🌱 Masterchef Winner's New Eatery + Man Defending Customers Shot

Houston TX

04 November, 2021

5:22 AM

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Morning, Houston! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right. First, today's weather: A couple of morning showers. High: 61. Low: 49. Here are the top stories today in Houston: Four Houston ISD Board of Trustees races are headed to a runoff after no one in those races received a majority of the vote. (Houston Patch) A Houston man was shot twice during a robbery while trying to defend restaurant customers. (fox26houston.com) A 23-year veteran of the Houston Police Department was arrested Tuesday night and charged with sexual assault of a child. (Houston Patch) A family is suing Union Pacific and the City of Houston over a teen's cancer death. (KPRC Click2Houston) Masterchef winner Christine Ha is opening a Vietnamese gastropub in Spring Branch. (CultureMap Houston) Today's Houston Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Planning to buy or refinance a home? Here's what you need to know about the five types of mortgage loans (and which one is right for you). Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Houston: Fall Jazz Concert Denney Theatre — Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. (7 p.m.) College Basketball: Rice vs. St. Edwards — Tudor Fieldhouse. (7 p.m.) Tauren Wells in Concert — Bayou Music Center. (7 p.m.) Lauren Daigle in Concert — Toyota Center. (7:30 p.m.) The Riot Comedy Show presents Surprise Comedy Showcase — Rudyards. (7:30 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Houston Astros: "Celebrate a memorable season with #Postseason gear, now on sale in the #Astros Team Store! #ForTheH." (Facebook) Downtown Houston: "We LOVE a good public art project, especially when it turns a utility into something extra special. This @houstonbcycle station is case in point. Thanks to Houston creative, @theshelbinicole, it's now something worth looking at!" (Instagram) University of Houston: "With the rise in stress, anxiety and depression among students during the pandemic, the University will be adding more mental health counselors and new options for counseling to make sure every student can get the help they need." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "Harris County's COVID-19 threat level was lowered from "red" to "orange" on Wednesday, as ICU hospitalizations and new cases trend down across the region." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "Texas voters approved Proposition 6, guaranteeing residents of long-term care facilities the right to an "essential caregiver" who cannot be denied in-person visits. The measure is a response to restrictions placed earlier in the pandemic." (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) Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (November 9) Home for the Holidays Gift Market Katy (November 19) Race Through Texas 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 - Participate from Home (November 20) Home for the Holidays Gift Market Humble (December 3) Add your event You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update! If you're into 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 email me at [email protected].