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From their headquarters in Dickinson to the world, Texas EquuSearch brings closure for grieving families
It is the afternoon at Texas EquuSearch headquarters in Dickinson, Texas. Volunteers gather after a morning doing what they do best. “Today, we literally just got off of a search with Galveston County Sheriff’s Department in an apparent homicide case," said Texas EquuSearch Founder & CEO Tim Miller. Founded in August 2000, for almost as long, Texas Equusearch has been helping reunite families with missing loved ones. Miller knows what families are going through. His daughter Laura went missing in 1984 and it was 17 months before police accidently found her body.
Retired pro boxer Termite Watkins Has Tips knock out the termites in your home!
You may have heard of Termite Watkins, the Houston-born boxer who turned pro in 1974. He earned his nickname, Termite, because growing up his family was in the pest control business. Now, Termite has retired from boxing and he is getting back into the business after buying Coastal Fumigators.
Spring Branch woman loses 17 pounds and gains a whole lot of confidence!
For years, Houstonian Jeandell Arcelia was so uncomfortable with the way she looked, she didn't even like to take a photo. Then, she met the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston who she says helped her reach our goal weight and get her confidence back.
Seize the day with the cast of Disney’s ‘Newsies’ on Houston Life
The Tony-Award winning musical “Newsies” returns in a brand-new production by Theater Under The Stars. Pierre Marais and Cailen Fu stopped by Houston Life to chat about the musical with Tessa Barrera and special guest co-host, Christina Wells.
Burger Bodega and Phat Eatery honor late chef Alex Au-Yeung with fusion burger for AAPI Heritage Month
Burger Bodega is celebrating Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the life of late chef Alex Au-Yeung by bringing back the Phat Eatery Beef Rendang smash burger collab. Proceeds will go back to the chef's favorite organization, the Southern Smoke Foundation.
Horses for Heroes: Military veterans find healing and hope at Angleton ranch
Among the activities on site, the veterans learn about grooming the animals and guiding the horses with their voices. Sasha Camacho explained the skills developed at the stables can translate to success in the veterans’ personal and work lives as well.
Houston B-Boys bust a move in Studio B
The Paris Olympics are right around the corner and this year, breakdancing has been added as an official sport. On Houston Life, Derrick and Tessa met Jaime 'Venum' Burgos, a b-boy who's had an impressive breakdancing career, and his 10-year-old student, 'B-boy Flippers' who is on his way to the kids' world breakdancing competition in Slovenia.
‘Lucid Illusions’ performs after winning Battle of the Bands at KPRC 2 Eat Like a Local Crawfish Fest
Following their Battle of the Bands win at the KPRC 2 Eat Like a Local Crawfish Fest, we sat down with Lucid Illusions. We met Jordan, Connor, and Donovan in October but now, they're back on Houston Life to catch up with us and perform after their win.
Forewarned is Forearmed: How a body scan can spot signs of disease in you before the symptoms show
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women here in the United States. One person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp sat down with Steve Marler, the Founder of Advanced Body Scan in Bellaire to learn more about how people are using body scans to spot signs of disease before the symptoms show.
David Mitchell had a hunch the tired heavy feeling in his legs had something to do with vein disease
David Mitchell had a hunch the tired heavy feeling in his legs had something to do with vein disease, after all, it ran in his family. So, he turned to Dr. Tonie Reincke at Reincke Vein Center for help. Learn how Mitchell was able to find relief from the symptoms of his vein disease.
Rock performer uses music to spread messages about mental health
Local genre-bending musician JonoJono is on a mission to shatter stereotypes in the rock and alternative music scene. Get to know his story about self-discovery and why spreading messages about mental health through his music is close to his heart.
Understanding women’s pelvic floor health with experts from Memorial Hermann
May is Women's Health Month and Tessa sat down with the team from Memorial Hermann about pelvic floor health. It's an important topic for women at any age. From symptoms to treatment they discussed how your healthcare provider can help you navigate those issues and start feeling like yourself again.
Regenerative medicine could help patients find relief from chronic nerve and joint pain
If you've struggled with issues like joint pain, osteoarthritis or neuropathy, you may have been told the only way to find relief is through drugs or surgery -- or that nothing at all will help. The team at NexGenEsis says they can put the body in the best position to heal itself through regenerative medicine. Watch the full interview to find out how they can help with symptoms like burning, numbness, shooting pains, tingling and balance issues.
From couch surfing, to the streets, Covenant House Texas works to help fight youth homelessness in Houston
It will be a night of glitz and glam with Broadway stars at the Wortham Center and it's all for a good cause. A Night of Broadway Stars raises funds and awareness for Covenant House Texas. The organization helps local youth overcome homelessness, abandonment and trafficking. Watch their full interview for how you can join and help make a difference
How a local mom found affordable, custom furniture and transformed her home
Local mom Brittany Franklin knew she wanted to upgrade her home, but instead of moving into a new place, she and her husband decided to focus on making their current home work better for them. So they upgraded virtually every room in their home with brand new, custom-made furniture from Living Designs Furniture -- a local, family-owned company where quality, locally-sourced materials and excellent craftsmanship are what keep customers coming back.