🌱 The Breakfast Klub Makes Top List + 3 Homeless Residents Pass During Freeze

Morning, Houston! It's Sunday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Houston.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 56 Low: 42.

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Here are the top five stories in Houston today:

1. At least 3 homeless residents died on Houston's streets after freezing temperatures passed through the area this week, highlighting a lack of housing access in the community. Those who knew them are mourning their loss. (Houston Chronicle)

2. A Houston man was killed after crashing into a tree on early Saturday morning, according to local authorities. Police say the man was traveling southbound on Wilcrest Drive when he lost control of the vehicle and went into a tree. (KHOU 11)

3. Online review-giant Yelp has named Houston's The Breakfast Klub, located at 3711 Travis Street, among the top Black-owned businesses "to watch" in 2022. The Breakfast Klub is well-known for comfort staples including wings, waffles, catfish, grits, and French toast. The restaurant is one of just 15 restaurants around the nation that made the list. (Eater Houston)

4. A woman was found dead inside an apartment home at 4 a.m. on Saturday in the Sunnyside area near Callhoun and Jarmese Street. Houston police say a child may have been inside of the apartment at the time of the fatal shooting. (ABC 13)

5. San Jacinto College has announced a lease agreement with Bezos Academy, which will bring a tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool to the College's North Campus. The school will serve up to 80 students across four classrooms. (San Jacinto College)

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Today in Houston:

• Lunar New Year "The Year of Tiger" at Lucky Land. (11:00 AM)
• BLCK History Now at Karbach Brewing Co. (12:00 PM)
• The Barking Game - A Valentines Dog Festival at Holler Brewing Co. (1:00 PM)
• Monster Jam at City of Houston. (2:00 PM)
• Houston Rockets Vs. New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center. (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Houston Texans recognized Houston Police Department Sergeant Li as this month's Star of Courage winner. (Facebook)
• Any time is a good time to pay a visit to Houston's Chinatown, but with Lunar New Year celebrations underway, its a special time to get acquainted. Check out a guide from Thrillist. (Facebook)
• It's been more than 4 years since Hurricane Harvey, and thousands in Houston are still waiting to see if they qualify for federal assistance to repair their homes. Some never will. (Facebook)
• Work-study positions are available at Houston Community College for Spring 2022. Eligible students are encouraged to take advantage of this earn and learn program. (Facebook)

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— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.