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Payton Howie is back in Studio B.She's fresh off her tour with Grammy award-winning country artist Ashley McBryde and catching up with us on a whirlwind of a fall. She also brought the house down with a live performance of her latest single, 'Denim'. Watch the player above for her full interview and performance.

Everything you need to know about Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market 2024.

If you're looking to impress your guests this Thanksgiving, wine and lifestyle expert Daniela Garrido joined us with the perfect wine pairings to complement your favorite dish.

The Freedom Child Foundation is keeping children with incarcerated parents, connected. The non-profit acts as a lifeline for these kids to help them stay in contact by phone, letters, and in-person visits. The non-profit was founded by Wandjell Harvey-Robinson whose parents were both incarcerated when she was just 8-years-old. Watch the player above for her to learn more about the inspiration behind the Freedom Child Foundation.

Local Katy baker Hemu Basu is casting spells with her realistic cakes. With several Food Network appearances under her belt, she's heading back to the small screen to compete in their new series 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking.' Watch the player above to learn more about it while she taught Houston Life co-hosts Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera an easy dessert you can make at home.

The 16th annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival kicks off today. The 11-day festival includes films to educate and entertain audiences all while highlighting our city's rich diversity. Watch the player above to find out where to go, what to expect, and how to get discounted tickets!

Did someone pull the fire alarm? We have some firefighters in Studio B. You can find them inside the latest Houston Firefighter Calendar where proceeds benefit fire victims and equipment for the department to keep the community safe.

The Hindu Festival of Lights known as Diwali falls on Halloween this year. For the growing Hindu-American population in Texas, the holiday is considered India's biggest and most important celebration. Shubhra Ramineni of Spice Girl Kitchen threw us a Diwali celebration and shared how thousands of families plan to celebrate.

Time to get spooky! If you don't feel like going all out with a costume, or maybe you were invited to a last-minute shindig, let's give 'em pumpkin to talk about! Houston Life producer Javana and co-host Tessa Barrera tested out easy Halloween makeup that will turn you into a hallo-queen!

It's German Oktoberfest with an island twist! Tessa Barrera takes us to Galveston to "Tap the Keg" once again; kicking off the 42nd annual island Oktoberfest.She has all the details on this family-friendly and free festival happening in downtown Galveston.

Chef Daniele Uditi of Pizzana grew up Naples, Italy after making his way to the U.S., his talents in the kitchen quickly turned the heads of celebrities and business owners. We'll chat about why he's in town, what makes his pizza different from others, and the decades-old sourdough starter he still uses today.

From meals to mentorship, how local non-profit Bridge The Gaps is making a difference for at-risk kids. With thousands of volunteer hours throughout the organization, their efforts are giving students the resources they need to succeed in every aspect of life.