Many have reached the age of 18, where they can legally participate in the civic process. For many others, the action is even more special as their efforts and work to become an American comes to fruition in a symbolic and special act.

Imagine finding a fulfilling career path with perks. Melanie Camp from Houston Life discovered that when she dropped by Pipefitters Local 211 in Deer Park.

Last week a brand-new restaurant opened at M-K-T Heights called Buttermilk Baby. Over the weekend, people lined up out the door for a chance to be among the first to get a taste of what is on the menu. Houston life reporter Melanie Camp took us inside Buttermilk Baby to show us what the hype is all about.

Houston Life and Shell Federal Credit Union are teaming up once again to show some special teachers some love as they head back to the classroom.

If you are looking to take the next step in following your dreams Lone Star College can help. Providing high quality, affordable education for students, Lone Star College is focused on helping you along your path to success.

To kickoff the event Houston Life’s Melanie Camp visited The Lymbar in Houston’s Ion District near Midtown to chat with owner and Executive Chef David Cordúa and sample the menu. The Lymbar is back for their second Latin Restaurant Weeks and this year they have focused on delicious lunch and dinner deals that will have your mouth watering!

Learn how to make a Monte Carlo. This whiskey based cocktail has been around since the early 1800's!

PostScript bartender Ben Sanderson swung by the Houston Life studio to teach Mel how to make a French Kiss cocktail for her birthday.

Houston life celebrated National Ramen Day with "The Crawmen" a limited edition dish that is only on the menu at Ramen Tatsu-Ya in Monstrose for a few weeks!

Houston Life's Melanie Camp caught up with actor Jon Hamm. Renowned for his captivating portrayal of Don Draper in the acclaimed television series "Mad Men," Hamm is lending his distinctive voice to the audiobook adaptation of "When Business is Love" by fifth generation, CEO of Hastens, Yan Ryde.

Houston Firefighters get ready to Rodeo

KPRC 2 and Houston Habitat for Humanity join forces, constructing homes for local families in need

Houston Life’s Melanie Camp heads to ENDVR Active Community in the Greater Fifth Ward for a guide to help you get back into the gym and into a new fitness routine for 2024.

Houston Life Reporter Melanie Camp takes us behind the scenes at IAH to see how United is keeping it moving - from Ticketing to takeoff- during this busy holiday travel period.

If you’re a fan of boy bands from the 90s, you’ll like XTNCT. They are very handsome and talented and they're releasing their latest single exclusively on Houston Life.

The Houston Grand Opera is bringing something very special to Houston. October 20th is the world premiere of “Intelligence,” an opera based on the little-Known true story of two unlikely pro-union, Civil War spies. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp takes on a special look behind the scenes at rehearsals, meeting some of the cast and Director and Choreographer, Jawole Willa Jo Zolla.

Houston Life Correspondent Melanie Camp spent a day out in Texas City with Lagoonfest (unofficial) VP of Fun, Uri Man, exploring some of the fun ways you can do Lagoonfest right.

KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy and Houston Life's Melanie Camp give you the low down on what you need to know about KPRC 2's Big Game Coverage...with a little help from their friends at George Bush High School. Watch the pep rally and find out how to stream 150 High School games FREE this fall. Click2Houston.com/BGC is your home for High School Sports!

Agatha Christie’s ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’ is now playing at Alley Theatre, making it a world premiere adaptation of one of the author’s best-known novels.

Traeday Weekend just gets bigger and bigger every year. Here are the details for 2023 from the man himself, Trae tha Truth

Don't put up with tired, achy, and swollen legs, they could be a sign of vein disease and there might be something you can do about it.

Dr. Shaquille O’Neal celebrated the opening of his first ‘Big Chicken’ restaurant in Texas. The former NBA legend told Houston Life he picked Houston because he, “loves Houston, my kids live here...”

Thursday at 1pm on Houston Life, a Houston suburb has an alter-ego. Have you heard about, ‘Katyzueala’!

