🌱 Christmas Movies With Houston Ties + Impossible Foods Eatery

Houston TX

08 December, 2021

6:31 PM

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Hey Houston: As you may know, Amazon Web Services experienced an outage on Tuesday that affected the Houston Daily. Some of you might have received a late newsletter on Wednesday, or no newsletter at all. Please know this was unfortunately beyond our control but know that we are fully back in business! - Jeffrey Perkins. Get on up, Houston! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started. Here's what's happening today in town. First, today's weather: A shower in spots. High: 81. Low: 74. Here are the top stories in Houston today: Want curl up with a warm mug of hot chocolate and watch holiday flicks? Here are 21 Christmas movies with Houston connections for you to watch this season. (Houstonia Magazine) Not feeling the hot chocolate, well here are seven holiday-inspired drinks to try this month. (Houstonia Magazine) Impossible Foods launched a burger and fries delivery ghost kitchen in Houston. (CultureMap Houston) A Harris County inmate accused of sexually assaulting a 60-year-old deputy had no escort even though he was required to at the time of the incident, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. (Houston Patch) A Klein Cain student was expelled after terroristic threats on social media were traced back to him by Klein ISD officials and the FBI. Some of the measures taken for the rest of the semester include a backpack ban and increased security, including search dogs, on campus. (Houston Patch) Today's Houston Daily is brought to you in part 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: Cookies with Santa — Frost Bank. (2:30 p.m.) "The Snowy Day" — Houston Grand Opera. (7 p.m.) Bank of America's Screen on the Green: "A Christmas Story" — Discovery Green. (7 p.m.) Santa at Green Mountain Energy Ice — Discovery Green. (7 p.m.) The Riot Comedy Show presents "Comics You Should Know" — Rudyard's. (7:30 p.m.) From my notebook: Houston Astros: "The 2022 Shriners Children's College Classic is just around the corner. We've got a stacked field this year and tickets are available now." (Facebook) Houston SPCA: "Our 24-hour injured animal rescue ambulance picked up this dog at a local cemetery. Thankfully, we got to her in time and are able to treat her injuries and feed her a nourishing diet. She's in need of a foster family." (Facebook) Houston Athletics: "Request your @ticketsmarterbirminghambowl tickets before Thursday's 5 p.m. deadline to secure your seat with other Houston fans using the link in our bio! #GoCoogs | @UHCougarFB." (Instagram) City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods (DON): "Join our friends at the Houston Public Library Foundation for the perfect stocking stuffing opportunity at their last Book Sale of the year this Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Friends of HPLF Warehouse!" (Facebook) Houston Independent School District: "Lamar HS Sports Medicine program partners with University of Houston." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "Fill in the blank: Christmas is all about _______. For us, it's all about spending time with loved ones and watching #ACharlieBrownChristmas! Don't miss the special one-night event, airing Sunday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. on PBS." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Houston, save with Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25 percent to end Hunger! (December 12) Houston Early Music: Now Make We Joy! (December 12) Add your event Loving the Houston Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update. — 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.