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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:

  • Where Houston families can find free food and long-term support
  • What Houston loses by walking away from a $300 million grant
  • How one northside boxing gym is fighting Houston's youth gun violence

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 91, low: 72.
  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Understanding food insecurity and where to turn for help (click2houston.com) — If you're struggling to afford groceries in Houston, the Houston Food Bank and its partner pantries can help you find nearby free food using an online ZIP code tool or by calling United Way 211. Leaders there explain how rising costs and stagnant wages are driving more working families to seek help, and encourage residents to explore job training and apprenticeships to build long-term financial stability.
   

2. Houston ends pursuit of grant requiring extensive federal immigration-law compliance (khou.com) — Houston has pulled its application for the U.S. Department of Justice's Model Cities Initiative, giving up a chance at a large public-safety grant rather than accept stricter federal immigration-enforcement conditions and oversight. City officials say an early filing error and unclear guidelines prompted the withdrawal, meaning Houston will now have to fund potential police, technology, and violence-prevention upgrades through other sources.
   

3. After recent spike in youth violence, Houston boxing gym starts free programming (click2houston.com) — After two Houston teens were recently killed near their high schools, 4 Corners Boxing Gym on the city's north side is launching several months of free youth boxing programs. Organizers hope structured training, mentorship, and discipline in the ring can steer kids away from gun violence, while they work with local officials to secure longer-term funding and resources.
   

4. Houston Office Tower Breaks Ground (realtynewsreport.com) — Construction is starting on 100 Park Place, a 17‑story office tower on Westheimer near Highland Village and River Oaks District, adding 250,000 square feet of space to the Galleria area. Despite high citywide office vacancy, developers and lenders are betting on continued demand for top-tier buildings, as trophy properties like Texas Tower remain nearly fully leased.
   

5. Houston family doctor arrested by FBI Houston, indicted for fraudulent COVID-19-related Medicare claims (fox26houston.com) — A Houston family doctor has been arrested and federally indicted after FBI Houston accused him of submitting over $20 million in fraudulent COVID-19-related Medicare claims. Officials say he faces three federal charges and has already appeared in court, though the exact counts have not yet been detailed publicly. The case could affect local patients and highlights ongoing scrutiny of pandemic-era billing.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Join us for National Night Out in Riverside Park tomorrow, Tues, October 6th, 6-7:30pm.
    Come connect with neighbors and elected officials. Riverside Park 2600 Calumet Houston TX 77004 6-7:30pm Hosted by MacGregor Superneighborhood,… (Nextdoor Riverside Terrace)
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    Can anyone recommend a Pest control company capable of getting rid of fleas. (Nextdoor Museum Park)
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for American Airlines Gate Agent in Houston. Apply here.
  • Compass Group posted a job opening for Diner Cook in Houston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Houston here.

Ok Houston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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