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How Fred VanVleet’s return could reshape the new-look Houston Rockets

Why thousands filled Houston’s Galleria streets over Iran this weekend

How a former ABC13 Houston anchor sees today’s barbershops differently

Also on today's calendar: MLK Day of Service Volunteer Work Day and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the detective say about the mystery of the deep hole? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.

Tuesday: Decreasing clouds, temps: high: 61, low: 54.

Wednesday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fred VanVleet Makes It Clear About Podcasting Future Once He's Back on the Court (totalprosports.com) — Houston basketball fans are still waiting for Rockets guard Fred VanVleet to return from his ACL injury, and he says his popular podcast will stop once he’s back on the court. With Houston sitting at 24–15 after trading for Kevin Durant and moving Dillon Brooks, the team is weighing short-term point guard options ahead of the trade deadline.

• Thousands protest in Houston's Galleria area, calling for an end to the regime in Iran (khou.com) — Thousands of people rallied Sunday at the Waterwall and through Houston’s Galleria area, demanding political change and “freedom for Iran.” Many Houston- and Woodlands-area residents with family still in Iran shared emotional stories, while differing over whether the United States, and specifically Donald Trump, should intervene.

• Mark Garay guest blogs about barber shops (blogspot.com) — Former ABC13 Houston anchor Mark Garay reflects on how barbershops have changed from his childhood to his current go-to spot in Sugar Land, comparing old-school one-chair shops to today’s louder, multi-chair operations. Houston readers will recognize his media background as he muses on rising prices, online booking, and the fading small talk between barbers and clients.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Houston

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★ Featured events ★

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House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline St, Houston

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Other local events

MLK Day of Service Volunteer Work Day

Westbury Lake , 5333 Dryad Dr , Houston

9:00 am

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

Resurrection MCC , 2025 W 11th St , Houston

6:30 pm

Meet the Maker Bourbon Pairing Dinner with Charlie Garrison

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar , 2405 W Alabama St , Houston

7:00 pm

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen

Resurrection MCC , 2025 W 11th St , Houston

8:45 pm

The Bridal Extravaganza Show

George R. Brown Convention Center , 1001 Avenida De Las Americas , Houston

11:00 am

ROCO Connections: Quartet for All Time

Texas Southern University , 3100 Cleburne St , Houston

5:00 pm

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Houston, TX

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center , 6633 Travis St , Houston

6:00 pm

Bingo Loco: The Ultimate Bingo Party

NOTO 3215 McKinney Street Houston, Texas 77003

6:00 pm

Tropidelic @ House of Blues

House of Blues Houston , 1204 Caroline St , Houston

6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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Council Member Abbie Kamin joined @ACECHouston and Council Member Ramirez to discuss advancing flood mitigation efforts and safeguarding critical... (X: HouDistC)

You may see smoke on the west side of town. HFD’s Wildland unit is bringing a fire under control in the Addicks Reservoir. There is no need for alarm. (X: HoustonFire)

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🗞 Nearby News

Houston Heights

Houston weather: Cool, Sunny for Texans watch parties (fox26houston.com)

Woman hurt in rollover crash on North Freeway (khou.com)

Chase with stolen ambulance ends in North Houston, police say (fox26houston.com)

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