3 easy recipes to make for a date night at home this Valentineโs Day
Leigh Ann Chatagnier, a cookbook author and blogger, shares her 3-course menu for Valentine's Day - featuring a Strawberry, Basil, and Balsamic Crostini, Easy Skillet Chicken Parmesan, and Gluten Free Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pie.
Brazoria County authorities really want to arrest your awful ex on Valentineโs Day
Running into a really terrible ex-partner can be the worst sometimes, especially on Valentineโs Day. Thatโs why the Brazoria County Constableโs Office made a post on Facebook asking for those terrible exes to be turned into authorities.
Red, White, and Wine! Share this $11 bottle of wine with your loved one this Valentineโs Day
And valentines day is next week. Whether you're celebrating with the love of your life, or with the ones who mean the most, we're highlighting some delicious wines for valentine's day. Wine and lifestyle expert, Daniela Garrido tells us exactly how to pick the perfect bottle or bundle!
Who killed Matthew Francis? Murder suspect sought after man shot, killed in southwest Houston, police says
The family of a man who was gunned down the day before Valentineโs Day is asking for the publicโs help in identifying the suspect involved, according to the Houston Police Departmentโs Homicide Division.
Roses are red, violets are blue, the Cardi B & Offset meal is coming to a McDonaldโs near you just in time for Valentineโs Day โค๏ธ
The Cardi B and Offset, which will be available at restaurants nationwide, will be perfect for sharing with your plus one, your situationship, your best friend, or anyone in between.
Fickle February forecasting
First things first: weโve missed any hard freeze or icing this week and according to the American Model we will continue to have โabove freezingโ temperatures (even mild) through at least the middle of the month. Below is the American Model precip forecast which has just rain and that looks to be the 9th-10th and again on Valentineโs Day!
2 women wanted for felony theft from Houston business back on Valentineโs Day, HPD says
Authorities with the Houston Police Departmentโs Property & Financial Crimes Division are asking for the communityโs help in finding two women who they say stole thousands of dollars in merchandise from a store in west Houston on Valentineโs Day.
Perfect Valentineโs Day to horse around!
With highs near 70ยฐ and plenty of sunshine, you couldnโt ask for love-lier weather on this Valentineโs Day! For us, the middle of February is often a โbig changeโ month as we begin to move toward spring. Meteorologically speaking, winter is December-January-February and so weโre almost to the end of winter! That battle between cold and warm can spark strong storms (like this Wednesday quite possibly). Just look at the variations weโve seen for Valentineโs Day:
5 funny and unusual prop bets for Super Bowl LVI
As is always the case, those who like to make wagers for the Super Bowl can bet on more conventional happenings in the game, such as whoโll cover the spread, whoโll win the coin toss, whoโll score the first touchdown, how many touchdown passes each quarterback will have; the list goes on and on.
โROMANCE SCAMSโ: FBI Houston warns people of various Valentineโs Day swindles
Officials said that scammers target those looking for love online or people they court, building the illusion of a deep connection to then take advantage of the person, usually for financial gain, benefitting the scammer and the scammerโs network.
Texas ranked 4th best state for singles
With Valentineโs Day around the corner and the average date costing close to $100, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2022โฒs Best & Worst States for Singles, and Houston is number 4 on the list! To help unattached Americans improve their chances of finding love, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 30 key indicators of dating-friendliness. The data set ranges from the share of single adults to online-dating opportunities to restaurants per capita.
For first time ever, Valentineโs Day will be the day after the Super Bowl. How will this affect your plans?
Many have clamored for years to have the Monday after the Super Bowl be a national holiday so people can recover from parties attended to watch the big game. This might not have been what they had in mind.
