Afghan Refugees + Vaccine Boosters + Daddy's Chicken Arrives

Houston TX

25 August, 2021

7:45 PM

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Welcome back, Houston! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on in Houston today. First, today's weather: Possible light rain in the afternoon. High: 91, low: 77. Here are the top stories today in Houston: Before you know it, the leaves will be changing to their red, orange and yellow hues that mark the beautiful views of autumn. Check out this interactive map from SmokyMountains.com to see when Houston will see peak fall foliage. (Houston Patch) At least three Houston hospital systems are preparing to administer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots or already have started doing so. Memorial Hermann, Houston Methodist and St. Luke's all began the process of giving out the third shots after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration both authorized the shot earlier this month. (Houston Public Media) Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston estimates between 1,500 and 2,500 Afghan refugees will make their way to Houston within the next 9 months with many being initially ineligible for public benefits. These refugees are considered parolees, with many waiting through delays for Special Immigration Status, and will have to change their immigration status before they can receive benefits. (Subscription: Houston Chronicle) There's a new entry into the chicken sandwich wars — at least in Houston. California chicken sandwich restaurant Daddy's Chicken Shack will open its first Houston location in the Heights. The restaurant is known for its sandwiches and wide range of spice levels and flavors, ranging from mild to Nashville Hot. The menu also features chicken and waffles, breakfast sandwiches, nuggets and salads. (CultureMap Houston) A tropical wave north of Colombia is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone and move past the Yucatan Peninsula into the Gulf of Mexico in the next five days. The National Weather Service said as of Wednesday afternoon it was too early to tell what impact the system could have on Southeast Texas. Make sure you have a hurricane preparedness plan and kit ready at all times during hurricane season. (Houston Patch) Send flowers today to someone you care about. Our partners at FTD are making that easier by offering Houston Daily readers a 15 percent discount on orders through this link: Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Houston Shaping the Past Poster Exhibition — Goethe Pop Up Houston. (10 a.m.) Celebrating 38th Center Annual: Kris Graves & Artists in Conversation — Houston Center for Photography. (Noon) Sweet Treats with Frost Bank — 8502b Main St., Houston. (3 p.m.) 1st Grade Open House — Cage Elementary. (3:15 p.m.) Community C.A.R.E.S. Meeting — West University Place Police Department. (4 p.m.) Accessory Dwelling Units Virtual Workshop #1: Basics & Benefits — Houston Planning & Development Department. (6 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Houston Museum of Natural Science: "Final weeks! Body Worlds & The Cycle of Life exhibition extended through Sept. 12, 2021. Since opening in October, this eye-opening experience has helped thousands of our visitors realize they are a scientific wonder! Discover the body's amazing form, function, resilience and potential—along with the essentials for a lifetime of health and wellbeing." (Facebook) Houston Texans: "Texans coordinators meet with the media after #TexansCamp." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "The city of Houston will begin handing out $150 in gift cards to those who receive their COVID-19 vaccines, after City Council voted to pass the multi-million dollar incentive on Wednesday." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday announced an executive order banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates regardless of a vaccine's approval status with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration." (Facebook) Visit Houston: "Check out how one Houston Hotel made the most of COVID-19 with stunning renovations, including the largest spa in Texas! #ExploreHou https://bit.ly/38j55gh." (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 That's it for today! I'll see you around. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some 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. 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