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Pumpkins take over Lagoonfest and it is fun for the whole family!
Read full article: Pumpkins take over Lagoonfest and it is fun for the whole family!Lagoonfest has now transformed into a whimsical pumpkin patch of sorts! That’s right, the 12-acre lagoon is now aglow with Pumpkin Lights. Picture massive, lit-up jack-o’-lanterns showcasing designs ranging from dinosaurs and sea creatures to favorite characters from iconic Halloween films. You will find fun for the whole family! Houston Life’s Melanie Camp jumped at the opportunity to visit Lagoonfest and check out the Pumpkins Lights set up.
How your ‘ugly’ or ‘scary looking’ dog could result in $20K, and a year’s supply of tequila!
Read full article: How your ‘ugly’ or ‘scary looking’ dog could result in $20K, and a year’s supply of tequila!Mango Shotta, a jalapeño mango tequila brand is offering one lucky person a frighteningly sweet deal! A year's supply of tequila, $20,000, dog toys, AND the prestigious title as their official mascot!
3 police officers sentenced to prison over the Halloween crush in South Korea that killed nearly 160
Read full article: 3 police officers sentenced to prison over the Halloween crush in South Korea that killed nearly 160A South Korean court has given three police officers prison sentences over their botched handling of a 2022 Halloween crush in a Seoul nightlife district that killed nearly 160 people.
Pumpkin hummus and espresso cheese. Are these food and drink pairings worth trying this fall?
Read full article: Pumpkin hummus and espresso cheese. Are these food and drink pairings worth trying this fall?It may not feel like it, but fall officially starts on Sunday, Sept. 22! Now is a great time to start thinking about festive food and drink pairings for the holiday season. Entertaining expert Paul Zahn is teaching us how to make simple and delicious sips and bites perfect for the fall season.
How cool will it get in Houston as we step into September?
Read full article: How cool will it get in Houston as we step into September?September is finally here! Football is back, stores are decked out for Halloween and our weather will start to change! We’re even tracking our first cold front. Here’s what we can expect to see this month.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Friday's jobs report to snap a 3-day losing streak
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Friday's jobs report to snap a 3-day losing streakWall Street closed higher to break out of its first three-day losing streak since Halloween.
Got left over decorative pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns? Don’t throw them away, compost them
Read full article: Got left over decorative pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns? Don’t throw them away, compost themHalloween is officially over! If you have decorative pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns that you need to get rid of, the city of Houston wants you to drop them off at one of its three composting locations.
The Black Lagoon at Two Headed Dog is just the Place to Enjoy Spirits (in your cocktails) this Halloween
Read full article: The Black Lagoon at Two Headed Dog is just the Place to Enjoy Spirits (in your cocktails) this HalloweenVisit Two Headed Dog at 3100 Fannin Street, Houston for creepy themed Halloween cocktails
The National Museum of Funeral History a unique experience unlike anything else
Read full article: The National Museum of Funeral History a unique experience unlike anything elseJust in time for Halloween, we’re going inside the museum which has the largest display of funeral service memorabilia in the country.
Children return to school and trick-or-treat as Maine community starts to heal from mass shooting
Read full article: Children return to school and trick-or-treat as Maine community starts to heal from mass shootingChildren have returned to school and are trick-or-treating in Lewiston, Maine, in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in state history.
Sugar count in candy might make you rethink keeping excess Halloween treats around
Read full article: Sugar count in candy might make you rethink keeping excess Halloween treats aroundAdults are only supposed to have 25 grams of added sugar a day and doctors said many people sometimes eat that much in one sitting!
Neighborhoods with the best trick-or-treat candy in the Houston area: This is where KPRC 2 viewers recommended🎃🍭🍫🍬
Read full article: Neighborhoods with the best trick-or-treat candy in the Houston area: This is where KPRC 2 viewers recommended🎃🍭🍫🍬These neighborhoods made the list of best-of-candy spots around the Houston area, as named by KPRC 2 viewers. Take a look at the responses.
Biden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treating
Read full article: Biden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treatingBooks were about as abundant as candy at a trick-or-treating event that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted at the White House on the eve of Halloween.
Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depths
Read full article: Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depthsParticipants — who must be certified divers — draw the design of their pumpkins on the surface, then take them anywhere from 5 to 10 feet underwater to carve them.
