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Coffee in hand, Houston? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why are so many Houston ISD principals suddenly being reassigned?
  • Who’s leading in Houston’s high-stakes city council and HCC runoffs?
  • How a northwest Houston community is rallying after a horrific killing

Also on today's calendar: From the Manger to the HEARTh: A Festival of Nativities and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Breezy and cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 53, low: 41.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. These two Houston ISD elementary schools saw principal changes in November (houstonchronicle.com) — Houston ISD families at Wainwright, Benbrook, and Sherman elementary schools are seeing significant principal changes this fall, including a leadership move to stabilize a struggling northwest Houston campus and an interim appointment after a principal’s death. The article also highlights a broader pattern of HISD reassigning principals to assistant roles, raising questions about transparency and trust in district leadership decisions.
   

2. Runoff election results: Houston city council and HCC trustee positions to be decided (khou.com) — Runoff votes are in for two important local races: Houston’s At-Large Position 4 city council seat and the Houston Community College District II trustee. Early tallies show Alejandra Salinas and Renee Jefferson Patterson leading, with results coming from Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties. Officials will keep updating totals as remaining ballots are counted.
   

3. Family of Houston woman allegedly murdered, dumped in barrel by boyfriend seeking justice (khou.com) — Houston relatives are grieving Christelrose Angel Ramirez, who police say was killed and left in a barrel in a wooded area near Ella Boulevard and Greens Road. Her boyfriend is charged with murder and related offenses, and the family is calling for justice while urging anyone facing domestic violence in Houston to seek help.
   

4. Houston musician reflects on Abraham Quintanilla's legacy following his death (khou.com) — Houston musicians are mourning Abraham Quintanilla, Selena’s father and longtime Tejano music architect, after his death at 86. Local artist Carlos Villegas recalls lessons learned in a Houston studio and through Quintanilla’s label, crediting his tough, business-minded guidance with shaping Selena’s rise and setting professional standards that still influence Houston’s Tejano scene today.
   

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