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Missing in Houston: Family finds answers in Michael Leahy’s St. Patrick’s Day disappearance
Read full article: Missing in Houston: Family finds answers in Michael Leahy’s St. Patrick’s Day disappearanceMichael Leahy, 36, disappeared on St. Patrick’s Day 2023, leaving his family desperate for answers.
KPRC 2 celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, reflecting on its history and present day festivities ☘️
Read full article: KPRC 2 celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, reflecting on its history and present day festivities ☘️St. Patrick’s Day is more than just a day to wear green and drink Guinness; it’s a celebration of Irish identity, heritage, and resilience.
These sobering St. Patrick’s Day facts give reason to be cautious during weekend celebrations
Read full article: These sobering St. Patrick’s Day facts give reason to be cautious during weekend celebrationsA tradition of consuming food and alcohol was born as a way to pay tribute to St. Patrick’s life and take a day break from abstaining from certain foods and alcohol during Lent.
St. Patrick’s Day 2022: Luck out with this ultimate LIST of Irish-inspired events, deals and steals across the Houston area
Read full article: St. Patrick’s Day 2022: Luck out with this ultimate LIST of Irish-inspired events, deals and steals across the Houston areaGet ready to wear green, Houston! It’s party time again, St Patrick’s Day is on March 17. These Houston-area restaurants are offering their own green beers, green deals, and a variety of Irish inspired charm:
Woman charged with hate crime in attack on Asian beauty store owner
Read full article: Woman charged with hate crime in attack on Asian beauty store ownerOne of two customers involved in an attack inside of a beauty supply store on St. Patrick’s Day has been indicted on a hate crime charge, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Friday.
More tornadoes for Mississippi, Alabama
Read full article: More tornadoes for Mississippi, AlabamaSt. Patrick’s Day brought destructive tornadoes to the deep South and Thursday will be another day of severe weather, especially from Jackson, Mississippi, to Birmingham, Alabama. Here’s the convective outlook for Thursday and you’ll notice we are on the edge of the severe storm chance, so we’ll watch for that Thursday morning. In other words, big dips in the jet stream bring in cold, polar air smashing into warmer Pacific and Gulf air. You can see the jet stream for Thursday has that big dip and I circled the most dangerous area:AdJet StreamWhile we may see a few strong storms Thursday, the big show is for the Southeast U.S. If you have family or friends there, make sure they know what’s coming.
‘You little Asian girl’: Beauty supply store owner says racial insults hurled at her during attack by customer
Read full article: ‘You little Asian girl’: Beauty supply store owner says racial insults hurled at her during attack by customerHOUSTON – A beauty supply store owner in north Harris County was attacked inside of her store on St. Patrick’s Day, and the altercation was caught on surveillance video. Business owner Jung Kim said that she was punched in the face by a customer who hurled racial insults at her as she was pummeled. The trouble started after Kim said she asked Keaundra Young, Daquiesha Williams and three other women to leave her store after they knocked over several wig displays. (HPD)“They started saying something like some racial words like, ‘Asian people shouldn’t be in the Black market,’” Lee said. She helps when you come to the store with whatever you need.”Williams has been charged with assault, while Young has been charged with aggravated assault.
St. Patrick’s Day marks first holiday since statewide mask order lifted
Read full article: St. Patrick’s Day marks first holiday since statewide mask order liftedHOUSTON – Some bars and businesses along Houston’s Washington Avenue were decorated in green for St. Patrick’s Day, marking the first big celebratory night since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in Texas. “It’s been a year since we’ve been locked up and it’s been nice to get out and about,” said a Houston resident Jason Griffin, who decided to head out early. Greg Abbott lifted the state’s mask mandate and allowed businesses to open at 100% capacity. “It’s been a lot less people than it’s been before but some people wearing masks, some people are not,” said a man named Bud, who had a green mask to match his outfit. Weather’s wonderful and after that freeze there, it’s a very good time to be outside these days.”
