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TikTok Foodie Keith Lee Explores Houston’s Culinary Scene

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TikTok Foodie Keith Lee Explores Houston’s Culinary Scene

TikTok Foodie Keith Lee Reviews Houston Eateries: Stick Talk and Butter Funk Kitchen Impress, The Waffle Bus Awaits Verdict

Fresh off Thanksgiving, viral food reviewer Keith Lee has landed in Houston to sample and critique the city’s culinary delights. Known for his honest and often entertaining reviews on TikTok, Lee’s first stops included Stick Talk and Butter Funk Kitchen.

Stick Talk Review:
Lee’s initial visit took him to late-night Cajun hibachi spot Stick Talk, with locations in Midtown and near the Galleria. Despite praising Houston’s beauty, Lee found the hibachi joint slightly disappointing. The dishes, including Chicken Bowls, Filet Migon Bowl, and a Double Up Combo, received mixed reviews, with Lee noting a prominent salt flavor and a lack of depth. The meal, costing $135 before delivery fees, left a lukewarm impression.

Butter Funk Kitchen Review:
Lee’s second destination, Butter Funk Kitchen, a Sunnyside eatery serving Southern classics, fared better. Lee commended the restaurant for its customer service and accepted call-in orders. The menu, offering red beans and rice, fried catfish, fried okra, mac and cheese, lemon pepper wings, and a weekend special of oxtails with gravy over rice, received varied ratings. Lee praised the seasoning and freshness but criticized the mac and cheese. The owner, Aaron Johnson, acknowledged the impact of Lee’s review, describing him as the biggest social media personality to visit the restaurant.

The Waffle Bus:
While Lee has yet to release a video review of The Waffle Bus, a beloved joint in the Heights, details of his alleged orders have surfaced. The Waffle Bus, known for its creative waffle-based dishes, received a visit from Lee, who ordered items like Fried Chicken Waffle Sandwich, Breakfast Sandwich, Double Brunch Burger, Cheese Fries, and Strawberry Irish Creme Brulee Waffle Sandwiches. The Waffle Bus, which recently expanded to Montrose, is eagerly anticipating Lee’s verdict.

As Keith Lee continues his Houston food tour, locals are eager to see which eateries make the cut in his TikTok reviews.

Weather Alert: Rising Rain Chances and Potential Severe Storms Threaten Southeast Texas, Continuing Through the Weekend

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Weather Alert: Rising Rain Chances and Potential Severe Storms Threaten Southeast Texas, Continuing Through the Weekend

Following a chilly morning today, temperatures are set to reach the low 60s in the afternoon, accompanied by an increase in sunshine. However, as the week progresses and temperatures rise, the likelihood of rain also intensifies. Thursday, in particular, poses the potential for strong to severe storms, as closely monitored by the ABC13 Weather Team and highlighted by the Storm Prediction Center for southeast Texas. The region may experience scattered strong to severe storms on Thursday, bringing threats of damaging winds, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes. The anticipated timing for these storms spans from as early as 9 a.m. to sunset.

Looking ahead, rain chances persist through the weekend, marking the onset of an unsettled weather pattern. Rainfall totals across southeast Texas could vary significantly, with western counties expecting around half an inch to an inch from Thursday through Sunday. Meanwhile, eastern counties might see higher amounts ranging from 2 to 4 inches. Stay weather-aware as the week unfolds.

Mother Sues Fort Bend ISD Over Alleged Failure to Protect Special Education Student from Sexual Assault

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Mother Sues Fort Bend ISD Over Alleged Failure to Protect Special Education Student from Sexual Assault

A mother of a student enrolled in special education within the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) is pursuing legal action against the district, alleging negligence in protecting her daughter from sexual assault by another student.

As reported by KPRC 2’s Robert Arnold, the Houston-area mother, whose identity remains confidential to shield her daughter, claims in court documents that her daughter was sexually assaulted twice by another student, despite the district’s special education plan mandating constant supervision for the victim. The daughter, adopted at age six-and-a-half from China, is described as intellectually disabled and epileptic, facing challenges since being abandoned and placed in an orphanage in China.

According to Arnold’s investigation, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) was established for the daughter upon enrolling in Fort Bend ISD, as per the Texas Education Code for special education students aged 3-21. The daughter’s IEP explicitly mandated staff supervision whenever she left the classroom. The mother contends that the alleged perpetrator, who had a documented history of violence against other students, also had an IEP requiring continuous supervision.

