Houstonians gathered at Discovery Green to celebrate El Día de los Muertos, a Mexican tradition honoring deceased loved ones with vibrant displays, traditional music, and altars.

Our travel expert Gabe Saglie uncovers the origins of Halloween in Ireland where the spooky holiday began thousands of years ago! Plus, he shared highlights from his epic road trip with his son across one of the world's most beautiful travel destinations.

While homicide detectives were looking into a man's death, where a possible shooter wearing a Michael Myers "Halloween" mask was seen leaving the area, they learned his estranged wife was murdered back in August.

A man's body was found in his garage, where he'd been shot several times and neighbors told deputies they saw a person with a Halloween mask, leaving the area but investigators aren't sure if they're the shooter.

Police in Florida say two people were killed and seven others wounded when a gunman opened fire during a Halloween street celebration that drew thousands of costumed revelers to downtown Orlando.

Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe have opted for out-of-this-world Halloween costumes this year — both choosing the stubby alien E.

A winged creature from Oregon has been crowned this year's winner in the annual “Bat Beauty Contest.”.

By 2024 checking your children’s Halloween candy is a must for many parents. In 1974, checking candy wasn’t a concern until an 8-year-old Deer Park boy died from a tainted Pixie Stix.

At Houston Life, we truly value our KPRC 2 Insiders, and that is why we decided to invite a few to our special Halloween celebration in Studio B! Our Houston Life Halloween KPRC 2 Insiders dressed up and joined the fun, sharing in the spirit of the spooky season. Two lucky Insiders, Robert and Stacy competed in some goulish games.

If you've seen Houston Life, you know we're a fan of music videos. This year on Halloween we decided to release a collection of some of our favorite songs.

As Halloween descends upon us, we revisit the harrowing tale of Ronald Clark O’Bryan, Houston's own "Candy Man."

As we brace for a wet remaining week, we want to know: Is your neighborhood in the Houston area experiencing drainage issues?

As Halloween kicks off, the weather in Houston is anything but sweet. Expect warm and muggy conditions with storms and lightning threatening to dampen trick-or-treat plans.

Chipotle is reviving its "Boorito" special for Halloween, offering Chipotle Rewards members a $6 entrée when they visit in costume on October 31, from 3 p.m. until closing, at participating locations.

Pet owners are encouraged to share photos of their pets in Halloween costumes on Click2Pins

Halloween is just one day away. We have been talking about rain chances for Halloween and that still looks to be the case.

President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, who dressed as a giant panda, hosted their final White House Halloween trick-or-treating event on Wednesday.

What's your go-to movie you watch every Halloween film? A recent survey showed Beetlejuice was the most-searched movie Texans look for. How about you?

Halloween in Houston looks like it could be a wet one, well, at least early on.

NASA says a recently discovered comet has broken apart as it approached the sun.

Creepy Chilly or Spooky Summer, Houston’s Halloween Climatology🧛

Halloween is here, and it's time to embrace the spookiest night of the year with candied apples, creative costumes, and eerie decor! KPRC 2 wants YOU to join in on the fun by sharing your favorite Halloween photos with us.

Experts say the scariest things on Halloween aren’t monsters or ghosts — it's traffic.

Enter by Monday, October 28 at 3 p.m. Each winning Insider will get 2 tickets tb be in studio for HL Live on October 31!

Howdy Homemade, known to provide employment for individuals with special needs, is set to host a Halloween event on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Kick off National Magic Week with award-winning magician and comedian Paul Driscoll. He captivated audiences with his magic since the age of six, and today, he's dazzling the 'Houston Life' hosts with a classic magic trick.

Galveston stands out as one of the spookiest towns in the United States. According to local author and historian Kathleen Maca, it’s “one of the most haunted locations, not just in Texas but across the country.” Maca, who leads cemetery tours in Galveston, has even encountered ghosts personally! One infamous tale is that of the "Face on the Wall" in Galveston, which has an unsettling background.

Denton has renamed itself Halloween, Texas, and has planned 31 days of events to drive up tourism and family entertainment.

