Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 92, low: 79.
Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Houston-area gym abruptly closing, leaving families scrambling for answers (fox26houston.com) — Families across the Houston area are reeling after Stars Gymnastics Training Center announced it will close tomorrow, just days after many parents paid thousands in fees. Parents are scrambling to place young gymnasts in new programs and are watching closely to see if promised refunds arrive or if they'll need to pursue legal options.
• Flock cameras are helping solve crimes. Texas lawmakers are debating their future. (click2houston.com) — Houston is at the center of a statewide debate over Flock license plate reader cameras, which local crime advocates say have helped quickly solve violent cases, including a child's killing and a deadly hit-and-run. Some Texas lawmakers, however, are pushing to ban the technology over privacy and surveillance concerns when the Legislature meets in Austin in January.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
In search of a kennel to donate to a dog belonging to an unhoused neighbor in Channelview. Dog is going to give birth any minute and she is asking for a used unwanted kennel to keep the puppies safe, if anyone has one Thank you for your… (Nextdoor Sonoma Ranch)
A wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her husband. Suddenly, her husband burst into the kitchen. "Careful," he said, "CAREFUL! Put in some more butter! Oh my gosh! You're cooking too many at once. TOO… (Nextdoor Deerfield Village)
Harris Health System posted a job opening for Porter in Houston. Apply here.
Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Night Clerk in Houston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Houston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Houston Heights
Man found dead in Houston roadway; deputies investigating cause of death (click2houston.com)
Man fatally struck while crossing East Freeway on foot; officer injured while blocking traffic (click2houston.com)
Bellaire
Houston high school football: Week 5 takeaways and top performers (houstonchronicle.com)
Big-name grocery chain expanding with these new Texas stores (lmtonline.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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