In court documents, the mother’s attorneys assert that the sexual assaults occurred when both students were outside the classroom and unsupervised. Despite the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in favor of FBISD’s dismissal, the mother has escalated the case to the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking accountability and a trial. Expressing her concerns, the mother stated, “The school’s protected, they’re in a protective bubble. I think that they at least need to go to trial and be held accountable and let somebody else decide if they did something wrong or not.”

A California Woman Seeking Mental Health Treatment in Houston Goes Missing After Failed Return Flight

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A California Woman Seeking Mental Health Treatment in Houston Goes Missing After Failed Return Flight

A recent report highlights the mysterious disappearance of Danielle Becker Friedland, a 36-year-old woman from California who traveled to Houston for mental health treatment and has not been seen since. According to information provided by the police to KHOU 11’s Cory McCord, Friedland had initially booked a Wednesday flight back to San Francisco from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. However, she never boarded the flight, leaving authorities and her family deeply concerned.

Friedland, diagnosed with mood disorder psychosis, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and depression, had spent the last six weeks receiving treatment at the Menninger Clinic, a psychiatric hospital in Houston. After checking her bag at the airport, she reportedly left in a cab with $160 in cash and her debit card, abandoning her phone at Bush Airport.

Worryingly, Friedland has not made contact with her husband, Jordan Friedland, who flew in from California to aid in the search. Jordan expressed his concerns, saying, “One of the scariest things for me is that Dani doesn’t know Houston. She doesn’t have friends or family here. She doesn’t have her luggage, her credit cards, her phone, and I just can’t imagine how scary that must be.”

Authorities describe Danielle Friedland as approximately 5 feet, 1 inch tall, weighing around 100 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing blue jogger pants, a blue puffy jacket with blue and orange stripes, and carrying a black suitcase. With Friedland’s phone left behind and no alternative device for communication, the search intensifies for the missing woman, raising concerns about her well-being and safety.

Dickens On The Strand Celebrates 30 Years of Christmas Celebrations in Galveston

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Dickens On The Strand Celebrates 30 Years of Christmas Celebrations in Galveston

Dickens on the Strand, the annual Victorian-style holiday festival transforming downtown’s historic district next weekend, offers more than just vibrant costumes and lively parades. The Galveston Historical Foundation’s flagship event, celebrating its 50th anniversary or Golden Jubilee this year, provides an opportunity to delve deep into the Victorian era’s rich tapestry. Beyond the mainstream attractions, we’ve uncovered some hidden gems within this expansive festival that may not always grab the spotlight but are certainly worth exploring. Additionally, we can’t help but emphasize its excellence as a one-stop destination for holiday shopping.

1. Short Story Contest:
While Dickens may not be a conventional literary festival, it boasts literary elements, including a short story contest open to Galveston schoolchildren aged 7 to 12. With a limit of 100 words, participants can choose from themes like Christmas, Pets, or Ghosts. Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, Charles’ great-great-great granddaughter and a celebrated author, will select two winners. Every entrant receives a free festival pass, while winners enjoy a carriage ride with Dickens descendants in one of the parades.

Register here.

2. Fezziwig’s Friday Night:
For a reasonable entry fee of $25 (regular tickets) or $100 (VIP), attendees can experience this recent addition named after Scrooge’s amiable former employer in “A Christmas Carol.” The expanded Fezziwig’s Beer Hall, hosted by Charles Dickens himself, offers hearty ales and period musical performances. As a bonus, the festival includes a Saint Arnold’s Architectural Walking Tour for $35.

3. Canterbury Theatre of Varieties:
For an additional $60, indulge in an evening of Victorian finery and frivolity on both Friday and Saturday at the Buckingham Palace VIP area. Expect surprise elements reminiscent of London’s late 19th-century music hall, with speciality acts promising an unforgettable experience.

4. All the World’s a Stage:
Dive into the diverse performances on the festival’s seven stages scattered around, showcasing everything from high-school choirs to circus troupes, fife-and-drum bands, jugglers, a cappella singers, madrigals, and even an Edgar Allan Poe impersonator. Explore the festival map/schedule for a comprehensive guide to the array of entertainment.

5. Elevenses on the Pier:
Join Polly Olivia Boyd, another of Dickens’ great-great-great granddaughters, for this quintessentially British tradition. For an extra $60, savor light refreshments with tea or coffee against the picturesque backdrop of the 1877 Elissa, a square-rigged iron barque and National Historic Landmark. Online registration is required for this exclusive event.

