🌱 Houston Designer On Project Runway + Violent Crime Crackdown

Houston TX

15 October, 2021

4:42 AM

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Morning, people of Houston! Jeffrey Perkins here with a fresh Houston Daily. First, today's weather: A thunderstorm in spots. High: 89. Low: 59. Here are the top stories in Houston today: AfriFest and a Katt Williams show are just two of the exciting experiences over the next few days in Houston. Here are five things to do this weekend. (Houstonia Magazine) A Houston designer is taking her talent all the way to Bravo's Project Runway. The show's Season 19 premiere aired Thursday night. (KPRC Click2Houston) A man died after he was shot and crashed into a Houston furniture store on Thursday. (KPRC Click2Houston) An assortment of arrests for violent crimes were announced by the US Attorney's Office, HPD, Harris County Sheriff's Office, FBI and ATF as the organizations showed their efforts to curb violent crime in Houston. (KTRK-TV) A woman was shot and killed during a home invasion in the wee hours of Thursday morning. The suspects fled the north Houston apartment complex where the shooting occurred. (Houston Patch) Today's Houston Daily is brought to you by Verizon, a Patch Brand Partner. Learn more about online gaming relationships and how they've helped some children through the pandemic. Today in Houston: ALCS Game 1: Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox — Minute Maid Park. (7 p.m.) Movies in the Park: Raya and the Last Dragon — City of West University. (7 p.m.) Tuba Skinny — Miller Outdoor Theatre. (7:30 p.m.) Mavis Staples Jazzy Series Spectacular — Discovery Green. (7:30 p.m.) Kane Brown in Concert — Toyota Center. (8 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Houston Astros: "ALDS. Check. ALCS. Soon. Tickets: www.astros.com/tickets." (Facebook) Houston Police Department: "The funeral service for Officer John Wilbanks will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. at Grace Church Houston at 14505 Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45)." (Facebook) Houston SPCA: "Thanks to the incredible generosity of Glesby Marks, we are thrilled that one of our investigators will be traveling the streets of Houston saving animals in a very much needed upgraded unit." (Facebook) Visit Houston: "This Saturday the Houston Rockets will host a FREE fan fest at Toyota Center ahead of the team's open practice." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "Gov. Greg Abbott has banned all public and private entity vaccine requirements. But that ban may face legal and logistical hurdles with a prospect for it to get hung up in the state Legislature, the courts, or both." (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) Add your event That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update. 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 email me at [email protected].