🌱 I-45 Project Latest + Nanny Gets 30 Years For Child Abuse

Houston TX

02 December, 2021

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Happy Thursday, people of Houston! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in Houston. First, today's weather: Fog in the morning; high clouds. High: 77. Low: 60. Here are the top stories today in Houston: A Houston man who served as a nanny for two boys was sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to continued sexual abuse of a child. (Houston Patch) The partially built Beltway 8 Bridge over Houston Ship Channel will be demolished due to design errors. (Chron) The pause on Houston's I-45 expansion is partially lifted amid talks. (mySanAntonio.com) Houston charter school founder sentenced to three years in prison for mail fraud conspiracy. (Houston Chronicle) New Houston arthouse theater named for Lynn Wyatt showcases her favorite films. (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.) PTO Meeting — Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School. (6 p.m.) Bank of America's Screen on the Green: A Christmas Carol — Discovery Green. (7 p.m.) HCC Ensembles Concert — HCC Central Performing and Visual Arts. (7:30 p.m.) The Riot Standup Comedy Show presents "American AF" with Patrick Eady —Rudyard's. (9:30 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Houston Astros: "#OTD in 1964, we became the Houston Astros. Name the first player you think of when you see this logo." (Facebook) Downtown Houston: "Have you seen our holiday decor along Main Street? Enjoy 30-foot holiday trees, sparkly pole decorations, over-the-street traverses, thousands of twinkle lights and an over-sized Noel which provides the perfect backdrop for a holiday selfie in #DowntownHouston." (Instagram) Houston Health Department: "As of December 1, 2021, #Houston has a total of 289,761 cases of COVID-19. This includes 178 cases dated within the past 14 days that were not included in previous updates, 52 additional backlog cases, and the removal of 36 duplicates." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "Rice University's board of trustees selected Ruth López Turley to be the new director for the university's Kinder Institute for Urban Research." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Home for the Holidays Gift Market Humble (December 3) Add your event That's it for today. I'll see you around! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. 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? Reach out anytime to [email protected].