The big show will take place this year on December 3rd at the 713 Music Hall.

When former Houston radio personality George Lindsey challenges us, we accept! He asked us to try watermelon and mustard, Derrick loved it but Tessa didn't care for it. It got us thinking, what other food combos can we try?! Watch the video player above for our thoughts on it and some more food fun.

Fun day at Houston Life never fails.... tag along with Derrick and Tessa on a Houston Life game called Hou Guessed it, perfect mixture of fun and chaos for the summertime!

Tessa visited Go Ape Zipline and Adventure park, but it's more than that. She found out why it might be the perfect place where families, friends, and teammates can come together to face challenges together, celebrate wins, and reconnect with nature.

The Duchess of Rutland, Emma Manners, and daughter Lady Violet visited Houston Life to chat with Derrick and Tessa about their fascinating lives -- and what brings them to Houston.

We are lucky to have so many talented bakers in the Houston area -- but we knew Aydee Deaton of Sugar Berry Cookie Shoppe was the *perfect* person to help celebrate Tessa's birthday. From her appearance on the Food Network to her popular classes and work in the community, Aydee's skills are next level. Watch as she shows Houston Life hosts Derrick and Tessa how to decorate one of her delicious cookie cakes.

It's 5 o'clock somewhere! National White Wine Day was on August 4th but, better late than never. We celebrated with a blind tasting to see if we could tell the difference between different types of white wine. Houston Life viewers got to play along with us live! Don't miss the next opportunity to play. Make sure you're a KPRC 2 Insider, it's free and you get access to so much content!

Need inspiration for your Fourth of July festivities? Add these cocktails to your celebration that your guests will love.

Here are some summer tips to avoid a makeup meltdown. Local makeup artist, Rebeca Hernandez joined us with budget-friendly hacks and tips so you can slay all day, even in the Houston humidity.

The Houston Life crew is at the Houston Zoo learning about the zoo's conservation efforts while having fun.

Science made easy! We're celebrating National Engineers Week with two easy and interactive activities.

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.

Tessa Barerra visits Manny Guerrero at MG Salon in Sugar Land. Manny walks us through three easy hairstyles for holiday outings.

From potlucks to plus-ones, experts Monica and Darian Lewis put Derrick and Tessa to the test with a holiday trivia game. Plus, they reveal the top five holiday rules you should never break.

There's been an influx of these cute little critters coming in, and they require round-the-clock care. Derrick and Tessa get a lesson in feeding baby squirrels.

Dr. Erica Bartlett from Town and Country Plastic Surgeons and Med Spa chatted with Tessa on the latest trends in plastic surgery.

Derrick and Tessa are getting in tune with their inner selves through a sound bath. Learn more about sound healing with master reiki-certified specialist Leala Hall.

Jennifer Williams, the Fort Bend County Fair President, chats about what fair goers can expect from this year’s festivities and the community impact. Plus, some of the 2023 Fort Bend County Fair Queen Candidates challenge Derrick and Tessa to a series of fun, fair games you can experience there.

The A.D. Players are kicking off a new season with “Forever Plaid,” a beloved musical celebrating male harmony groups of the fifties and sixties.

What do you get when you mix watermelon, pineapple, strawberry milk and Sprite? Peep the trend everyone is trying online.

Get ready for Summer Madness XIII

If you love trivia and musical lovers, test your Broadway knowledge at POST Houston this Thursday.

Tessa takes a closer look at Joasis, a place for dogs to learn swimming and dock diving.

Ahead of the Grape Stomp Festival at Bernhardt Winery

Escape from the heat, have fun, and get FIT!

Chicken vs Hotdog is a fun new game from Big Potato Games. Mel challenged Derrick and Tessa to try it out. Who was Houston Life’s Chicken vs Hotdog Inaugural champion?

An Australian man who admitted killing a gay American by punching him off a cliff top in Sydney in 1988 has been sentenced to nine years in prison.

Today on Houston Life we're getting to know our newest guest co-host.

¡Hola! Les presento a Tigre, un cachorro que responde comandos en español! (Hi! Let me introduce you to Tigre, a pup who responds to commands in Spanish.)