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7 Katy and Fulshear area events to attend this November

From campouts to holiday markets, here are seven Katy and Fulshear area events to add to your calendar this fall. This list is not comprehensive and details are subject to change.

Katy Sip N Stroll: The event will feature over 300 wine, craft beer and spirit options as well as more than 35 food tasting stations.

  • Nov. 7, 6-9 p.m.

Fall Camp Out: Katy residents are encouraged to pitch a tent and roll out their sleeping bags at VFW Park for Katy’s overnight camping event complete with a screening of “Zootopia 2,” dinner, breakfast and other activities.

  • Nov. 13-14, 4 p.m.- 9 a.m.

Mistletoe Market: Kick off the holiday season at the market featuring handmade gifts, ornaments, festive decor and visits with Santa.

  • Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

 
In Your Area
Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen celebrates 10th anniversary

Mexican eatery and bar Ambriza Social Mexican Kitchen plans to celebrate its 10th anniversary across its three Houston-area locations.

The details: According to the business website, the locations in Katy, Cypress and Houston plan to host celebrations from Nov. 6-8.

The anniversary events include:

  • Family night on Nov. 6 from 6-9 p.m. featuring face painting and free meals for kids

  • Anniversary party on Nov. 7 from 6-9 p.m. featuring live music

  • Mariachi brunch on Nov. 8 featuring live music

On the menu: Ambriza serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Its online menu features items such as enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos, fajitas and margaritas.

 
Mark Your Calendar
Check out 10 Veterans Day events in the Greater Houston area

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

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Houston area.

Malaysian food is famous for its vibrant cultural fusion, bold spices, rich coconut milk bases and a street food-style culture. At The Fifth Table, chefs blend American and traditional Malaysian dishes. American chef Tina English and Malaysian-born chef Pineapple lead the kitchen.

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☕️ Coco Crepes & Coffee now serving Elyson
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🥐 French-style bakery and café Arôme opens its doors on Kirby Drive
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🍓 Drizzled Berries brings all-day, late-night treats to Sugar Land
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🍔 Uncle Tony’s Burgers brings award-winning burgers to Porter
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🥞 Brunch & Bloom brings elevated, inclusive dining to Atascocita
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Statewide News
'A bipartisan government': Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa announces next steps for political transition

At her first public event since winning the Nov. 3 election, Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa announced her initial plans for the transition between gubernatorial administrations, emphasizing her plans to work across the aisle in "building a government that is working for the people of Texas."

The overview: Hinojosa also announced the team leading her transition to the governor's office:

  • Joe Madden, former chief of staff for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

  • Former GOP state Rep. Ernest Bailes

  • Ryan Pollock, executive director of the Texas State Building and Construction Trades Council

  • Tamala Barksdale, a former Austin ISD trustee

Quote of note: "This is not about being a Democratic administration," she said. "I'm not going to be the governor for just Democrats—I'm going to be the governor for all the people of Texas."

One more thing: Hinojosa said Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, whom she unseated in the Nov. 3 election, had been "gracious" and expressed that his office would "fully cooperate with this transition and be helpful as they can."

 

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