Cool temperatures to stick around for Halloween; a look at historical Oct. 31 climatological data
Read full article: Cool temperatures to stick around for Halloween; a look at historical Oct. 31 climatological dataWith Sunday’s strong cold front blowing through southeast Texas, Houston and the surrounding areas are seeing the temperatures begin to fall.
Less boo for your buck: For the second Halloween in a row, US candy inflation hits double digits
Read full article: Less boo for your buck: For the second Halloween in a row, US candy inflation hits double digitsFor the second year in a row, U.S. shoppers are seeing double-digit inflation in the candy aisle.
5 affordable things to do around town to celebrate Halloween weekend
Read full article: 5 affordable things to do around town to celebrate Halloween weekendIf you're looking for some Halloween-themed events and activities to enjoy in the Houston area this weekend, our next guest has some great ideas for the entire family to enjoy together.
Halloween Makeup Tips: Two transformations you can do at home
Read full article: Halloween Makeup Tips: Two transformations you can do at homeMakeup Artist Steven Coleman joined KPRC 2 News Today at 10 to give our Caroline Brown and Justina Latimer a Halloween transformation, and share makeup tips so we can do it at home.
José Altuve’s Big Head: Meet the artist who makes big heads
Read full article: José Altuve’s Big Head: Meet the artist who makes big headsTessa met up with the local artist paying homage to Altuve in a way that will literally make his head big. Jose Olvera takes us through his labor of love creations perfect for Halloween, Dia De Los Muertos, and October baseball.
The Houston Arboretum’s annual ‘Arbooretum’ fall festival returns this weekend
Read full article: The Houston Arboretum’s annual ‘Arbooretum’ fall festival returns this weekendGuests can enjoy a full day of fun activities including the popular trick-or-treat nature trail, a pumpkin patch, a market, food trucks and lots more.
Some library books banned for those under 18 in Montgomery County
Read full article: Some library books banned for those under 18 in Montgomery CountySoon, bookshelves at all seven Montgomery County libraries will look a little different after county commissioners voted unanimously to prevent people under 18 from checking out books considered explicit or questionable.
Doorbell camera captures sweet surprise from trick-or-treater dressed as taco in NW Harris County
Read full article: Doorbell camera captures sweet surprise from trick-or-treater dressed as taco in NW Harris CountyDoorbell surveillance video usually captures the bad and the unbelievable, but a Ring camera in Northwest Harris County captured a special surprise on Halloween night.
Families, friends struggle to cope after Seoul crush
Read full article: Families, friends struggle to cope after Seoul crushAs bereaved families and friends struggle to make sense of a Halloween crowd crush that killed 156 people in South Korea’s capital, their grief is mixed with anger about officials’ failure to employ crowd controls in a small nightlife district swarmed with tens of thousands of partiers.
Australian survivor of Seoul crush blames 'mismanagement'
Read full article: Australian survivor of Seoul crush blames 'mismanagement'An Australian survivor of a crowd crush that killed more than 150 partygoers in the South Korean capital of Seoul blames the huge loss of life on officials’ failure to employ effective crowd controls despite anticipating a massive turnout for the Halloween celebrations.
S. Korea officials admit responsibility in Halloween tragedy
Read full article: S. Korea officials admit responsibility in Halloween tragedySouth Korean officials have admitted responsibility and apologized for failures in preventing and responding to a Halloween crowd surge that killed more than 150 people and left citizens shocked and angry.
Bidens dole out Halloween candy to first responders' kids
Read full article: Bidens dole out Halloween candy to first responders' kidsPresident Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, have doled out Halloween candy to trick-or-treaters dressed up as everything from Spider-Man to a flamingo to a monk to a zombie founding father.
🔒Bulk-buying over the holidays: Insiders, these are the best ways to save this season
Read full article: 🔒Bulk-buying over the holidays: Insiders, these are the best ways to save this seasonSince our bulk buying series this summer, we’ve kept an eye on Sam’s Club and Costco and the ways to save through the seasons.
'Manmade disaster': Officials criticized over Seoul deaths
Read full article: 'Manmade disaster': Officials criticized over Seoul deathsSouth Korean officials are facing tough questions about preparations for Halloween celebrations and demands for accountability after a crowd surge at the festivities left more than 150 people dead.
