If you happen to see a group of naked people biking down Polk Street this weekend, don’t panic. It’s a protest. 

Houston’s World Naked Bike Ride is coming back for its 15th year this Saturday. Cyclists will be stripping down to their birthday suits for an 11-mile ride through H-Town.

Houston cyclists are putting skin in the game for a cause. (Anna Raj/Courier HTX) 

This naked bike ride will definitely get people’s attention, and that’s kind of the point. The nudity is supposed to represent just how exposed bikers are when they ride on Houston streets.

The cyclists say that as long as they stay together for the protest, Houston police will steer clear of the bare-skinned athletes. 

The cyclists are campaigning for better protections after Mayor Whitmire removed concrete blocks separating bikers from cars. Participants plan to begin their ride at 8 p.m. on Saturday after a pre-party at a local bar. 

Your news roundup—a quick stop for stories happening across the state that deserve a little more attention.

Your flying experience is about to get more convenient as United has promised seamless food delivery. (Anna Raj/Courier HTX)

👑 Thanks to Houston, Texas just stole the Miss America Crown for the first time since 1975. Find out how this year’s Miss Houston won. (Chron) 

🏈 A different kind of tackle took center stage at University of Houston’s opening game last weekend. Watch security chase down a fan who ran onto the field. (Fox News) 

✈️ United Airlines plans to bring a mobile food ordering service to their gates, allowing passengers to pre-order meals for pick-up at their flights. Here’s what you can expect. (Chron)

🏆 These two historic Black high schools just received A-ratings for the first time in history. Learn the stories behind the Third and Fifth Ward schools that have been educating Black Houstonians for generations. (Essence) 

A story worth sharing with your neighbor

One of Houston’s suburbs made the Top 10 for GoBankingRates’s list of “America’s Wealthiest Suburbs Today Compared to 10 Years Ago.” (WhisperToMe/Public domain)

Saying that a lot has changed over the last 10 years would be a massive understatement. And for residents of West University Place, it has apparently been on the up and up.

Looking back on the last decade provides insight into just how much has changed and why, and the latest study from GoBankingRates is a great example of that.

Recently, the publication released its list of “America’s Wealthiest Suburbs Today Compared to 10 Years Ago.” Cracking the top two for “America’s Wealthiest Suburbs” was Houston’s own West University Place.

🗓️ Friday, Sept. 11 

Film Screening: “Take Care of My Cat” 

Food, Music & Makers Expo

Transformative Teal: Art & Music Show 

🗓️ Saturday, Sept. 12 

STEM Carnival

International PAN Arts Festival

Oodles of Noodles Music Gala

🗓️ Sunday, Sept. 13

Game Day Market

Chicken Wing Festival

Plant Social: Market & Bingo

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Anna Raj with a story by Sam Cohen. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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