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Two-alarm west Houston fire injures two and disrupts Sam Houston traffic
Which new Handel opera and Halloween concert are coming to Houston?
Could that strange rock in your yard be a Houston meteorite?
Also on today's calendar: Rooted in Saving Water: Conserve and Share Photo Contest and 8 more events.
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Weather forecast:
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
Tuesday: Breezy with a stray t-shower, temps: high: 83, low: 71.
Wednesday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Two-alarm apartment fire in west Houston injures firefighter and civilian, HFD says (khou.com) — A two-alarm apartment fire in west Houston has injured a firefighter and a civilian and is still an active scene, according to the Houston Fire Department. Reported Sunday evening near Holly Springs and Valley Forge, the fire is affecting traffic, with residents urged to avoid southbound Sam Houston Parkway between Deerwood and Briar Forest while crews continue working.
2. Ars Lyrica Houston Announces 2026-27 Season: Visions and Visionaries (broadwayworld.com) — Houston classical music fans can start planning now: Ars Lyrica Houston has unveiled its 2026–27 “Visions & Visionaries” season with concerts and opera productions at the Hobby Center, St. Philip Presbyterian, and the University of Houston. The lineup includes Halloween-themed “Haunted Spirits,” a new commissioned work, and a fully staged Handel opera, plus collaborations with local institutions and community programs across the city.
3. Experts verify meteorite fragments after rare space event in Houston area (khou.com) — A recent meteor event sent debris into the Houston area, and residents are now lining up at Collins Park in Spring to have possible fragments checked by experts. Using a NASA debris field map, organizers verified several likely meteorites and say dry weather is helping hunters spot more pieces. Curious locals still have a chance to search for scientifically valuable space rocks.
4. How to choose the right mini split for your Texas home before summer 2026 (northpennnow.com) — If you’re cooling a Houston home before summer 2026, this guide explains why standard national mini-split sizing charts will leave your rooms hot and clammy. It walks through Houston-specific humidity needs, BTU adjustments for older neighborhoods, and what to demand from Texas installers so your system survives 105-degree days without wasting money.
5. Houston Rockets blow out New Orleans Pelicans, win 2nd straight (houstonchronicle.com) — Houston basketball fans just saw the Rockets crush the Pelicans 134-102, a reassuring response after a string of ugly losses to weaker teams. Alperen Şengün dominated with 36 points and strong defense, while Kevin Durant scored 20 in limited minutes as Houston controlled the game after a huge second quarter. The win marks the Rockets’ second straight victory.
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Rooted in Saving Water: Conserve and Share Photo Contest
Online
9:00 am
Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel on Strings
The Bell Tower on 34th , 901 W 34th St , Houston
8:30 pm
Join the 18th Annual green6.2!
CITYCENTRE , 800 Town and Country Blvd , Houston
7:30 am
Kayak Tours
Armand Bayou Nature Center , 8500 Bay Area Blvd , Pasadena
7:50 am
Family Paint by Nature
Armand Bayou Nature Center , 8500 Bay Area Blvd , Pasadena
1:00 pm
Bayou Safari Tours
Armand Bayou Nature Center , 8500 Bay Area Blvd , Pasadena
1:00 pm
Reflections on Style - Fashion In Bloom
River Oaks Country Club , 1600 River Oaks Blvd , Houston
9:00 am
Blue Man Group
Jones Hall , 615 Louisiana St , Houston
7:30 pm
Texas Watershed Coordinator Roundtable
Tracy Gee Community Center , 3599 Westcenter Dr , Houston
8:30 am
Big Head Todd & The Monsters
House of Blues Houston , 1204 Caroline St , Houston
6:30 pm
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Greater Houston Womens Chamber of Commerce , 3201 Kirby Dr #400 , Houston
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Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball
Spring Woods JV Softball @ Galena Park
Galena Park High School , 1000 Keene St , Galena Park
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