FULL SHOW: The Houston Life team brings choreography, critters and catastrophic sourdough for Derrick Shoreโs birthday
April 1st is a very special day for Houston Life, and not because of April Fools' Day! It's also Derrick's birthday! HL co-host Tessa Barrera and the team had some fun surprises in store for him today. There was choreography, cake, and a sourdough starter segment that went awry! Watch the video above for the full show.
Laugh out loud during comedian Andrew Youngbloodโs debut special
Texas-based comedian Andrew Youngblood is in the house. He was on Houston Life back in December right before he filmed his special at the secret group. The special, "I'll tell you this" was just released yesterday. We're chatting with him about the drop.
Insiders, enter to win a 25-pack of eclipse glasses before the April 8 solar event over Texas
After a week of meeting KPRC 2 Insiders around town during our Spring Break Solar Blast week, the fun continues with a chance for Insiders to enter to win enough glasses to outfit their family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers!
Pat and Abby Onstad are a dynamic duo on and off the field
Tessa took to the field to get to know Houston Dynamo FC General Manager, Pat Onstad and how he and his daughter Abby came to call H-Town home through his soccer success. She shares why she decided to follow in his athletic footsteps on the pitch!
Houston woman turns heads in latest Netflix competition show
Meet Winnie Ileso! She's the local woman who appears on a new Netflix reality competition, "The trust: a game of greed." It's the show where contestants have the chance to split a whopping $250,000. She tells us what it was like behind the scenes and what she learned from the high profile show.
Fall in love with seafood with easy recipes from โShark Tankโ entrepreneurs
We're talking seafood on Houston Life. It's heart-healthy, rich in protein and in omega 3's. If you don't know where to start, we have a fix for that. Melissa Harrington and Emily Castro, the founders of seafood delivery company Fish Fixe prepared two delicious seafood options.
Hereโs some advice for couples to maintain a healthy marriage during National Marriage Week
Valentine's Day is almost here. It's the time of year when many couples are putting in a little extra effort into their relationships. Coincidentally it's also National Marriage Week so today we got expert tips on maintaining a happy and healthy marriage from licensed therapist, speaker and author Kaity Rodriguez.
Experience the sights and sounds of the Soaring Phoenix Dragon & Lion Dance Association
The Soaring Phoenix Dragon & Lion Dance Association are BUSY this Lunar New Year with 150+ performances in just three weeks, they'll need all the luck they can get. Part of the team stopped by for a loud and colorful performance outside of Studio B. Catch up with Soaring Phoenix on Instagram @s.p.liondance
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Chinese Community Center
We're gearing up for the 'Year of the Dragon!' The Chinese community center has their big Lunar New Year festival coming up, they decorated Studio B and told us all about the significance of the holiday plus what the 'Year of the Dragon' is all about.
Sully Erna of โGodsmackโ chats with Tessa about current โVibez Tourโ and new documentary
Did you know heavy metal rock band Godsmack has a softer side? Yep, they are bringing an intimate 'Vibez Tour' to Lake Charles this month. I'll chat with lead singer sully Erna about what fans can expect at the show and we'll learn the details on his memoir-based documentary now streaming.
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!
Get to know these Girl Scouts ahead of their busiest season
It's one of our favorite times of the year -- girl scout cookie season! We're chatting with a group of local girl scouts about some of the changes you can expect this year and how the sales from the cookies helps these young women develop important life skills.
Get inspired at PlantCon and create a garden on your balcony or patio
If you're a plant lover, you have to put PlantCon in your calendar this April 13th-14th. The second annual convention will host over 100 vendors catering to the entire plant community. If you're into plants but you have a small space, don't worry, Kenny Nguyen with Houston Plant Market showed us how to cultivate a lush container garden right on your patio or balcony. Follow them on Instagram @plantcon.intl
โBe your authentic selfโ: Atsuko Okatsuka opens up about comedy on Houston Life
Atsuko Okatsuka will be back in H-Town on Sunday for her "Full Grown Tour." She talks to Derrick and Tessa about being yourself, her rise to fame and her iconic haircut. Get tickets to her show at www.visithoustontexas.com
Like mother, like daughter! Meet the Houston mother-daughter duo featured on season 5 of TLCโs โsMotheredโ
From shaving each other's armpits to giving each other facials down there, Eva and Sunnie are not afraid to get personal with their skincare. The duo talk about Sunnie's boyfriend, Scott, the highs and lows of the show, and how the show impacted the already unbreakable bond between them.