2 American college students among at least 153 dead in Seoul crowd crush
Read full article: 2 American college students among at least 153 dead in Seoul crowd crushTwo U.S. college students studying abroad were identified Sunday as the only known Americans among at least 153 people who died in a crush of Halloween revelers in Seoul.
LIST: Here are some family-friendly places to take the little ones on Halloween this Monday
Read full article: LIST: Here are some family-friendly places to take the little ones on Halloween this MondayAll the little ghouls and goblins will be outside searching for the sweetest treats this Halloween, and we want to ensure they enjoy it in the safest way possible.
S. Korea in shock, grief as 153 die in Halloween crowd surge
Read full article: S. Korea in shock, grief as 153 die in Halloween crowd surgeSouth Koreans mourned and searched for relatives lost in the “hell-like” chaos that killed more than 150 people, mostly in their 20s and 30s, when a huge Halloween party crowd surged into a narrow alley in a nightlife district in Seoul.
Officials: At least 146 crushed to death in Seoul stampede following Halloween festivities
Read full article: Officials: At least 146 crushed to death in Seoul stampede following Halloween festivitiesA mass of mostly young people among tens of thousands who gathered to celebrate Halloween in Seoul became trapped and crushed as the crowd surged into a narrow alley, killing at least 151 people and injuring 82 others in South Korea’s worst disaster in years.
‘15 minutes of fun is not worth $15,000′: Houston area attorneys send warning to pranksters ahead of Halloween
Read full article: ‘15 minutes of fun is not worth $15,000′: Houston area attorneys send warning to pranksters ahead of HalloweenIt’s almost time for Halloween, and with that comes the annual Halloween pranksters.
Smashing pumpkins coming to Houston: Sorry, folks -- pumpkin composting, not the band
Read full article: Smashing pumpkins coming to Houston: Sorry, folks -- pumpkin composting, not the bandBad news and good news, friends: The beloved band is not coming to Houston, but the green effort designed to create nutrient-rich compost with your discarded gourds is most definitely coming to H-Town this fall.
‘Howl-O-Ween’ specials reduce adoption fees for all dogs at BARC during Halloween weekend
Read full article: ‘Howl-O-Ween’ specials reduce adoption fees for all dogs at BARC during Halloween weekendThe City of Houston’s Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is hosting “Howl-O-Ween” specials during the Halloween weekend that will reduce adoption fees for all dogs five months and older, according to a release.
DIY Pumpkin Painting: Learn to paint pumpkins like a pro!
Read full article: DIY Pumpkin Painting: Learn to paint pumpkins like a pro!DIY expert Ashton Sedita shows Courtney and Derrick how to paint pumpkins like a pro! You can too. Materials and Instructions For the spider design: Materials - white pumpkin, black paint, black paint pen Instructions - Use your thumb and dab paint circle dots with it on white pumpkin. Once dry, make upside check marks to create 8 legs. For ghost design: Materials – orange pumpkin, white paint, black paint pen. Instructions: Use to your thumb and dab white paint onto the orange pumpkin. Once dry, create 2 eyes and a mouth.
Howl-o-ween Dog Parade
Read full article: Howl-o-ween Dog ParadeAttention all families and dog owners, this one’s for you! Levy Park is hosting their 5th annual ‘Howl-o-ween’ Dog Parade and Costume Contest presented by H-E-B this Sunday! A few furry friends stopped by our studio today to show off their PAWsome costumes and get you ready for what’s in-store.
10 last-minute 2022 Halloween costumes if you love pop culture
Read full article: 10 last-minute 2022 Halloween costumes if you love pop cultureThe best holiday of the year (OK, that’s debatable) is right around the corner, and if you haven’t figured out your Halloween costume yet, you’ve still got some time!
🔒Full moon splendor🌕, happy doggies🐶🐶🐶, stunning reflections🪞: See the best of our latest Click2Pins submissions
Read full article: 🔒Full moon splendor🌕, happy doggies🐶🐶🐶, stunning reflections🪞: See the best of our latest Click2Pins submissionsClick2Pins.com is where we find the photos that are making your life what it is in Southeast Texas.
Putting the BOO Into ArBOOretum for Spooky Family Fun This Weekend
Read full article: Putting the BOO Into ArBOOretum for Spooky Family Fun This Weekend‘Tis the season for extra oooooo’s at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. ArBOOretum is back. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Houston’s best fall festival with a number of fun activities that are fun for the whole family. Plus, there will be plenty of candy for all!