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Chris Stomberg, Neighbor
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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:

  • Downtown art coming to many buildings near you.
  • Houston's inviting craft beer scene.
  • Hidden secrets of the Bayou city.

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Here are the top stories today in Houston:

  1. Downtown Houston will become an open-air museum this weekend as nine murals are unveiled over a mile-span of the city. The event was inspired by last year's Zero Hunger Campaign which led to the creation of a five-story large mural on the backside of the Hampton Inn hotel. The piece in question was done by lauded Japanese street artist Dragon76 and depicts the faces of African American children in an effort to promote world hunger awareness. City Commissioner Rodney Ellis was so moved by Dragon76's work that he convinced multiple companies to come together and add even more murals to the downtown space. The nine murals being unveiled tomorrow promote social justice themes including climate change, green energy, equal education, and social equity. (Chron)
  2. Houston's reputation as one of the most diverse cities in America is bleeding over into industries typically dominated by white males. One such industry being transformed right here in Houston is the craft beer scene. Multiple local beer companies are challenging the status quo with work forces dominated by people you would never expect to be obsessed with craft beer. For instance, 4J Brewing Company is an all-female-owned brewery in Spring Branch that focuses on providing a haven for family, fellowship, and good beer. But that's just the tip of the iceberg: there's also For The Culture Brewing, Misfit Outpost, Project Halo Brewing, HTown Beer Guys, and more. To learn everything you need to know about Houston's burgeoning off-center beer scene, follow the link attached. (Chron)
  3. "Secret Houston" is a newly published book by author William Dylan Powell that explores some of the lesser-known parts of our great city. Powell said that while writing the book it almost felt as though he was taking part in a scavenger hunt as he searched for all the people, places, and things in Houston that often go overlooked. For example, did you know that the Sam Houston Race Park hosts races for ostriches, camels, and wiener dogs? He also shares his discovery of a place called Lucky Land theme park that hosts over 6,000 terracotta soldiers, rickshaw rides, statues of shaolin monks, and a panda village. For more exotic and quirky local finds like these, get your very own copy of "Secret Houston" now. (KHOU.com)
  4. Beyond being a space for an Asian-inspired theme park, Lucky Land is also gearing up to host Houston's Tokyo Night Festival this coming November. The festival itself is a celebration of Japanese culture and community that will feature delicious Japanese food from over 30 local vendors and performances from Japanese musicians, dancers, and artists. However, perhaps the biggest draw of all that the festival offers is a celebration of Japanese animation, better known as anime. Fans of anime are sure to show up in force wearing cosplays of their favorite characters as well, further decorating the event with the homemade costumes of festivalgoers. (Eater Houston)
  5. According to a newly released survey, Houston has the second most residents behind on rent in the entire country. While 15 percent of renters are behind on their payments at the national scale, 23 percent of Houston renters find themselves trying to catch up. Commercial real estate analyst Nathan Barber provided some explanation, blaming inflation as a primary cause. Furthermore, he said, "Right now it doesn't seem that rent is going to go down in the near future. Especially with inflation now, it's costing more, so it gives landlords justifications to increase rent." As far as inflation is concerned, it seems like a rising tide sinks all apartment owners. (Houston Public Media)

Headlines you need to see:

  • Christmas in October? Why some Houston shopping centers are already setting up holiday decorations (Houston Chronicle)
  • Houston City Council passes nature preserve ordinance protecting over 7,000 acres of natural habitat (KTRK-TV)
  • Toys 'R' Us returns with 8 Houston-area locations; Where to find the beloved childhood chain 🦒 (KPRC Click2Houston)
  • Nassau Bay City Council establishes water rate increases over next five years (Community Impact Newspaper)
  • Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson to lead 2022 H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston (KHOU.com)

Today in Houston:

  • Festival: Oktoberfest at King's Bierhaus (ALL WEEKEND)
  • 14th Indian Film Festival of Houston at Asia Society Texas Center (4 p.m.)
  • Boo on the Boardwalk at Kemah Boardwalk (6 p.m.)
  • Festival: Carnivale Spectacular at Downtown Market Square (7 p.m.)
  • The Riot Presents Friday Night Comedy Showcase at Rudyard's (11 p.m.)

This Saturday in Houston:

  • Fitness: Tai-Chi at Discovery Green (10:15 a.m.)
  • Art: Big Art. Bigger Change. at Downtown Houston (11 a.m.)
  • Market: Fall Vibe Market at POST Houston (12 p.m.)
  • Fright Night Market and Festival at Megaton Brewery (3 p.m.)
  • Market: Discovery Green Flea by Night at Discovery Green (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Whataburger introduced its newest burger this Tuesday. The all-new Whataburger chili cheeseburger comes loaded with chili and crunchy corn chips. (KHOU 11 News via Facebook)
  • CVS announced that they will recognize the "period tax" by offering a 25 percent discount on certain products. These items include tampons, sanitary napkins, and more hygiene related articles. (KHOU 11 News via Facebook)
  • To celebrate its 100-year anniversary the University of Houston will introduce a space known as Centennial Plaza. This vibrant new future for the heart of their campus will be completed in 2027. (University of Houston via Facebook)

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

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