Is your house already decorated for Halloween? If so, we want to see your home!

A small gesture can go a long way.

If this is your first full summer in Southeast Texas, congratulations! You’ve almost made it to the beginning of the end.

With the summer heat at its peak in the Houston area, it is important to know the signs of heat-related illnesses.

Beat the heat this summer at Children's Museum Houston. For National Ice Cream Day they're teaching the kiddos how to make homemade ice cream and showing them a fun chemical reaction experiment!

With crystal-clear blue water, white sand beaches and water activities, this is perfect spot to cool down with the whole fam!

Galveston Island is BACK OPEN following Hurricane Beryl which wreaked havoc across the Houston area, particularly impacting the coast.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock, Texas founded National Waterpark Day back in 2017. To celebrate, they're offering some great discounts and deals for the whole family to cool off this summer.

Tourism numbers are back to pre-pandemic levels, and it’s those legendary shows that remain the town’s biggest draw. We got a comprehensive guide to entertainment in Las Vegas with our travel guy Gabe Saglie.

If you find yourself kicking off the covers at night, you're sleeping too hot. If you toss and turn all night, you're not comfortable on your mattress. But what if you toss and turn and you wake up uncovered? That's when it's time to visit the experts at Texas Mattress Makers.

Despite everyone and their mom cranking up the A/C during the brutal summer heat, WalletHub says Texas has the 4th lowest energy costs in the country.

Summer is here and with it are “feels like” temperatures climbing well above 100° F.

Have some fun in the sun at Moody Gardens! While the adults are relaxing at the Galveston Wine Festival, the kids can experience new animal encounters at the aquarium pyramid.

Adventure begins at your library. That’s the theme for this year’s summer reading program with the Harris County Public Library (HCPL). Readers of all ages are encouraged to join the reading challenge, where they can read books to earn prizes.

Summer in Houston can be challenging due to high temperatures and humidity, but several strategies can help residents stay cool.

The summer months are in full swing, and Houstonians everywhere are dealing with the intense triple-digit temperatures that southeast Texas has become notorious for.

Travel expert and Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie is checking out some of the newest attractions and adventures you can enjoy at Walt Disney World in Florida. The park is so popular an estimated 35,000 people are expected to visit Disney World every day this summer. Watch the video to see Gabe's reaction while riding Tiana's Bayou Adventure -- Disney's newest ride that will have you splish splashin'!

🌞 Happy Summer Solstice! 🌞Today marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere as the sun shines directly over the Tropic of Cancer. In Houston, we enjoy over 14 hours of sunshine today! While it's felt like summer for a while, we officially welcome astronomical summer with open arms.Enjoy the sunshine and share your summer plans with us! ☀️

Watching the Galapagos Tortoises cool down with showers may be the cutest thing you’ve ever seen!

Discover the summer must-haves for moms in the sweltering heat, ensuring you and your family stay cool, calm, and collected all summer long!

The kids are finally out and about for the summer. Whether they're hanging with friends at home or spending time on the water, CPR and Safety Lady Gail Gould gave us some essential tips you can share with them in case of an emergency. Gould also had tips for your babysitter to give you some peace of mind.

If you thought Friday was hot in the Houston area, brace yourself—the heat and humidity will continue to build through the weekend, and our “feels like” temperatures will be in the 100s.

Ensure your child's safety during the summer months with these valuable tips and insights from safety expert Sydney Zuiker.

Here are some summer tips to avoid a makeup meltdown. Local makeup artist, Rebeca Hernandez joined us with budget-friendly hacks and tips so you can slay all day, even in the Houston humidity.

Some power outages have been reported as heavy rain has fallen in the Houston area.

Looking for a fun spot to cool off this summer? Pack up the family and head to Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock, Texas.

Your ultimate guide to summer skincare with expert tips on preventing common skin issues like sunburn and acne.

Summer is here and with the Texas heat becoming increasingly unbearable every year, doesn’t a dip in the pool just sound divine? Not if you can’t swim!

Attention Houston parents: Typhoon Texas is celebrating H-Town’s hardest working students with discounted park entry for three days to kick off the summer months. If your kiddo got it done in the classroom this semester, there’s no better way to celebrate!

