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What happens when two professional ballet dancers trade the stage for dirt? We took Italian Angelo Greco and Portuguese Rodrigo Pinto from Houston Ballet on their very first trip to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo — and let’s just say… it was officially their first rodeo!

Girl Scout cookie season just got even sweeter! We're making an award-winning cheesecake using Trefoils. We'll head to the kitchen with The Cheesecake Queen Elaine Bailey who will show us her recipe -and wait until you see the topping!

Ahead of Disney new live-action SNow White movie, we've invited Patry Chef Rebecca Masson to Studio B to teach us how to bake up a classic apple pie that will NOT put you to sleep!

High Horse 1898 is a new restaurant in Marshall, Texas, just a few hours north of Houston. It's the newest restaurant from Bear Creek Smokehouse owners Tracy and Robbie Shoults and today they showed us how to create their delicious Texas Cheesesteak Sandwich and the "All Hat No Cattle", one of their most popular cocktails.

Pop Culture Con is happening this weekend in Spring and it has something for all ages! If you've ever wanted to snap a pic with your favorite celebrities or get an autograph, we have the details on how you can make it happen! Watch the video player above for our chat with the Incredible Hulk Lou Ferrigno, longtime soap opera actor Sean Kanan and anime voice actor Vic Mignogna.

A whisky as bold as Beyoncé herself. Houston Life sat down with Cameron George, the master blender and head of global advocacy for SirDavis American Whisky. We learned the story behind the spirit and how it honors Black history and her family's legacy. Since SirDavis is an official sponsor of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo this year we mix up a cocktail called the "Texas Buckiin'" available on rodeo grounds.

On today’s Houston Life, Anthony Yanez joined the team for an exciting hour at the Houston Zoo! It was an action-packed segment, starting with a close-up look at the elephants, including the adorable baby Kirby, who’s now almost four months old. Tessa also discovered what it takes to care for elephants of all ages, including the 55-year-old matriarch of the herd. Meanwhile, Lauren Kelly spent time with the gorillas and learned how your old electronics can help ensure their survival in the wild. And for all the dinosaur enthusiasts out there, Mel Camp gave us an exclusive preview of a thrilling prehistoric adventure featuring over 60 colossal Jurassic giants! And together, they went in circles learning about the different facts about the fan-favorite carousel at the zoo. Can you guess how many times it goes around on a single Saturday during the summer? There’s so much to explore at the Houston Zoo! Catch the full show above for all the perfect spring break activities.

'Houston Life' is live at Houston Livestock and Rodeo for opening day. From the food and thrills to what's new, we have your guide to RodeoHouston 2025.

Awards season is in full-swing and up next, The Oscars. From BAFTA to Cannes to the Academy Awards, film critic Ward W. Bond has seen it all. We talked to him about this year's lineup of movies, actors, and moments you don't want to miss at Sunday's 97th academy awards.

On Houston Life, we discovered how one man’s journey after the Vietnam War became a true example of the American Dream. Meet Mr. Tai Nguyen, the father half of the father-son duo behind Mr. Tai Chili Garlic Flakes. Decades of working in convenience stores shaped his work ethic, cooking skills, and led him to create his unique take on the centuries-old Asian staple, chili garlic oil.

The 5th annual Houston Reads Day is approaching on February 28th. It's a single day for Houstonians to come together to read to students, support Literacy Now's Reading Intervention program, and bring awareness to the literacy crisis in Houston. The day will include over 400 volunteers, 39 Houston area schools participating, 685 classrooms, and 15,000+ Pre-K-5th grade students.

Join the Houston Life crew as they discover the magic from stunning costumes, incredible performers, and captivating music that creates an unforgettable guest experience under the Big Top.