🌱 Best Buy Stabbing + Holiday Tamales + Omicron Variant

Houston TX

27 November, 2021

5:57 AM

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Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Jeffrey Perkins, your host of the Houston Daily. First, today's weather: Turning cloudy, afternoon rain. High: 58. Low: 49. Here are the top stories in Houston today: A person was stabbed in the parking lot of Best Buy in the Galleria area, police say. (KTRK-TV) Houston's new bus lanes will allow bikes, but advocates urge caution. (Chron) Holiday tamales have been a Texas tradition for generations. But how did it start? (Subscription: Houston Chronicle) 'No reason to panic' about new omicron COVID-19 variant yet, Houston expert says. (KHOU.com) Proctor & Gamble recalled several Old Spice and Secret products because of a cancerous component. (Houston Patch) Today in Houston: College Football: Rice Owls vs. Louisiana Tech — Rice Stadium. (Noon) Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Hornets — Toyota Center. (7 p.m.) Grand Ol' Christmas Show — Hobby Center. (7:30 p.m.) The Fab Four in Concert — Bayou Music Center. (8 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Houston Texans: "Congratulations to #Texans Legend Andre Johnson on being selected as a Pro Football Hall of Fame Semifinalist." (Instagram) Houston SPCA: "Happy Holidays! We are excited to kick-off our 33rd Annual Homes for the Holidays pet adoption event at Neiman Marcus in the Galleria!" (Facebook) Houston Health Department: "Statement on Omicron Variant: 'There is still much unknown about B.1.1.529, the variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 first detected in South Africa. Federal health officials are investigating and will update public health guidance as needed. The Houston Health Department follows federal COVID-19 guidance and is prepared to adjust, if needed.'" (Facebook) City of Houston Solid Waste Management: "Nov. 26 Update. Our crews are working to complete 1st week Tree Waste routes. Those who receive 2nd Week Tree Waste collections, should place your debris at the curb. Additionally, 3rd and 4th week Tree Waste collections, please HOLD your debris until further updates." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Black Friday to Cyber Monday Sale on Virtual Running and Walking Events! (November 29) Save 15% On All L.L.Bean Wicked Good Slippers — For A Limited Time (November 29) Home for the Holidays Gift Market Humble (December 3) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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? You can email me at [email protected].