6. Victorian Bed Races:
Stick around until the festival’s climactic conclusion to witness the most thrilling event – the Victorian Bed Races. Teams of four, appropriately costumed, push a rider on rolling beds decorated and themed after Victorian Christmas. With a midway costume switch, this 700-foot spectacle promises excitement until the very end.

As Dickens on the Strand commemorates its 50th year, these lesser-known facets add depth and variety to an already captivating celebration of Victorian charm.

Sanger ISD recibe premios nacionales por su compromiso de mejorar la salud mental de sus estudiantes

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Sanger ISD recibe premios nacionales por su compromiso de mejorar la salud mental de sus estudiantes

Sanger ISD recibió la Medalla Nacional de la Libertad George Washington por sus esfuerzos creativos y efectivos para apoyar la salud mental de los estudiantes de su distrito.

Los Premios Nacionales de la Freedoms Foundation fueron fundados por Dwight Eisenhower, quien presentó los premios iniciales en 1949. Los premios reconocen “lo mejor del espíritu estadounidense en materia de voluntariado al ofrecer soluciones constructivas a los problemas contemporáneos”.

Anthony Love, director de la escuela secundaria Linda Tutt, aceptó el premio en la categoría escolar por la tienda de comestibles gratuita administrada por los estudiantes de la escuela. Desde su apertura en 2020, la tienda ha atendido a más de 4500 familias y estudiantes de la comunidad de Sanger. Más de 1.100 voluntarios han trabajado en la tienda que está abierta a la comunidad todos los martes por la noche.

La Dra. Ann Hughes, directora de intervención estudiantil de Sanger ISD, también recibió la Medalla Nacional de la Libertad George Washington por ir “más allá del cumplimiento del deber para la juventud estadounidense”. Hughes fue reconocida por los programas de aprendizaje socioemocional y los apoyos de salud mental que ha ayudado a implementar en Sanger ISD durante los últimos 20 años.

La variante de COVID BA.2.86 se triplica según las nuevas estimaciones de los CDC, ahora representa el 8.8% de los casos

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La variante de COVID BA.2.86 se triplica según las nuevas estimaciones de los CDC, ahora representa el 8.8% de los casos

Casi 1 de cada 10 nuevos casos de COVID-19 en Estados Unidos son de la variante BA.2.86, estimaron el lunes los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, casi el triple de lo que la agencia estimó que era la prevalencia de la variante altamente mutada hace dos semanas.

Entre el puñado de regiones con suficientes muestras reportadas por los laboratorios de pruebas, la prevalencia de BA.2.86 es mayor en el noreste: el 13.1% de los casos en la región de Nueva York y Nueva Jersey se atribuyen a la cepa.

Las cifras del lunes marcan la primera vez que la prevalencia de BA.2.86 ha aumentado lo suficiente como para figurar como una variante independiente en las estimaciones de los CDC. Los científicos advirtieron por primera vez sobre el descubrimiento de la cepa altamente mutada durante el verano.

“En actualizaciones anteriores de Nowcast, BA.2.86 era demasiado poco común para mostrarse por separado y se agrupó con otras cepas BA.2”, dijeron los CDC el lunes.

Antes de este punto, los funcionarios habían dicho que la gran mayoría de los nuevos casos de COVID-19 se habían atribuido a la variante XBB y a una multitud de descendientes estrechamente relacionados de XBB. Entre ellas se incluyen las variantes HV.1 y EG.5 que actualmente predominan en todo el país.

Las estimaciones de los CDC tienen amplios márgenes de error en torno a la prevalencia de BA.2.86. Según la agencia, tan solo el 4.8% o hasta el 15.2% del SARS-CoV-2 circulante podrían ser de BA.2.86.

Sin embargo, esta última estimación (8.8% hasta el 25 de noviembre) es prácticamente el triple de lo que era el 11 de noviembre, cuando se estimó que el 3.0% de los casos nuevos eran BA.2.86. Los CDC normalmente publican sus estimaciones de variantes cada dos viernes, pero retrasaron la publicación de la semana pasada hasta después del fin de semana festivo de Acción de Gracias.

“Es importante señalar que las proyecciones iniciales tienden a ser menos confiables, ya que dependen de examinar las tendencias de crecimiento de un número menor de secuencias, especialmente porque el volumen de pruebas de laboratorio para el SARS-CoV-2 ha disminuido sustancialmente con el tiempo”, dijo el dijo la agencia.