The recent storm did not do the Houston Parks & Recreation Department any favors. A handful of public pools were damaged in the storm.

Make entertaining a breeze this summer with help from Tim Laird, America's CEO – that’s chief entertaining officer. He recently stopped by Houston Life to share his party spread to kick off Memorial Day weekend.

Share our favorite recipes and tips for the best Summer cookout!

It’s going to be a sizzling summer at Moody Gardens, so book your summer getaway now and save big!

Summer is just around the corner and if you’re trying to get away from the intense Texas heat, we won’t blame you. But we will if you don’t take advantage of some money-saving resources by United Airlines!

The Paris Olympics are right around the corner and this year, breakdancing has been added as an official sport. On Houston Life, Derrick and Tessa met Jaime 'Venum' Burgos, a b-boy who's had an impressive breakdancing career, and his 10-year-old student, 'B-boy Flippers' who is on his way to the kids' world breakdancing competition in Slovenia.

Learn about gnats and how to get rid of them in this informative article.

Houston Life is taking over New Braunfels! The team checked out what you and your family can do there this summer.

Sabrina Whittembury put her children in swim lessons at just a few years old.

The summer travel season is right around the corner - and if you're looking for a beachy paradise, Puerto Rico is just a short flight from Houston. Gabe Saglie, a senior editor with Travelzoo, shared his top picks to help you plan your own trip to the popular island getaway on Houston Life.

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The weather is heating up in Houston, how about trying some new cocktails? Entertainment expert and cocktail guru Paul Zahn joined us in the studio with some options for our non-alcoholic friends, our classic cocktail drinkers, and those who prefer to pop the tab and drink from a can.

Whether you're hitting the road or booking a flight, if you've got travel plans, then we've got some tips to help make your adventure less troublesome.

Bodensteiner Services, Inc is a family owned and operated HVAC company that has been serving Houston for 64 years. Owner Blair Bodensteiner is choosing a family or homeowner in need to receive a brand new American Standard HVAC system. You can apply here for yourself or someone you know.

Learn about the top reasons Houston-area kids visit the emergency room during the summer months.

Rain is expected to pop up across the Houston area this Thursday.

Rain is expected to pop up across the Houston area this Thursday.

Rain is popping up on Monday across the Houston area this Labor Day.

Say it isn’t so!

Mendel McCoy, a Houston wardrobe stylist, shares tips on how to elevate your personal style.

Now this is the type of Kenergy I like to see!

With the summer temperatures still soaring, KPRC 2′s Amy Davis recently asked our viewers and users how much their latest electric bill read.

Long, hot summer days mean more sun exposure on your skin

As the heat wave pushes people towards the water, the YMCA of Greater Houston is sharing some water safety tips.

It’s pool season and with all the fun that comes with that, also comes some danger for inexperienced swimmers.

Houston summers are H-O-T, so I did something I always wanted: I put up a clothesline.

Navigating divorce is difficult, being it is summer, the challenges can be even more apparent.

Navigating divorce is difficult, being it is summer, the challenges can be even more apparent.

Take advantage of the waterpark's limited-time offer of free swim lessons for children of all ages.

Nutrition expert shares three simple and delicious snacks you can create with your kids that are also perfect for on-the-go summer travels.

Sabrina Whittembury put her children in swim lessons at just a few years old.

Remember, summertime as a kid? No school, sleeping in, playing with friends. Those were the days. Now as an adult, you want your kids to enjoy summer break - but also stay on track with their goals. So how do you keep them motivated? Today at 1pm on Houston Life, Licensed professional counselor Dr. Shana D. Lewis. She'll help us start those conversations on how to manage expectations and stay on track with goals.

Summer air travel is already bustling and flyers are looking for deals to get away. We’ve got a consumer warning. Changing flights and routes could complicate your plans. Investigator Amy Davis had to step in when one man’s great deal turned into a great big waste of money.

Hightower defensive back Kade Phillips has already made a splash this Summer picking up 10 offers this past week from the likes of Oregon, Houston, UTSA, Auburn, Utah, Penn State, Arkansas, Kansas, Purdue and Texas State.

