🌱 Child Abandonment Case Latest + Astros Stumble In WS Opener

Houston TX

27 October, 2021

2:23 AM

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Morning, Houston! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: A few thunderstorms, some severe. High: 79. Low: 60. Here are the top stories today in Houston: A mother of three abandoned children found living with the remains of their sibling in a Houston apartment was arrested Tuesday, and her boyfriend was charged with murder. (Houston Patch) The Astros are looking for some of their bounce back magic after dropping Game 1 of the World Series to the Braves on Tuesday night. (Houston Patch) Travis Scott unveiled an all-star lineup of musical performers for his Astroworld Fest. The sold-out music festival is scheduled for Nov. 5 and 6. (Houston Patch) Houston City Council will consider letting go of an outside investigation into a canceled housing deal previously recommended by Mayor Sylvester Turner. (Subscription: Houston Chronicle) Houston companies lack women and minorities in leadership roles, a new report finds. (Subscription: Houston Chronicle) 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: Ambassador Meeting — Houston East End Chamber-Commerce. (9 a.m.) Open House — CenterWell Senior Primary Care of Tidwell. (9 a.m.) Rent Reduction Secrets: Houston — Virtual. (6:30 p.m.) A Day to Remember: The Re-Entry Tour — Bayou Music Center. (7 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Houston Police Department: "Chief Troy Finner has accepted City of Atlanta Police Department Chief Rodney Bryant's bet. When Houston Astros win the #WorldSeries, Bryant will wear the jersey that Chief Finner wore at the 2021 home opener." (Facebook) Houston Fire Department: "Houston Fire Department recommends battery powered/led candles or glow sticks to illuminate your jack-o-lanterns." (Facebook) Houston Independent School District: "The Houston Astros are in the World Series for the third time in five years! To celebrate, all students and staff are encouraged to wear orange and blue along with jeans this Friday." (Facebook) Houston Health Department: "As of Oct. 26, #Houston has a total of 283,177 cases of COVID-19. This includes 619 cases dated within the past 14 days that were not included in previous updates, 172 additional backlog cases, and the removal of 86 duplicates." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "A panel of independent advisers to the FDA recommended the agency issue an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 years old." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31) Add your event For sale: Lot Listed for Sale (Details) Add your item That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update! If you're loving 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? I'm all ears. You can reach me at [email protected].