Tropical Storm Ida + Jobs Rebounding + COVID-19 Pediatric Death

Houston TX

26 August, 2021

7:58 PM

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Happy Friday, people of Houston! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: If you're headed out, bring a rain jacket or an umbrella for rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 89, low: 76. Here are the top stories in Houston today: The Houston Health Department confirmed the city's first pediatric COVID-19 death without underlying conditions. A boy between the ages of 10 and 19 died in a hospital in July. He wasn't vaccinated, and it is unknown if he was infected by the delta variant. (Houston Patch) Interfaith Ministries and Volunteer Houston are among several nonprofits collecting donations to help resettle an estimated 2,500 Afghan refugees over the next several months in the Houston area. Everything from food to furniture is needed, so see how you can help with the effort. (KHOU.com) Tropical Storm Ida formed in the Caribbean Sea on Thursday and is expected to make landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast as a major hurricane Sunday night. The latest projections point to a landfall in Louisiana, but the National Hurricane Center warns that Texans should monitor the storm, just in case. (Houston Patch) Houston-based developer Midway broke ground on a new site called East River along Buffalo Bayou in the Fifth Ward. The development will bring a mixed-use space with a walkable outdoor environment that features living areas, retail space and offices, bringing a vision of Houston's own River Walk. (KTRK-TV) The Houston workforce took a big hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, losing thousands of jobs, but officials say the city is regaining momentum on that front. Houston's unemployment also dropped in July. (CW39 Houston) 5G is going to change the way we live, and Verizon is building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G will make life better for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. Thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Houston! Today in Houston Enjoy BBQ and a series of local breweries — Pinstripes. (9 a.m.) SSA Work Incentives Webinar: Yes, You can Work! — Coalition For the Homeless of Houston/Harris County. (10 a.m.) BlackTOP Money Management — Texas Organizing Project. (4 p.m.) Dance Open House — Vitacca Vocational School for Dance. (4:30 p.m.) Peter Max's The Retrospective: Back to Houston — Off The Wall Gallery. (5 p.m.) Rod Wave in Concert — City of Houston. (8 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Houston Astros: "Happy #NationalDogDay! Our team store is stocked with toys and dog merch so make sure to grab some new gear for your four-legged friends." (Facebook) Houston Texans: "Texans Players meet with the media after #TexansCamp." (Facebook) Houston Independent School District: "Take a tour of the impressive, new-look Bellaire High School." (Facebook) Houston Health Department: "As of Aug. 26, 2021, #Houston has a total of 240,115 cases of #COVID19. This includes 1,412 cases dated with the past 14 days that were not included in previous updates, 373 additional backlog cases, and the removal of 126 duplicates." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "LISTEN LIVE: Pentagon officials are about to give an update on a terrorist attack outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan that led to the deaths of at least 4 U.S. Marines. | via NPR." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (August 29) Free Medicare Educational Seminar hosted by Connie Health (August 31) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Jeffrey Perkins About me: Born in San Antonio, I was raised in Arkansas but got back to Texas as soon as I could to attend Texas A&M University, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Media Studies. I started my journalism career as a copy editor at The Eagle in Bryan, Texas, in 2014 and later became the high school sports beat writer for the paper. My seven years at The Eagle strengthened my passion for journalism, and I love getting to know people and telling their stories, both on the field and off. I've seen firsthand the importance of hyper-local journalism in a community, especially in an eventful 2020, when I helped with news coverage and design in addition to my high school athletics beat responsibilities. I joined Patch in 2021 as Texas Field Editor for the Conroe-Montgomery County area. I welcome your questions, comments and story ideas! Please contact me at [email protected] or (479) 264-5801. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Houston Daily? Contact me at [email protected].