🌱 Txikiteo Closure + Shop Local List + Adoption Foundation

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today's issue includes:

• A popular Boise downtown restaurant has announced its closure due to losing their lease.
• A new foundation is operating in Boise assisting children looking for families for adoptions.
• A student has been charged with using his fraternity brothers' money for his own personal use.

But first, today's weather:

Cold. High: 37 Low: 17.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. We start today's Boise Daily with some bad news for lovers of tapas and great wine. BoiseDev managing editor Gretchen Parsons writes Txikiteo, Boise's downtown Basque restaurant, will close after New Year's Eve. Owners are leaving open the option to possibly relocate to an alternate location after losing their lease in the Watercooler Building. (boisedev.com)
2. It is that time of year to check road conditions if you are traveling. KTVB-TV staff report Interstate 84 closed for several hours Thursday morning due to multiple crashes. If your holiday plans include a visit to the Portland area, dial 511 before you leave for the latest trip conditions. Frequently, Oregon is closing the freeway at Ontario even when the crashes occur miles westward. (KTVB)
3. As the holidays approach, we all like to support our neighbors and friends. FromBoise's Marissa publishes a long, extensive list of places to shop local. The Boise Daily is here to provide both local news and support local businesses. (fromboise)
4. A Boise mother is starting a foundation to help kids find permanent homes. CBS2's Ashley Carter speaks with Holly Mills, mom of Emma Suzanne Mills. Named for Emma, the foundation is working to facilitate adoptions in the area. To find out more and learn how you can make an impact, the website can be found here. (idahonews)
5. A Boise State University student has been charged with grand theft after a fraternity on campus discovered money missing from their bank account. Boise State University's The Arbiter's Taya Thornton reports Garrett Brinker turned himself in to the Ada County Sheriff's Office two years after the charge was filed. Brinker was the former treasurer of the Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE) fraternity. (Boise State University The Arbiter Online)

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Today in Boise:

• The Idaho Humane Society Adoption Center is holding a Winter Photoshoot Friday morning. (7:00 AM)
• The Fort Boise Community Center holds its annual Pottery and Art Sale Friday morning. (10:00 AM)
• The Boise Public Library hosts Music & Movement Friday morning. (10:30 AM)
• The Boise Centre opens the doors to the 11th annual Winter Market on the main floor of the Boise Convention Center. (3:00 PM)
• The El Korah Shrine hosts a preview of Handmade Idaho with a portion of all sales going to the Women's and Children's Alliance. (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "We had a great adoption week last week! 156 animals joined their forever homes: 88 cats (66 were 11 months and younger,) 57 dogs, 6 rabbits, four rats and one chicken." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "Apologies for an earlier post. In poor taste at the very least. We at Boise Weekly want to extend heartfelt condolences to all the family and friends of the U of I students who were horribly killed. — Jeanne Huff, editor" (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "After four days of telling the public there was no threat to the community following the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, Moscow Police are reversing course." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Blue Galleries at Boise State: "All @boisestateuniversity students are invited to submit artwork for the 2023 Annual Student Juried Exhibition! Deliver your artwork entry to the Blue Galleries Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or Dec. 14, 2-6 p.m.!" (Blue Galleries at Boise State via Instagram)
• Special Olympics Idaho - Boise Community Stars Team: "Bobby and Nate are enjoying power lifting on Wednesday nights" (Special Olympics Idaho - Boise Community Stars Team via Facebook)
• Boise Philharmonic: "Our very own Boise Phil Brass Quintet spent time with students at Future Public School recently to demonstrate the elements of music and technique that goes into performing on various Brass Instruments." (Boise Philharmonic via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— John Braese

About me: Welcome to the Boise edition of patch.com. I am the community editor in this exciting endeavor for the Boise area. I was born and grew up in Boise, attending Bishop Kelly High School before graduating from Borah High School more than a few years ago. I have seen Boise grow substantially in the last few years, but still maintain my hometown appeal. I want to hear about what is important to you and the stories you wish to see on patch.com. Feel free to reach out to me via email at john.braese@patch.com or drop me a phone call or text at 208 954-9585.

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