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Joe Sam and Lauren Kelly go head-to-head in building a cardboard boat for Bellaire’s ‘Picnic in the Park’
Read full article: Joe Sam and Lauren Kelly go head-to-head in building a cardboard boat for Bellaire’s ‘Picnic in the Park’The City of Bellaire is hosting a fun, free event this evening that the whole family will enjoy!
Houston Life Recap: Feeling adventurous? Let’s get covered in bees, learn few tricks from a BMX rider and explore the outdoors in the bayou!
Read full article: Houston Life Recap: Feeling adventurous? Let’s get covered in bees, learn few tricks from a BMX rider and explore the outdoors in the bayou!A recap on what happened on Houston Life, July 20, 2022. On today's show, we have a little league girl's softball team who achieved a historic win and a local elementary school inspiring students through BMX. Plus, Joe Sam and Lauren Kelly experience the wilderness of the bayou.
Getting the buzz about Busy Bees on Buffalo Bayou
Read full article: Getting the buzz about Busy Bees on Buffalo BayouBuffalo Bayou Partnership is highlighting the importance of bees with their Busy Bees on Buffalo Bayou. You'll be able to learn about the role bees play in a colony, how honey is made, the life span of a bee, and so much more!
Moon 2 Mars Festival
Read full article: Moon 2 Mars FestivalThursday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, we’re celebrating the Space Center Houston’s Moon2Mars Festival, June 9-12. The first annual Moon2Mars Festival celebrates the future of space from the Moon to Mars. The festival has something for everyone in your family. You can explore a space capsule, get up close with a spacesuit, enjoy food from Wolfgang Puck catering and live musical concerts on an outdoor stage! Joe Sam is live from the Festival Thursday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.
A day in the life of Texas Children’s Hospital medical professionals
Read full article: A day in the life of Texas Children’s Hospital medical professionalsDoctors and nurses are heroes and walking a day in their shoes is no easy feat. Houston Life Reporter Joe Sam got a glimpse of what a typical day looks like for medical professionals working in the ER at Texas Children's Hospital.
🔒 Former Houston Texans stars Justin Reid and Whitney Mercilus show their go-to dodgeball moves
Read full article: 🔒 Former Houston Texans stars Justin Reid and Whitney Mercilus show their go-to dodgeball movesTwo days ahead of their Houston dodgeball charity challenge, former Houston Texans stars Justin Reid and Whitney Mercilus demonstrated some of their go-to dodgeball moves for our KPRC 2 Insiders.
🔒 It’s National Prom Day! Here are prom pics from some of our KPRC 2 personalities
Read full article: 🔒 It’s National Prom Day! Here are prom pics from some of our KPRC 2 personalitiesHappy National Prom Day! To help celebrate, we compiled some throwback prom pictures from some of your favorite KPRC 2 personalities.
The Night 2022 Tour heats up the stage at Houston’s Toyota Center
Read full article: The Night 2022 Tour heats up the stage at Houston’s Toyota CenterAward-winning, multi-platinum artist Maxwell recently announced the release of a new full-length album, black summers ’NIGHT, due this year. In support of that release, he has embarked on the NIGHT 2022 Tour across North America in partnership with the Black Promoters Collective – the preeminent coalition of African American independent promoters. The 25-date run kicks off in Dallas, TX at Texas Trust CU Theater, visits legendary arenas such as Barclays Center in Brooklyn and The Forum in Los Angeles, and concludes at FTX Arena in Miami, FL on May 8. It tore up the stage at Houston’s Toyota Center with a packed out show. Anthony Hamilton and Joe aided Maxwell in brining fans back to how real R&B music sounds and makes them fell. Anthony sat with Houston Life Reporter Joe Sam to talk about his excitement on working with incredible artists like Maxwell and Joe in a tour that represents everything he stands for and what his music is about. Hamilton said how surprised he was winning best male artist at the NAACP Image Awards 2022, but it was no shock to fans that were excited to see him share the stage with other incredible artists that love music just as much as he does. Click here to find out how to purchase tickets for the other cities that will be serving as home to the Night 2022 Tour.
🔒Catching up with Houston Life! What we’ve been working on during the Winter Olympics
Read full article: 🔒Catching up with Houston Life! What we’ve been working on during the Winter OlympicsCurious what our Houston Life team has been up to during the Winter Olympics with no shows? Trust us, we have been working on a lot!
Actress Taja V. Simpson making waves on Tyler Perry’s ‘The Oval’ airing on BET
Read full article: Actress Taja V. Simpson making waves on Tyler Perry’s ‘The Oval’ airing on BETBreakout star, entrepreneur, and bestselling author, Taja V Simpson is making waves on the current season of BET’s & Tyler Perry’s, The Oval. Perhaps best known for playing Priscilla Owen in BET’s #1 scripted cable drama, Tyler Perry’s “THE OVAL.”
Houston Life viewers help Reporter Joe Sam find FUR-Ever friend from BARC Animal Shelter
Read full article: Houston Life viewers help Reporter Joe Sam find FUR-Ever friend from BARC Animal ShelterBARC, the City of Houston's Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, has launched the 2021 "Home for the Holidays" campaign, which includes holiday-themed adoption, wellness, and foster events to help promote our furry friends at BARC and support Houston pet owners.
Help Houston Life Reporter Joe Sam find his forever friend during National Adoption Month
Read full article: Help Houston Life Reporter Joe Sam find his forever friend during National Adoption MonthShelters and rescues across the country hope those looking to adopt a new furry friend will consider taking home a pet during National Adoption Month.