See photos, videos of freezing rain, snow flurries sprinkling across Houston area
A look at the Houston skyline during this snow dayHOUSTON โ As the freezing rain and snow flurries sprinkle down across the Houston area, KPRC 2 viewers and employees are sending in photos of the winter storm. Posted by Cleveland TX Fire Department on Monday, February 15, 2021Conroeproudmommy ConroeCypressCypress on Feb. 15, 2021 (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Cypress on Feb. 15, 2021 (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Onalaskacman OnalaskaRichmondRichmond on Feb. 15, 2021 (Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) SeabrookSeabrook on Feb. 15, 2021 (Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
A bleak Valentineโs Day, lovers find hope in roses, vaccines
โTheyโre hopeful.โOn this Valentineโs Day, Americans are searching for ways to celebrate love amid so much heartache and isolation as the coronavirus pandemic stretches past its year anniversary. After limiting restaurants to 25% capacity and 25 people per room, restaurants now must remain at 25% but they can serve as many as 50 per room. They are also this Valentineโs Day willing to do something else over a weekend where the high temperature will reach the teens and the low will plummet well below zero. AdIn Portland, a couple married 55 years has special Valentineโs Day plans. โThatโs Valentineโs Day!โ her father exclaimed and smiled at his wife.
What to know about our coming cold snap
Can you imagine what Houstonians must have thought on Valentineโs Day 1895, waking up to 20 inches of snow? Never underestimate February in Houston, and if youโve been looking at the models for the weekend ahead, youโve seen some drastic differences in temperature forecasts. On the other hand, the newest American model is almost frightening with its forecast, bringing us extreme cold this weekend:Very Cold American ModelYes, those are single digits you are seeing by Sunday! Iโll say this, last Sunday (Jan. 31) the American model was predicting 21ยฐ for THIS MORNING. So this very thin surface layer of extreme cold will be fighting a mixing of warmer air coming down from above:500mb southwest flow this weekendWhether the really cold air suggested by the American model wins out is honestly too early to tell, but historically this year, the European has done better with temperatures.
This is how to celebrate your love -- without breaking the bank -- this Valentineโs Day
Love doesnโt cost a thing, or shouldnโt, but as Valentineโs Day approaches the pressure to purchase something for your beloved increases. Fortunately, โThe Joy Of Savingโ author Jeanette Pavini says responsible spending tops the list on what people are looking for in a partner. โNo matter where you live, you can find virtual operas you can find dance lessons for free,โ Pavini says. Surprise vacation company Pack Up + Go says being a tourist in your own town is a fabulous way to celebrate. โA staycation is a great opportunity to explore a new neighborhood, or get takeout from a new restaurant...you know force yourself out of your day to day comfort zone, even in your hometown,โ says Pack Up + Goโs Lillian Rafson.
This Valentineโs Day, you can book your โtrash exโ a free stay in a dumpster
Love it or dread it, here it comes again: Valentineโs Day. Hotel booking site Hotels.com is offering spurned singles a constructive, albeit unconventional, path to inner peace -- and, as an added bonus, participants might just win a โget over themโ getaway in the process. Via a cheeky Hotels.com Valentineโs Day promotion, those suffering from the post-breakup blues can book their โtrashy exโ an all-expenses paid stay in the dumpster โwhere they belongโ. MORE:Searching for more Valentineโs Day stories? Visit our Valentineโs Day page.
Micoโs Hot Chicken in The Heights turning up the heat for Valentineโs Day weekend
HOUSTON โ Micoโs Hot Chicken in The Heights has always had 5 spice levels: No Heat, Mild, Medium, Hot and Extra Hot. But this year for Valentineโs Day weekend, theyโre taking the heat to another level and offering the โBurning Loveโ Sammich! This will kick Micoโs hottest spice level up a notch to Extra, EXTRA Hot. (HOLY HOTNESS)The upgraded spice level will also be available on their tenders and loaded fries, but just so you knowโฆyou have to SIGN A WAIVER to eat it! The Burning Love Sammich will be offered the weekend of Valentineโs Day only from Friday, Feb 12 through Sunday, Feb. 14.
Send some love: How to give to local isolated seniors this Valentineโs Day
CONROE, Texas โ Two local Firehouse Subs locations hope to bring smiles to nursing home residents isolated during the coronavirus pandemic. Both locations, 235 I-45 South, Suite A in Huntsville and 3021 I-45 North in Conroe are running the Silver Valentine Donation Drive from now until Valentineโs Day, inviting guests to donate traditional Valentineโs gifts and comfort items. โWe wanted to continue this support for our local senior citizens especially, and show them theyโre cared for even if they are unable to spend quality time with others right now,โ said Jill Jackson, Firehouse Subs franchise manager in a news release. Guests can drop off items at either or both restaurant locations during business hours between 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. Items accepted are blankets, activity books, socks, slippers, and traditional Valentineโs Day gifts such as teddy bears.
