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Nonprofit Suits-N-Sports helps young athletes dress, prepare for future

Nonprofit Suits-N-Sports helps athletes prepare for their future in many ways—from healing their mental health to building their personal brand, founder Jordan Lewis said.

A closer look: Prior to founding Suits-N-Sports around November 2022, Lewis said he managed a men’s formal wear store, helping many clients find the right clothing and tailoring for events. He said some of the most memorable moments were seeing the impact his work had for young clients and their families. Lewis said these experiences prompted him to want to help more families and teach more young men how to dress for important life events.

What they offer: Suits-N-Sports is based out of the Lake Houston area but works with high school athletes across the Greater Houston area, helping them to dress well for athletic recruiting opportunities, interviews and more. On top of wardrobe consultations, the organization offers access to mental health support, media and social media training, financial advice, nutrition help, and professional photography and videography.

 
Mark Your Calendar
Cornhole League, Cartwheel Clinic: 4 Lake Houston-area events to attend this weekend, Sept. 4-6

Check out what's happening in the Lake Houston area this weekend, Sept. 4-6. 

Singing with Orly: Visit Charlie’s Watch Bar for a special karaoke night in which attendees share the stage with local singer, Orly, who will lead performances and hand the mic over to participants to join in the songs.

  • Sept. 4, 8 p.m.-midnight

  • Free (admission)

  • 20669 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Humble

Cartwheel Clinic: Rowland Ballard Kingwood is hosting a specialized cartwheel clinics to give students an opportunity to work with the school’s coaches on new drills and techniques.

  • Sept. 5, 12:30-2 p.m.

  • $30 per child

  • 1320 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood

Brass Tap Cornhole League: Visit The Brass Tap in Kingwood to participate in a weekly cornhole league. Prizes and drink specials will be featured during the event.

  • Sept. 5, 3-6 p.m.

  • $20 (league entry fee)

  • 4635 Kingwood Drive, Ste. 800, Kingwood

 
Election News
Q&A: Meet the candidates for Texas House District 3

Two candidates, Kristen Plaisance and Nicole King, will face off during the Nov. 3 election for the seat representing Texas House District 3 for the next two years.

District 3 covers portions of Montgomery County. The seat is currently held by Rep. Cecil Bell Jr., R-Magnolia, who began serving in the position in 2013.

Preparing for the polls: Early voting runs from Oct. 19-30, and Election Day is Nov. 3.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY

Texas’ first hand roll-centered sushi bar to expand presence to Bellaire Boulevard

With three existing locations in the Heights, Montrose and Spring Branch areas, Japanese sushi restaurant Handies Douzo is expanding once again with a new space located at 3908 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, officials confirmed via email. Handies Douzo is one of seven chef-driven concepts brought to fruition by restaurant group Duckstache Hospitality, which seeks to reinvent traditional Japanese cuisine through innovative culinary techniques, design-forward spaces and modern aesthetics, officials said.

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🌮 Taco Palenque to open 1st Cypress location
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🍦 Conjoined ice cream and coffee shop opens in League City
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☕ New coffee spot now open in Pearland
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🥢 Pepper Lunch to offer Japanese fast-casual cuisine in Missouri City
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🍔 Burger Bodega sets opening date for Katy location
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Statewide News
At state education board, Texans debate how Islam should be portrayed in high school history classes

On Sept. 1, the State Board of Education moved forward with an overhaul of what Texas high schoolers will learn in four social studies courses: U.S. History, U.S. Government, World History and World Geography.

What's happening: Roughly 100 Texans testified about the high school curriculum rewrite at an Aug. 31 board meeting, with the debate revolving around how students would learn about the two largest world religions, Christianity and Islam.

Speaking against the proposed plan, dozens of Muslim Texans asked that students learn about the religion’s core principles and how Muslims have contributed to advancements in math, science and medicine throughout history.

On the other side, some testifiers said the social studies curriculum should highlight the role of Christianity in the founding of Texas and the U.S., praising the board for prioritizing “American exceptionalism” and topics that they said would teach students to love the country.

The context: The discussion comes as the Republican-led board nears the finish line on its new K-12 social studies curriculum standards.

If approved, the new requirements will be rolled out to public school classrooms in the 2030-31 school year.

 

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