Happy Friday! Today is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day so show your favorite local shops some love by stopping in aa giving them your business.
Today is also National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day, so if you know a local baker you can celebrate both days at once by picking up a delicious pastry.
Today's Weather
Finally, it's here and what a mixed weather bag we have. This evening's Date Night looks fine--partly cloudy, breezy and warm. Meteorologist Frank Billingsley has a quick look at the forecast.
Don't forget! You can keep track of the radar and forecast throughout the day at click2houston.com/weather or by downloading the Frank's Free Forecast app.
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