Greetings Houston! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️ In today's newsletter:
Houston's Western night honors healthcare heroes
Houston water billing confusion continues for residents
Federal lease cancellations hit Houston agencies
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight Flamenco: The Passion of Spain and 12 other events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a short trial? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.
Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Houston's Boot Scootin' Western Night Channels Rodeo Fever With Memorial Hermann, Championing Young Doctors (papercitymag.com) — Memorial Hermann Foundation's Boot Scootin' Boogie event celebrated the work of Life Flight and honored philanthropists Lisa and Jerry Simon. The event, held in Houston, coincided with the World Champion Bar-B-Cue Contest and anticipated the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
2. Houston water bill confusion after credits suddenly erased (click2houston.com) — Houston residents are frustrated as water billing errors persist, with credits suddenly erased and poor communication from Houston Public Works. The ongoing 'DRAINED' investigation highlights the need for improved transparency and customer service.
3. Federal Contract Cuts: Will Your Texas Agency Survive DOGE's Scrutiny? (710keel.com) — The Department of Government Efficiency is canceling federal leases in Texas, including several in the Houston area, as part of a cost-saving initiative. This move affects multiple agencies, prompting relocations to more efficient office spaces.
4. 35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts (austinchronicle.com) — SXSW in Austin features over a thousand musicians, including Houston rapper Ace Park, who blends Southern hip-hop influences with local references. The festival showcases diverse acts, from Indonesian fusion to Italian electro-jazz, highlighting Houston's vibrant music scene.
5. This New Mobile Alert App Warns Texans of Extreme Weather (newstalk1290.com) — Texans, including those in Houston, can now stay informed about extreme weather with the CodeRED Mobile Alert app. This free app offers customizable alerts and notifications to keep residents safe during severe weather events.
🗓 Upcoming Events in Houston
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★ Featured events ★
Other local events
Candlelight Flamenco: The Passion of Spain
Resurrection MCC, 2025 W 11th St, Houston
6:30 pm
Tree Nursery Workday
Seakale Lane & Bay Area Boulevard, Houston
8:00 am
Stewardship Saturday
16205 Diana Ln, Houston
8:30 am
Karbach Women’s Market
Karbach Brewing Co. ,
12:00 pm
Steve Bundrick Benefit
BFE Rock Club, 11528 Jones Rd, Houston
5:00 pm
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Resurrection MCC, 2025 W 11th St, Houston
6:30 pm
Cirque du Soleil Echo
Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy W Gate 3, Houston
1:00 pm
2025 HLSR 03/09 - Carin León - RODEOHOUSTON
NRG Park, 3 NRG Pkwy, Houston
1:45 pm
Bayou Blues Festival
Houston Botanic Garden, 1 Botanic Ln, Houston
1:45 pm
Houston Ladder Pickleball League - Spring 2025 - Sunday Nights
Drop Shots HTX, 2520 Airline Dr, Houston
5:00 pm
The Health Museum Discovery Camps: Spring Break
The Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Dr, Houston
7:30 am
The Health Museum Scouts BSA Merit Badge Program
The Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Dr, Houston
10:00 am
🗓 Events Nearby
Mobile Food Distribution at Scarborough HS Black (Frank) Middle School, 4141 Costa Rica, Houston
1:00 pm
Orchestra Recital Memorial Middle , Houston, TX 77024
4:00 pm
3rd Grade Musical Bunker Hill El , Houston, TX 77024
5:30 pm
6th Grade Lip Sync Memorial Middle , Houston, TX 77024
6:30 pm
Field Day (PK-4th) Horn Elementary , Bellaire, TX 77401
12:00 am
Herff Jones on campus Waltrip High School , Houston, TX 77018
10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Former Houston Mayor and U.
S. Congressman Sylvester Turner has died, according to U.S. representatives and a Houston council member. Turner was 70. REST IN PEACE (Nextdoor Third Ward SW)
Sorry to hear about the death of Sylvester Turner.
I wondered why he ran for Sheila’s seat with his health issues. I hope that we don’t have to wait until November to vote in his replacement. (Nextdoor Cranbrook)
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