8 reasons why Houston residents should be Thankful this year

Downtown Houston on Sept. 16, 2019. Texas Attorney General sued Harris County in April to block its guaranteed income program, which would give participants about $500 a month for 18 months with no strings attached. Advocates say guaranteed income programs are an effective tool to fight poverty but critics argue they amount to government overreach. (Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune, Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune)

HOUSTON – The city of Houston has faced many monumental moments this year, and we have a lot to be thankful for.

Since Thanksgiving is all about being thankful and showing what we are thankful for, let’s take a walk down memory lane to some of the most memorable moments that occurred this year in the city.

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Here are eight reasons why we are thankful for Houston:

1.) The Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys. on Nov. 18. The Texans won 34-10 against the Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. This was a huge win for Houston because if you’re from the city, you know the friendly rivalry between the two teams.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 24: Will Anderson Jr. #51 of the Houston Texans reacts after a tackle against the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at NRG Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) (2024 Getty Images)

2.) Mayor John Whitmire announced the “Zero Homeless” initiative for the city of Houston Houston this November. Whitmire said the goal is to transition individuals who are living on the streets into temporary housing facilities where they can access essential services, including showers, sanitation facilities, and meals provided by the Food Bank.

State Senator John Whitmire, D-Houston is shown in chamber of the Texas Senate on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003, in Austin, Texas. The 20-year Senate veteran is a key reason why the Legislature is back at work for a third special legislative session, moving toward passing a redistricting plan that likely will hand Republicans a majority. His angry fellow Democrats regard him as a turncoat. But the 20-year Senate veteran said he has no regrets. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

3.) The city of Houston announced the 2024 fall community meeting presented by housing and Community Development Department (HCD). HCD announced this plan will be a five-year strategic plan called “consolidated plan” that’ll receive $250 million in federal grants helping improve the low- and moderate-income residents and neighborhoods.

An aerial view of downtown Houston from Interstate 45 on Sept. 16, 2019. (Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune)

4.) Chris Cenac Jr. was named the number 1 center player in high school basketball in Texas. He was also the highest-ranked recruit and was part of the Cougars No. 2 recruiting class.

Chris Cenac Jr. Joins Houston Men’s Basketball (University of Houston Athletics Communications Office)

5.) The Houston Museum of Fine Arts celebrated 100 years this year.

A detail view of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston sign (Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images for Museum of Fine Arts, Houston) (Associated Press)

6.) The City-Wide Club of America hosted its 46th-annual Super Feast on Thanksgiving day, feeding over 35,000 people.

Thanksgiving Super Feast Volunteers (KPRC)

7.) Beyonce is performing at the Texans game! The Houston native announced earlier this month that she will be performing during the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens game at halftime. Tickets, which are now sold out, went minutes after the announcement.

FILE - Beyonce, left, accepts the Innovator Award during the iHeartRadio Music Awards, April 1, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) (2024 Invision)

7.) You woke up like this!!!! You are alive and well. Happy Thanksgiving from our KPRC 2 family to yours.

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My name is Kendall Mayes, and I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from Prairie View A&M University. Currently, I work as a content gatherer for KPRC2, where I love sharing individuals' stories.

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