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Quick Quack Car Wash officials celebrate November opening of new Humble location

Officials with Quick Quack Car Wash celebrated a Nov. 24 opening of their new location near Humble, store officials confirmed.

The details: Quick Quack offers car washes with technology, such as a three-step paint sealant process and ceramic duck coating, according to the company’s website.

Opened Nov. 24
12651 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Houston

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Pancakes with Santa, turkey trot: 4 Lake Houston-area events to attend Thanksgiving weekend

Check out what's happening in the Lake Houston area this Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 27-30.

Addi's Faith Turkey Day 5K & Kids Wishbone 1K: This Thanksgiving morning event will include a 5K for all ages and a 1K option for ages 3-12. Proceeds will benefit Addi's Faith Foundation in their mission to fund pediatric cancer research and assist families as they care for their child with cancer.

Nov. 27, 8-11 a.m.
$25-$50
Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood

Pancakes, PJ's, and Pins with Santa: Visit Max Bowl in Humble for a free holiday-themed event. Attendees are invited to wear their favorite pajamas and enjoy a pancake breakfast before a morning of bowling. Individuals who bring three canned goods to donate to the community food bank will receive a $5 game card and a raffle ticket.

Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-noon
Free (admission)
2390 Wilson Road, Humble

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What to know about the 76th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 76th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade will be celebrated Nov. 27 at 9 a.m. in Downtown Houston this year. Hundreds of thousands of patrons are expected to gather for the event, officials said.

The celebration: Here is what visitors need to know before heading to Houston.

Date and time: Nov. 27, 9 a.m.
Starting location: the corner of Lamar and Smith Street
Cost: free to the public, or $33 per ticket for reserved seating

The parade route will traverse over 20 blocks along Smith, Walker, Milam and Louisiana streets.

Fun for the family: This year's parade will be led by Houston's sports mascots such as Clutch, Diesel, Orbit and Toro. According to an Oct. 27 news release, the event will also feature a lineup of new floats, balloons, live performances and holiday characters.

Entertainers this year include Christina Wells, a semifinalist from America's Got Talent; Danny Gokey; Payton Howie; Gloria Prince; and Bridgjette Jackson.

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NRG Energy to build 455-megawatt natural gas power plant in Houston

A new $617 million natural gas power plant is slated to be built in east Houston after the project was selected for a loan by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

About the project: North American power company NRG Energy’s 455 megawatt power plant will provide power from the company’s Greens Bayou Generating Station to Electric Reliability Council of Texas' grid beginning in 2028. The new plant will connect with ERCOT’s Houston Load Zone, which provides power to Houston, Pasadena and The Woodlands, and is one of Texas’ largest electricity centers.

Quote of note: “Our investment at Greens Bayou reflects NRG’s commitment to delivering dependable, dispatchable generation when Texans need it most,” said Robert J. Gaudette, NRG executive vice president and president of NRG business and wholesale operations. “These units will strengthen grid resilience, create local jobs and support economic vitality.”