Woman Ran Over At McDonald's + Major Weekend Road Closure

Houston TX

23 September, 2021

6:15 PM

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. 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: An elderly woman was walking back to her car in a McDonald's parking lot when an assailant robbed her of her wallet and ran her over as he was fleeing. The woman was pronounced dead at a hospital. (Houston Patch) Heading out on the road this weekend? Be sure to prepare for a major weekend closure at 610 West Loop and Southwest Freeway. (KTRK-TV) Two shootings at the same Houston apartment complex have occurred within a 24-hour span. A day after two men were killed, a woman was shot and killed at the complex Thursday at 910 Cypress Station Dr. (Houston Patch) The city of Houston will offer free COVID-19 testing for students and staff in Houston ISD and Aldine ISD. (Subscription: Houston Chronicle ) Several Houston organizations are asking for assistance as Haitian refugees settle in Houston. Here is how you can help. (Houstonia Magazine) Today's Houston Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Houston! Today in Houston: American Cuisine Breakfast — Frost Bank. (7:30 a.m.) Free Mobile Food Distribution: Houston Food Bank — University of St. Thomas. (4 p.m.) Brooks & Dunn in Concert — Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. (7 p.m.) Carnival of the Animals — Miller Outdoor Theatre. (8 p.m.) Move Under The Stars: Hocus Pocus — Discovery Green. (8 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook University of Houston: "Since 2011, UH has been proudly designated as a Hispanic-serving Institution, with 1/3 of all students being Hispanic. The Mariachi Pumas are emblematic of just one way that Hispanic culture has found its home at UH!" (Facebook) Houston Texans: "You can own an authentic #Texans helmet signed by Brandin Cooks, Laremy Tunsil and more. All proceeds from the online auction benefit Houston youth through the Houston Texans Foundation." (Facebook) Houston Fire Department: "Houston Fire Department Firefighter Wayne Davis is currently hospitalized after contracting #COVID19. Please keep Firefighter Davis in your thoughts and prayers as he continues his fight against COVID-19." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "Louisiana is seeing an influx of Texas patients seeking abortions after the passage of SB 8, which bans abortions in Texas before most women know they're pregnant." (Facebook) Houston SPCA: "We want to give a huge thank-you to Myles, who in lieu of gifts for his bar mitzvah, asked friends and family to donate food, blankets, and treats for the animals of Houston SPCA. Our store room is a lot fuller thanks to his generosity!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Gigs & services: Try a New App, Get $40 (Details) Add your gig or service Job listings: All-Terrain Tire Focus Group - $125 for 120 min. (Details) Add your job listing You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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? You can contact me at [email protected].