HOUSTON — Police presence was heightened across the Houston area as members of the Jewish community gathered for Hanukkah celebrations Sunday night, following a deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia.
Officers were visible at multiple events, including a menorah lighting at Houston City Hall, as well as celebrations in Bellaire and Sugar Land. Community members said the strong turnout reflected both unity and resilience in the face of violence.
Getting swept up in song with candles in hand, crowds gathered in downtown Houston to watch the lighting of the menorah, a Hanukkah tradition…