber Heard at Nobu and had a 'humiliating' experience with her security guard

Beauty YouTuber Jaclyn Hill said she met actor Amber Heard at a Nobu restaurant "a couple years ago."

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Shadowbanning Is Big Tech’s Big Problem

Social-media companies deny quietly suppressing content, but many users still believe it happens. The result is a lack of trust in the internet.

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Facebook holds on to users, stock soars

Facebook reported first-quarter earnings that pleased investors despite slowing revenue growth.

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Daily Facebook users up again after first-ever decline

But Facebook owner Meta is struggling with its slowest revenue growth since at least 2012.

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Videos claiming to show a 'real mermaid' have gone so viral that police had to tell viewers they're fake

Footage said to be of a "mermaid" spotted on a beach has been viewed millions of times as videos spread across TikTok and YouTube.

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Elon Musk highlights how Trump's Truth Social is 'currently beating' Twitter and TikTok on the Apple App Store's downloads chart

The App Store chart, which tracks new downloads, listed Truth Social in first place, and Twitter — Musk's soon-to-be-acquired company — in second.

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‘Pretty’ social media trend blamed in mysterious deaths of Wisconsin pair, cops say

The trend, fractal wood burning, is “highly dangerous, and should only be done by trained professionals.”

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Musk's Twitter takeover may boost Facebook, Google and Snap ad revenues

"Advertisers may shift budgets to other channels given brand safety concerns," JMP analysts wrote in a Tuesday note.

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People are getting travel ideas from social media — often with hilarious results

Disappointed travelers are creating their own social media videos to show how photoshopped travel images look different from real places.

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Ben Affleck Shut Down “Selling Sunset” Star Emma Hernan After She Claimed That She Matched With Him On Raya Right Before He Got Back Together With Jennifer Lopez

*Dakota Johnson voice* Actually, no, that’s not the truth, Emma.View Entire Post ›

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Paris Hilton's bodyguard chasing after her as she runs around Coachella caught on video

A video of Paris Hilton's bodyguard chasing her around the Coachella grounds has gone viral on TikTok. The socialite spent the weekend sharing her outfits on social media.

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Ukraine war: False TikTok videos draw millions of views

Misleading videos have been viewed by millions as it struggles to deal with so much false material.

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These are the books that Warren Buffett, Mark Zuckerberg and Daymond John turned to for crucial business lessons

Billionaires Buffett and Zuckerberg are just a few of the successful business leaders who have gleaned important lessons and career advice from books they've read throughout the years. Here are a few examples of the books on business that have influenced some of the business world's biggest success stories.

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Miami, meet Haley and Hanna. They’re big-time TikTok stars (and play basketball, too)

Miami is going to going to be seeing double soon.

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A woman who said her friend 'shut down' Disney World Florida for her wedding party has gone viral after posting footage on TikTok

A TikToker said her friend "shut down" Disney World Florida for her wedding party. Footage of the event has been viewed over 4 million times.

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Get a Feather in Your Cap at These Seven “Hat Bars”

Groups of friends are trooping into shops around the state, where you can customize your headgear with dried flowers, charms, and burned-on designs.

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Egyptian woman sentenced to 3 years in TikTok video case

An Egyptian court has sentenced a woman to three years in prison after her retrial conviction for human trafficking in a case that involved girls dancing in videos on TikTok

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Meet the woman behind Libs of TikTok, secretly fueling the right’s outrage machine

In just one year, the Twitter account has helped steer the outrage machine at the center of right-wing messaging and legislation.

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SNL Really Wants to Say Something About TikTok

The show’s repeated parodies of the video-sharing app might be viewed as attempts at currency. Instead, they come off a bit like jealousy.

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Can getting dunked on online win an election?

Long-shot candidates build social media clout, and donor lists, by “running against villains.”

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A pole dancer who went viral for performing at a senior center says her mom booked the gig for her

Embla Bergli told Insider that she performed for 10 minutes at the Majorstuen Seniorarena in Oslo, Norway.

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Videos of mic’d up 4-year-old snowboarder will seriously make your day

This will surely put a smile on your face today.

Men should always pay on dates as a way to check if the other person is 'entitled,' divorce lawyer says

"For a low, low price of $20, $30, $40, you learned that the person in front of you does not have the basic courtesy to pretend to offer to pay," said divorce lawyer Justin Lee.

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How the Philippines’ brutal history is being whitewashed for voters

Through the power of social media, one of the Philippines most despised families is being rehabilitated into one of its most revered.

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China discreetly paid for U.S. social media influencers to tout Beijing Winter Olympics

Government filings show China paid a company in New Jersey to recruit a "Real Housewives" star, a TikTok "brand king" and others to promote its Winter Games.

