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Hey there, Houston! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Harvey-area homeowners finally get paid for government-caused flooding?
  • Can you help find the thieves who hit this Houston hat shop?
  • How a Houston parking lot theft stranded a Canadian family

Also on today's calendar: New Year's Celebration at Fielding's Local and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: Fog in the morning; some sun, temps: high: 80, low: 46.
  • Monday: Cloudy, windy and cooler, with a high of 54 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Government liable for damage to homes near Houston dams during Hurricane Harvey floods, court rules (kwtx.com) — A new federal appeals court ruling says the U.S. government is liable for damage to thousands of homes that flooded upstream of Houston’s Addicks and Barker dams during Hurricane Harvey. Homeowners argue the dams were designed to protect downtown Houston even if it meant flooding private land, and this decision could pave the way for broader compensation claims tied to the storm’s record rainfall.
   

2. Christmas Eve break-in hits Houston custom hat shop, wiping out unreleased UofH designs, months of work (click2houston.com) — A beloved Houston custom hat shop, Eight One, was burglarized on Christmas Eve, wiping out unreleased University of Houston designs and thousands of dollars in gear and equipment. The loss hits especially hard because the store’s limited-run hats celebrate Houston neighborhoods, sports, and culture, and many stolen designs can’t be remade. Police are reviewing surveillance video, and the shop is asking Houstonians for tips.
   

3. Houston restaurant parking lot theft leaves Canadian family unable to return home (khou.com) — A Canadian family’s Christmas vacation through Texas was derailed in Houston when thieves smashed their car window outside a dumpling restaurant and stole all their luggage, electronics, and passports. Now stuck in the U.S. until consulates reopen, they’re scrambling for emergency travel documents while officials remind travelers to report thefts and contact embassies quickly.
   

4. Houston's Nigerian community reacts to US-backed airstrikes in northwest Nigeria (click2houston.com) — Nigerian Americans in the Houston area are reacting strongly to U.S.-backed airstrikes on ISIS-linked militants in northwest Nigeria, saying the action brings long-awaited attention to violence affecting their families. Community members from Houston and Richmond describe a mix of relief, hope, and concern about what comes next, emphasizing how closely local families follow events back home.
   

5. Logan Lednicky Announces Pro Career Move After NCAA Championship Win With Texas A&M (profootballnetwork.com) — A standout from Texas A&M’s NCAA championship volleyball squad is heading to Houston, as opposite hitter Logan Lednicky signs on with the LOVB Houston pro team for next season. Her move brings a fresh NCAA title pedigree to the city’s new League One Volleyball Pro franchise after a breakout collegiate run leading the Aggies deep into the 2025 tournament.
   

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    Saturday December 27
  • Tomball Farmers Market Weekly All local farmers market
    Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce , 205 W. Main Street , Tomball
    9:00 am
  • TOMBALL ART MARKET
    Greater Tomball Chamber of Commerce , 403 Commerce Street , Tomball
    9:30 am
    • Sunday December 28
  • Gourd'gous Glass Pumpkin Patch
    Glassblowing Houston , 17442 FM 2920 Rd , Tomball
    • Monday December 29
  • Yoga Flow M, W, F (50+)
    West University Place Community Building and Senior Center , 6104 Auden Street , West University Place
    8:30 am

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