5 things to know today, including Mattress Mack’s big UH basketball bet

Good morning, Houston! A cold front has finally arrived, bringing rain today followed by clearing skies and significantly cooler temps, Space City Weather reports. And it looks like it could get even colder in time for Christmas.

Here are five more things to know today.

• There’s some good news on the inflation front: The consumer price index increased less than expected again in November. Yesterday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.1% monthly increase and a 7.1% year-over-year…