Big Rivers Waterpark and Adventures is 80 acres of rides, slides, and activities. There is something for all the family!

The Houston Life team has packed up the minivan and taken the show on the road. We're live from New Braunfels for an epic adventure.

All over Houston there are so many good places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Melanie Camp was assigned to do some tequila and Tex-Mex research.

Puttshack Houston brings mini golf, a thoughtfully crafted menu, and fun twists to your favorite cocktails to downtown hitting a hole-in-one when it comes to fun!

Downward dog is about to go up in the cuteness department with Puppy Yoga!

Here's a sneak peek at Houston Life on Monday.

It is never to late to get in the game. Once a week, a group of local ladies from the Texas 2 Steps meet at Peet Junior High School in Conroe to train for games in the Granny Basketball League. Houston Life's Melanie Camp turned up to training to find out more.

Having trouble deciding what to eat? Let the winners of the Golden Buckle Foodie Awards 2023 be your guide to the must eat items at Rodeo

In Texas and fresh off the back of her sold out show at the Houston Improv, Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka dropped by Studio B to chat with Melanie Camp. Atsuko is the creator of the viral sensation, The Drop Challenge, and she had something new for us to try on Houston Life.

Houston Life takes the show on the road to Sam Houston Race Park for the start of the 2023 season.

Many families in Houston celebrate The Epiphany or Three Kings Day on January 6 with a Rosca De Reyes. This beautifully decorated sweet bread is the centerpiece of a long held tradition that celebrates the end of the Christmas season. Houston Life sent Melanie Camp along to Arandas Bakery in Sharpstown to learn more about, including the significance of baking in a little baby Jesus figurine into the bread.

Embrace the icy temps and try ice skating at Discovery Green

The Round Top Collection Has a New Store in Rice Village

Houston Life's Melanie Camp spotted a Yeti at the Houston Zoo and you can too! Zoo Lights is on now through January 8 and the Yeti will be there hanging out for selfies. It is just one of the many Zoo Lights attractions.

Goodwill maybe a great place to shop but did you know they also offer a number of free courses that help break down the barriers to employment. Houston Life's Melanie Camp has more on Goodwill Houston's EmployAbility program.

These are the anchors and reporters who joined Houston's home for news in 2021.

The Houston Grand Opera celebrates the return of El Milagro del Recuerdo. This mariachi opera is back on stage by popular demand. Houston Life's Melanie Camp went onstage to talk with the performers about the opera that means so much to many Houstonians.

Countdown to family holiday fun!

He's a standout rookie.

Houston Life's Melanie Camp takes us on a first look inside Academy Sports + Outdoors new store in Meyerland. For a chance to win a $1000 Academy Sports + Outdoors gift card head online to HoustonLife.TV

Houston band the Powell Brothers visited the Houston Life set to chat with Melanie Camp and perform their new song, "Drive" ahead of playing Fan Fest at Minute Maid before the Astro's first game in the 2022 World Series

The Houston Life Prize Wheel gives us the opportunity to connect with our wonderful viewers and gives you, the viewer, the opportunity to win BIG prizes.

League City has a lot of beautiful murals and many are painted by Artist Adam Socie. Houston Life's Melanie Camp caught up with Adam for a chat and a bit of live painting.

What is it like to sing the anthem to a stadium of people? Houston Life's Melanie Camp caught up with international vocalist and co-founder of Jazz Houston, Belinda Munro, moments after soundcheck to find out what is it like to sing the anthem at Minute Maid before an Astros Game.

What does it take to get a giant mural onto the side of a building? Houston Life's Melanie Camp went Downtown to find out more from International Artist Chase Maclaim.

'Tis the season for getting ready for the holiday season. How is your holiday season pre-game looking? We sent Houston Life Correspondent Melanie Camp out to Cypress to see how the team at ABC Home & Commercial services get ready to help you decorate your home for the holidays.

