Reed Sheppard and the Rockets, Houston Markets and more | TWIH #61

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Hello, Houston! Welcome to another week. Well I guess Christmas really does come sooner and sooner each year. Home Depot has been stocked with decoration for a month already. But hey, I’m not that mad about it. I love Christmas.

Alrighty, let’s dive in.

Houston in the News

🗳️ Texas Voters Approve Constitutional Amendments - Texas voters approved all 17 constitutional amendments, including significant property tax relief measures. This statewide decision will impact Houston residents and the broader Texas economy, reflecting key public priorities passed during the recent election.

✈️ FAA Warns of Potential Houston Airport Ground Stops - The Federal Aviation Administration issued a warning about potential ground delays or full ground stops at Houston airports. This alert came as the government shutdown extended, causing air traffic controllers to miss their first full paycheck and raising concerns about travel disruptions.

🏢 Houston Leads Nation in Return-to-Office Trend - A new report indicates that Houston's office workers are leading the nation in returning to the office. This trend is significantly boosting downtown Houston's foot traffic and contributing to the city's positive economic activity and recovery post-pandemic.

👮‍♀️ Houston Police Union Invites NYPD Officers to Texas - Following the New York City mayoral election, the Houston Police Officers' Union extended an invitation to NYPD officers. The union cited higher pay and strong local support for law enforcement as incentives for officers potentially dissatisfied with New York's new political landscape.

🧠 Texas Advances $3 Billion Dementia Research Initiative - Texas voters approved Proposition 14, greenlighting a $3 billion initiative over ten years to accelerate dementia prevention, treatment, and research. This significant investment aims to position Texas as a global leader in addressing Alzheimer's and related dementias, fueling innovation and attracting top researchers.

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Events

Wednesday

Fleet Week Welcome Party - USO Houston hosts a special reception to warmly welcome service members and their families as part of Fleet Week. | see more

Trivia Night at Home Run Dugout Houston-Katy - Assemble your crew and play trivia every Wednesday night at Home Run Dugout! | see more

Maroon 5: LOVE IS LIKE Tour - Maroon 5 performs live at Houston Toyota Center. Tickets available through various presales. | see more

Thursday

International Stout Day - Celebrate International Stout Day with a fantastic stout lineup, including $5 Saint Arnold Pumpkinator and more! | see more

Chasin' U - The Morgan Wallen Experience (Tribute) @ East River 9 Houston - Enjoy a tribute performance to Morgan Wallen at East River 9. | see more

Friday

4th Annual Holiday Soul Nutcracker Market - A two-day shopping experience featuring diverse merchants, celebrating cultural traditions and benefiting The Heart of Soul Foundation. | see more

Night Market 2025 - Join us for our annual Night Market, celebrating Houston's AAPI communities with food, arts, and activities! | see more

Ms. Pat at the Houston Improv - Comedian Ms. Pat brings her hilarious storytelling to the Houston Improv. Don't miss her live performance! | see more

Saturday

Holiday Craft Show - Over 110 vendors selling holiday decor, gifts, food, clothes, and more at the Holiday Craft Show! | see more

Puptopia Festival Houston - Join us for a fun-filled day at the Puptopia Festival, featuring engaging activities for dogs and their owners! | see more

Bites and Beyond Festival - A one-day feast of flavor, music, and vibes featuring food trucks, craft drinks, and live performances! | see more

Sunday

Girls just wanna have pan market - Market day in EADO with 40 vendors, family-friendly activities, and free totes for the first arrivals! | see more

Wiener Dog Races! - Join us for the Wiener Dog Races, a free event for all wiener dogs and their owners! | see more

Houston Sports

Texans

Texans are now 3-5 after loss to Broncos. The ending was such a doozy. We play Sunday against the Jaguars. Let’s go!

Rockets

Rockets are 4-2 at the start of the season. A lot of chatter around Reed Sheppard and how he is not doing well trying to pick up point guard. Hopefully we can figure out something!

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That’s it for today, cheers!

Chris