This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

🌱 Gun Buyback Bang + Target Practice Wanted

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Houston.

Chris Stomberg, Neighbor
|
(Patch Media)

Wake up, Space City! It's me, Chris, your humble servant of the Houston Daily — coming right back at you with the plug on what's happening. Today, we'll look at:

  • The second Houston gun buyback shoots true.
  • A hip firing security cowboy.
  • Events this coming weekend.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 87 Low: 65.

🏡 Attention, real estate pros in Houston! We're now offering an exclusive sponsorship opportunity for an agent interested in attracting local clients and standing apart from the competition. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top stories in Houston today:

  1. Houston's second gun buyback event was a smashing success and marks the largest one-day gun buyback event in U.S. history. A total of 1,208 firearms were collected from over 300 cars over the course of this past Saturday. The city provided compensation for the weapons in the form of gift cards. Anonymity was a key feature of the event as citizens handing over weapons didn't even need to provide identification. The buyback did have a 25 gun turn-in limit per attendee, which one person actually managed to surpass. By the end of the day, there still remained a line of cars waiting to turn in their weapons. Those who didn't make it to the front of the line in time did at least receive vouchers that will put them at the front come the next buyback event. (Houston Chronicle)
  2. A security guard at a north side Houston night club proved himself a talented marksman Saturday night, shooting the victim of a robbery twice in his attempt to provide aid. Jokes aside, the security guard did manage to subdue one of the two suspects involved in the robbery until police arrived. The robbery and accidental shooting victim is expected to survive their injuries. HPD will continue to investigate the incident. Personally, I think I would rather get robbed than be shot twice. The hospital bills are probably more expensive than anything that could have been stolen. (KHOU.com)
  3. Between a Stranger Things themed upside-down market, the annual Puerto Rican and Cuban festival, and a Carnival Spooktacular at Market Square Park, there's no shortage of events to attend this coming week. The Halloween carnival takes place this Friday from 5pm-10pm and will include pop-up stalls with ghostly wares, a costume contest, and all kinds of performances. The Puerto Rican and Cuban festival takes place in Sugarland on Saturday and promises a car show, great eats, and culturally appropriate concerts. Lastly, the upside-down market is firing off on Sunday at Iron Works in East End and offers yet another costume contest, curated foods, and a screening of one of the most popular episodes of the series. (365 Things to Do in Houston)
  4. A former Conroe ISD teacher was sentenced to spend a decade behind bars for engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a student. Bonnie Mazock, 37, had intimate communications with one of her students using Snapchat. The family of the student is currently suing the social media giant for providing a space for the conversation. (FOX 26)
  5. HPD are attempting to get to the bottom of a suspected murder-attempted suicide after uncovering two bodies in a car on the shoulder of I-45. Investigation into the incident had all southbound lanes shut down for hours on Saturday. The passengers were a man and woman who had both taken gunshot wounds to the head. While the woman was pronounced dead on the scene, the man was flown to a hospital in critical condition. The relationship between the two victims currently remains unknown. (KTRK-TV)

Headlines you need to see:

  • First-time candidate, political newcomer Alexandra Del Moral Mealer presses attack for Harris County Judge (KPRC Click2Houston)
  • Houston-area highway formally dedicated to murdered US Army soldier Vanessa Guillen (12newsnow.com KBMT-KJAC)
  • Houston ranked among the cheapest airports to fly out of post-COVID-19 (FOX 26 Houston)
  • Man hit, killed while pushing shopping cart across FM 529, deputies say (KHOU.com)
  • Facebook passwords compromised: Meta warns 1M users may have login information stolen (ABC13)

Today in Houston:

  • Dungeons & Dragons with Circle of Barhaven at Richmond Arms (6 p.m.)
  • Concert: Marcus Mumford at White Oak Music Hall (7 p.m.)
  • Concert: Carly Rae Jepsen at 713 Music Hall (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn hit two 50+ yard field goals in the game this past weekend. It's the second time he's managed to do so in a single game. Are we sure this guy is playing the right sport? (Houston Texans via Facebook)
  • A resident in Katy won a $19 million jackpot from a Lotto Texas drawing in September. If someone you know suddenly went through luxurious lifestyle changes, here's your explanation. (KPRC2 / Click2Houston via Facebook)
  • Despite having Downs syndrome, Dennis Peek had worked at a Wendy's for over two decades before being terminated for "not being able to do his job like a normal person." Thanks to his family taking to Facebook, Peek will be reinstated to his job next week. (ABC13 Houston via Facebook)

Featured Doge:

Bearmoon is a 9-month-old labrador retriever available for adoption at the SPCA.

Who needs four legs when three will do the trick?

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

Events:

Now you're armed with current events and ready to throw down in H-town! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow. Peace ✌

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Houston