News Summary
On Columbus Day, Houston will see various services closed, including major banks and postal services. However, the Houston Independent School District will remain open. The celebration of Columbus Day is sparking discussions in the community, especially after Katy ISD faced backlash for its Facebook post. Weather predictions indicate pleasant conditions for the holiday, while locals are advised to check on business hours.
Houston will observe Columbus Day on Monday, as various services including most banks will be closed. Major banking institutions such as J.P. Morgan, Chase Bank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Houston Federal Credit Union, Texas National Bank, Texas Capital Bank, and American Bank will not operate on this holiday. Similarly, postal services in the Houston area will also halt, except for the delivery of Priority Mail Express items. Customers will have the option to utilize self-service kiosks for postal services in select post office lobbies, with locations that can be found on the Postal Service website.
In contrast, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) has announced that it will remain open, and classes will take place on Columbus Day. On the other hand, the Katy Independent School District attracted criticism after a Facebook post celebrated Columbus Day without using “Indigenous Peoples Day,” resulting in backlash from some community members. This reflects the ongoing discussion around the interpretation of the holiday.
The debate around Columbus Day has gained traction recently, especially in light of shifts in public sentiment regarding historical figures. Former President Joe Biden recognized “Indigenous Peoples’ Day,” while his predecessor, President Trump, reinforced the observance of “Columbus Day.” Reactions to Katy ISD’s celebration of Columbus Day were mixed; some praised the traditional nomenclature while others criticized what they viewed as the glorification of Christopher Columbus.
Columbus Day commemorates Christopher Columbus, a 15th-century Italian explorer known for his voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. The holiday has historically been observed in the United States on the second Monday of October, holding significance for many who view Columbus as a figure of exploration and discovery. However, others contend that the celebration of Columbus overshadows the harmful impact of colonization on Indigenous peoples.
As the day approaches, weather conditions in Houston are forecasted to be pleasant, with sunny skies and temperatures reaching a high near 89 degrees and a low around 69 degrees. There is, however, a 20% chance of showers predicted for Saturday and a 30% chance for Sunday, following a week of mostly sunny weather.
As community discussions continue in the lead-up to Columbus Day, residents are reminded to check the operating hours of local businesses and public services to plan accordingly for the holiday.
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- Houston Chronicle: Columbus Day Observations
- Chron: Katy ISD’s Columbus Day Controversy
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- Wikipedia: Columbus Day
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Columbus Day
- Google News: Columbus Day Houston
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