Biden to mark St. Patrick’s Day, praise Good Friday accord
Read full article: Biden to mark St. Patrick’s Day, praise Good Friday accordPresident Joe Biden speaks during a virtual meeting with Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin on St. Patrick's Day, in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Washington. Biden, the latest president of Irish descent, held a virtual meeting with Ireland's prime minister, Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Before the meeting, the president attended a morning Mass at the aptly named St. Patrick’s Church near his family home in Wilmington, Delaware, then returned to the White House to partake in the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, which were toned down due to the coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with recent tradition, the water in fountains outside the White House ran green for the day. Biden and Martin also emphasized their commitment to addressing global challenges and combating the coronavirus, among other issues, the White House said.
Green treats to try with the family this St. Patrick’s Day
Read full article: Green treats to try with the family this St. Patrick’s DayCelebrate a family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day with an assortment of sweet treats. From green doughnuts to lemonade, food establishments have rolled out special menu items just for the occasion. The collection, available through March 17, features Lucky Unicorn, Lucky Leprechaun, Lucky Gold Coins, and Lucky Sprinkles decorated doughnuts. AdMcDonald’sMcDonald’s Shamrock Shake and Shamrock Oreo McFlurry are back for St. Patrick’s Day! Raising Cane’sRaising Cane’s wants you to get into the St. Paddy’s Day spirit with its special green lemonade.
Feeling lucky? Wear your favorite green outfit at these 7 St. Patrick’s Day events in the Houston area
Read full article: Feeling lucky? Wear your favorite green outfit at these 7 St. Patrick’s Day events in the Houston areaSeveral places in the area will be hosting St. Patrick’s Day events this Wednesday, from bars and breweries to parks and malls. The Annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck will feature live music from Ulla, Piper Jones and EJ & Frances. It’s definitely time for St. Patrick’s Day to return! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with inspired dishes from Shepherd’s Pie to Irish Soda Bread and complete your meal with some Jameson Irish Whiskey. Posted by Warehouse 72 on Sunday, March 14, 2021What other events will you be attending during St. Patrick’s Day?
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at home with these tasty cocktails and recipes
Read full article: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at home with these tasty cocktails and recipesTim Laird, America’s CEO - Chief Entertaining Officer, is sharing his secrets to hosting an easy and tasty Irish brunch at home for St. Patrick’s Day. It wouldn’t be a St. Patrick’s Day feast without adding a hint of green to your menu. Tim Laird, America’s CEO - Chief Entertaining Officer, is sharing his secrets to hosting an easy and tasty Irish brunch at home for St. Patrick’s Day. Tim Laird, America’s CEO - Chief Entertaining Officer, is sharing his secrets to hosting an easy and tasty Irish brunch at home for St. Patrick’s Day. Tim Laird, America’s CEO - Chief Entertaining Officer, is sharing his secrets to hosting an easy and tasty Irish brunch at home for St. Patrick’s Day.
Nothing to sneeze at: Global warming triggers earlier pollen
Read full article: Nothing to sneeze at: Global warming triggers earlier pollenJust look at cherry blossoms opening several days earlier in Japan and Washington, D.C., he said. The South and southern Midwest are getting pollen season about 1.3 days earlier each year, while it’s coming about 1.1 days earlier in the West, he said. The northern Midwest is getting allergy season about 0.65 days earlier per year, and it’s coming 0.33 days earlier a year in the Southeast. Since 1990, about half of the earlier pollen season can be attributed to climate change — mostly from the warmer temperatures — but also from the plant-feeding carbon dioxide, Anderegg said. But since the 2000s, about 65% of earlier pollen seasons can be blamed on warming, he said.
5 delicious meals to make in your Instant Pot for St. Patrick’s Day
Read full article: 5 delicious meals to make in your Instant Pot for St. Patrick’s DaySt. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and since most of us will be spending the holiday indoors instead of heading to our favorite pub, why not have yourself a delicious Irish meal straight from your Instant Pot?
Can you fathom no St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at pubs in Ireland?
Read full article: Can you fathom no St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at pubs in Ireland?A St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland without celebrations at local pubs? Yes, it is true, and just the latest example of how serious the coronavirus pandemic has become. The Irish government sent a release Sunday asking all pubs be closed from Sunday night until March 29 to help quell the spread of the coronavirus. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations surely will be affected around the world, and it’s hard to imagine you can’t even go to a pub in the heart of Ireland anymore to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But that once again emphasizes the seriousness of the pandemic and the sacrifices so many are making.