Good morning Houston! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️ In today's newsletter:
Cecil Shorts champions heart health for Houston's youth athletes
A Houston dog's inspiring recovery story captivates the community
Astros players opt for free agency over minor league assignments
Also on today's calendar: The Get Down Dinner Detective and 11 other events.
Today's riddle: How does a cow learn how to walk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 99, low: 81.
Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Former Houston Texans receiver Cecil Shorts joins effort to save children from sudden cardiac arrest (click2houston.com) — Cecil Shorts, a former Houston Texans player, is raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest among youth athletes through his initiative 'In God's Hands.' A free heart screening event is scheduled in Spring, Texas, to educate families and protect children.
2. From neglect to new life: Severely mange-ridden dog makes miraculous recovery (fox26houston.com) — A neglected dog named Tina, found near Houston, has made a miraculous recovery thanks to the efforts of a local family. With proper care, Tina is now healthy and happy, showcasing the impact of community support in Houston.
3. Former Astros Héctor Neris, Cooper Hummel elect free agency over minor league assignments (houstonchronicle.com) — Héctor Neris and Cooper Hummel, both former players for the Houston Astros, have chosen free agency instead of minor league assignments. This decision follows roster changes within the team, impacting their careers in Major League Baseball.
4. Houston ISD's overall ‘B' rating means district is ‘extraordinarily close' to ending state takeover (houstonpublicmedia.org) — Houston ISD's recent B rating indicates significant progress towards ending the state takeover. With improvements in campus ratings and support from state officials, the district is on track to regain local control soon.
🗓 Upcoming Events in Houston
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Other local events
The Get Down Dinner Detective
1570 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX, 77077
8:00 pm
Movies Under the Moon (Transformers)
Kings Harbor Waterfront Village , 4501 Magnolia Cove Dr , Houston
8:30 pm
The Get Down Dinner Detective
1570 S Dairy Ashford Rd , Houston
9:00 am
ENGERy CORRIDOR -MELON & BERRY FESTIVAL- FARMERS MARKET & ARTISAN MARKET+
1520 Eldridge Pkwy , Houston
10:00 am
August Mahjong Workshop
Chinese Community Center, 9800 Town Park Drive, Houston, TX 77036
2:00 pm
Phoenicia Specialty Foods Presents - Miller Summer Mixtape
Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, 77030
8:00 pm
FAIRFIELD -MELON & BERRY FESTIVAL- Farmers Market & Artisan Market
15103 Mason Rd , Houston
10:00 am
Gracie's Corner
Bayou Music Center , 520 Texas Ave , Houston
12:00 pm
Agatha Christie's The Mirror Crack'd
614 Texas Ave , Houston
2:00 pm
Men's Conference (Special Guest: Andy Pettitte)
Home Run Dugout , 1220 Grand W Blvd , Katy
4:00 pm
2025 ONEUS WORLD TOUR ?H_OUR, US?
House of Blues Houston , 1204 Caroline St , Houston
6:00 pm
🗓 Events Nearby
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💬 Chatter
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