🌱 Astros Advance To ALCS + Acevedo Likely On Way Out In Miami

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13 October, 2021

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Happy Wednesday, Houston! These are the most important things happening around Houston today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny, warm and humid. High: 90. Low: 75. Here are the top stories in Houston today: Jose Altuve smashed a three-run home run to help the Houston Astros over the Chicago White Sox in Game 4 of the ALDS and punch their ticket to the ALCS against the Boston Red Sox. (Houston Patch) Former Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo has been suspended pending termination in Miami just six months after starting his position as the city's police chief. (Houston Patch) Following hundreds of complaints, a Houston City Council member is proposing more apartment health inspections across the city. (KTRK-TV) A popular barbecue joint in Bellaire was recognized as one of the most exciting restaurants in the country by The New York Times. (Houston Patch) Unbound Houston, a local group that fights sex trafficking, is creating videos for middle and high schoolers to help them recognize how and when people are trying to exploit them. (fox26houston.com) Today's Houston Daily is brought to you by Verizon, a Patch Brand Partner. Learn more about how Black and Mobile, a food delivery app created by two brothers, is helping put the spotlight on Black-owned restaurants. Today in Houston: UH Campus Tour — Houston Heights Charter School. (All day) North America Royalties Assembly — Westin Houston Medical Center. (All day) Open House — CenterWell Senior Primary Care of Pasadena. (10 a.m.) Updated Macgregor Park Master Plan Community Meeting — Virtual. (6 p.m.) Defending & Advancing the Rights of Immigrants — Rothko Chapel. (6 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Houston Astros: "ALCS BOUND! www.astros.com/postseason." (Facebook) University of Houston: "The University of Houston has been ranked among the top 100 Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the nation by Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine for the second consecutive year." (Facebook) Houston Astros: "Join the #Astros for a Postseason Clinch Celebration event tomorrow from 10am-6pm. DJ Johnny Bravo will provide music & entertainment while local artists paint a live mural. We'll have coffee from 9am-11am and tacos from 11:30am-1:30pm." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "I encourage Texas business owners who believe in science and the rule of law to sue Governor Abbott and join Harris County and other cities and school districts fighting back against his overreach," Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "More than 150 former Houston Methodist employees will demand to be rehired after being let go in June for declining a COVID-19 vaccine." (Facebook) Feature your local business here in the Houston Daily for just $79 a month. Click here to learn more. You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. 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].