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TikTok user explains why some Chinese restaurants are closed on Tuesdays

A TikTok user has recently amassed thousands of views for explaining why some Chinese takeaway restaurants are closed on Tuesdays. Kim Chi, whose family owns several takeaway restaurants in Glasgow, Scotland, responded to a TikTok follower's question about why some Chinese takeaway restaurants are closed on Tuesdays. “So Chinese takeaways are known to be closed on a Tuesday because back a long time ago, for some reason, a lot of Chinese people who knew each other arranged to meet up on Tuesdays as a day off, and that’s what they would do to catch up and make plans,” Kim said.

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China used TV, TikTok stars in discreet Olympics campaign

A “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” TV star, a Paralympic swimmer and a self-described “brand king” were among the Instagram and TikTok influencers who were paid by Chinese officials for a discreet campaign that promoted the Beijing Winter Olympics, new Justice Department documents reveal.

A TikToker renovated a 200-square-foot camper into a stylish tiny home for less than $1,000. Here are 6 ways she stayed in budget.

Heather McLarry shared before and after photos showing how simple changes like contact paper and fresh paint transformed her camper into a tiny home.

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Beware of the nasal tanning spray trend going viral on TikTok

Local dermatologist debunks viral craze

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Parents Must Watch: Latest Dangerous TikTok Trend

Tuesday on Houston Life, it’s must-watch tv for parents. Beauty influencers are taking to TikTok to show themselves snorting sprays that they claim give them a golden tan — but doctors warn the products could be both ineffective and dangerous. Dermatologist Dr. Sherry Ingraham will stop by Houston Life with the dos and don’ts of the latest fad but also give tips on how your teens and college-age kids can be safe when it comes to getting a bronze look.

How TikTok is forcing singers to search for a viral moment

As TikTok continues to shape the music industry, singers discuss the app's impact on their careers.

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Budget guru TikToker shares Costco 'hack' that allows customers to return years-old purchases

A self-proclaimed budget expert highlighted a Costco Wholesale return policy that allows customers to return items well past 90 days since their purchase. To demonstrate, the finance influencer, who goes by the handle @bougiecheapskate on TikTok, acted out a scenario wherein she pretends to return a five-year-old coffee maker to Costco customer service in a video posted to her account on March 15. “Hi Costco, my coffee maker isn’t working anymore,” she says as the customer.

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Woman grows ‘horn-like’ protrusions after botched fox eye thread lift

An Australian woman ended up with horn-like protrusions on the sides of her forehead after undergoing a fox eye thread lift. Gym receptionist Jessie Carr, 21, underwent a procedure based on a viral TikTok trend in the hopes of looking like Bella Hadid. Believed to be inspired by Asian features, the trend uses makeup to create the illusion of almond-shaped eyes, supposedly mimicking those of a fox.

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War in real time: TikTok and Twitter stars document Russia’s war in Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has spawned a constant stream of online content, a deluge that has helped counter Moscow’s disinformation campaign, spurred global leaders to action and fundamentally changed the way we understand war.

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Disney’s Minnie Van transportation service returning soon

Walt Disney World has announced its Minnie Van transportation service will be returning to the resort this summer.

US, Ukraine quietly try to pierce Putin's propaganda bubble

The U.S. has been countering disinformation coming from the Kremlin on the violent conflict in Ukraine.

Tech leaders face threat of prison under new UK online bill

The British government has unveiled its online safety bill in Parliament, which is aimed at protecting internet users from harm.

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Highly anticipated SXSW festival returns to Austin

It’s one of the most anticipated and encompassing music and film festivals in the world, and this year SXSW has resumed in person. The last time the festival was in-person was in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic forced a virtual and smaller version for 2020 and 2021.

Harvard senior's Disney-inspired Korean musical a hit online

A Harvard student has gone viral on TikTok with a Korean folktale-inspired musical she hopes becomes the next big Disney princess film.

5 TikTok accounts you should follow if you love cooking and food

We’ve all been there: You’re trying to go to bed, but you can’t stop scrolling past the endless number of videos on TikTok.

States launch probe into TikTok’s effect on kids’ health

State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health.

Big tech grapples with Russian state media, propaganda

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is forcing big tech companies to decide how to handle Russian state media that spread propaganda and misinformation.

‘Bushy eyebrows are in’: Local spa says ‘brow lamination’ rising in popularity amid social media trend

You’ve seen it on Instagram and TikTok, and beauty experts say it’s the newest and fastest way to beautiful eyebrows.

Trust Index: COVID-19 home testing kit ‘Throat Swabbing’

A hashtag trend on social media has sent our KPRC Trust Index team scrambling to find the truth.

Trust Index: COVID-19 Home Testing Kit ‘Throat Swabbing’

A hashtag trend on social media has sent our KPRC Trust Index team scrambling to find the truth.

WATCH: Adorable dog gets wrapped up like a Christmas present in viral TikTok video

An 8-year-old Chihuahua mix named Gracie is stealing hearts, more than 4.7 million to be exact, on TikTok.

