Shafaq Patel

Boston, Houston

Houston reporter @Axios. Reach me: [email protected] I also garden, craft, and read. (old, hacked acct @shafaqpatel) she/her

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Houston's social calendar for the first week of June

5 days ago | axios.com | Shafaq Patel |Jay Jordan

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axiosğ¾ Celebrate the grand reopening of Neil's Bahr at its new McKinney Street location Tuesday. The bar opens at 1pm. ğ¶ Volunteer with the Best Friends Animal Society's transport team to sanitize pet crates and assemble new ones, Wednesday. 9am to noon. ğ Enjoy Discovery Green at night during Park After Dark with line dancing lessons and a DJ on Thursday. 7-10pm. ğ¢ Cheer on your favorite slowpoke during turtle races at Little Woodrow's Midtown on Thursday.
Texas clean energy projects scrapped by Department of Energy

1 week ago | axios.com | Ben Geman |Shafaq Patel

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosThe U.S. Department of Energy has canceled $3.7 billion in clean energy projects nationwide, including more than $1 billion tied to facilities in Texas. Why it matters: The elimination of the 24 projects created under the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law is among the biggest and most specific cases yet of Trump 2.0 officials pulling the plug on the Biden administration's unprecedented subsidies for low-carbon energy.
DOE scuttles $1B in Texas clean energy funding

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Ben Geman |Shafaq Patel

The U.S. Department of Energy has canceled $3.7 billion in clean energy projects nationwide, including more than $1 billion tied to facilities in …
Houston dog gets a high-tech helping paw from Rice students

1 week ago | axios.com | Shafaq Patel

Kunde sports the new tech. Photo: Courtesy of Gustavo Raskosky/Rice UniversityA team of Rice University engineering students has created a wearable vest to help blind dogs navigate their environment — starting with Kunde, a local pup who lost his vision to glaucoma. How it works: Traditional solutions like rigid halo harnesses are clunky and stressful for dogs.
Houston's weekender guide for May 30 to June 1

1 week ago | axios.com | Shafaq Patel

Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axiosğ¨ Bring your own art supplies to swap at a potluck-style art exchange at MECA. 6-8pm Friday. Free. â¾ See the Astros play the Tampa Bay Rays at Daikin Park this weekend in a four-game series. Saturday is family night. Tickets begin at $28. ğ Dress up, gaming and anime fans, and head to Dream Con at George R. Brown Convention Center this weekend. Hours vary. $60-$150.
Bayou Buzz

1 week ago | axios.com | Shafaq Patel |Jay Jordan

Illustration: Maura Losch/Axiosš The Texas THC ban proposal is headed the governor's desk after state senators agreed to minor changes made in the House. (Texas Tribune)š„ Texas Children's Hospital saw a record high number of ER visits among kids for behavioral health issues in April. (Houston Public Money)Former longtime Fox 26 news anchor JosĆ© GriĆ±Ć”n died at 72. (Houston Chronicle)Subscribe for more Axios Houston in your inbox. Read the full editionMore Houston stories
Lawmakers sweeten the deal for Texas-based film and TV productions

1 week ago | axios.com | Shafaq Patel

Illustration: Annelise Capossela/AxiosTexas lawmakers have approved a major film incentive bill, signaling a long-term effort to make the state more competitive for projects. Why it matters: Senate Bill 22, filed by Houston Republican Sen. Joan Huffman, would inject $1.5 billion into a new Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Fund every two years through 2035 — the biggest support for film incentives in the state yet.
Houston's social calendar for May 27-30

1 week ago | axios.com | Jay Jordan |Shafaq Patel

Illustration: Gabriella Turrisi/Axios🤝 Forge friendships and practice speaking other languages with BlaBla at Axelrad tonight. Free, but ordering a drink is required. Mingling starts at 7:30pm. 💃 Take beginner bachata dance lessons with Latin Dance Factory tonight. Tickets are $25 for singles and $40 for couples. 7-10pm. 👀 See Asian fashions from the Houston Community College archives at the Asia Society of Texas on Thursday. Free. 3-7pm.
Bayou Buzz

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Jay Jordan |Shafaq Patel

Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axiosğ£ï¸ A Houston City Council member wants to make it easier for people to voice their concerns to the council by changing the time allotted for public comment. (Houston Chronicle)ğ Houston leaders approved a new $832 million contract for police officers that increases pay by 36.5% over the next five years. (Houston Public Media)ğ¶ Firefighters rescued a dog found stranded on rocks near the Lake Conroe dam. (KHOU)Subscribe for more Axios Houston in your inbox.
Houston's weekender guide for May 23-25

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Jay Jordan |Shafaq Patel

Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axiosğ«¡ If you're an active duty military member or veteran, get a free mattress from Gallery Furniture on Friday. Valid military ID required. While supplies last. 7-10am. ğª Bid farewell to Third Ward's Crumbville with a bang at The Auntie Market featuring baked goods, women-owned brands and more Saturday. Noon to 5pm. ğ¥ Pucker up at Karbach Brewing's inaugural Pickle Festival on Sunday. 11am-6pm. ğ· Relax at Jazzy Sundays in the Park along Buffalo Bayou on Sunday.