It's Monday evening, and it's also the day that the nation observes Veterans Day.
Originally, the holiday, which falls on Nov. 11, was known as Armistice Day and celebrated the end of World War I. It was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.
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Today's Weather
Winter is coming! If you've been waiting for those cold temperatures to arrive, you're in luck. Some places could see the first freeze of the season tonight. Meteorologist Frank Billingsley has a 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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