The Houston Grand Opera has opened its new season with a company-commissioned world premiere, the new American epic Intelligence, produced in collaboration with the Urban Bush Women. Soprano Janai Brugger, who plays the role of Mary Jane, joins Maggie LIVE in studio.

A walrus demonstrated an impressive skill at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington. Check this out...

News Nation Republican Debate will be on CW39 Dec. 6. Watch starting at 6 p.m. (CST).

Chief Meteorologist Adam Krueger says this weekend's cold front brings rain, possible a few strong storms, then strong north winds and chilly air for Sunday.

Bianca Ramos of the Boy's and Girl's Club of Houston talks about the Santa Project, a holiday project that helps area families in need.

Lindsey Torres, Senior Director of Business Operations, YMCA International Services, talks about the YMCA's holiday initiative.

Last year, the Santa Project set a record by honoring Christmas wish lists of nearly 2,000 children and teens. This year, there's still time, till Dec. 8, to fulfill wish lists to make Christmas possible for so many families. The Santa Project is in need of gifts for children and teens such as clothing, toys, books and sports equipment. Just in time for Christmas, parents will be able to pick up the newly wrapped gifts from their local Boys & Girls Club to gift for their child for the holidays. More in the link below...

https://cw39.com/news/local/boys-girls-clubs-of-greater-houston-santa-project-in-need-of-donors-this-christmas/

CW39 Houston's Kara Willis talks to Molina Healthcare of Texas's Loan Sweet about their Senior Health event at Baker Ripley's Alief Senior Center tomorrow and the new blood pressure monitor installation available to Senior Citizens.

Ditch the sleigh and hop on Mister McKinney’s Houston History Bus for his annual River Oaks Holiday Lights Tour. In addition to seeing the beautiful holiday displays, McKinney will teach you the history of the home and homeowners.  

Mister McKinney has brought the Houston History Bus outside of the CW39 Houston studios. He has some very special guests on board! Some of the cast of The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical, now playing at Theatre Under The Stars. Plus, "The Big Guy" himself...Santa!

Ditch the sleigh and hop on Mister McKinney’s Houston History Bus for his annual River Oaks Holiday Lights Tour. In addition to seeing the beautiful holiday displays, McKinney will teach you the history of the home and homeowners.  

Mister McKinney has brought the Houston History Bus outside of the CW39 Houston studios. He has some very special guests on board! Some of the cast of The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical, now playing at Theatre Under The Stars. Plus, "The Big Guy" himself...Santa!

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Houston Happens host Maggie Flecknoe continues to spread holiday cheer.

CW39 is a proud partner of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston Santa Project, an initiative to make the holiday season special for area children and teens in need.

Helping to make this season merry and bright, the YMCA of the Greater Houston started the special project Adopt a Family Program to show a newcomer to our area love and support.