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Have weekend plans? Here are some outdoor options in the Houston area where you can enjoy the fabulous weather
Read full article: Have weekend plans? Here are some outdoor options in the Houston area where you can enjoy the fabulous weatherHoustonians, rejoice! The rain is moving out, and a cool front is moving in, giving us an ideal Saturday and Sunday with low humidity and mornings in the 60s. 🌤️ What are your weekend plans?
Houston is looking at a stormy weekend. Here’s a timeline of what to know
Read full article: Houston is looking at a stormy weekend. Here’s a timeline of what to knowHouston is in for a stormy weekend! Get prepared for multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms starting on Friday. The first wave could bring strong storms and heavy downpours in the afternoon and evening. Stay updated with the Stormtracker 2 team for any changes. #HoustonWeather #StormyWeekend #StayDry
Houston-area band The Suffers to perform Friday night as part of Jack Daniels Crash the Couch Virtual Music Fest
Read full article: Houston-area band The Suffers to perform Friday night as part of Jack Daniels Crash the Couch Virtual Music FestJack Daniels will be hosting a virtual concert this weekend and will include Houstons own The Suffers starting Friday night. The R&B group will perform virtually during Crash the Couch, a two-day virtual music fest featuring bands and artists such as Cold War Kids, Houndmouth and Yola. The Suffers will perform Friday night, which is the first night of the virtual music festival after Tank and the Bangas. To check out the full lineup for this weekends virtual music fest, click here. IF YOU GO (virtually)Jack Daniels Crash the Couch Virtual Music FestAug. 14-158 -11 p.mYoutube.com/JackDaniels
Report: Lizzo, John Legend and other celebrities sign open letter supporting defunding police
Read full article: Report: Lizzo, John Legend and other celebrities sign open letter supporting defunding policeBig name celebrities such as Houston native Lizzo, John Legend, the Weekend and others have signed an open letter to defund the police amid George Floyd protests that are taking place across the country. The open letter is urging local governments to decrease the budgets for police departments and instead, increase the budget for health care, education and other community programs, according to Rolling Stone. The letter was initiated by co-founder of Black Lives Matter and founding member for Movement 4 Black Lives, Patrisse Cullors. The open letter is tied to the deaths of unarmed black people who were killed such as Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade as well as others. “The COVID-19 deaths and the deaths caused by police terror are connected and consequential to each other,” the open letter states.
Weekend forecast: A welcome break from stormy weather
Read full article: Weekend forecast: A welcome break from stormy weatherThis weekend well see highs near 90 degrees with only a slight chance of afternoon showers. Lower rain chances are in place for the week ahead along with hotter temperatures. Rain chance appear to stay minimal until we get closer to the weekend. Week ahead mostly dry with hot temperatures (KPRC)The week ahead shows a similar pattern with the chances of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. More Gulf moisture will increase rain chances slightly along with the chances for an occasional thunderstorm.
Here are closures on 610 you need to know about this weekend
Read full article: Here are closures on 610 you need to know about this weekendDetours: Motorist to take connectors to IH 69 Southbound. onto IH 69 Northbound Frontage Rd. Take first entrance ramp onto IH 69 Northbound Main Lanes. Detours: Use feeder roads610 East LoopLocation: Southbound from Turning Basin Dr. to Port of Houston. Lanes affected: 3 InsidelLanesDuration: Closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Saturday.
Celebrate crawfish season with Saint Arnold’s Brewery
Read full article: Celebrate crawfish season with Saint Arnold’s BrewerySaint Arnold’s Brewery might be famous for their beer, but during this time of the year they become known for something else: crawfish. Check out some of the new, crawfish eats you can find at the brewery for a limited time.
5 fun, free things to do around town this weekend
Read full article: 5 fun, free things to do around town this weekendCatch a free screening of "How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World.” The show starts at 6:30 p.m., but get there early to get a good spot on the lawn. Bayou Bikers meet at Market Square Park at 8 a.m.Let the good times roll Saturday at the Houston Creole Mardi Gras Parade. Enjoy a Community Funfest in Cinco Ranch at the brand new Villa Sport Athletic Club. You can bring the whole family to enjoy the food trucks, carnival games, group exercises and even jump houses. The fun starts Saturday at 10 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m.You can skip the line and RSVP for your free ticket on the Villa Sport Website.