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Do you remember the man who killed Halloween 50 years ago? Story of Houston’s own real-life Candy Man
Read full article: Do you remember the man who killed Halloween 50 years ago? Story of Houston’s own real-life Candy ManAs Halloween descends upon us, we revisit the harrowing tale of Ronald Clark O’Bryan, Houston's own "Candy Man."
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!
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.
An Easter primer: Facts, figures you might not have known about the celebration
Read full article: An Easter primer: Facts, figures you might not have known about the celebrationHere’s a synopsis of both the historical elements of Easter that people might not know about, and the modern financial windfall Easter is expected to be in 2022.
‘How U doin’?: Tell your Valentine you’re their ‘LBSTER’ with ‘Friends’ themed conversation hearts candy
Read full article: ‘How U doin’?: Tell your Valentine you’re their ‘LBSTER’ with ‘Friends’ themed conversation hearts candyOH. MY. GOD. Conversation hearts just got cooler and sweeter this Valentine’s Day, thanks to the iconic TV show “Friends.”
🔒Family-friendly Halloween fun🎃: Non-scary haunted houses, pumpkin hunts and monster mash events to avoid scarring your kids for life
Read full article: 🔒Family-friendly Halloween fun🎃: Non-scary haunted houses, pumpkin hunts and monster mash events to avoid scarring your kids for lifeHere’s the list of Halloween events for the whole family across the city, from non-scary haunted houses to pumpkin hunts, candy extravaganzas and more.
9-year-old Klein ISD student suspended after being given cannabis-laced candy by another student at Krahn Elementary, family says
Read full article: 9-year-old Klein ISD student suspended after being given cannabis-laced candy by another student at Krahn Elementary, family saysAngela Rose is worried and upset after learning that her 9-year-old daughter who is a 3rd-grade student at Krahn Elementary School ate candy infused with marijuana which was brought to the campus by another student.
Classic candy fans, rejoice! Iconic Creme Savers returning to store shelves after more than a decade off the market
Read full article: Classic candy fans, rejoice! Iconic Creme Savers returning to store shelves after more than a decade off the marketClassic candy fans, nursing some serious Creme Savers withdrawal symptoms? We’ve got some seriously sweet news for your -- The beloved hard candy is making a comeback.
Butterfinger teases new peanut butter product, bringing buzz on social media
Read full article: Butterfinger teases new peanut butter product, bringing buzz on social mediaHOUSTON – The company behind Butterfinger candy dropped a hint on Instagram at a possible new product that may have the Internet going nuts. According to Thrillist, Ferrero, the company that owns Butterfinger, posted an image of a jar of Butterfinger-flavored peanut butter on their Instagram, on National Peanut Butter Day. “We just had the best idea for #NationalPeanut ButterDay,” Butterfinger wrote, “Just kidding...Unless?”Social media were quick to respond positively to the idea, hoping the new product would be real. Ferrero has not officially confirmed the new Butterfinger peanut butter would be released to stores, as there’s no set plan or date for the product at this time, Thrillist reported. AdWould you love to try the new Butterfinger Peanut Butter if it was a thing?
Have you tried the candy temptation challenge on your kids yet?
Read full article: Have you tried the candy temptation challenge on your kids yet?HOUSTON – Have you guys seen the kids candy temptation challenge on your newsfeeds lately? The object is pretty easy: a parent puts some candy (or any other delicious snack) in front of their little one, and then tells them they can have some…BUT ONLY AFTER THEY COME BACK FROM LEAVING THE ROOM. This challenge is so funny, mainly because most of the kids FAIL with flying colors. Kylie Jenner’s daughter Stormi was one of the first to try it...and she PASSED! Watch as these adorable kids straight up lose all of their willpower when no one’s watching!
Inside the Gold Ticket Treasure Hunt: Jelly Belly founder is giving away a candy factory to one lucky winner
Read full article: Inside the Gold Ticket Treasure Hunt: Jelly Belly founder is giving away a candy factory to one lucky winnerThe real-life candyman himself, Jelly Belly owner David Klein is giving fans a chance to win the ultimate prize: a candy factory. With The Gold Ticket Treasure hunt, our goal is to get people out and about with their families. Take videos of your treasure hunt experiences for possible inclusion in our upcoming series.To play, participants pay $49.99 to join at TheGoldTicket.com. Only 1,000 gold tickets will be distributed all over the country, according to the website. A Facebook group dedicated to the Gold Ticket Treasure Hunt has been created.
How 'Pose' Season 2 Shined a Necessary Light on the Black Transgender Lives Matter Movement (Exclusive)
Read full article: How 'Pose' Season 2 Shined a Necessary Light on the Black Transgender Lives Matter Movement (Exclusive)(Spoilers for the episode, which first premiered on July 9, 2019 on FX, and is now streaming on Netflix.) It is also a reflection of the many transgender people who have lost their lives in the decades since. In 2019, in the wake of the increasing numbers of deaths, the American Medical Association even called the violence against the transgender community an epidemic, stating that transgender women were most at risk. She got her trophy, she got her 10s across the board [before] finally being laid to rest, Mock says of the fanciful sequence. It felt like it was a beautiful send-off for us both, Ross adds, before paying tribute to the real transgender women who lives were lost.