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Hello Houston! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Flooding fix progress, Lotería game night, and Hot Wheels showcase + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Long-awaited help arrives: After years of flooding, Spring Branch homeowner Paul Braddock finally saw progress this week as Houston Public Works admitted it overlooked his case and directed staff to advance drainage work -- read the full update.
Closing celebration ahead: Rebecca Pugh’s To the Horizon will close with an artist talk and reception at Sabine Street Studios Saturday, July 25, noon to one thirty p.m., part of MUSED Houston Live! -- learn more about the event.
World Cup park upgrades: East End’s Mason Park features a first-of-its-kind heat and flood resilient soccer field funded primarily by Chevron, adding over 130 trees as part of Houston’s World Cup legacy -- see the full project details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Time for a furniture glow-up: Whether your couch has survived one too many Astros nail-biters or you just want a fresh look, check out Grand Discount Furniture this week for affordable sofas, bedroom sets, rugs, and more. Based in Houston with financing options and local delivery, they make the upgrade painless and fast.
Fresh air fix: When cabin fever hits this week, Levy Park is the low-effort, high-reward move with shady lawns, a legit playground for the kids, a community garden to wander, a dog park for your four-legged chaos agent, and even a softball field if you’ve still got that glove somewhere in the closet.
Skyline sips, anyone?: Whether it's a lazy brunch that accidentally lasts till sunset or a low-key catch-up that turns into a photo dump, Lost & Found in Midtown serves easygoing plates and bright cocktails with a patio view of downtown that makes weekday stress feel very far away.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎲 Lotería Game Night @ The Museum of Fine Arts | Thursday (7/23) at 6:00 PM – Houston AC season calls for Lotería with a museum twist, included with admission. Play on a board of 54 MFAH artworks, learn a little between laughs, and snag H‑E‑B totes, socks, tortilla-scented candles, or gift cards. Culture points, prizes, what more do you want.
🎄 Christmas in July 5K/10k Run @ T.C. Jester Park | Saturday (7/25) at 7:15 AM – Nothing says Houston summer like sweating through a Christmas in July 5K or 10K at TC Jester Park, with a Reindeer Kids Dash to boot. Expect jingle bells, humidity, and the warm fuzzy of backing the Salvation Army as they help local families.
🚗 Texas Elite Auto Showcase - 3rd Annual Show @ NRG Park | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Back for Year 3, Houston’s NRG Center becomes car-nerd paradise, under blessed A/C, with elite builds, custom trucks, and clubs from all over. Think serious craftsmanship, standout show vehicles, and vendors tempting you with gear and apparel, while you pretend this counts as just looking.
♿ 2026 Houston Disability Celebration @ Metropolitan Service Center | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – On Saturday, July 25, 2026, Houston is hosting a truly accessible celebration of our disability community, wellness, and inclusion. With the Department of Neighborhoods, METRO, the Harris Center, and the Southwest ADA Center teaming up, expect substance, not fluff, and real neighborly vibes.
🚗 Houston World of Hot Wheels IV @ CCS Houston | Saturday (7/25) at 11:00 AM – If your childhood lives in a shoebox, this is your pit stop. Free entry, free parking, and aisles of Hot Wheels to swap, race, and obsess over, plus a custom contest and face painting for the kids. Plan to browse, leave with a trunk full.
🛍 Kids Kreations Market @ Pixie's Intent | Saturday (7/25) at 12:00 PM – Pop into Pixie's Intent for a kid-run market where crafty entrepreneurs ages 8 to 17 sell their handmade goods, no allowance negotiations required. Think Shark Tank without the sharks, with real hustle, glitter that actually sticks, and blessed A/C for your Houston summer browsing.
🏀 BIG3 @ Toyota Center | Sunday (7/26) at 11:00 AM – BIG3 is rolling back into Toyota Center with 3-on-3 hoops, big personalities, and family-friendly fun. Watch former NBA favorites still drilling clutch shots and talking polite trash, all in glorious A/C, because Houston summers are for indoor sports, cold drinks, and selectively reliving our primes.
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07 — Houston report Weather forecastToday — High: 104°F — Low: 83°F — Precip: 4%
Sunny. High near 104, with temperatures falling to around 100 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 83. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 98°F — Low: 82°F — Precip: 10%
Sunny, with a high near 98. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 82. This house is wildThis sophisticated contemporary in Bayou Timbers pairs bold mixed materials with expansive clean lines and floor-to-ceiling glass, framing the pool and lush wooded grounds. Set on a secluded cul-de-sac lot, it features 5 ensuite bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, study, home theater-game room, flex exercise space, and a resort-style covered veranda with summer kitchen.
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