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🌱 Purple Tomatoes + Texas Youth Summit
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Houston.
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:
Humid; an afternoon shower. High: 92 Low: 75.
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Here are the top stories in Houston today:
- Many people are surprised to learn that tomatoes are a fruit, but you'll also be surprised to learn that they come in purple. These newly bred purple tomatoes are the result of genetic modifications and are quickly coming closer to stocking shelves in grocery stores near you. Scientists say that the purple tomatoes provide unique health benefits as compared to their red cousins and also have a longer shelf life. The tomatoes were created through bioengineering anthocyanins into tomatoes. The purple hue is simply a byproduct of this process. Anthocyanins are present in blueberries, blackberries, and eggplants and are largely responsible for the antioxidant properties of these fruits. (ABC13)
- The Houston-based National Association of Christian churches is aiding migrants who are being shipped across the country. Thousands of migrants have been sent by plane and bus to cities as far as New York. A spokesperson for the association said, "The reality is that they're here, and they're humans. They're here in conditions that we would not like any human to be in." Many of the migrants end up in states that they did not originally mean to travel. While the issue continues to see increased politicization across the media, the association is focused solely on providing migrants a hot meal, warm bed, and the ability to reach out to their families; if only for a short time. (KHOU.com)
- The fourth annual Texas Youth Summit took place at Grace Woodlands church this weekend, hosting conservative speakers and young Republicans who are seeking "to be the catalysts to win the Culture War." Speakers included Donald Trump Junior, Ted Cruz, Candace Owens, and more. Registration for the event was free for ages 12 through 26 as long as they confirmed an interest in conservative politics. Event founder Christian Collins said, "It's not a literal war, but it is a metaphorical war for the battle of ideas. We are working to educate young people with conservative and most importantly, Judeo Christian values so that they have the right worldview when they go off to college, or when they're in their high schools, because of what the left is doing." (KPRC Click2Houston)
- The Alley Theater's 76th Annual opening dinner saw awards and achievements earned by multiple women this year. Former Alley founder and first artistic director Nina Vance was posthumously made a member of the Alley Theater's Hall of Fame. Additionally, actress and playwright Anna Smith was recognized with the theater's award for Lifetime Achievement. The night ended with a performance from soprano Alexandra Silber who sang "Carmen" and "Lost in the Stars" to overwhelming applause. (PaperCity Magazine)
- A homecoming party with nearly 200 guests ended in tragedy when three teens were shot. Thankfully, all those wounded by gunfire are in stable condition. Police report that a fight had broken out at the party which led up to the shooting. Two of the shooting victims were trying to flee the scene on foot when they were hit. As for the suspect, he also fled the scene, and police currently have no description of him. The party took place at a rental house whose owner had no idea was in store for hosting hundreds of teens. (Houston Chronicle)
Headlines you need to see:
- Houston forecast: Summer-like temperatures going into next week (KHOU.com)
- Houston news you missed this week: Abbott trolls Harris, Galveston water turns blue (Houston Chronicle)
- Deadly crash: Driver burns to death after crashing into concrete pillar on Westheimer Road in west Harris County, deputies say (KTRK-TV)
- 'Be like Bill': Over $50K in scholarships raised, new dive team boat named in honor of fallen HPD Senior Officer William 'Bill' Jeffrey (KPRC Click2Houston)
- Fiona reaches hurricane strength ahead of Puerto Rico landfall (ABC13)
Today in Houston:
- All You Can Eat Crawfish Mondays at Fat Crab (2 p.m.)
- Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Good Vibes Coastal Kitchen (6 p.m.)
- Dungeons & Dragons with Circle of Barhaven at Richmond Arms (6 p.m.)
- Bad Sneakers: Houston's Tribute to Steely Dan at Birraporetti's (6:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- D.C.'s 2022 Teacher of the Year spoke on the need for change in the teaching world during her award acceptance speech. She claimed that it was the norm for teachers to spend money out of their own pocket on school supplies in a job that's already financially unequal. (KHOU 11 News via Facebook)
- Henry Silva, a prolific character actor best known for playing villains and tough guys in "The Manchurian Candidate," "Ocean's Eleven" and other films, has died. He passed away peacefully at the age of 95. (KPRC2 / Click2Houston via Facebook)
- President Joe Biden arrived at the United Kingdom to make an appearance at the Queen's funeral. I wonder if he'll have to queue for hours to pay his respects like British greats including David Beckham and Sharon Osbourne. (KPRC2 / Click2Houston via Facebook)
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