5 things for Houstonians to know for Monday, Oct. 26
Here are things to know for Monday, Oct. 26:1. UPDATE: Suspect in custody after 19-year-old fatally shot at Texas Renaissance Festival campgroundsA woman was fatally shot at the Texas Renaissance Festival campgrounds early Sunday morning, according to the Grimes County Sheriffโs Office. At approximately 2:40 a.m. Sunday, deputies with the Grimes County Sheriffโs Office were dispatched to the Texas Renaissance Festival campgrounds in Todd Mission on reports of disturbance. โAllow me to provide as a courtesy, the below in person travel notification for Sen. Kamala Harris which will be publicly released momentarily,โ the email reads. Kamala Harris will be personally traveling to Texas on Friday - October 30.
UPDATE: Suspect in custody after 19-year-old fatally shot at Texas Renaissance Festival campgrounds
TODD MISSION, Texas โ A woman was fatally shot at the Texas Renaissance Festival campgrounds early Sunday morning, according to the Grimes County Sheriffโs Office. At approximately 2:40 a.m. Sunday, deputies with the Grimes County Sheriffโs Office were dispatched to the Texas Renaissance Festival campgrounds in Todd Mission on reports of disturbance. Cimetta and Campbell were acquaintances and traveled to the Renaissance Festival together with friends, according to the Grimes County Sheriffโs Office. The Texas Renaissance Festival released this statement regarding the shooting:An incident occurred at the Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) Fields of New Market Campground in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 25, 2020. TRF is supporting the investigation, and additional information will be released by the Grimes County Sheriffโs office as details become available.
Texas Renaissance Festival makes adjustments for COVID-19
HOUSTON โ The Texas Renaissance Festival is opening this weekend with new guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be no tickets available for purchase at the gate. โข TRF will enforce patron mask requirements per the guidelines and mandates of the State of Texas. Seating has been spread out across the festival and venues to accommodate mask removal and social distancing while eating. โข TRF will have souvenir and disposable masks available for purchase for patrons that arrive without a mask.
Click2Win: Texas Renaissance Festival Season Passes
The Texas Renaissance Festival is back for its 46th year and we have your chance to experience the festivities! 1 Grand Prize winner will receive 2 Royal Season Passes2 Runners Up will each receive 4 General Admission tickets for the festival on Sunday, November 29thContest begins at 9:00 A.M. on September 29, 2020. Deadline to enter is 11:59 P.M. on October 21, 2020.
Ask 2: Is it safe to attend this yearโs Renaissance Festival?
As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: I heard that the Texas Renaissance Festival is going to open as usual. Answer: The Texas Renaissance Festival returns Oct. 3 - Nov. 29. All staff and attendees are required to wear a face covering per state mandates and undergo a temperature check upon entry. Send it our way, and we will try to hunt down an answer.