50 Cent Partners With HISD + Former Astros Star's House On Market

Houston TX

28 September, 2021

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Good morning, Houston! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here are the most important things happening today in town. First, today's weather: Rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 84. Low: 73. Here are the top stories in Houston today: Former Houston Astros World Series MVP George Springer has put his Houston-area estate on the market. The Blue Jays slugger's Sienna Plantation home's asking price is $1.8 million. (CultureMap Houston) Harris County Commissioners passed a resolution speaking out against a state-ordered audit of the county's 2020 Presidential Election results, in addition to those of three other counties in the state. The audit was announced by Gov. Greg Abbott last week after former President Donald Trump called for an audit in Texas. (Houston Patch) Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro is opening a ghost kitchen concept in Houston called Buddy V's Cake Slice, a delivery service available via its website and third-party app. Check out the new concept and five more things to know in Houston food right now. (CultureMap Houston) Patrick McCarthy has been charged in the beating death of Anthony Jackson. Investigators are unsure of the connection between the two, but evidence suggests Jackson could have been beaten to death with a golf club. (KTRK-TV) Rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is teaming up with Houston ISD to launch an after-school entrepreneurship program called G-Unity Business Lab. The program inducted its first 75 students this week. (Houston Patch) Today's Houston Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Houston: Electrification and Decarbonization: Pathways to a New Energy Future (Virtual) — Citizens' Environmental Coalition. (9 a.m.) Danza Azteca Splendor! — Miller Outdoor Theatre. (11 a.m.) LitHAUS: Moss — Goethe Pop Up Houston. (6 p.m.) Wind Chamber — Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. (7 p.m.) Houston Dynamo vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC — BBVA Compass Stadium. (8 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Houston Astros: "Battle atop the AL standings this week. www.astros.com/tickets." (Facebook) Downtown Houston: "Today is the day! Common Bond Bistro and Bakery's Brasserie is officially open for lunch service! We dined there yesterday and can say it is worth the wait. Grab this delicious Banh Mi Salad (either as a grab-and-go or sit down meal), and feast on a few of their heavenly fries while you're at it." (Instagram) Houston Museum of Natural Science: "Under the Sea! The George W. Strake Hall of Malacology is freshly renovated with over 1,300 shell and marine life specimens and a focus on ocean conservation." (Facebook) Houston Health Department: "There's no expiration date for our incentive program! We have about 6,000 cards remaining for first doses. Get vaccinated at an eligible site today and get $100 for your first dose and $50 when you come back for your second dose." (Facebook) City of Houston Solid Waste Management: "Sept. 27 recycling services are delayed for Week-B. We're working to complete these routes. Please leave your container at the curb." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Ford Driving Skills for Life (October 2) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you soon. If you're enjoying 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].