Welcome to the weekend. Happy Friday, Houston! ☀️ Temperature check: High of 91; low of 65. Chronicle Meteorologist Justin Ballard's insight: Despite Thursday's cold front, this weekend is shaping up to be unseasonably warm. Read more here. |
 | Lauren Mitchell
Digital Production Editor
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Today we're talking about this summer's heat wave... |
If you read one thing: The summer's extraordinary heat apparently slowed millions of Texans and cost the state dearly, a new analysis suggests. What impact did the summer heat have on the Texas economy? This year's summer temperatures were 2.5 degrees above the past 23-year average, the analysis notes. That had the effect of reducing output in some sectors as well as tamping down consumer demand for certain services, according to the businesses that responded to the Dallas Fed's monthly surveys.
Other calculations have tallied a slightly more modest tab, the authors note. An analysis released in July said that the heat would cost the state more than $10 billion, including a projected $3.91 billion in losses for the financial sector, as a result of crop insurance costs and payouts. How did the heat wave affect consumer and business spending? The heat took a particular toll on consumer and business spending while only "moderately" affecting overall employment, the Dallas Fed said. With the labor market still tight, firms may have reduced hours or pursued other short-term measures to retain employees even as business slowed. Read Erica Grieder's story here. |
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- Houston mayoral hopefuls tackle crime and city services at debate. Houston mayoral candidates took the stage at another debate Thursday morning, making their pitch to voters less than three weeks before Election Day.
- Houston Baker Institute seeks solutions to problems at home and abroad. For three decades, the Houston-based public policy think tank, has studied energy, health care, firearms, immigration and other big issues.
- The Chronicle unveils Houston's Top 100 Restaurants. This year's list reflects a dynamic year for the city's restaurant scene.
- This year's Thanksgiving Day parade boasts more floats than ever. Mayor Sylvester Turner was announced as the grand marshal with Houston Rockets Hall of Famers Rudy Tomjanovich and Calvin Murphy as co-grand marshals.
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- Ranch-themed Legacy community to open in League City. Dallas-based Hillwood Communities plans to open its 1,630-home community in 2025.
- HPE slips after giving a disappointing cash flow and profit outlook. The Spring-based company has been trying to rev up more lucrative businesses, such as high-powered computing and services that deliver more predictable revenue.
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- Headed to Round Top? These are the new places to eat, play and stay during the 2023 antiques show. Popular hat maker Kemo Sabe, Cotton Pearl Motel, Frenchie, Red Antler Bungalows and more have recently opened.
- Conroe museum's 'Barbie' display pays tribute to summer blockbuster. The Heritage Museum of Montgomery County has Barbie dolls in display tribute to the iconic American toy and a continuation of the success of this summer's hit film.
- Pearland is inviting residents to give their input on a cultural arts master plan. The Pearland Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is funding the project, will host two community meetings on Oct. 24 and 25.
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Why Houston thinks the playoffs are possible. The Texans are playing with a belief it can win under new coach DeMeco Ryans, which is a big change from recent seasons. Five key moments from Astros' ALCS Game 4 win over Rangers. From a reliever's clutch one-pitch outing to a seeing-eye tag, a closer look at key moments from the Astros' ALCS-tying win over the Rangers. Houston Astros' Justin Verlander set to adjust for ALCS Game 5. Verlander, who started Game 1 with seven days' rest, will start Game 5 on regular rest, something he prefers for his between-outings routine. The scoreboard: Find more of our sports coverage here. |
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Chris Perez talks reconciling with Selena's family and new music. Ahead of his Houston show, Selena's widower spoke more about his evolving outlook, new music and dressing up as Sweeney Todd. 'Nyad,' 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' 'Old Dads' lead list of new films. Several movies are landing on our screens this week, including 'Dicks: The Musical,' a raunchy 'Parent Trap' with Megan Thee Stallion, as written by G. Allen Johnson. The top Houston live events to see this weekend. Peter Gabriel visits Houston for the first time in 12 years. Bill Nye brings science and humor to town. And three legendary reggae bands play a free outdoor show. Find more things to do around Houston this weekend. |
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Lauren Mitchell lauren.mitchell@houstonchronicle.com |
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