Headlock Hot Sauce took Derrick and Tessa by surprise, grab a bottle to try for yourself!
What happens when you mix 80s wrestling with hot sauce? You get Headlock Hot Sauce. A carrot-based hot sauce from Houston couple, Darren Tompkins and Stephanie Hill. You'll get a chance to Suplex Your Taste buds with their Suplex Super Hot Habanero or opt for a milder chip and dip kind of flavor with their Hammerlock Jalapeno Lime. Pick up a bottle or three at Walmart or order them in a trio on their website headlockhotsauce.com
Auntie Anne Beiler tells her story of love, loss, and triumph
From growing up Amish to the tragic loss of her young daughter, Anne Beiler's life is anything but typical. We learned about her new cookbook, her inspiring story and how she pulled herself out of unimaginable grief. We're so excited to spend time with Anne, Founder of iconic pretzel chain, Auntie Anne's. She's sharing how growing up in the kitchen with her mother taught her valuable lessons. Plus, how she pulled herself out of the darkness following the loss of her 19-month-old daughter.
Houston Roughnecks Head Coach C.J. Johnson is fired up about new season with the UFL
Football in Houston is not over yet. Spring is right around the corner for the start of the United Football League. We're chatting with Houston Roughnecks head coach C.J. Johnson on what's about to be a pretty exciting season.
Going gray has never been so easy with the trending gray blending technique
Mast Colorist Brenda Olivarez is helping men and women embrace their grays. The trend is taking salons by storm as people are shifting to a maintainable and easier hairdo. Ashley Callahan decided to make the switch with Brenda as her stylist and she hasn't looked back. Get 15% off your gray blending appointment when you mention Houston Life when booking your appointment.
Please your palate at The Woodlandsโ Taste of the Town
Food lovers, get ready! The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its iconic annual event, the 2024 Taste of the Town. This event is a highlight in the region's food calendar, drawing thousands to experience the vibrant flavors of The Woodlands area. Woodlands Chamber of Commerce CEO, J.J. Hollie and Eric Saville from Kirby's Steakhouse told us all the details on this year's big event.
Meet the all-male ballet company that will keep you on your toes
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is an all-male ballet company celebrating 50 years on the stage. They not only wow audiences with their athleticism and grace, but they perform in a way most male ballet dancers don't -- en pointe. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is an all-male ballet company celebrating 50 years on the stage. They not only wow audiences with their athleticism and grace, but they perform in a way most male ballet dancers don't -- en pointe. Over the years they've performed in nearly 700 cities in more than 40 countries -- and there's a reason audiences keep coming back to see this fun and talented group. Watch the video for Derrick's interview with the group's ballet master and to see him try a few moves himself.
Checking Out the Texans Merch and Planning for Gameday
Houston Life's Tessa Barrera take you inside The Texans team store for a look at all the new playoff merch and how you can get your hands on it ahead of Saturday's big game. Plus, all the details on a free watch party happening downtown for fans.
Save money and benefit local businesses with the Bay Area Houston Food Lovers Card
Houston Life welcomes Jennifer Lopez-Fuller! She started "Bay Area Houston Food Lovers" to connect hundreds of local businesses to the community. Now, over 60-thousand people are part of the movement. We caught up with her on how this venture started and how you too can shop, eat and save.
Meet the Bibbidi Boppity Boss Babe behind luxurious picnics away from the elements
Gabriella Gutierrez puts her own twist on luxury picnics in the city with something that looks like it's straight out of a fairytale. Tessa takes us inside "Bibbidi Boppity Bubble" and shares how you can create your own party on the go.
Experience thought-provoking artwork by LatinX artists at the Anya Tish Gallery
A new art exhibition at the Anya Tish Gallery in Montrose features two Houston-based Latin X artists. Marisol Valencia and Tatiana Escallรณn use different art mediums that celebrate memory, displacement, and feminism. Find out how you can experience their artwork.
