🌱 Inflation Rising In Houston + East River Groundbreaking

Houston TX

15 December, 2021

2:56 AM

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Rise and shine, Houston! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Houston. First, today's weather: A sprinkle in the morning; fog. High: 80. Low: 71. Here are the top stories in Houston today: The sixth annual Year of Joy Event provided an ice skating party for more than 100 underserved children in Houston. (KPRC Click2Houston) Houston's next big development is coming into focus as East River is starting to get new restaurants stores and office tenants. (PaperCity Magazine) Gas and food prices continue to rise as inflation reaches new highs in Houston and across the country. (Houston Patch) Justin Bieber is teaming up with the Canadian restaurant chain Tim Hortons, and they're bringing the donut-and-coffee shop to Houston. (Subscription: Houston Chronicle) Six Houston area residents were sentenced to prison in a $50 million 'pump-and-dump' stock scam. (KPRC Click2Houston) Today's Houston Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Houston: Bicycle Advisory Committee — City of Houston Annex Council Chamber. (2:30 p.m.) East End Chamber Board Meeting — Houston East End Chamber-Commerce. (4 p.m.) Monthly ONLINE LGBTQ+ Health Workshop. (7 p.m.) From my notebook: Houston Astros: "Happy Birthday, Craig Biggio! What's your favorite memory of him?" (Facebook) Downtown Houston: "Holiday lights and a perfectly heated lazy river is the quintessential Texas holiday experience. We're obsessed with Texas Winter Lights at @themarquishou & know YOU will be too! Cozy up with a nostalgic holiday-themed movie every Thursday." (Instagram) Visit Houston: "Join us this Saturday from 1:00-5:00pm for our first annual Kicksmas at Avenida Houston! The event, which pays homage to the city's sneaker community, will feature entertainment, local minority-owned vendors, Houston Rockets' Clutch and two of the city's top sneaker artists." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "Katy ISD students are calling on the district to update its non-discrimination policy after it was revealed that the district banned kids from accessing online LGBTQ resources on school networks." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "Harris County leaders are considering ways to help people impacted by the state's recently adopted anti-abortion law." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21) 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] Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another 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.