🌱 Potential Post-Holiday COVID Surge + Blood Donations Needed

Houston TX

29 November, 2021

3:14 AM

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Hello, people of Houston! It's me again, Jeffrey Perkins, your host of the Houston Daily. First, today's weather: Fog in the morning; mostly sunny. High: 67. Low: 46. Here are the top stories in Houston today: Operation Warm: national nonprofit is providing new coats to Houston families in need. (KPRC Click2Houston) A family of four is in need after their townhome caught fire on Thanksgiving in SW Houston. (KTRK-TV) Fifth Ward volunteers are bringing holiday cheer after a difficult year. (Subscription: Houston Chronicle) Houston health officials are keeping a close eye out for a post-holiday surge in COVID-19 and flu cases. (KHOU.com) MD Anderson is in need of blood donations during the holidays, and a local restaurant hosts a blood drive with gift cards. (Houston Chronicle ) From our sponsors: Hey Houston, it's Cyber Monday! The Patch Deals team will be rounding up the hottest discounts all day long. Click here to shop and save! Today in Houston: Historic Preservation Appeals Board — City of Houston Annex Council Chamber. (8:30 a.m.) Cheap Skate Monday on Green Mountain Energy Ice — Discovery Green. (5 p.m.) Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder — Toyota Center. (7 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Downtown Houston: "This evening we're celebrating the start of Hanukkah & if you look closely, you might see windows light up with the first candle across Downtown Houston after sundown." (Instagram) Houston Texans: "Rapid reaction following #NYJvsHOU." (Facebook) Houston Public Library: "Exciting things coming to HPL! Check out our latest and greatest: the HPL Astronomy Dome! This will be available for reservations through our community engagement team." (Facebook) Houston Health Department: "HIV can affect anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, race, gender, or age. This #WorldAIDSDay, we must challenge misinformation, racism, homophobia, and transphobia to #StopHIVStigma." (Facebook) YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON: "The holidays can be a challenge both mentally and physically. That's why we're inviting new members to receive a complimentary month when they join through Monday." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 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 all caught up for today! I'll see you soon. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. 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].