Hello Houston! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️ In today's newsletter:
How Houston first responders gear up for ambushes
Former Texans star Bryan Braman battles cancer
Viral puppy rescue in Houston
Also on today's calendar: Imagine Nation Kid Expo of Rosenberg and 10 other events.
Today's riddle: My little sister is so smart, she can spell her name forward and backward. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 93, low: 77.
Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. How are Houston first responders prepared for an ambush attack? (click2houston.com) — Houston's first responders are enhancing their preparedness for potential ambush attacks by equipping every vehicle with bulletproof vests and utilizing a unique bulletproof ambulance. This initiative underscores the commitment to safety and readiness in dangerous situations.
2. Former Texans linebacker Bryan Braman battling rare form of cancer (houstonchronicle.com) — Former Houston Texans linebacker Bryan Braman is battling a rare cancer, with support pouring in from fans and former teammates. Braman, who played three seasons in Houston, is receiving treatment in Seattle and has a GoFundMe page raising funds for his care.
3. Woman who rescued two puppies in viral Spring Branch animal cruelty video is now their foster (click2houston.com) — In Houston's Spring Branch, Callie Clemens rescued two puppies from a viral animal cruelty incident. Now fostering them, Clemens works with local authorities and BARC to ensure their recovery and future adoption.
4. Houston officials issue stern warning ahead of Fourth of July: 'Don't drive impaired' (fox26houston.com) — Houston officials are urging residents to avoid impaired driving during Fourth of July celebrations. With law enforcement on high alert, Mayor John Whitmire and other officials emphasize the importance of safety to prevent tragedies and legal consequences.
5. Congress delivers $10B to NASA with 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' saving Houston-led program from Trump cuts (houstonchronicle.com) — Congress has passed a significant bill allocating nearly $10 billion to NASA, safeguarding Houston-led programs from proposed budget cuts. This includes funding for the Gateway space station and the International Space Station, both managed from Houston.
🗓 Upcoming Events in Houston
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Other local events
Imagine Nation Kid Expo of Rosenberg
4310 TX-36 , Rosenberg
10:00 am
Bailey Spinn
The Secret Group , 2101 Polk St , Houston
6:00 pm
Movies At Miller: Wicked
Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, 77030
8:15 pm
All American 4 & 8 Mile - Houston
3452 Fellows Rd , Houston
8:00 am
Help Us Give Him the Farewell He Deserves
9:00 am
ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING For Today's Next Generation of Business Leaders
5757 Woodway Dr , Houston
4:00 pm
Dude Perfect
Toyota Center , 1510 Polk St , Houston
2:00 pm
Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Weights + Measures
Weights + Measures , 2808 Caroline St , Houston
6:00 pm
July Mahjong workshop
Chinese Community Center , 9800 Town Park Dr , Houston
2:00 pm
Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
Resurrection MCC 2025 West 11th Street Houston, Texas 77008
8:30 pm
🗓 Events Nearby
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Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Houston. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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