🌱 Southwest Airlines Investigation + Correa's Scary Costume

Houston TX

02 November, 2021

4:58 AM

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Good morning, Houston! It's Election Day, so get to the polls to let your voice be heard! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 79. Low: 62. Here are the top stories in Houston today: Southwest Airlines is conducting an internal investigation after one of its pilots used the phrase "Let's Go Brandon" — a stand-in for a vulgar insult of President Joe Biden — during the pilot's greeting to passengers. (Houston Patch) The Astros' Game 5 heroics in the World Series has the Fall Classic coming back to Houston for Game 6 — and possibly Game 7. After being up 3-1, the prospect of losing the final three games of the series has Atlanta, a city known for its sports teams' collapses, on edge. (Houston Patch) A major ramp at Highway 59 and Loop 610 northbound is now open. (KTRK-TV) Houston Astros superstar shortstop Carlos Correa's Freddy Krueger Halloween costume provided a scare for trick-or-treaters this weekend. (CultureMap Houston) Travis Scott's Astroworld Music Festival is set to return to Houston this weekend. (KPRC Click2Houston) Today's Houston Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Houston! Today in Houston: Alton Brown Live: Beyond The Eats — Jones Hall. (7:30 p.m.) Sister Act — Theater Under the Stars. (7:30 p.m.) Mago de Oz Al Abordaje!! Tour — Bayou Music Center. (8 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Houston Astros: "Guarantee #WorldSeries tickets by becoming a Season Ticket Holder!" (Facebook) University of Houston: "For the first time since 1973, both Houston Cougar Football and Houston Cougar Men's Hoops are simultaneously ranked. Congratulations to all of our incredible student-athletes and thank you for your hard work and dedication! #GoCoogs." (Facebook) Houston SPCA: "November is National Adopt A Senior Pet Month, and we have some lovely #GoldenPaws ready to go home with you! Kendal here is 10 years old, and is so ready to meet her new family." (Facebook) Houston Texans: "John Harris' observations from #LARvsHOU." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "A Houston engineering firm filed a federal lawsuit Monday against the city and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over a state law that prohibits government agencies from doing business with companies that boycott Israel." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Elevation: Voices in Adoption & Foster Care Virtual Conference (November 5) The Art of Counterpoint: Bach & Zelenka (November 6) Add your event Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you around! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. 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? Email me at [email protected].