Houston-based Nigerian Author and filmmaker details her experience bridging the gap between cultures
Nkem Denchukwu is a Houston author, filmmaker and mother of four. writes about self-love, kindness, and her unique experience when it comes to bridging the gap between her Nigerian heritage and the African-American experience.
Avoiding hypothermia in the winter when your body just canโt keep up
Dr. Hilary Fairbrother, emergency medicine physician at UTHealth Houston explains what hypothermia is and how to avoid it. She also explains how different groups of people who might have trouble getting out of cold could experience hypothermia in temperatures warmer than freezing. How does it differ from frostbite? There's one key difference explained.
Houston documentary โFor the Animalsโ up for Oscar consideration
Twin activists and philanthropists Tena Lundquist Faust and Tama Lundquist take matters in their own hands to save animal from the streets of Houston. The growing stray problem poses both a public safety risk and a health crisis. The sisters give viewers the real, and raw footage as they hit the streets to save the animals they love.
Get to know the Mediterranean Diet with Pam Fullenweider
The Mediterranean Diet has won best overall diet for the 7th year in a row from U.S. News and World Report. It's balanced, sustainable and healthy. We learned how to get started from registered dietician and founder of Fully Mediterranean, Pam Fullenweider.
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Pop Singer Jordy is headlining for Rainbow on the Green tonight! ๐
Pop singer Jordy is headlining Rainbow on the Green at Discovery Green tonight. You'll also see Derrick as he hosts this free event. But before the show, Derrick chats with Jordy about his gaining popularity.
Behind the scenes at WICKED!
Houston Life is taking you behind the scenes at Wicked. From the elaborate costumes to the iconic set pieces, we're giving you a look at how Wicked comes to life. And how does Elphaba get so green? Find out Tuesday at 1pm on Houston Life. Plus a special 30-minute broadcast on KPRC2+ at 2pm.
Derrick is back! See his celebrity guest co-host for the week, Reagan Bregman!
Derrick Shore is back in Studio B! His celebrity guest co-host was HLโs favorite friend, Reagan Bregman! Bregman has been a guest on Houston Life several times. Weโve celebrated her engagement, the wedding, Knoxโs birth and the big World Series win. Today she joined Derrick as the latest celebrity guest co-host. Plus, she shared a spicy secret, exclusively on Houston Life!
Houston-based model appears on Netflixโs โToo Hot to Handleโ
Thereโs a sizzling dating show on Netflix called โToo Hot To Handle,โ and this latest season features Shawn Wells, a model based here in Houston! He spoke with Derrick Shore and Lauren Kelly about his experience on the hit show, expectations for love with millennials, and whatโs next in his career.
Houston-based model appears on Netflixโs โToo Hot to Handleโ
Thereโs a sizzling dating show on Netflix called โToo Hot To Handle,โ and this latest season features Shawn Wells, a model based here in Houston! He spoke with Derrick Shore and Lauren Kelly about his experience on the hit show, expectations for love with millennials, and whatโs next in his career.
Meet UHโs new robotic restaurant server โSERVIโ
When you think of being served at a restaurant, your server may be a person, but in this case, you could be served by a robot! Derrick Shore caught up with Dr. Dennis Reynolds, Dean of the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality leadership at University of Houston, to talk about the newest addition to their hospitality team at Ericโs Restaurant, at the U of H Hilton.
Mattress Mack chats exclusively with Derrick Shore, and leaves a message for fans ahead of tonightโs game.
Houston legend Jim McIngvale, locally known as โMattress Mackโ spoke exclusively with Derrick Shore to break down the incidents that took place in Philadelphia during Game 3 last night, and leaves a message to both fanbases, ahead of Game 4 tonight.
Itโs a tie! Frank Billingsley, Derrick Shore voted favorite male TV personalities in OutSmart Magazineโs Readersโ Choice Awards
Houstonโs LGBTQ Magazine OutSmart announced Monday that KPRC 2 chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley and Houston Life host Derrick Shore tied for favorite male TV personality in its annual Readersโ Choice Awards.