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WATCH SATURDAY: Renowned chefs present cooking demos at Southern Smoke Festival
Read full article: WATCH SATURDAY: Renowned chefs present cooking demos at Southern Smoke FestivalCan’t make it to the festival? The YETI Culinary Stage cooking demos will be livestreamed on KPRC 2+ starting at 4:30 p.m. The demonstrations will be hosted by chef, YouTube personality, and New York Times bestselling author Brad Leone.
Honoring former President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday with Houston Habitat for Humanity
Read full article: Honoring former President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday with Houston Habitat for HumanityHouston Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Allison Hay is participating in a special multiple-home build in honor of former President Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday.
30+ things to do in Houston this October including events, festivals and more
Read full article: 30+ things to do in Houston this October including events, festivals and moreHouston offers an array of events this October, ranging from cultural festivals and family-friendly activities to concerts and food events.
Houston veteran pushes for tax breaks for organ donors after donating kidney and liver
Read full article: Houston veteran pushes for tax breaks for organ donors after donating kidney and liverTom O’Driscoll, a Houston veteran, became a kidney donor in 2010 and later donated 60% of his liver in 2022. He is now advocating for the End Kidney Deaths Act (H.R. 9275), which proposes a $50,000 tax credit for living organ donors, spread over five years, to encourage more donations.
$200 Landry’s gift cards will be given away weekly to KPRC 2 Insiders!
Read full article: $200 Landry’s gift cards will be given away weekly to KPRC 2 Insiders!In October and November, elite chefs representing the Landry’s restaurant teams will be featured on “Houston Life”, and each week a new KPRC 2 Insider will be drawn to win $200 in Landry’s gift cards, which can be used at any of the company’s well-known brands.
Texas Fish Art Contest seeks fin-tastic creations from young artists 🐟
Read full article: Texas Fish Art Contest seeks fin-tastic creations from young artists 🐟The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has launched the 2025 Texas Fish Art Contest, inviting students from grades K-12 to submit artwork and creative writing focused on Texas fish species.
VIP tickets to Bayou City Art Festival could be yours | Insiders, enter for a chance to win!
Read full article: VIP tickets to Bayou City Art Festival could be yours | Insiders, enter for a chance to win!The event, produced by Art Colony Association, Inc., features the works of 300 artists in 19 different categories and attracts 20,000 guests. One lucky KPRC 2 Insider will be among them after winning FOUR FREE VIP tickets to attend on Sunday, October 13.
Insiders, enter for a chance to win Family Chalet tickets to the 2024 Wings Over Houston Airshow!
Read full article: Insiders, enter for a chance to win Family Chalet tickets to the 2024 Wings Over Houston Airshow!One lucky KPRC 2 Insider will enjoy the phenomenal airshow at Ellington Field for free with a four-pack of tickets to the Family Chalet on October 27, 2024 valued at $450! Each family chalet ticket includes free food, non-alcoholic beverages, parking, and shuttle bus services.
🐄 Rides, Rodeos & More: Fort Bend County Fair brings big fun, family thrills
Read full article: 🐄 Rides, Rodeos & More: Fort Bend County Fair brings big fun, family thrillsThe 88th annual Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo, running until Oct. 6, celebrates community and inclusivity with the theme “Defying Challenges, Raising Champions.”
Storm Surge: What is it? And what types of hurricanes create the most devastating and deadly surge?
Read full article: Storm Surge: What is it? And what types of hurricanes create the most devastating and deadly surge?When a hurricane threatens the United States, a lot of attention is focused on the path and the wind speed. Storm surge can be just as important to monitor, because it can quickly cause extreme destruction and death.
Adopt Oreo! Friends of Missouri City Animal Shelter feature puppy looking for his forever home.
Read full article: Adopt Oreo! Friends of Missouri City Animal Shelter feature puppy looking for his forever home.Friends of Missouri City Animal Shelter stopped by the KPRC 2 studios to introduce 4-month-old puppy, Oreo! Oreo is one of many animals available for adoption at the Missouri City Animal Shelter.
New volunteer program in Fort Bend offers inside look at Meals on Wheels deliveries
Read full article: New volunteer program in Fort Bend offers inside look at Meals on Wheels deliveriesFort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels has introduced the "Training Wheels Program," allowing community members to experience meal delivery firsthand by joining experienced drivers before committing to volunteer.
Score FREE nuggets, Chick-n-Strips at Houston-area Chick-fil-A locations!
Read full article: Score FREE nuggets, Chick-n-Strips at Houston-area Chick-fil-A locations!Chick-fil-A locations in the Houston area are offering free 5-count nuggets or 2-count chick-n-strips from Sept. 25 to Sept. 30 through the Chick-fil-A App.
What to order at some of Houston’s best neighborhood restaurants
Read full article: What to order at some of Houston’s best neighborhood restaurantsIn this episode of “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd”, we meet chefs who have set up shop inside local neighborhoods and share their signature dishes that keep people coming back.