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Houston-area school officials, parents react to new, possibly dangerous social media trend

The threats to classrooms and school districts across our nation quickly circulated through a social media challenge posted online. The challenge is what some officials called a general threat to all U.S. schools.

Schools step up security in response to threats on TikTok

Educators have announced plans to increase security in response to TikTok posts warning of shooting and bomb threats at schools around the country Friday as officials assured parents the viral posts were not considered credible.

Houston man uses social media to change the lives of the homeless, visually impaired

If you’re seeking a glimpse of positivity, look no further than the story of Frank Richardson who is using his influence to bring help and joy to those who are not as fortunate.

TikTok made you buy it: A selection of viral, gifty finds

TikTok was a hit for millions during quarantine times.

Who are your favorite Houston-based people to follow online?

Most of us have favorite celebrities who we love to watch on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or Twitter, but have you ever found yourself following a local “celeb” or social media influencer?

This home was turned into Hogwarts over Halloween weekend and we’re obsessed

Grab your wand, cloak and a Nimbus 2000, because we’re taking off on a broomstick ride to Hogwarts.

YouTube, TikTok, Snap execs face senators on kids’ safety

Senators have put executives of YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat on the defensive.

LEVELING UP: MacArthur's Callaway Confident Entering Senior Season

VOLLEYBALL HAS TAUGHT MACARTHUR SENIOR HITTER AALIYAH CALLAWAY A LOT. BUT MORE THAN ANYTHING, IT HAS TAUGHT HER ABOUT HERSELF.

Viral TikTok reveals how much Texas high schoolers are paying for homecoming mums

It’s homecoming season and for Texas high school students their focus is largely on one thing – mums.

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Gabby Petito story boosted by social media, true-crime craze

The disappearance and almost-certain death of Gabby Petito and the police hunt for her boyfriend have generated a whirlwind online.

Some Houston-area students destroying school bathrooms for TikTok challenge

The Magnolia Independent School District said students responsible for vandalism connected to a TikTok challenge will face discipline.

H-town sob spots: Houston TikToker hilariously breaks down the city’s best locations for a mini -- or major -- meltdown

Can’t weep at home for whatever reason? Get in a good weep and one of these Houston locations recommended by a local TikToker.

Selena Quintanilla is now on TikTok and fans of the Tejano legend are excited

Selena fans are “muy excited” to find out that the legendary Tejano singer is now on TikTok.

Is it true you can get Starbucks drink refills while shopping at Target? Starbucks says yes, but there is a catch.

Target shoppers who usually get their Starbucks fix may or may not be aware of a hidden in-store perk.

WARNING: Be careful to avoid Houston-area emergency rooms amid COVID-19 spike

COVID-19 is leaving hospitals so packed first responders and patients are facing excruciating wait times.

TikTok to let users shop through app with Shopify deal

TikTok users will soon be able to buy stuff directly through the short videos on the app.

VIDEO: London restaurant surprises blind guest with birthday message written in Braille

A TikTok video that showed a blind guest receiving a heartwarming surprise of her life at a restaurant is going viral, “TODAY” reported.

China state firms invest in TikTok sibling, Weibo chat app

China appears to be taking greater control of ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns global video app TikTok, and Weibo, China's version of Twitter.

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Aldine ISD employees create viral TikTok video

Some Aldine Independent School District employees created a viral video on TikTok by getting into the groove.

Social media stars: A glance at Olympians who went big

The made-for-television Tokyo Games have gone viral as athletes have taken to social media and NBC used streaming to reach the public in record-smashing and trailblazing ways.

In Tokyo, social platforms help the Pandemic Olympics shine

The made-to-watch Tokyo Games, where pandemic precautions prevent permitting spectators, have become a digital affair more than ever.

Young TikTok star shot in California movie theater dies

A young TikTok star who had been on life support after being shot inside a Southern California movie theater has died.

These athletes should win gold medals in creating hilarious Olympic TikToks

World-class athletes from all over the globe are in Tokyo to win medals, but they’re also there to give us behind-the-scenes peeks at the Olympics, in viral TikTok videos.

Dutch data protection authority fines TikTok over privacy

The data protection authority in the Netherlands has fined TikTok 750,000 euros for not offering its privacy statement in Dutch.

Couple’s Houston-themed proposal goes viral on TikTok

You may have seen it: the heartfelt proposal video on TikTok that is making its rounds on social media.

RECRUITING: Houston Christian's D'Asia Thomas picks up Oklahoma State offer, recruiting speeding up

HOUSTON - If you would have told D'Asia Thomas four years ago that in a single week she would receive offers to play college basketball at SMU, North Texas, Wichita State and Oklahoma State University - she wouldn't have believed you.

6 must-have fidget toys your kids will love

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

Viral TikTok video aims to solve parking issue: Will drivers get in line with the new hack?

“We’ve been doing it wrong the whole time,” says a user on TikTok who posted a video saying it has revealed how to properly park.

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