Happy Saturday, Houston! Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in town today.
First, today’s weather:
A shower and thunderstorm. High: 75. Low: 67.
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Here are the top stories today in Houston:
- A warm front is bringing thunderstorms to the Houston area Saturday. The National Weather Service forecasts a marginal chance for severe weather with weak tornadoes the biggest concern. (Houston Patch)
- Houston-Harris County rent relief gets a lifeline with $13 million in additional funding. (Subscription: Houston Chronicle)
- Houstonians held a rally for democracy on the one-year year anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. (Houston Patch)
- Spring ISD announced Lupita Hinojosa as the lone finalist for superintendent, setting her up to be the first Hispanic woman to hold the district’s top administrative position. (Spring Patch)
- The northbound exit for Westheimer Road on I-610 West Loop will be closed for six to seven months, according to TxDOT. (Houston Patch)
Today in Houston:
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- Toy Train Show & Swap Meet at Hilton Houston Westchase. (11:30 a.m.)
- 38th Biannual Bridal Extravaganza Show at George R. Brown Convention Center. (10 a.m.)
- College Basketball: Rice vs. UAB at Tudor Fieldhouse. (3 p.m.)
- Skate/Dance Saturdays at Green Mountain Energy Ice (7 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- University of Houston: “After careful consideration, we have decided to implement a soft opening of classes, similar to the fall 2021 semester, for the first two weeks of the spring semester (Jan. 18-30).” (Facebook)
- University of Houston: “Best known as the voice of the Houston Rockets, UH alumnus Bill Worrell is being honored today by the city of Houston. Jan. 7 has been declared “Bill Worrell Day”. Congratulations on a lifetime of achievement!” (Facebook)
- Visit Houston: “@hawkerstreetfoodhtx is a delicious new food concept inside @posthtx! Enjoy these Latin + Asian fusion dishes inside the food court, or picnic on the massive rooftop lawn!” (Facebook)
- City of Houston Solid Waste Management: “Recycle REAL/non-artificial trees only from December 26 to January 31. Trees must be cleaned of wooden stands, watering bowls, ornaments, lights, wire, string, and other decorations before drop-off. Residents can recycle their trees by dropping them off at one of 24 free drop-off recycling sites located throughout Houston.” (Facebook)
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