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Celebrating Mexican culture through colorful art, gifts and literature at Casa Ramirez in the Heights
Casa Ramirez has been part of the Houston community for nearly 40 years. Inside their colorful shop on 19th street in the Heights, you'll find all kinds of colorful gifts, art and books. Ahead of Cinco de Mayo, owner Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez is sharing not only the significance of this holiday, but also how she's continuing the mission of her late husband, Macario. Watch the full interview to learn more about this Houston gem.
The Motherhood Center can help you from pregnancy to parenting
Derrick Shore and Mel Camp sat down with Gabriela Gerhart. 24 years ago, she founded The Motherhood Center, a place where growing families can learn and thrive together from pregnancy to parenting. She told us about what sparked the need to create a facility with classes, support groups, and treatments. The Motherhood Center is located on 3701 W. Alabama St. Suite 230.
A traveler's guide to experience Puerto Rico
The summer travel season is right around the corner - and if you're looking for a beachy paradise, Puerto Rico is just a short flight from Houston. Gabe Saglie, a senior editor with Travelzoo, shared his top picks to help you plan your own trip to the popular island getaway on Houston Life.
Houston Life co-host Tessa Barrera opens up about her beauty journey and self-discovery during brief absence from show
On Houston Life, we checked in on our girl Tessa Barrera. She's out of the office this week and wanted to tell you why in her own words. She shared her message of beauty, self-discovery, and what she wants women everywhere to know.
Houston comedians coming together to ‘Stand Up for Pets’
Emancipet, a 501c3 nonprofit veterinary clinic network, is dedicated to helping make veterinary care more affordable and accessible for all Houston pet families. They’ve teamed up with local comedians for a fun night of comedy that gives back.
How Comcast RISE is donating millions to help small businesses grow
Since 2020, Comcast RISE has awarded more than $125 million in monetary, marketing and technology grants to 13,500 businesses. Could your small business be next? Watch the full interview to learn more about the program, who is eligible and how you can apply.
The Reverend Shawn Amos chats about his music and literary career, divorce and life as the son of Wally ‘Famous’ Amos
He's a dad, musician and author who spent his childhood in the kitchen with his dad, cookie creator Wally "Famous" Amos. Now, the recent Texas transplant is an accomplished musician and author -- winning a Grammy and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work. Ahead of his new album release and gig performing at Dosey Doe in The Woodlands, he's chatting with Houston Life about his successes, struggles, and what he's learned along the way.
East End Street Fest remains a cultural treasure for 12 years
The Houston East End Street Fest returns to the Navigation Esplanade in Houston's historic East End this Saturday, May 4. The family-friendly event is free and celebrates Mexican and Chicano arts, music, and heritage. Houston Life also got a special performance from Ballet Folklorico Herencia Mexicana de Houston.
Wildlife expert Coyote Peterson headlines Bridgeland’s 16th Annual Nature Fest
The Bridgeland community is hosting its annual Nature Fest, complete with animal encounters, fun activities for kids of all ages and a special appearance from Coyote Peterson, the Emmy award-winning host of ‘Brave Wilderness’ on YouTube.
Here’s what you’ll find at Vibe Artisan Markets, the largest of its kind in Texas
The husband and wife team behind Vibe Artisan Markets started from humble beginnings. But now, their curated market featuring merchandise from small businesses, creatives and handcrafter artists has now expanded outside of Texas and into Colorado. We caught up with Christina Terry about the upcoming spring market at Post Houston and who and what you'll find there.
Meet Vortxz, the Latino Indie-Alternative rock band from southeast Houston
Indie-alternative rock band "Vortxz" is back from a highly successful West Coast tour. They performed their song 'My Love' for us in Studio B. But first, we sat down with the Houston-based band to chat about how they are thriving on the local and national music scene.
Cheers! Paul Zahn treats us to trendy beverages for the spring and summer season
The weather is heating up in Houston, how about trying some new cocktails? Entertainment expert and cocktail guru Paul Zahn joined us in the studio with some options for our non-alcoholic friends, our classic cocktail drinkers, and those who prefer to pop the tab and drink from a can.
Explore culture and diversity at the third annual Sugar Land Arts Fest
Celebrate diversity and creativity at the Sugar Land Arts Fest happening on April 27-28 at the Smart Financial Centre. There you'll find art from over 100 artists, a beer garden and wine garden, live music, and even a live mural painting. We got a preview of this third annual festival with co-chair of the event Stacy Borgfeldt and featured artist Debra Jan Hall.
Local author Lynne Kelly writes ‘The Secret Language of Birds’ after a rare whooping crane nesting event in Texas
Meet the author who features relationships between humans and wildlife in her literary works. Her latest work is based on a true event when whooping cranes nested in Texas for the first time in a century. Read on to discover more about her inspiration behind the book.
Comedic play coming to Houston highlights Texas’ reign at Miss USA pageant in the 80s
Did you know the Miss USA winners from 1985 to 1989 were all Miss Texas titleholders? No other state has been able to achieve five consecutive wins and now there's a play about it. "Aces!" is about their live fictional tv reunion and it is coming to Houston. Today we learned more about the show that's full of laughs and interesting history as some of the cast joined us live in studio.
Families facing a Parkinson’s diagnosis find support from Houston organization
The Houston area Parkinson's Society celebrates 50 years of service. We discovered how a small support group turned into a large organization making a big impact. Plus, if you or someone you know suffers from Parkinson's, Maggie Abbot with HAPS demonstrates some exercises to help with managing symptoms.
Focus on self-care with these med spa and wellness treatments
Town and Country Plastic Surgeons and Med Spa has built a legacy in the plastic surgery community, but what you might not realize is that their med spa is a one stop shop for all things aesthetic. Tessa Barrera takes a closer look at the services they offer patients.
Spring into spring cleaning and decluttering with Brooke Rives of Dwell Well Inc.
It's never too late for a little spring cleaning. Professional organizer Brooke Rives is back to help us clear out the clutter. She shared her tips for organizing your linen closet, tableware, and getting your home ready for summertime.
Novel ‘Memory Fog’ sheds light on cognitive decline and caregiving
We have a new book to add to your list! 'Memory Fog' is a humorous work of fiction that sheds light on caregiving, it's something millions of Americans deal with every single day. We met the author, Houstonian, Cynthia Hoelscher whose own experiences with her parents are depicted in her writing.
‘Good Taste with Tanji’ host Tanji Patton showcases her easy crawfish dip and sips
Tanji Patton knows great food and great drinks. In fact, she's made a career out of it! The 'Good Taste with Tanji' host took time out of her busy production schedule (her show is currently shooting its tenth season!) to stop by Houston Life with some sips and and a dip recipe crawfish fans will love!