PPP Loan Fraudster Enters Plea + Shooting Near Kashmere High

Houston TX

22 September, 2021

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Get on up, Houston! Let's get you all caught up to start this Thursday, Sept. 23 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Houston today. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Houston? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 83, low: 60. Here are the top stories in Houston today: A shootout across the street from Kashmere High School in northeast Houston left one teen in critical but stable condition at Texas Children's Hospital. The victim and suspect knew each other and had an apparent rivalry, according to Houston police. (Houston Patch) Macy's is holding a national hiring event Thursday for seasonal and permanent jobs, which includes 900 jobs in Houston. Job seekers are encouraged to apply online, and interviews will take place online and in select Macy's stores. (Subscription: Houston Chronicle) Houston activists held an emergency demonstration against the deportation of Haitian refugees Wednesday in front of the Mickey Leland Federal Building. (KPRC Click2Houston) A Houston man who went on an extravagant spending spree with $1.6 million in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program funds pled guilty Wednesday. The items he bought with the federal money include a Lamborghini and a Rolex. (KPRC Click2Houston) Dr. Hasan Gokal, who was fired from Harris County Public Health in January and accused of vaccine theft before being exonerated, is fighting back. The doctor with South Asian heritage filed a discrimination lawsuit against the county, saying he was fired because he administered expiring vaccine doses to too many people with "Indian-sounding names." (Houston Patch) Today's Houston Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15 percent discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Houston: Tunes, Tales, and Tails — Miller Outdoor Theatre. (11 a.m.) Rising Leaders Lunch and Learn: Healthy Outdoor Communities — Citizens' Environmental Coalition. (Noon) Virtual Magnet School Tours — Houston ISD. (1 p.m.) Houston Texans vs. Carolina Panthers — NRG Stadium. (7:20 p.m.) Zoé: Sonidos de Karmática Resonancia Tour 2021 — Bayou Music Center. (8 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Houston Police Department: "Houston Police Chief Troy Finner, HPD commanders and officers escort the body of fallen Senior Police Officer William "Bill" Jeffrey from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences to the Klein Funeral Home." (Facebook) Houston Museum of Natural Science: "We're not crying, you're crying. Now through Nov. 2, visit the Land of the Dead alongside Miguel in Disney's 'Coco' (2017). For this Virtual Family Movie Night, you and your loved ones can enjoy a Dia de los Muertos themed adventure." (Facebook) Houston Astros: "Congratulations to #Astros HOF members Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio for being inducted to the Houston Sports Hall of Fame!" (Facebook) Houston Fire Department: "Houston Fire Department Command Staff welcomes new cadet class of 2021C." (Facebook) Houston Police Department: "Houston Police Live at a community event, where low income families can benefit from the Midtown Redevelopment Program through the City of Houston Affordable Housing and Community Redevelopment." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "The federal government is investigating the Texas Education Agency after over its guidance prohibiting mask mandates in schools, finding that it may be 'preventing school districts in the state from considering or meeting the needs of students with disabilities.'" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! 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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].