These 5 Whataburger gifts sure to wow your Valentine this year
Whataburger released a line of Valentineโs gifts from jewelry to drink tumblers, so you can express your love while loving the Texasโ staple. Whataburger 'Love Me Like You Love Whataburger' T-shirt (Whataburger)Perfect for staying home on Valentineโs Day with your special someone. Whataburger "Day Dot" (left) and "I Heart Whataburger" socks (Whataburger)A great gift for both, or for a couple you know and love this Valentineโs Day. 'Spicy' or 'Fancy' Gift Pack (Whataburger)James Avery Jewelry CharmsChoose from โWhataburger Texasโ, โFryโ or โWhataburger Cupโ for that special someone to wear on the next date! Whataburger Makeup Bag (Whataburger)Check out the full Whataburger merch catalog here.
HL Obsessions: Cupid-approved Valentineโs Day gifts
HOUSTON โ Another month has gone by, and BOOMโฆ February is here and weโre kicking off the month with one of our favorite segments about some of our favorite thingsโฆ itโs HL Obsessions day โ Valentineโs Day edition. If you love these products as much as we do, we have some discount codes for you today as well. By the way, no one is paid or compensated by these businesses at all, these are simply products we love. They offer fun and personalized education tools as well as products like gift tags, notepads, and stationery for your whole family. HL PROMO CODE:
Say โI doโ downtown: Get hitched for $150 at St. John Church this Valentineโs Day
This Valentineโs Day, forget the grocery store carnations, nix the drugstore Hallmark card and drop the bargain box of chocolates. Instead, why not surprise your one-and-only with an express wedding ceremony at St. John Church in Sam Houston Park? The hopeless romantics over at The Heritage Society will host an express wedding ceremony extravaganza for select couples this Valentineโs Day weekend. Couples intent on tying the knot or renewing their vows can book a one-hour ceremony slot at the historic church. The building was moved from its original site on Mangum Road to Sam Houston Park in 1968.
Hereโs where to dine out and get takeout in Houston this Valentineโs Day
Here are some Valentineโs Day weekend dine out and takeout date night dinner ideas for your consideration. Artisans will serve a Valentineโs Day dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Feb. 9 for pick-up on Valentineโs Day, Feb. 14. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Feb. 9 for pick-up on Valentineโs Day, Feb. 14. AdThe Houston log cabin restaurant will offer a Valentineโs Day Dinner in-house as well.
Grab your gal pals: Hereโs where to Celebrate Galentineโs Day in Houston
Grab your gal pals and get ready to channel your inner Leslie Knope -- Feb. 13, a.k.a. Galentineโs Day, is fast upon us. Galentineโs Day reps unusual origins: The celebration of sisterhood was spawned by โParks and Recreation,โ the much-beloved NBC sitcom that chronicled the wild and impassioned antics of over-achiever Leslie Knope. Leslie describes Galentineโs Day as the best day of the year, adding โItโs like Lilith Fair, minus the angst,โ she said, โplus frittatas.โAdFrom picnicking in the park to buddy films with your besties, here are a few ways to celebrate Galentineโs Day in Houston weโre sure Leslie Knope would approve of. Visit our Valentineโs Day page.
From heartbreaks to congratulations. See how fans react after Kealia Ohai and J.J. Watt tie the knot
HOUSTON โ Welp, J.J. Watt and Kealia Ohai are officially off the market after the couple got hitched over Valentineโs Day weekend in the Bahamas. J.J. Watt posted photos of their wedding ceremony Sunday morning. Watt and his girl friend...โ Plus J.J. Ohai has a nice ring to it. And everyone will have to buy new jerseys โ Will Rollon (@WillRollon) February 16, 2020@JJWattIf anyone deserves happiness for what they do in the world, its JJ watt. โ James Rampage (@UofMRampage) February 16, 2020Congratulations JJ Watt.
