Saturday, August 16th TV listings for Localish (KTRK-TV2) Houston, TX
Wildlife Nation With Jeff Corwin
Highlighting efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, preserve, and protect unique wildlife and fragile ecosystems.
Meteorologist Ginger Zee explains the science behind natural disasters by showcasing the stories of the men and women who brave them; featuring property restoration CEO Sheldon Yellen.
A Los Angeles artist creates portraits using words; racers compete in the casket race in Chicago; Bucks County Playhouse, an historical theater near Philadelphia.
Delicious Dominican memories, Route 66-inspired diner, the biggest/best buffet in the US, midnight spaghetti, a cheese dispensary and chocolate grilled cheese.
Actor Cheech Marin discusses Chicano art; an old-fashioned sign maker keeps San Fran looking vintage; a graphic novelist talks about growing up Chinese.
Wacky jerky flavors; the boozy baker; Sarge the barista; wedding gowns for military brides; a brewery; cooking skills; students building homes for vets.
Paid programming.
Checking out Disneyland, as Walt Disney envisioned it; Grand Central Terminal, newly refurbished; and grabbing some gelato with a classic circus sideshow in Chicago.
Spotlighting the people trying to make positive differences in their communities.
A NatGeo biologist seeks to help prevent future pandemics; the world's largest indoor farm; a California farmer who builds robots for Disney films.
Pan de Muerto -- a Day of the Dead staple, soup dumplings, a Bay Area food incubator, the waffle sandwich, ice cream, coffee and a sweet Chicago destination.
A singer and songwriter dedicated to helping others; an easy to make healing herbal tea; a chat with actor, and podcast host, Daniel Franzese.
Exploring the people, stories and food in the local communities.
Wedding cake masterpieces, Lunar New Year delicious dishes, pizza made with coffee?, an 8 year-old baker, pretzel cheese steak sandwich and a '12-inch egg roll.
Organic and sustainable tacos, a horror-themed vegan restaurant, caramel corn on a hotdog and more.
Paid programming.
The penthouse view from the top of San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel; tip one at a portable Irish pub in Philly; all aboard at LA's TravelTown Museum.
A café helping cats get adopted, one cup of coffee at a time; a woman smashes gender stereotypes with her own auto shop; a man celebrates his birthday by feeding the homeless.