Afghan Resettlement Fund + Waller County Cyclist Crash Latest

Houston TX

29 September, 2021

7:12 PM

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Happy Thursday, people of Houston! Let's get this day started. Here are the most important things going on around town today. First, today's weather: Rain in the afternoon. High: 84. Low: 73. Here are the top stories in Houston today: Houston resettlement agencies are raising $8.5 million to help resettle Afghan refugees in the area. Houston Afghan Resettlement Fund will provide basic needs along with medical care, counseling, and job readiness training for evacuees. (Houston Public Media) Legendary Houston steakhouse The Palm is set to open Friday after it relocated from its Westheimer location to its new 2-story digs downtown. (CultureMap Houston) A missing Houston man's body was found in Wyoming after tips came in during the Gabby Petito search. (KHOU.com) Days after a teen crashed into and injured six cyclists in Waller County while "rolling coal" on them, Waller County District Attorney Elton Mathis said the driver could face assault charges. The Waller County Sheriff's Office is still investigating the incident and any charges in the case would be brought by a grand jury in October or November. (Houston Patch) Willie Brown has been charged with murder in Harris County after the body of Ashley Guillory was found in Fort Bend County. Guillory had been missing since Sept. 4. (Houston Patch) Today's Houston Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Houston: College Information Session — East Early College High School. (5:30 p.m.) American Indian Worldview and the Concept of Rights — Rothko Chapel. (6 p.m.) 100 Years of Beuys: A Discussion on the work and impact of Joseph Beuys in Houston and Beyond — Goethe Popup Houston. (6:30 p.m.) Diverse Discourse: Amanda Cachia — Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston. (6:30 p.m.) The Riot Comedy Show presents The O.G.'s of Houston Comedy Showcase — Rudyard's. (7:30 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Houston Texans: "Head Coach David Culley meets with the media presented by Verizon." (Facebook) Houston Museum of Natural Science: "Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs. Opening Nov. 20. Transport back 3,200 years, across the sands of the Sahara Desert where you reach the heartbeat of ancient Egypt ruled by the most celebrated builder in the country's storied history." (Facebook) Houston Health Department: "While rare, some people will get #COVID19 after being fully vaccinated. While this can seem discouraging, it's important to remember the vaccines prevent almost everyone who gets a breakthrough infection from serious illness and death." (Facebook) Houston Police Department: "HPD is releasing body worn camera footage from a death in custody that occurred at 10201 Telephone Road." (Facebook) Houston Fire Department: "Are you ready to serve your community? The Houston Fire Department is Hiring! For more information on the next Firefighter Trainee /EMT Civil Service Exam (Nov. 5), please visit hfdcareers.org." (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 start this Thursday off right. I'll see you around! 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? I'm all ears. You can contact me at [email protected].