What is this thing called love?

Its time to redeem the Texas Bachelor

Jake Pavelka the newest Bachelor

The BachelorJake Pavelka — last year's most beloved and broken-hearted suitor on The Bachelorette — returns to "find love" in a season all his own, beginning tonight (Channel 13, 7 p.m.).

Finding love seems to happen every week on this show, so he's in luck. The real problem will be finding something that lasts beyond the six-week fairy tale.

So far, not a single bachelor has made it to the altar. In fact, after 13 seasons, only 2 couples remain together. Not very good odds at all.

But Jake is different from the rest.

First of all, he's a pilot. With the economy the way it is, he definitely won't attract women in search of millions.

Second, he's a gentleman. After being booted by Jillian on The Bachelorette, he flew all the way to San Antonio to tell her one of the remaining suitors already had a girlfriend. Talk about chivalry.

Finally, and most importantly, he's a true Texan. Past seasons have not shone well on Texan men. Hands down, Brad Womack was the worst bachelor of all time and, unfortunately, is from Austin, where he owns a bar. But there's a significant difference here — Jake grew up in Texas and Brad only moved here (from Georgia nonetheless) when he was 12. I hear the first 12 years of life are the most formative.

And this makes Jake a truer representation of Texas and the right one to set the record straight. Its a shame he's not from Houston, but we'll overlook that for this season.

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"Here come the grannies!"

Walk through the Magic Door to experience the world of Bluey in Houston

bluey and bingo's bedroom at camp in houston

Courtesy of CAMP

Houston will soon be the home of a new CAMP store, featuring interactive installations like the house from "Bluey."

Bluey is coming to the Galleria this February “for real life” through an immersive event that invites visitors to enter the world of the famous Australian Heeler family. This one-of-a-kind experience brings the Heeler home and backyard to life with intricate details that will delight fans of all ages.

Tickets are on sale now for Bluey x CAMP, the inaugural interactive experience of the combination toy store, party venue, and immersive theater space. This is The Family Experience Company’s first CAMP location in Houston, with the business securing a 7,500-square-foot permanent retail space in the Galleria.

Through “The Magic Door,” a pivoting wall, visitors step into seasonally rotating interactive spaces beginning with a 5,000-square-foot lifesize replica of Bluey’s house.

Visitors can play games made popular by the show, such as grannies and keepy uppy, and bust a move when “dance mode” is activated. The kitchen’s fridge is covered in drawings by the Heeler puppies, while the living room TV plays Bluey.

Families can explore both a pillow fort and a cardboard castle — two-story structures complete with slides — before venturing into a playroom stocked with toys and costumes from the show. In the backyard, a recreation of the Heeler’s large tree is surrounded by charming gnomes. A photo opportunity with Bluey and Bingo tops off the visit.

Beyond the world of Bluey, CAMP offers even more for visitors in its Canteen space, with a splatter room, The Schmutz Bar (a slime creation station), a party room, and a playable truck. Customers can also shop for toys, clothing, and accessories.

Houston joins a list of CAMP’s locations in Dallas, Atlanta, New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. Installations change seasonally, with other current features including Paw Patrol, The Little Mermaid, and Encanto.

Courtesy of CAMP

Houston will soon be the home of a new CAMP store, featuring interactive installations like the house from "Bluey."

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