🌱 Astros Tie ALCS + Houston Rapper To Receive Presidential Honor

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20 October, 2021

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Up and at 'em, Houston! The Astros already got Wednesday started off right with a win over the Red Sox in the early hours. Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started on the right foot. First, today's weather: Warm with partial sunshine. High: 87. Low: 68. Here are the top stories in Houston today: The Astros' offense came alive with seven runs in the ninth inning as Houston rallied to beat the Red Sox in Game 4 of the ALCS and tie the series at two games apiece. Game 5 is in Boston on Wednesday. (Houston Patch) A plane failed to take off from the runway and crashed Tuesday morning in Waller County west of Katy. The plane broke into several pieces and burst into flames but all 21 passengers and crew were able to evacuate the plane before first responders arrived. Two were taken to a hospital as a precaution with minor injuries. (Houston Patch) After a year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Houston H-E-B Thanksgiving Parade is set to return for its 72nd year on Nov. 25. (Houston Patch) Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth will be honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in November. (Houston Chronicle) Nearly 500,000 Harris County households are paying more than they can afford for their homes, a new study says. (Houston Public Media) 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: East End Chamber 2021 Golf Tournament/Raffle & Silent Auction — Gus Wortham Golf Course. (11 a.m.) Rhyme & Reason — Miller Outdoor Theatre. (11 a.m.) Girls Volleyball Tryouts — East Early College High School. (4 p.m.) East End Chamber Board Meeting — Houston East End Chamber-Commerce. (4 p.m.) Houston Dynamo vs. LA Galaxy — BBVA Stadium. (7:30 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Houston Fire Department: "Houston Fire Department Firefighter Wayne Davis is currently recovering after receiving a life-saving lung transplant. Although, he had some setbacks after the surgery, he is making progress. We thank everyone for their continued thoughts and prayers for Firefighter Davis and his family." (Facebook) Houston Texans: "Always a Texan. Thank you, Whitney." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "A new housing complex made for youth aging out of the foster care system broke ground in Southeast Houston on Monday." (Facebook) Houston Texans: "This could be you! Enter for a chance to ride onto the field with TORO!" (Facebook) Houston Independent School District: "All students and members of Team HISD are encouraged to show their support for the Astros by sporting orange and blue along with jeans Oct. 20. Post your photos on social media using #OrangeOutHISD." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Hollydays Market of Rosenberg (October 22) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're into 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? Reach out anytime to [email protected].