🌱 Holocaust Survivor To Be Honored + Weekend Road Closures

Houston TX

15 October, 2021

5:12 PM

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Hey, Houston! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 75. Low: 56. Here are the top stories today in Houston: A Houston Holocaust survivor will receive the French Legion of Honor, bestowed by Houston's Consul General of France Valérie Baraban, at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Holocaust Museum Houston. It is France's highest civilian honor. (KPRC Click2Houston) An armed passenger held a pickup truck driver hostage after a traffic stop. Houston SWAT and a negotiation team responded to the situation in west Houston. (Houston Patch) Portions of Beltway 8 will be closed over the weekend. Check here for closures and alternate routes. (KTRK-TV) Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. was left off the team's roster for the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox after he left the final game of the ALDS with forearm tightness. (Houston Patch) Top-notch bagels and Jewish deli staples are headed to Houston. Biderman's, an Austin favorite deli, announced plans to expand to the Bayou City. (Eater Houston) 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: Collect-A-Con — NRG Center. (10 a.m.) Nature Walking Tour — Citizens' Environmental Coalition. (10:30 a.m.) Party in the Park: Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse — Evelyn's Park Conservancy. (11 a.m.) Dia de la Hispanidad — Miller Outdoor Theatre. (7:30 p.m.) Houston Dynamo vs. Seattle Sounders FC — BBVA Stadium. (7:30 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Houston Astros: "Street fest is gonna be lit all weekend long! More information: www.astros.com/streetfest." (Facebook) Downtown Houston: "Tomorrow night! We're gathering with a few of our friends to celebrate the historic neighborhood in epic proportions. Beignets, markets, NOLA-esque foods and drinks, big band music – this event is one night only and not to be missed!" (Instagram) Houston Public Media: "The Texas House passed a bill that would prohibit transgender public school athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity, after more than nine hours of debate Thursday." (Facebook) Houston Museum of Natural Science: "It's getting closer.... Spirits and Skeletons. Houston's favorite Halloween Party — the one and only Spirits and Skeletons — is back at HMNS! The entire museum is open for you to shake your stuff with a stegosaurus and get spellbound by bewitching gems, all to live music from Electric Circus, DJs, and fantastic food trucks parked right outside." (Facebook) Houston Texans: "Register now for the Running of the Bulls 5K presented by H-E-B! Proceeds benefit the USO Houston and #Texans Foundation." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Celebrate Boss's Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers And Gifts (October 16) Hollydays Market of Rosenberg (October 22) Add your event Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow 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 reach me at [email protected].