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🌱 H-Town Eminence + Killer Noodle

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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.

First, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sun. High: 94 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories today in Houston:

  1. Houston earned a number 11 ranking in America's Best Cities list: six spots closer to the top compared to last year. The list is maintained by a company called Resonance Consultancy which advises on economic development, tourism, and real estate. Houston's climb up the rankings is thanks to the city's culinary chops, diversity, and southern hospitality-inspired culture. Mayor Sylvester Turner commented, "Houston is a diverse and vibrant metro where individuals can start a family, grow their business, attend world-class institutions and universities, or be immersed in the 145 languages that are spoken by our residents." (Subscription/Houston Chronicle)
  2. Between Jinya and Ramen Tatsuya, the Houston ramen scene was already getting spicy, but LA newcomer Killer Noodle is about to turn up the heat to 11. The chain features three signature ramen bowls. Firstly, there's its original style topped with white mapo tofu. Second is its Tokyo Ramen that features peanut and sesame flavors. Last and spiciest of all is its Downtown ramen which is brewed with vinegar and chili. Whichever style you choose, you can also select your heat level on levels from "no spice" to their namesake "killer." As you might expect, Killer Noodle serves customary Japanese appetizers, beer, and sake as well. Their first Houston location opens in the Heights off of Shepherd drive on Oct. 15. (Eater Houston)
  3. Houston's proximity to Mexico has many edible benefits, and a selection of some of the best churros you can find is one of them. Restaurants across Houston all offer its own unique take on the cinnamon-sweet dessert. Here are some of the best. Angels Churros & Chocolate brands itself as Houston's first "churreria" and offers Spanish style churros made from an oddly specific cooking device called a churrera. If you're not one for tradition, there's also Churromania at the Galleria mall which provides the option of chocolate or dulce de leche drizzle. In case you want to get even stranger, Glazed Doughnut Cafe provides a different take on the Mexican classic by turning their churro offerings into doughnuts. Whichever churro destination you choose, don't forget to enjoy your churro with a dollop of ice cream on the side. (Chron)
  4. A study from research company Clever claimed that Houston's live music scene is one of the worst in the country, but locals wholeheartedly disagree. The study in question judged the viability of a city's live music scene by the number of major music festivals hosted there. While Houston isn't home to many major music festivals, it does offer numerous intimate concert venues including White Oak Hall, 713 Music Hall, the House of Blues, the Warehouse at Studio Live, the Bayou Music Center, NRG Park during the rodeo, and more. (Houstonia Magazine)


Headlines you need to see:

  • VIDEO: Suspect steals woman's truck, pistol-whips good Samaritan in north Houston (KPRC Click2Houston)
  • 'Played the game and lost': Judge sentences Houston rapper 'Da Breadman' to more than 23 years for drug trafficking, DOJ says (KPRC Click2Houston)
  • Houston could see record-setting September heat later this week (Houston Public Media)
  • Pioneering Houston archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza passes away at 91 (CultureMap Houston)
  • American Association of Zoo Veterinarians holding annual conference in Houston (KPRC Click2Houston)

Today in Houston:

  • Food for Life: Foods for a Healthy Weight at Katherine Tyra Branch Library. (5 p.m.)
  • Dungeons & Dragons with Circle of Barhaven at Rudyard's. (6 p.m.)
  • Core-Focused Yoga at Discovery Green. (6:30 p.m.)
  • ISLANDER at Scout Bar. (7 p.m.)
  • ONE OK ROCK at House of Blues. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Yet another large gator was captured in the Houston area after community members of Atascocita called to report a 12-foot monster prowling their neighborhood. Just last week, a similarly large gator was captured in Cinco Ranch. (ABC13 Houston via Facebook)
  • A fatal crash on the Katy freeway led to one death when a speeding vehicle rammed into the back of an 18-wheeler. A handful of other vehicles were involved in the accident, including one that may have sped off, as the initial crash birthed a chain of collisions. (ABC13 Houston via Facebook)
  • Sylvia Casares, better known as Houston's 'Enchilada Queen,' shared details on building and operating her Tex-Mex empire. She said that it's all thanks to her parents who taught her the values of hard work, doing your best, positivity, and delicious homemade Mexican food. (ABC13 Houston via Facebook)

Featured Pupper:

Sundae is a 2-year-old shepherd available for adoption at the SPCA.

She is a friendly, fun-loving dog that even counts squirrels among her friends. Sadly, the squirrels don't feel the same way.

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

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