Local author Leah Cast talks about growing your faith with her latest book, "Transplant." It's a 30-week devotional aimed at inspiring and encouraging readers. She also just received two major national and international book awards. We heard all about the honors plus balancing her life as an author, model, and entrepreneur in our chat with her.

A look at the newly renovated space the teachers are going to love, plus tips to help you tackle your own projects on a budget.

Dee Brown, TV personality and Home Design Content Creator shares her pro tips on how to refresh a space, adding style and function, without breaking the bank.

TV personality and home design content creator, Dee Brown, shares chic and cheap ways to refresh your space.

Dee Brown, interior design storyteller, shares how you can elevate your bedroom closet with some simple design tips.

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(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)Golden State’s Stephen Curry and Phoenix’s Devin Booker have been 3-point champions at All-Star weekend before, and they’ll try to win that trophy again Sunday. The NBA revealed the 15 players Tuesday who will be taking part in the other on-court events besides the All-Star Game in Atlanta, with the overwhelming majority of them pulling double-duty between those competitions and the game itself. They’ll be joined by Portland’s Robert Covington, the only current NBA player who is a graduate of a historically Black college and university. It will be held at halftime of the All-Star Game, while the skills competition and 3-point contest will occur pregame. Atlanta, Charlotte, Cleveland, Detroit, Houston, Memphis, Miami, Minnesota, Oklahoma City, Sacramento, San Antonio and Toronto have no one participating in All-Star night events.

HOUSTON – Searching for ideas on how to make your child’s birthday party special while social distancing? You’re not alone! Insert POP: a virtual party planner. You can learn more about her experience in the video above, and visit POP’s website for more information. Happy party planning, parents!

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HOUSTON – If your Play-Doh is played out, and you’re running out of ways to keep the kids occupied, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Lifestyle expert and mom of two, Dee Brown, shares four easy hacks to help you reconnect with your little ones. TAKE IT BACK TO NATUREPlant a tree in the backyard with the kids, and tend to it daily. DANCE PARTYNothing eases stress or breaks tension like a good old fashion dance party. For more mom hacks, follow Dee Brown on her Instagram page.

HOUSTON – Congrats to one of our Cool Schools winners, Angleton ISD! We had more than 28,000 viewers vote in the contest, sponsored by Go Public Gulf Coast. Houston Life Correspondent Dee Brown went to visit Southside and see what makes it such a Cool School. You can watch the video above to learn more about their National School of Character distinction, and for more information on all of Houston's Cool Schools, visit GoPublicGulfCoast.com. Sponsored by: Go Public Gulf Coast