I-45 Project Controversy + The Breakfast Klub + Mechanic Killed

Houston TX

01 September, 2021

3:40 AM

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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Jeffrey Perkins, your host of the Houston Daily. First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 94 Low: 77. Here are the top stories today in Houston: Let's get it kicked off with something lighthearted and delicious. The weather may not match yet, but pumpkin spice has already landed in 2021. Here are six excellent pumpkin spice treats to try in Houston. There is the autumn staple pumpkin spice latte, but so much more as well. (Houstonia Magazine) Houston Food Not Bombs is locked in a battle with Houston City Hall after officials notified the organization it couldn't resume feeding homeless people at the Houston Public Library Central Branch once it reopens. The city is attempting to move the organization to the Houston Municipal Court on Lubbock Street. (KPRC Click2Houston) A Houston mechanic was killed during a work accident while performing preventative maintenance on an airboat in the lube shop at Houston Public Works Pahet Service Center, according to a city spokesperson. Manuel Castillo had been working the city's Fleet Management Department since 2006. (KTRK-TV) Nothing quite hits the spot like a plate of chicken and waffles or biscuits and gravy for a hearty, Southern breakfast. Before breakfast joints were trendy, Houstonian Marcus Davis had a vision for The Breakfast Klub in Houston's Third Ward. Read on to see how he changed the narrative and built an empire on all-day breakfast. (Texas Monthly) The Texas Transportation Commission voted to allow the Interstate 45 project to continue but will revisit it in November. The project, which would expand and reroute the interstate in the downtown area, would displace thousands of residents from their homes through eminent domain. The Federal Highway Administration is conducting a civil rights investigation into the project, which has garnered scrutiny over its environmental impact and received pushback from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. (Chron) Tired of paying too much for your prescriptions? GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies. Works for pet medications, too! GoodRx also helps bring the Daily to Houston. Support our sponsor and see how much you can save by going to GoodRx.com. Today in Houston 2021 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation — Citizens' Environmental Coalition. (6 p.m.) In-Person HIIT Class — Discovery Green. (6:03 p.m.) Artist Talk: Jamal Cyrus — Blaffer Art Museum. (6:30 p.m.) Parks and Recreation Board Meeting — West University Place Recreation. (6:30 p.m.) Houston Dash vs. OL Reign — BBVA Stadium. (7 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Houston Astros: "The #AstrosFoundation will host two Louisiana Relief Supply Drives on Wednesday and Thursday this week at Minute Maid Park. Donations are being accepted curb side on Crawford Street, at the Union Station entrance." (Facebook) Houston Texans: "Head Coach David Culley meets with the media presented by Verizon." (Facebook) Downtown Houston: "Looking for Labor Day plans? We've got you! Come out to @marketsquarehou for our first Backyard BBQ Party, featuring some of our favorite barbecue food trucks: @ohmygogi_htx, @houstonsaucepit and @da_smoke_wagon. This event is fun for ALL ages." (Instagram) Houston Museum of Natural Science: "FINAL WEEK Pompeii: The Exhibition The special exhibition features over 150 artifacts on loan from the collection of the Naples National Archaeological Museum, including frescoes, mosaics, and statues from the sites hidden from view and forgotten for centuries until rediscovery over 250 years ago." (Facebook) Houston Health Department: "As of August 31, 2021, #Houston has a total of 245,609 cases of #COVID19. This includes 2,430 cases dated with the past 14 days that were not included in previous updates, 477 additional backlog cases, and the removal of 489 duplicates." (Facebook) Feature your local business right here in the newsletter for just $79 per month. Click here to get started. Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. 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? Reach out anytime to [email protected].