Sure, Halloween is “Spooky Season,” but it’s also meant to be a fun experience. To keep things enjoyable, it’s also important for people to be aware of real-life dangers. Some of the most common accidents might not even cross our minds.

As Halloween approaches, families across the Houston area prepare for trick-or-treating, and may be looking for the best neighborhoods to take the kiddos to celebrate.

The study claims the odds of seeing a ghost in Texas

From the kids to the pets, it's Halloween fun for the entire family in the Heights. We got a sneak peek at what you can find at the annual Hike, Bike, and Fright Fest happening at M-K-T this weekend in partnership with Houston Plant Market

We want to see how you’re decking out your space for Halloween.

As Halloween approaches, we want to know if you've ever felt a chill that couldn’t be explained or heard whispers of something not quite human. We want to hear your real-life stories of the supernatural. Whether it’s a haunted house or a restless spirit you’ve encountered, share your experience with us.

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

It's that time of year again! The Houston Zoo's beloved Zoo Boo is back, with new, slightly spooky attractions and fun for the whole family.

Are you ready to be scared? One of Houston's scariest attractions is now open for the Halloween season!

This year the Houston SPCA is celebrating 100 years of rescuing animals in our community. Ahead of their 'Howl-O-Ween' Ball at the end of the month, they're stopping by Houston Life with costume tips for your furry friends.

Houston is hosting numerous family-friendly trunk or treat events across various churches, parks, and community centers, providing safe spaces for candy collecting, costumes, and fall festivities.

Lagoonfest has now transformed into a whimsical pumpkin patch of sorts! That’s right, the 12-acre lagoon is now aglow with Pumpkin Lights. Picture massive, lit-up jack-o’-lanterns showcasing designs ranging from dinosaurs and sea creatures to favorite characters from iconic Halloween films. You will find fun for the whole family! Houston Life’s Melanie Camp jumped at the opportunity to visit Lagoonfest and check out the Pumpkins Lights set up.

Mango Shotta, a jalapeño mango tequila brand is offering one lucky person a frighteningly sweet deal! A year's supply of tequila, $20,000, dog toys, AND the prestigious title as their official mascot!

It doesn’t feel like Christmas in Venezuela.

A South Korean court has given three police officers prison sentences over their botched handling of a 2022 Halloween crush in a Seoul nightlife district that killed nearly 160 people.

It may not feel like it, but fall officially starts on Sunday, Sept. 22! Now is a great time to start thinking about festive food and drink pairings for the holiday season. Entertaining expert Paul Zahn is teaching us how to make simple and delicious sips and bites perfect for the fall season.

Questions answered about November 2024 election voting

September is finally here! Football is back, stores are decked out for Halloween and our weather will start to change! We’re even tracking our first cold front. Here’s what we can expect to see this month.

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Spooky season may be coming a little earlier this year!

Wall Street closed higher to break out of its first three-day losing streak since Halloween.

Before you allow your kids to dive into all their chocolate loot, Consumer Reports has some advice for all the ghouls out there.

Halloween is officially over! If you have decorative pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns that you need to get rid of, the city of Houston wants you to drop them off at one of its three composting locations.

Let us know below what types of candy you try to dispose of once it makes its way into the pile from trick-or-treating.

There are other options to reducing or getting rid of all that candy now that the fun of dressing up in a costume and going trick-or-treating with friends is over.

Texans rookies celebrate Halloween at hospital

Several trick-or-treaters are in the Bellaire area for Halloween.

Visit Two Headed Dog at 3100 Fannin Street, Houston for creepy themed Halloween cocktails

Just in time for Halloween, we’re going inside the museum which has the largest display of funeral service memorabilia in the country.

Courtney Wunder makes jack-o'-lanterns that you can love as long as you'd like!

Children have returned to school and are trick-or-treating in Lewiston, Maine, in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in state history.

Celebrities...they’re just like us! Especially on Halloween.

Adults are only supposed to have 25 grams of added sugar a day and doctors said many people sometimes eat that much in one sitting!

These neighborhoods made the list of best-of-candy spots around the Houston area, as named by KPRC 2 viewers. Take a look at the responses.

