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In today's newsletter:

  • How a flaming 18-wheeler snarled traffic on Houston’s IH-610 overpass
  • Why a Houston man’s naked, wrong-way drive shut down I-49
  • Can this Texans defense really carry Houston all the way?

Also on today's calendar: Bach Society Houston presents Bach’s Christmas Oratorio & the Magnificat and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: Hazy sunshine, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
  • Friday: Periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Flaming 18-wheeler stalls IH-610 overpass (fox26houston.com) — An 18-wheeler fire shut down the IH-610 overpass at IH-45 in south Houston Tuesday evening, drawing fire crews and a HazMat team. Authorities urged drivers to avoid the area while they worked to control the blaze, though no injuries or evacuations were reported and the truck’s contents remain unconfirmed.
   

2. Driver arrested after erratic behavior, wrong-way pursuit on I-49 (desotoparishjournal.com) — A Houston man was arrested in Louisiana after allegedly driving naked and the wrong way on I-49, forcing deputies to shut down the interstate and use a K-9 to end the pursuit. The 49-year-old, identified as Tracarlos Audra McNeil of Houston was taken to a hospital for evaluation before being jailed on multiple charges.
   

3. Bears can go from first to out of the playoffs with a tough schedule and inconsistent quarterback play (eldoradonews.com) — Houston football fans get encouraging news as the Texans’ dominant, league-best defense has pushed them back into the AFC playoff race after an 0-3 start. While the article also tracks the Bears’ playoff outlook, it highlights how Houston’s defense, led by Will Anderson Jr. and others, is stifling opponents and keeping Super Bowl hopes alive.
   

4. Turbo Fox Project: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO (barnfinds.com) — A rare 1986 Mustang SVO project car is up for sale in Houston for $5,000, offering local gearheads a turbocharged Fox-body that needs mechanical attention but appears largely solid. The non-running SVO has low stated mileage, some sunbaked interior and cosmetic flaws, and a diagnosed turbo issue, making it a potentially tempting winter project for Houston enthusiasts.
   

5. Is Jasmine Crockett's Senate campaign an asset or a liability for Democrats? It depends on who you ask. (click2houston.com) — Houston’s influence surfaces in the debate over Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett’s new U.S. Senate bid, with Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis touting her as a rising star of Houston politics. Democratic strategists are split on whether her fiery style can expand turnout without alienating swing voters in Texas’ 2026 statewide races, including down-ballot contests that matter for Houston-area representation.
   

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