We’re celebrating National Hammock Day today, and if there’s anything I’m ready for, it’s to relax in one of Houston’s many parks. If you’re wanting to spend time outside—in a hammock or on a hike—we have a list of shady spots for you to stay cool while also enjoying the scenic and peaceful ambiance of Houston’s green spaces.
Your news roundup—a quick stop for stories happening across the state that deserve a little more attention.
(Katie Serrano/Courier Texas)
🌀 Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the eastern Gulf and is heading toward Houston, but the impact is expected to be minimal by the end of the week. (Click2Houston)
🎓 A majority of Texans believe that the new school voucher law will cause harm to the state’s public schools, making education an even higher priority for Texans during the midterm election.
🚚 Last week, a community meeting led by members of the Texas House explained how new Commercial Driver’s License regulations are affecting truck drivers, their families, small businesses, and the transportation industry.
👀 Watch activist Kandice Webber confront Senate candidate James Talarico about his loyalties to Black votersduring his Sunday campaign event. (Houston Chronicle, Austin American-Statesman, Texas Tribune)
When Rice University alumnae Amy Lin and Lulu Fang opened Honey Art Cafe in 2016, the goal was to build an unconventional way for artists to earn a living—and it worked.
For nearly nine years, Honey Art Cafe hosted artist workshops where local artists taught classes, like an intro to embroidery. The shop served drinks and baked goods and welcomed visitors in the heart of Houston’s Montrose neighborhood. But after a popular coffee shop chain moved in next door, everything changed.
