The special brunch includes themed meu items, photo ops, a friendship bracelet making station, and lots more.

We are lucky to have so many talented bakers in the Houston area -- but we knew Aydee Deaton of Sugar Berry Cookie Shoppe was the *perfect* person to help celebrate Tessa's birthday. From her appearance on the Food Network to her popular classes and work in the community, Aydee's skills are next level. Watch as she shows Houston Life hosts Derrick and Tessa how to decorate one of her delicious cookie cakes.

Buddha's birthday is an important holiday in several countries in Asia where there are large Buddhist populations.

Jillian Sturgill gets a little twinkle in her eye when someone asks her how old she is. She’s physically 31, but she tells strangers that she’s only seven. They will immediately look confused until she revels that she was born on Leap Day, so she’s only celebrated on her actual birthday seven times since being born.

Bayou Firetruck is a Houston based firetruck ready to come to your next event, like birthday parties, tailgates, gender reveals, wedding send offs and more.

The Dome turns 58 years old this month, and next weekend Dome-lovers will gather together at the third annual ‘Race for the Dome.’

It's the Astrodome's birthday weekend! Help us celebrate. Share photos and videos of your favorite memories on click2pins.

Show KPRC 2 Daniella Guzman some love!

Get out your party hats and help KPRC's Khambrel Marshall celebrate his 70th birthday!

Members of the community came together to celebrate the birthday of George Floyd more than two years after he was killed by a Minneapolis police officer.

A Rhode Island veteran made history while serving our country.

It’s not every day that you turn 100, and World War II veteran Tom Rice wanted to make sure his 100th birthday was unforgettable.

Elton John performs at Mt Smart Stadium on February 16, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Simpson/WireImage)NEW YORK – Elton John is celebrating his 74th birthday on Thursday — and he’s sending fans a very rare present. The other songs are: “Holiday Inn,” “Keep It a Mystery,” “Smokestack Children,” “Two of a Kind” and “Conquer the Sun.”“Scarecrow” marks the first time Elton put his music to Taupin’s lyrics. “‘Scarecrow’ will always have a very special place in my heart, and I know that Bernie feels the same way too. The six songs will be added to the digital version of the collection “Elton: Jewel Box,” which was first released in November and contains more than 100 rare songs spanning 1965 to 2019.

FILE - Actress Betty White poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on June 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)SAN ANTONIO – The original “Golden Girl” Betty White is honored with a special tribute at a Texas zoo on her 99th birthdayThe San Antonio Zoo took to social media to pay tribute to White, thanking her for being “a friend to animals and zoos”, with a photo of three elephants, also called their “Golden Girls,” KSAT reported. “From our Golden Girls and all of us at San Antonio Zoo to the OG Golden Girl Betty White, HAPPY 99th BIRTHDAY!! From our Golden Girls and all of us at San Antonio Zoo to the OG Golden Girl Betty White, HAPPY 99th BIRTHDAY!!! One more thing Betty White: whenever it’s safe to travel, you always have an open invitation to pay our ducks a visit!

HOUSTON – Many remembered Vanessa Guillen on the day of what would’ve been her 21st birthday. Houston ISD declared Wednesday “Vanessa Guillen Day.”The district released a video when her loved ones returned to Chavez High School, where she graduated. They were able to give her a special day just for her on her birthday,” said Yovanna. She was young and I’m just finding out today it was her 21st birthday. She also celebrated her 21st birthday this month.

HOUSTON – Take a look at how Precinct 4 constable deputies made one Houston boy’s birthday a memorable one. Precinct 4 deputies Derousse and Marroquin attended a very special parade for Trace, who just celebrated his 8th birthday. the department shared videos wishing him a Happy Birthday. As you can see, Trace was all smiles. If you see good news happen in your neighborhood, please share it with KPRC 2.

HOUSTON – A Houston veteran is celebrating a special milestone on Saturday and the community is invited. is turning 89 years old on Aug. 8 and everyone is on the invitation list for his socially distanced birthday parade. The 88-year-old served in the U.S. Army for 22 years, is Purple Heart recipient and Korean War veteran. When he was released 33 months later, Houston welcomed him home with a parade on August 10, 1953, two days after his birthday. So it’s fitting Houstonians will parade down the streets for him once more on his 89th birthday on August 8.

HOUSTON – You guys know what a GOLDEN BIRTHDAY is, right? It’s when the age you’re turning lands on the same number as your birth date. For instance, if you’re birthday is March 4th, your golden birthday would be when you turned 4 on the 4th. Today is Lauren Kelly’s boyfriend Gabriel’s golden birthday! Make a homemade birthday card.

Muskegon, MI (WNEM) – A guy in Michigan celebrated his birthday over the weekend with texts and phone calls from hundreds of people. Greg Johnson, Pranked on Birthday: "I knew something was coming, 100%, but I was not expecting this cause he got me a couple days earlier," said birthday boy Greg Johnson. Greg, the owner of a fairly new car, was surprised to get a call from his dealership last week. When Greg picked up his car, the hood, the rear window, and both sides were covered in pictures. Happy 33rd birthday, Greg.

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Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole died in 1997, but not before giving the world an amazing gift. His unique medley of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What a Wonderful World” is as iconic as it is beautiful. While it’s just one song from his 20+ year music career, it’s the one that’s most-recognizable. IZ enjoyed some mainstream success late in his career, but it was after his death that “Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World” skyrocketed in popularity. Google did a “doodle” in his honor of what would have been his 61st birthday.

Celebrating with the whole neighborhoodErica Walsh told KPRC 2 her Houston neighborhood held a parade for Dick Chaltry on Tuesday. Walsh wrote, “We wanted to help celebrate him in a very special way. Supporting local business after Spring Nutcracker Market canceledThough the Houston Ballet’s Spring Spectacular was canceled for this year, there’s plenty of local Texas vendors you can support online – without battling crowds. VOTE VOTE!!! What quarantine silver linings are you finding?

He said he would like to receive 100 birthday cards. He said he is a proud Army veteran and served in World War II. He turns 100 years old on Jan. 19. According to Broussard’s daughter, the birthday wish has been fulfilled. Send birthday cards to:Joseph BroussardRichard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home14041 Cottingham StreetHouston, TX 77048