Waiting Under the Willow Foundation talks about adoptable puppy, Tito – and their newest volunteer!
Read full article: Waiting Under the Willow Foundation talks about adoptable puppy, Tito – and their newest volunteer!Waiting Under the Willow (WUWF) introduces 6-month old puppy, Tito. WUWF also talks about Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and how their newest volunteer is helping spread awareness.
Tourists can finally visit the Oval Office. A replica is opening near the White House on Monday
Read full article: Tourists can finally visit the Oval Office. A replica is opening near the White House on MondayA new tourist stop in Washington is offering visitors the next best thing to being in the Oval Office.
Watch ‘Saving Wildlife: Return to Rwanda’ from KPRC 2 and the Houston Zoo
Read full article: Watch ‘Saving Wildlife: Return to Rwanda’ from KPRC 2 and the Houston ZooWatch the extended version of the show to see even more of the adventure and the work being done to save animals like gorillas, grey crowned cranes, and zebras.
🍪 Get creative and win cookies! Tiff’s Treats launches billboard design contest 🎨
Read full article: 🍪 Get creative and win cookies! Tiff’s Treats launches billboard design contest 🎨Tiff's Treats, a Texas-based warm cookie delivery company, is inviting Houston-area graphic designers and illustrators to submit designs for a new billboard.
Die-hard Texans tailgaters mark 20 years being first in line, ready for Sunday’s home opener against Chicago Bears
Read full article: Die-hard Texans tailgaters mark 20 years being first in line, ready for Sunday’s home opener against Chicago BearsA few of the most die-hard fans lined up early outside NRG Stadium to make sure they got their spot to tailgate.
Houston Texans fans! These are the best bites you’ll find at NRG Stadium
Read full article: Houston Texans fans! These are the best bites you’ll find at NRG StadiumTo kick off Season 2 of "Eat Like a Local", Chris Shepherd visits a local farm to see where Houston restaurants are getting the freshest and most flavorful produce.
Homecoming mum scams on the rise: How to ensure you get what you pay for
Read full article: Homecoming mum scams on the rise: How to ensure you get what you pay forScams targeting homecoming mum buyers are on the rise, with fraudulent sellers often using photos of genuine designs to deceive customers.
FARM TO TABLE: Where Houston restaurants get the most fresh and flavorful produce
Read full article: FARM TO TABLE: Where Houston restaurants get the most fresh and flavorful produceTo kick off Season 2 of "Eat Like a Local", Chris Shepherd visits a local farm to see where Houston restaurants are getting the freshest and most flavorful produce.
It is my dream! | Chris Shepherd writes a letter to viewers on eve of season 2 of ‘Eat Like a Local’
Read full article: It is my dream! | Chris Shepherd writes a letter to viewers on eve of season 2 of ‘Eat Like a Local’I had never thought about working in TV, but after sitting with the team at KPRC 2 and talking about this show, I knew it was for me. Talking with the people that make our city’s restaurants so amazing, showing viewers what makes our city the best food city in the country, highlighting these places and helping tell their stories is what I have always wanted to do. Sharing stories of these great people for all to see -- It is my dream!
First in the nation: Natural Bridge State Park pioneers accessibility for the blind
Read full article: First in the nation: Natural Bridge State Park pioneers accessibility for the blindNatural Bridge State Park in Virginia is the first state park in the U.S. to install RightHear, creating a fully accessible location for people who are blind or have low vision.
September in Houston: Must-see events from festivals to live music
Read full article: September in Houston: Must-see events from festivals to live musicHouston offers a vibrant array of events throughout September, including the extended Houston Restaurant Weeks benefiting the Houston Food Bank, the Labor Day Music Fest at LagoonFest Texas, and the captivating play "All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg" at Zilkha Hall.
Step into a pink paradise at the Malibu Barbie Café 🩷🌸
Read full article: Step into a pink paradise at the Malibu Barbie Café 🩷🌸The Malibu Barbie Café is an immersive pop-up experience opening in Houston from mid-August to mid-October at Junction HTX, featuring a retro-themed dining atmosphere and a roller rink.
Talented parents inspire local woman’s creative career path
Read full article: Talented parents inspire local woman’s creative career path“Houston Life” is proud to launch a partnership with Society6 to spotlight local artists, like Tina Salazar, and celebrate their creativity. You can see her work and other Houston artists now on s6.co/houstonlife.
Rapper BeatKing died at Houston hospital due to pulmonary embolism, sources report
Read full article: Rapper BeatKing died at Houston hospital due to pulmonary embolism, sources reportAccording to sources, the Houston rapper was rushed to a nearby hospital where he later died after suffering a pulmonary embolism.
From patient to volunteer: How one woman’s experience with West Nile virus shaped her desire to help others
Read full article: From patient to volunteer: How one woman’s experience with West Nile virus shaped her desire to help othersJulienne Burton's experience with West Nile Virus in 2006 and the exceptional care she received at Houston Methodist inspired her to become a volunteer at the hospital.