River Oaks Plant House shows how to make the perfect Valentineโs Day flower arrangement
HOUSTON โ River Oaks Plant House is one of the busiest flower stores in Houston every Valentineโs Day. Itโs been a family-run business since the 1980โs, and is a full-scale florist year-round. Head florist Ben Shamooelian showed us a variety of the beautiful flowers and arrangements they put together daily, as well as the thousands of roses they sell the week of Valentineโs Day. Check out all of the flowers we chose to make a special arrangement of our own.
Houstonโs biggest snowfall happened on Valentineโs Day
This image provided by the National Weather Service in Houston shows snow-covered streets in Houston on Feb. 14, 1895. HOUSTON โ The biggest snowfall in Houstonโs history happened on Valentineโs Day in 1895. According to the National Weather Service, Houston reported 20 inches of snow that fell on Feb. 14 and 15. This map from Space City Weather shows just how massive the winter storm was. The coldest day ever recorded in Houston was on Jan. 18, 1930, when the temperature fell to 5 degrees.
Barking out their love: Many plan to include their dogs in Valentineโs Day plans, survey says
Some people arenโt just going to shower their human partners with love on Valentineโs Day. ยท One in five pet โparentsโ say they have stayed in a relationship longer than intended because of their partnerโs dog. ยท 72% of pet โparentsโ are likely to click on someoneโs dating profile if there is a dog in the picture. ยท Half of pet "parents" in relationships agree that they spend more time as a couple now that they have a dog. ยท 86% of dog people in a relationship agree that having a dog makes them feel more like a family.
Sunshine has returned
HOUSTON โ Weโll see plenty of sunshine for Valentineโs Day, but a very chilly start with widespread 30s. Weโll see a nice warmup with some sunshine in the afternoon with slightly warmer temperatures in the low 60s. Enjoy a nice warmup with 70s returning on Sunday. Late Saturday night into Sunday morning there is a stray shower chance mainly along the coast. Weekend ForecastWarmer temperatures will stick around for the start of the workweek but shower chances will be going up.
Quiz: What you should give your sweetheart this Valentineโs Day
Houston โ When it comes to Valentineโs Day, sometimes finding that โperfect giftโ for your significant other can be a nightmare! This year, weโre making things a bit easier for you. Take the quiz below to see what you should give your S.O. this Valentineโs Day. with gifts this Valentineโs Day
Donโt make that reservation! 5 reasons why staying at home is your best option on Valentineโs Day
But is eating out really still the best way to celebrate Valentineโs Day? Here are five reasons why staying at home to celebrate Valentineโs Day just might be the best option. All of the above are just a few reasons why spending Valentineโs Day at home can have its perks. OK, on the surface, this might sound like being a cheapskate on Valentineโs Day, but hear us out. Do you plan on going out or staying in on Valentineโs Day?
Give your sweet a celebrity โCameoโ for Valentineโs Day
A box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers are certainly nice gifts to give to your sweet on Valentineโs Day, but why not give a gift that can last a lifetime, and you donโt even have to leave your house to get it? The latest trend in gift giving for people who love pop culture is sending a Cameo. Cameo is an app that lets you book a personalized video message from a celebrity who is also signed up on the app. A lot of the celebrities who participate in Cameo are reality TV stars, athletes and TV sitcom actors. Cameos are a fantastic idea for Valentine's Day, but they are really great gifts to give, no matter the occasion.
What romantic city should you spend your Valentineโs Day in?
Just imagine -- you won the big lottery just a few days before Valentineโs Day and you and your partner want to take a trip of a lifetime. Where do you go? Donโt you worry, you future lottery winner, because we have assembled a nice and easy quiz to help you determine which romantic city you should spend your Valentineโs Day in.
Breakfast lovers: Denny's offers $99 weddings on Valentine's Day
Ahh, Valentineโs Day is just so romantic, isnโt it? Dennyโs in Las Vegas (because of course) is offering Valentineโs Day weddings for $99 to breakfast enthusiasts everywhere. What exactly comes with a Dennyโs wedding package, you might ask? Dennyโs started the Valentineโs Day $99 special in 2013, and itโs been going ever since. To reserve your romantic wedding spot on Valentineโs Day, call the store directly at 702-471-0056.