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Hey, y'all! Congrats on making it through another week. There is plenty to look forward to in the days ahead: Banned Books Week, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, and of course, pumpkin patches.
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What Houston's Talking About
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🚓 Another Day, Another Threat
A student has been charged with a felony and expelled after making a false bomb threat against Klein Forest high school on Thursday, causing students and faculty to evacuate the building. [Houston Chronicle]
⬆️ A New Trend
For the first time, census data shows Hispanics slightly outnumber the non-Hispanic white population in Texas, making them the largest demographic group. Although the numbers aren’t official yet, the changing population continues to reflect the state’s cultural and demographic shift. [Texas Tribune]
🇺🇸 Headed to the White House
President Biden is supposed to meet with family members of WNBA star Britney Griner today at the White House. Last month, Griner, who has remained imprisoned in Russia since February on drug-related charges, was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison. [CBS News]
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📘 Masala Cookbook Launch | Today | 4 p.m.
Come meet Chef Anita Jaisinghani of Pondicheri restaurant and get a copy of her new cookbook, “Masala: Recipes from India, the Land of Spices,” signed at Museum of Fine Arts Houston. [Free Admission]
🇲🇽 Mexican Independence Day | Today | 5:30 p.m.
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at Memorial Park's Eastern Glades with performances by the Mixteco Ballet Folklórico dancers and Mariachi Tradicion de Jalisco. [Free]
🎶 Verdi’s Requiem with Houston Symphony | Today - Sunday
Houston Symphony’s new music director leads his first concerts to Verdi’s Requiem all weekend long at Jones Hall. [$29 and up]
🌻 Houston Home + Garden | Today- Sunday
If you’re obsessed with sprucing up your home, then you’re going to want to check out this all-weekend affair. Shop from small businesses, chill in the sports lounge, or even get trinkets for your pet. [$8 and up]
🎷Houston Blues & Jazz Festival | Tomorrow - Sunday
Get excited, jazz fans, the Houston Jazz fest is back with performances at Miller Outdoor Theater and Axelrad. [Free]
🎃 Blessington Farms | Tomorrow - Sunday
If you’re craving a pumpkin patch photo-op, make the drive to Blessington Farms in Simonton as they kick off their fall season this weekend.
🛍️ Texas Bonita Market | Tomorrow | 3 p.m.
Looking for a way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month? Check out the Texas Bonita market on Navigation Esplanade. [Free]
🎉 Party on the Plaza | Tomorrow | 6 p.m.
Keep the party going for Hispanic Heritage Month. Stop by Avenida Plaza in downtown with live music from DJ Mexican Blackbird, performances from tango and samba dancers, and mariachis. [Free]
📽️ The Wizard of Oz at Discovery Green | Tomorrow | 8 p.m.
Grab a blanket and watch the classic 'The Wizard of Oz' under the stars at Discovery Green.
🥳 Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán | Tomorrow | 8 p.m.
Honor the 125th anniversary of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán with their performance at Cullen Hall.
🧘 Yoga on the Lawn | Sunday | 9 a.m.
Start your Sunday off with peaceful vibes with yoga on the lawn at Houston Arboretum.
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Houston Poet Laureate Outspoken Bean will perform spoken word in honor of Banned Books Week.
(Photo provided by Outspoken Bean)
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Banned Books Week kicks off on Sunday. If you haven’t been following along, you might think this celebratory week is new because of all the recent news about banned books across the state. However, the week was first celebrated in 1982 as challenges against certain books in schools and libraries began to increase.
Many banned books are written by authors of color, or feature LGBTQIA characters or characters of color. Check out some of the top books that were challenged last year, ranging from classics like Toni Morrison’s “Bluest Eye,” to newer books like “All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George M. Johnson. So, how is Houston honoring the holiday?
Banned Book Activities
Houston Poet Laureate Outspoken Bean will perform a special spoken word about banned books at four different Harris County public library locations starting Saturday at the Barbara Bush library.
What I’m Reading
Growing up, I know many of us read “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’engle, but I recently found myself diving into her work for adults. I’m attending a writers retreat later this month near her former farm house Crosswicks named after her book, “A Circle of Quiet.” It's an introspective, soulful book that makes you think. My favorite kind of book! What are you all reading this month? Share with me and I may feature in next week's Books with Brooke.
Got other book-related news? Email me at Brooke.lewis@chron.com
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Today On City Cast Houston
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It’s that time again where we dive into a week's worth of news. Today, producer Carlignon Jones is joined by contributors Shiyam Galyon and Abdulla Kais ALMoumen. They’ll chat about how well the Astros are doing, Sen. Ted Cruz’s reaction to gun control, gun buy backs, and so much more.
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I got really excited about using the pumpkin emoji for the first time this month. It's the little things, y'all. 🎃
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