>> There are some big changes coming to Memorial Park: Houston's most popular park with a running trail and a burger joint is slated to get more improved features to help you sweat to the oldies. According to ABC13, Mayor Bill White's improvement plan will include a bridge across Memorial Parkway for cyclists and pedestrians, extended running trails, an improved tennis facility and a new shower facility for you dirty folks. Sounds pricey, huh? Yep. The City needs another $10 million bucks to combine with the $4 million currently earmarked for the project. Houstonist is awaiting confirmation of the rumor that EZ Tag stalls will be installed along the running trails to help pay for the project.
>> Obama, Clinton Focus On Houston: The Democratic heavy weights brought the presidential election circus to Houston. Barrack Obama packed the Toyota Center with upwards of 19,000 supporters some of whom compared the event to seeing MLK speak. "This is the equivalent to seeing the MLK speech in Washington. This is something you can't put a price on," Shanel Murray said. Former President Clinton was in town to raise money for Hilary's White House bid. The Hyatt hosted the former head of state and supporters who paid up to $1000 to see the man speak. Didn't have a grand to blow on the event? No worries. All Americans are encouraged to show their support for their candidates by voting. It's free and you can do it now for the March primary.
>> Total Eclipse of the Moon: Tonight marks the last time for nearly three years that you will be able to view a total lunar eclipse. Unlike its solar sister, lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye. Here's a tip: the best viewing spot is a location with low ambient light, i.e. street lights and the like. Go figure. And another thing, you shouldn't freak out if the moon appears to take on a red hue (that's expected).
>> Today's weather: The chilly weather will continue today as the temperature isn't expected to break into the 70s. A high of 69 degree is expected, which is normal for this date in the annals of Houston weather history. The not-that-low will be 64 degrees. And, yes, the showers haven't left; there's a 30 percent chance of them.
>> In brief: Beef - it's what's being recalled ... No reprieve for old men ... Some teachers just aren't that smart ... Students demonstrated for suffrage
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