{"id":270308,"date":"2026-04-28T21:22:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T21:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/270308\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T21:22:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T21:22:07","slug":"courtney-zavala-returns-as-guest-co-host-of-houston-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/270308\/","title":{"rendered":"Courtney Zavala returns as guest co-host of Houston Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">HOUSTON \u2013 Longtime KPRC 2 anchor, reporter and co-host of Houston Life <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/courtneyzavala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/courtneyzavala\/\">Courtney Zavala <\/a>returned to KPRC 2 studios on Friday to co-host alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/team\/derrickshore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/team\/derrickshore\/\">Derrick Shore<\/a>. The duo previously hosted the daily talk\/magazine show together for five years, from 2018 to 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Derrick and Courtney looked back on memorable moments from the show, including the time the team pranked Courtney with a clown in studio, and the time their goat yoga segment didn\u2019t go as planned. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">They also caught up on what Courtney has been up to since leaving HL more than three years ago, from exploring the city\u2019s dining, shopping, sports and arts scenes to co-parenting her two boys, the oldest of whom is about the graduate high school.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Watch their full, unscripted chat as it aired LIVE on Friday\u2019s broadcast.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>Rare moon phenomenon in the month of May <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n<p>Rare moon phenomenon in the month of May How to save 20% at Blushington, River Oaks&#8217;s newest beauty bar<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:39<\/p>\n<p>How to save 20% at Blushington, River Oaks&#8217;s newest beauty barKevin Durant&#8217;s status still in question ahead win-or-go-home of Game 5 vs. Lakers<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:37<\/p>\n<p>Kevin Durant&#8217;s status still in question ahead win-or-go-home of Game 5 vs. LakersAstros with an off-day but they won Sunday against Yankees <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:41<\/p>\n<p>Astros with an off-day but they won Sunday against Yankees Rain is coming tomorrow <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:08<\/p>\n<p>Rain is coming tomorrow Houston&#8217;s first 90 degree day of the year<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:10<\/p>\n<p>Houston&#8217;s first 90 degree day of the yearMissouri City fiber project resumes after gas leak with new safety measures<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:54<\/p>\n<p>Missouri City fiber project resumes after gas leak with new safety measuresQuestions remain in Splendora teacher case as agencies offer limited answers<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:15<\/p>\n<p>Questions remain in Splendora teacher case as agencies offer limited answersTexas officials call on Governor Greg Abbott to pause gas tax as prices skyrocket <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>Texas officials call on Governor Greg Abbott to pause gas tax as prices skyrocket Here&#8217;s what weather Houston can expect this week!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:31<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what weather Houston can expect this week!Former Sweeny volunteer fire chief arrested, indicted on charges related to child sex crimes<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:05<\/p>\n<p>Former Sweeny volunteer fire chief arrested, indicted on charges related to child sex crimes\ud83d\udea8 Un agente fue baleado dentro de su propia casa mientras dorm\u00eda.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:54<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea8 Un agente fue baleado dentro de su propia casa mientras dorm\u00eda.\ud83d\udea8 Deputy shot inside his own home while sleeping.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:23<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea8 Deputy shot inside his own home while sleeping.\ud83d\udea8 Gunfire inside a Sam\u2019s Club in East Houston<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:27<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea8 Gunfire inside a Sam\u2019s Club in East HoustonPresident Trump, Vice President Vance escorted from White House Correspondents&#8217; Dinner<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:26<\/p>\n<p>President Trump, Vice President Vance escorted from White House Correspondents&#8217; Dinner&#8217;I will marry you.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:52<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I will marry you.&#8217;Remember that Texas teacher who\u2019s accused of staging a hoax attack? <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:09<\/p>\n<p>Remember that Texas teacher who\u2019s accused of staging a hoax attack? Texas tax-free weekend can help you save on emergency prep supplies<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:49<\/p>\n<p>Texas tax-free weekend can help you save on emergency prep suppliesHouston gets its first taste of summer this weekend<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:53<\/p>\n<p>Houston gets its first taste of summer this weekendLarge HPD perimeter locks down Montrose streets, search for catalytic converter theft suspect<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:11<\/p>\n<p>Large HPD perimeter locks down Montrose streets, search for catalytic converter theft suspectSummer temperatures are here Houston<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:40<\/p>\n<p>Summer temperatures are here HoustonAshley Gonzalez fired from HPD following racist social media rant<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:01<\/p>\n<p>Ashley Gonzalez fired from HPD following racist social media rantSeveral officers injured during chase <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:53<\/p>\n<p>Several officers injured during chase First night of the NFL Draft<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:09<\/p>\n<p>First night of the NFL DraftSuspended HPD officer still on paid leave after racist Instagram video<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:03<\/p>\n<p>Suspended HPD officer still on paid leave after racist Instagram videoPrevious photoNext photo<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"HOUSTON \u2013 Longtime KPRC 2 anchor, reporter and co-host of Houston Life Courtney Zavala returned to KPRC 2&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":270309,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[100632,90868,100624,56,100626,26862,58,1735,57,100631,37862,100625,100628,18513,100630,100627,100629],"class_list":{"0":"post-270308","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-houston","8":"tag-courtney-zavala","9":"tag-derrick-shore","10":"tag-guest-co-host","11":"tag-houston","12":"tag-houston-anchors","13":"tag-houston-entertainment","14":"tag-houston-headlines","15":"tag-houston-life","16":"tag-houston-news","17":"tag-houston-tv","18":"tag-kprc-2","19":"tag-local-houston-news","20":"tag-local-television","21":"tag-morning-show","22":"tag-talk-show","23":"tag-talk-show-reunion","24":"tag-tv-co-host"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270308","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=270308"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270308\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/270309"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=270308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=270308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=270308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}