🌱 Houston Cold Front + New Fan Favorite Ice Cream Shop

Houston TX

17 November, 2021

8:01 PM

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Hey, Houston! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in town. First, today's weather: Rather cloudy; windy, cooler. High: 66. Low: 49. Here are the top stories in Houston today: A Houston organization is helping Alzheimer's patients and their families find support and financial assistance. (KPRC Click2Houston) Justin Verlander's brother tweeted Wednesday evening that the Houston Astros pitcher was re-signing with the team for 2022. (Houston Patch) A cold front is bringing more wind than rain to Houston on Thursday morning. (KHOU.com) Brands are signaling uncertainty over Travis Scott, known for his brand collaborations, after the Astroworld incident. (Chron) A farmers market favorite ice cream maker has set an opening date for a new scoop shop in The Heights. (CultureMap Houston) Today's Houston Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Houston: Planning Commission — City of Houston Annex Council Chamber. (2 p.m.) Houston Heights HS Board meeting — Houston Heights Charter School. (3:30 p.m.) Zoning Board of Adjustments Regular Meeting — City of West University. (6:30 p.m.) Santa at Green Mountain Energy Ice — Discovery Green. (7 p.m.) The Riot Standup Comedy Show presents "American AF" with Patrick Eady — Rudyard's. (7:30 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Downtown Houston: "Get fa-la-la-la-lit with us at Thing-A-Ma-Jingle. Get your gifts at the night market, jam out to carol-oke, snap a pic with Hipster Santa and keep the food and drinks flowing on Main Street and beyond! The party's on at the link in our bio." (Instagram) Houston Museum of Natural Science: "The Cockrell Butterfly Center needs protecting- do you have what it takes? Every weekend from Nov. 20 to the end of the year, you can release ladybugs in the Center for only $5 to help fight off plant-eating buggies." (Facebook) Visit Houston: "It's getting festive at George R. Brown Convention Center. Alley Theatre's Deck The Trees starts this Friday and will be up through Jan. 3rd! Come check out these beautiful Christmas trees, decorated in a variety of creative styles." (Facebook) Special Events, City of Houston: "The H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to Downtown Houston on Nov. 25 at 9 a.m. featuring elaborate floats, colorful marching bands, high-flying balloons and other uniquely Houston entries!" (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "Two Republican leaders and a group of voters sued Harris County over new precinct maps they've criticized as Democratic gerrymandering. The suit claims the new maps violate the voting rights of more than 1 million people." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Home for the Holidays Gift Market Katy (November 19) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (November 22) Home for the Holidays Gift Market Humble (December 3) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some of your 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? I'm all ears. You can email me at [email protected].