Houston City Council unanimously approved a handful of public safety grant applications, including funding for cold case investigations, law enforcement overtime and drone detection capabilities.

What this means: The Houston Police Department will apply for federal funding through the Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Program to support specialized DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy.

This will be the city’s fourth time applying for this grant, which previously helped the city solve 16 cold cases, city officials said. The grant is for $750,000.

The city is also jointly applying with Harris County for nearly $3 million through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for overtime spending, equipment, technology and training. If awarded, HPD and the sheriff’s office would receive approximately $1.48 million each.

The city is also applying for funding to help law enforcement detect, track and mitigate unauthorized drones, especially during major events.

Also of note: The city is submitting the grant applications through HPD, and if approved, the grant periods will end in 2029.

Zadok Jewelers is celebrating its 50th anniversary by partnering with four Houston restaurants to host a diamond bracelet giveaway from Nov. 6-30.

How it works: Guests who order specialty cocktails or nonalcoholic beverages at the participating locations will receive a custom drink stirrer with a QR code to enter the giveaway on the jeweler's website.

The participating restaurants and their signature drinks are:

• Bari: A lavender-forward cocktail and a lavender coconut lemonade

• Doris Metropolitan: A classic espresso martini and a nonalcoholic coffee-inspired creation

• Relish Restaurant & Bar: A tequila-based ranch water and a nonalcoholic blend of pomegranate, mint and citrus

• Rumi's Kitchen: A mezcal cocktail and a zero-proof combination of strawberry, mulberry and citrus

The prize is a white gold tennis bracelet featuring 50 diamonds and weighing five carats, with an estimated value of $13,000.

About the company: Zadok Jewelers was founded in Houston in 1976 as a family-owned jewelry store.

• 1801 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 100, Houston

Cat ownership is up, and leaders in veterinary care want to ensure that Houston-area veterinarians can receive the continued training necessary to give the best care they can.

The Houston Zoo is hosting Roo at the Zoo, a continuing education and networking event designed to give Houston-area veterinary professionals practical feline-care training in a unique setting.

What is it: Roo is a flexible staffing and careers platform for vets, techs and animal hospitals. It also connects professionals with hiring opportunities and free continuing education.

Charlotte Weir, Roo's VP of Partnerships, said this event is especially important because there has been an increase in cat ownership over the past several years, but treating cats can present challenges compared to other pets, like dogs.

Why now: Cat ownership has increased over recent years, Weir said, especially among young people and males. The American Pet Products Association reports that 43% of cat owners are men, and the number of Gen Z cat dads has increased by 27% year over year.

Several events commemorating Veterans Day are taking place in the Greater Houston area.

Field of Honor: The Exchange Club of Sugar Land is paying tribute to veterans, first responders and countless other heroes by flying 2,026 flags on a one-acre field. 

• Nov. 7-13; different ceremonies taking place on Nov. 9-11

• 13850 University Blvd., Sugar Land

Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day Celebration: The traditional Veterans Day ceremony will take place in Downtown Houston with acknowledgements and keynote speaker Chase Untermeyer.

• Nov. 11, 10 a.m. (ceremony); 11:30 a.m. (parade start)

• 900 Bagby St., Houston

Thankful for Our Heroes Singo Bingo: Los Jarritos Mexican Grill is hosting a special bingo competition filled with music, singing and the chance to honor veterans for everything they do to keep America safe.

• Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.

• 20669 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Humble