Thursday at 1:00 p.m. on Houston Life, Melanie Camp is going ‘Back to the future!’ Did you know the famous car in the movie, ‘Back to the Future’ was a DeLorean and there is a DeLorean factory right here in Houston? Melanie Camp give us a tour of the factory, plus what’s new coming out of the company, Thursday at 1:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.

Houston Life correspondent Melanie Camp went back to school to see what it is like to take a class with an award-winning teacher.

The team at ABC Home & Commercial Services can help you get your garden ready for fall...y'all! Raleigh Jenkins shares three great tips with Houston Life correspondent Melanie Camp

What is Plogging? To put it simply, it is when you pick up trash while jogging (or walking or hiking.) It is great exercise and also great for the neighborhood.

His name is Dimitri Reeves but for those who are lucky enough to catch him on a corner… he may as will be the king of pop himself. The elusive artist posts his locations last minute on social media and when he does, his fans flock to catch the magic. Acting on a tip, Houston Life Correspondent Melanie Camp tracked this talented artist down and discovered his message is all about spreading the love.

Houston Life Reporter, Melanie Camp, had a peak at some of the awesome things happening this weekend at the Hunters Extravaganza 2022. Including, holding an alligator!!!

Houston Life celebrated National IPA Day by sending Melanie Camp to Katy to try No Label Brewing Co. award winning brew.

Houston Life is a lifestyle TV show passionate about celebrating the greater Houston area.

Houston Life Correspondent Melanie Camp busted down the stage door and broke in backstage at Hobby Center to chat with Houston Symphony Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke ahead of his show with artist Common.

Finding the perfect pooch is more than fur deep. It is important to do your research and find a furever friend who is a good match for your family. At the Houston World Series of Dog Shows Houston Life Reporter, Melanie Camp met just a few different breeds and learned how one dog is really not like the other.

Wednesday is July 13rd, also know as 7-1-3 day in Houston. Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life we’re celebrating a trifecta that makes Houston magical. See what happens when Aussie Melanie Camp visits Buc-ee’s for the first time, or strolls the aisles of H-E-B. Plus she dines at Whataburger with a couple that is collectively 178 years old. They’ve made it their daily ritual to eat at the restaurant. They’ve been there over 1,000 times. That’s all Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.

Lights! Camera! Action! Monday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life we’re live on the set of a game show! KPRC 2 Insiders will have the chance to join Melanie Camp for an afternoon of interactive games on live TV! That’s Monday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.

Up to 20 KPRC 2 Insiders will get the opportunity to take part in an interactive experience with “Houston Life” reporter Melanie Camp at a Houston attraction.

Houston Life Reporter Melanie Camp met up with Australia's Thunder from Down Under to find out just how Aussie they really are...

Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, what ever happened to 90′s rapper Vanilla Ice? Melanie Camp found him in Baytown! See her interview, only on Houston Life Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.

Learn the secrets to Shakira's hip moves with She Wolf Shakira Tribute. Before you head off to celebrate at Liberty Fest 2022 this July 4th weekend, you may want to learn the secrets to Shakira’s hip moves. Diana Torres showed Houston Life Reporter Melanie Camp, along with a group from the Southwest Management District, how it is done in three easy steps.

If you’ve gotten to know our Mel Camp on the show these past few weeks, you know she’s fun and always up for an adventure.

Ahead of celebrating Pride at the Rainbow on the Green event at Discovery Green, Houston Life Reporter Melanie Camp crashed soundcheck to chat with the members of "dragapella" group Kinsey Sicks.

The Freedom Walk trail in Galveston retraces the footsteps of Major General Gordon Granger and the 2000 federal soldiers who arrived in Galveston on June 19, 1865, to announce that those enslaved were free. This day would become, what we now know as, Juneteenth. If you would like to walk the Freedom Trail, there is an app for that! Download it at Visit.Galevston.com

Houston Life is welcoming a new personality to the party. Here's a chance for you to get 2 know some quick fun facts about Melanie Camp!