Cirque du Soleil set to bring an unforgettable experience to Sam Houston Race Park
Read full article: Cirque du Soleil set to bring an unforgettable experience to Sam Houston Race ParkCirque du Soleil is back on and everyone is excited to welcome it back in-person. The Las Vegas show is promising to deliver an unforgettable performance and experience like never seen before for your entertainment pleasure.
R&B Recording Artist Omarion exceeds Houston’s expectations with the 2021 Millennium Tour
Read full article: R&B Recording Artist Omarion exceeds Houston’s expectations with the 2021 Millennium TourOmarion dominated the stage along with his musical crew featuring Bow Wow, Sammie, Soulja Boy, Ashanti, the Ying Yang Twins, Llyod and more for the 2021 Millennium Tour that hit Sugarland's Smart Financial Center.
Not Your Average Joe Adventures “Texas Biplane” sky high flying
Read full article: Not Your Average Joe Adventures “Texas Biplane” sky high flyingTexas Biplane pilots have an amount of extensive experience in various airplanes, from military fighter jets to seaplanes to commercial airliners. But this is no airliner – they showed Houston Life Correspondent Joe Sam the thrill of soaring over the sky in an open-cockpit biplane and experiencing freedom in the air!
Not Your Average Joe Adventure! Learning how to wake surf for some family fun
Read full article: Not Your Average Joe Adventure! Learning how to wake surf for some family funHouston Life Reporter Joe Sam went above the waves to show families how they can wake surf for the Summer right here in Texas. Wake surfing is a water sport in which a rider trails behind a boat, riding the boat’s wake without being directly pulled by the boat.
Here’s why KPRC 2 men are growing their facial hair this month
Read full article: Here’s why KPRC 2 men are growing their facial hair this monthHOUSTON – If you’ve seen our newscasts lately, you may have noticed something different from the men at KPRC 2. Scroll to the bottom to support the No-Shave November campaignThey are participating in No-Shave November, a month-long journey to spark conversation and raise cancer awareness. This year, in addition to growing out their facial hair, they are raising money for the cause. You can either donate to the team as a whole or donate to your favorite KPRC 2 team member. Traditionally, for No-Shave November, all facial hair is grown.
Flying High in Houston with Cowboy Up Hang Glidiing
Read full article: Flying High in Houston with Cowboy Up Hang GlidiingHOUSTON – Hang gliding is a popular air sport and has been since the 1890s, now there’s a place just outside of Houston where you can take to the sky and try it for yourself. Cowboy Up Hang Gliding offers not only flights for beginners, but also classes for those looking to become advance at this air sport. According to Cowboy Up Hang Gliding, This is the most exhilarating adventure sport you can do near Houston, Texas. They are a full time school that takes first timers for a discovery flight just like they did with Houston Life Reporter Joe Sam. Cowboy Up Hang Gliding is open for flights and trainings year round as long as the weather cooperates!
Joe Sam’s Fun Shop set to close after 38 years in business
Read full article: Joe Sam’s Fun Shop set to close after 38 years in businessPASADENA, Texas – Joe Sam’s Fun Shop has been a one stop shop for unique costumes and props for the holiday season, but have decided to close their doors after over three decades in business. Owner Sharon Weiss says after being hit by Covid-19, they decided it was time to close the shop down for good. Posted by Joe Sam's Fun Shop on Monday, October 5, 2020Weiss and her husband took over the shop after Joe Sam passed away in 2014. Joe Sam was born May 9, 1925 in Kemp, Texas and served as a WWII veteran. He was encouraged to open a fun shop to match his creative and outgoing personality and that’s exactly what he did opening the doors to Joe Sam’s Fun shop in 1982 with a wide variety of costumes and accessories for infants/toddlers, children, teens, and adults.
Houston’s own Christina Wells to host virtual concert | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2
Read full article: Houston’s own Christina Wells to host virtual concert | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Houston’s own Christina Wells to host virtual concert | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: October 9, 2020, 8:16 pmChristina Wells, the powerhouse vocalist and “America’s Got Talent” alum is getting ready to perform her first ever virtual concert on Sunday, October 11. Tickets are $15 and a portion of the proceeds will go to charity.
Houston native Debbie Allen shares emotional story about granddaughter and new initiative
Read full article: Houston native Debbie Allen shares emotional story about granddaughter and new initiativeHOUSTON – Debbie Allen has always been known for her amazing talent and got an incredible start in the media industry when she appeared on FAME. She decided to partner up with Aspercreme for their “Love is Grand” initiative. Allen also shared with Joe some of her favorite memories with her granddaughter and how she is learning from her by watching her grow and blossom every day. The campaign was created to celebrate today’s grandparents for who they really are by sharing a photo of them on social media. and for every photo shared, Aspercreme donated one dollar to an organization supporting aging adults which racked in about $50,000.
5 things youd be surprised to learn about Houston Lifes newest team member, Joe Sam
Read full article: 5 things youd be surprised to learn about Houston Lifes newest team member, Joe SamHOUSTON We first introduced you to Joe Sam during Houston Lifes 3 p.m. launch, and today he officially joins the team! Hes one of the former Best Poetry Slam Artists in LouisianaJoe Sam performing at a poetry slam (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) He can tie a bow tie really fastJoe Sam wearing a bow tie (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) Hes OBSESSED with Halloween and all things horrorJoe Sam dressed up for Halloween (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) He worked as a teacher at the Ohio Media SchoolYou can catch Joe Sam on Houston Life weekdays at 3 p.m..