Books were about as abundant as candy at a trick-or-treating event that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted at the White House on the eve of Halloween.

Shootings across the U.S. over the weekend before Halloween have left at least 11 people dead and more than 70 injured.

Many people attended Halloween parties this weekend.

Participants — who must be certified divers — draw the design of their pumpkins on the surface, then take them anywhere from 5 to 10 feet underwater to carve them.

With Sunday’s strong cold front blowing through southeast Texas, Houston and the surrounding areas are seeing the temperatures begin to fall.

Casper would be the best companion for Halloween. Stop by and adopt him at the Houston Humane Society.

For the second year in a row, U.S. shoppers are seeing double-digit inflation in the candy aisle.

Dive into some spooky bites and scary sips this Halloween.

If you're looking for some Halloween-themed events and activities to enjoy in the Houston area this weekend, our next guest has some great ideas for the entire family to enjoy together.

Oh, Halloween candy. Isn’t it just the best?

Below is a compilation of some of our favorite responses on Facebook, and it’s a good bet they’ll get you laughing also.

Since Halloween is almost here, you’ll notice more foot traffic. Also, major construction is happening on SH-288!

The Houston Plant Market is hosting its annual HallowGreen Market at M-K-T.

Registered sex offenders in your neighborhoodBy law, sex offenders must register and follow a set of rules when moving into a new area.

These are the estimates from the National Retail Federation.

These are items that make a trick or treater say, “They really gave me THIS for Halloween?”

Halloween is a week away and Rania Mankarious, CEO of Crimestoppers, stops by Studio B with expert advice on how you and your kids can trick-or-treat safely.

Makeup Artist Steven Coleman joined KPRC 2 News Today at 10 to give our Caroline Brown and Justina Latimer a Halloween transformation, and share makeup tips so we can do it at home.

The Grand Galvez hotel in Galveston is actually known as the most haunted hotel in Texas!

Don't be scared to get crafty this Halloween season, there are plenty of easy DIYs the entire family can join in on.

Travelers descend on the Dam Site Inn in Pellston, Michigan, to not just dine on chicken dinners, but view incredible pumpkin designs in the fall.

Mother and daughter duo from 'Mommy and Me: The Listers' share frightening and spooktacular science activities you can do with your little ones.

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Tessa met up with the local artist paying homage to Altuve in a way that will literally make his head big. Jose Olvera takes us through his labor of love creations perfect for Halloween, Dia De Los Muertos, and October baseball.

Just like the residents of Halloween Town sing in “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “This is Halloween!”

Guests 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.

Halloween is right around the corner, and do you have a costume yet for this spooky time of the year?

Say it isn’t so!

Soon, bookshelves at all seven Montgomery County libraries will look a little different after county commissioners voted unanimously to prevent people under 18 from checking out books considered explicit or questionable.

Doorbell surveillance video usually captures the bad and the unbelievable, but a Ring camera in Northwest Harris County captured a special surprise on Halloween night.

As bereaved families and friends struggle to make sense of a Halloween crowd crush that killed 156 people in South Korea’s capital, their grief is mixed with anger about officials’ failure to employ crowd controls in a small nightlife district swarmed with tens of thousands of partiers.

It’s Halloween... ‘Houston Life’ style!

The narrow street in Seoul’s popular Itaewon neighborhood was already packed with people celebrating Halloween as high school student Eunseo Kim pushed into the crowd.

An Australian survivor of a crowd crush that killed more than 150 partygoers in the South Korean capital of Seoul blames the huge loss of life on officials’ failure to employ effective crowd controls despite anticipating a massive turnout for the Halloween celebrations.

South Korean officials have admitted responsibility and apologized for failures in preventing and responding to a Halloween crowd surge that killed more than 150 people and left citizens shocked and angry.

No costume? No time to go get one? No problem! Mel Camp and Lauren Kelly are showing some simple makeup looks anyone can try.

He's the original Eddie Munster, y'all!

After Halloween, creaking floorboards are not so fun. Fix them with a deal from 50 Floor.