La Organización Mundial de la Salud también intensificó recientemente su clasificación de BA.2.86 y sus descendientes a “variante de interés” después de un aumento en los casos de la cepa.

Pope Francis Undergoes Precautionary Testing for Flu at Gemelli Hospital, Results Negative

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Pope Francis Undergoes Precautionary Testing for Flu at Gemelli Hospital, Results Negative

Pope Francis underwent precautionary testing at Gemelli Isola Hospital in Rome on Saturday after being diagnosed with the flu earlier in the day, the Vatican reported. A CT scan was conducted in the early afternoon to rule out any potential pulmonary complications. The results were negative, and the Pope returned to Casa Santa Marta. The Vatican had previously announced the cancellation of the Pope’s scheduled morning meetings due to a mild flu, emphasizing that the decision was made as a preventive measure.

The Pope’s absence from his planned activities for the morning, including a meeting with the President of Guinea-Bissau, was noted in the Vatican’s noon bulletin. No further details have been disclosed about the Pope’s participation in upcoming events, such as the Angelus greeting scheduled for tomorrow.

Pope Francis, aged 86, is set to travel to the United Arab Emirates from December 1–3 for the COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference.

This incident marks the second time this month that the Pope’s engagements have been affected by illness. On November 6, he had a cold and opted not to read his prepared remarks during an audience with Jewish rabbis from Europe. Despite this, he continued with his full schedule for the day, including a meeting with thousands of children from various countries.

In recent years, Pope Francis, who turns 87 next month, has faced several medical challenges. He underwent abdominal surgery in June and received treatment for bronchitis in late March. Despite these setbacks, he remains resilient, as seen in his lighthearted remark upon his April 1 release from the hospital, “I’m still alive, you know.”

Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Houston Today; Meets With The Congressional Hispanic Caucus

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Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Houston Today; Meets With The Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit Houston today, focusing on showcasing the Biden administration’s accomplishments for the Latino community, a pivotal voting bloc as President Biden gears up for reelection in the coming year.

Harris will engage in a “community conversation” organized by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), part of the caucus’s nationwide “On the Road” series aimed at communicating Democrats’ efforts to support the Hispanic community. Representative Nanette Barragán, the CHC chair, expressed the event’s purpose, emphasizing the discussion on the accomplishments already delivered and the ongoing work to pave the way for a brighter future for Latinos.

Joining Harris in the conversation will be Representatives Nanette Barragán and Sylvia Garcia, with the event taking place at a health department center in Garcia’s heavily Hispanic congressional district. Garcia emphasized the significance of recognizing and addressing the specific needs of the Latino population.

In addition to the community conversation, Harris will host a fundraiser for Joe Biden’s reelection campaign during her visit to Houston.

Harris’s visit aligns with the Biden campaign’s strategy to strengthen support among Latino voters, crucial for a potential rematch against former President Donald Trump. While Biden secured a significant margin among Hispanic voters in 2020, the Biden team is mindful of Trump’s improved performance compared to four years earlier.

In Texas, Republicans are aggressively pursuing increased support from Hispanic voters, particularly in South Texas. Despite underperforming expectations in the 2022 elections, Republicans gained seats and are targeting Representative Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen, once again in the upcoming year.

Spring Branch ISD Grapples with Overcrowded Meeting, Contemplates Budget Cuts in Wake of Funding Shortfall; Next Public Meeting Set for November 27th

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Spring Branch ISD Grapples with Overcrowded Meeting, Contemplates Budget Cuts in Wake of Funding Shortfall; Next Public Meeting Set for November 27th

Summary of Previous Meeting: The November 16th Spring Branch ISD board meeting faced an unexpected halt due to overcrowding, with hundreds of attendees causing fire hazard concerns. During the meeting, discussions revolved around the first phase of budget cuts, which included adjustments to staffing ratios, increased Pre-K tuition, and a pause on elementary school rebuilds. The potential phase two cuts were deliberated, considering the termination or scaling back of the SKY Partnership and programs for gifted students, aiming to offset a projected $6.2 million budget gap.

Issues discussed included the district’s financial challenges stemming from inflation and a lack of state funding since 2019. Trustees expressed frustration with the inaction of state legislators despite Texas having a $33 billion budget surplus. The meeting, marked by a large turnout and limited public comments, was prematurely shut down by the Fire Marshal’s Office due to safety concerns.

Next Public Meeting: The next Spring Branch ISD board meeting is scheduled for November 27th and will include a public comment session. The community is encouraged to participate and express their views on the proposed budget cuts and other concerns.

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