Splash into summer with your chance to win season passes to Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures!

Multiple Houston-area school districts are providing meals to children in the Houston area during the summer months.

If you can’t make it to our studios, no worries! You can donate through June 12 at your Neighborhood Donor Center.

Perfect for indoor and outdoor entertaining

Summer travel is here y'all!

Looking for a job? If so, this weekend, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is hosting a job and resource fair in Houston to help provide summer jobs and internships to the youth.

So now with help from Katy Nastro, a money-saving travel expert with going.com, we’re about to give you three of the cheapest, but still exciting, budget-friendly destinations this summer.

The YMCA of Greater Houston is now holding various on-site job fairs at 14 of its locations, hoping to fill 1,500 part-time summer positions.

Don’t think about a volcano when you’re mulching your trees. Do a doughnut instead.

Summer is over and temperatures are cooling off. This is usually the time of year when you can get the lowest electric rates. But if you have shopped for a new electric plan lately, you know prices are not falling like the temperature. KPRC 2 Investigates has what you need to know about your electric bill.

There are only a few weeks left of the summer break before the school year begins again. What did your kids do over the break? Did they go to summer camp? Went swimming in a lake? Maybe your family took a road trip.

This banana malt icebox cake is absolutely delish!!!

Refreshing recipes from Bludorn Restaurant

Brenham-based Blue Bell Ice Cream is now selling koozies to keep your ice cream cold.

As we know, a great way to beat the heat is by jumping into a pool, lake, or even the bay. Sadly, it’s during the summertime that drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for children younger than five.

Any Houstonian will tell you that vacationing in Galveston is like going to a home away from home - the weather is always great, the fresh seafood is to die for and there is so much to do.

Can the state's electricity grid handle all of the electricity usage during these hot summer months? Find out the scenarios that could bring rolling blackouts to your neighborhood - Plus, the role solar energy plays in all of this.

A roadway in Crockett, Texas, grew so hot on Monday that the roadway was “bleeding” asphalt.

TranStar held a news conference Wednesday on ways to help prevent heat injuries and hot car deaths this summer.

The heat is on, and Moody Gardens Palm Beach is the perfect escape!

Houston hit 100 degrees on Sunday for the first time since Aug. 29, 2020! It was definitely a hot spring day. You might read that and think… SPRING? But the answer is yes! Sunday was still considered spring.

Summer doesn’t officially start until June 21st, but we’re already feeling the extreme heat! If you have pets, it’s important to make sure they get what they need to survive the hot weather.

From margaritas to frozen treats, Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV has all kinds of ideas for your next happy hour.

Summer is finally here and to help cool off -- Wendy’s has released its “high-anticipated” Strawberry Frosty for many berry-lovers to enjoy.

If you can’t make it to our studios, no worries! You can donate thru June 13 at your Neighborhood Donor Center or any of the locations below.

From high thrills to twists and turns -- a look at the four new waterslides now open at Splashway Waterpark.

The color of your child’s swimsuit can play a huge role in preventing drowning incidents, according to a study.

Does your family have a road trip planned this summer? Why not check out the new rides at a local waterpark? Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, we’re live with a first of a kind waterslide. Plus, we’ll preview 3 other brand new attractions.

Today kicks off a long holiday weekend for many, Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer.

Dr. Angie Curtis with UTHealth Houston and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital offers some advice to parents with children involved in summer activities.

Summer travel prices are skyrocketing, but if you want to take a trip this season there are things you can do to save money.

Liz DeBold Fusco, Senior Communications Lead for Airbnb, North America joined KPRC 2′s Owen Conflenti and Lisa Hernandez on KPRC 2+ to discuss what travelers need to know when booking their stays.

Even though the calendar says early May, we're seeing temperatures that are more common for late June! How do you handle some heat precautions and tips in this summery pattern?

City pools across the nation are dealing with staffing issues and struggling to find lifeguards for the summer.

Fight the frizz like a hair pro!

Summer is upon us and that means one thing in Houston; Get your best ride out the shed, wax it down, and take it for a spin!