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Sunrise/Sunset, Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay, OR, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 – Sunrise: 7:17 a.m., and Sunset: 4:47 p.m., offering nine-hours & 31-minutes of daylight.

Tides, Coos Bay, OR Estuary
Tides for the Coos Bay, OR Estuary, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 – High tide: 1:49 a.m., 6.1 ft.; Low tide: 6:51 a.m., 3.1 ft.; High tide: 12:41 p.m., 7.77 ft.; Low tide: 7:46 p.m., -0.41 ft.

NBPL Event
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR - Lapsit Storytime, Thursday, November 20 at 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories, music, & play designed to encourage early literacy skills for children under 2. Unlimited Book Club (Meeting virtually), Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 PM. Discuss We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People by Nemonte Nenquimo at a DEI virtual book club hosted by NBPL & CBPL the third Thursday of every month. Go to https://bit.ly/3R6E57M to attend.

CBPL Events
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - Preschool Art, Thursday, November 20 in the Myrtlewood Room, 10:00am – 11:00am. Toddlers and preschoolers get ready to craft! Join us for a hands-on arts and craft program for toddlers and preschoolers (and their parent or caregiver) the third Thursday of the month. Each month will feature a different craft and highlight a kindergarten readiness skill. All supplies provided. Job Fair 2025, Thursday, November 20 in the Myrtlewood Room, 1:00pm – 3:00pm. The Job Fair is an excellent opportunity for job seekers to make connections with local employers and staffing agencies. All job seekers are encouraged to attend. This is a FREE event for both employers and job seekers. Please note: Due to limited space, all employers must register with the library prior to staffing the fair. Email [email protected] to inquire about staffing. Organizations staffing Job Fair: Alternative Youth Activities; Barrett Business Services; Bayside Terrace; CARE Connections; Coast Trucking School; Coquille Valley Hospital; Goodwill Job Connections; Ko-Kwel Casino Resorts; Mid Columbia Bus Company; WorkSource Coos; And more to come ...! Sewing Class, Thursday, November 20 in the Stacks, 5:00pm – 7:30pm. Learn the basics of how to run a sewing machine with Kell Smith of OCATEC, then complete a project for hands-on learning! REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Anyone ages 15+ is welcome to attend. Register [Currently Waitlisted]. Unlimited Book Club, Thursday, November 20 on Zoom, 6:00pm – 7:00pm. CELEBRATING DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND UNDERSTANDING IN COOS COUNTY VIA LITERATURE! The Unlimited Book Club is a joint venture of the Coos Bay Public Library and the North Bend Public Library, formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion through reading and thoughtful conversation. We meet every third Thursday of the month. This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss our next title, selected by members, We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People by Nemonte Nenquimo. Suggestions for future readings will come from book club members. We Will Be Jaguars book cover w/headshot of Nenquimo in traditional dress and face paint. Those interested are invited to attend, there is no obligation to stay. After signing up, participants will be sent link for Zoom meeting. Register for this free virtual event @ https://bit.ly/3R6E57M. Future Books: November 20, 2025: We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People by Nemonte Nenquimo; December 18, 2025: Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America by Michael Harriot; January 15, 2026: Recollections of My Nonexistence: A Memoir by Rebecca Solnit; February 19, 2026: Our Nig: or, Sketches from the Life of a Free Black by Harriet E. Wilson; March 19, 2026: On Liberty by John Stuart Mill. Art with Tymberhavene, Thursday, November 20 in the Cedar Room, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Tymberhavene welcomes you to learn about pre 1600 arts and sciences. Join them with your questions, projects, and enthusiasm. Learn new skills, and meet your local SCA group.

Preschool Art at CBPL
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR - The Coos Bay Public Library will offer a monthly hands-on preschool art program for young artists 0-6 years old the third Thursday of every month from 10:00-11:00 am (November 20, December 18, January 15, February 19, March 19, April 18, May 21). The program is free; no pre-registration is necessary. Each program will feature a different craft project that reinforces early literacy concepts and gives parents and caregivers and young children an opportunity to meet each other. The program is part of the Coos Bay Public Library’s ongoing programming for young people and families. For additional information about programs being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or visit the library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org.

Unlimited Book Club
CBPL & NBPL release - UNLIMITED BOOK CLUB - Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 pm, the Unlimited Book Club will meet on Zoom. Unlimited is a joint venture of the Coos Bay Public Library and the North Bend Public Library. We formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion through reading and thoughtful conversation. Unlimited meets every third Thursday of the month. This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss our next title, selected by book club members, We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People by Nemonte Nenquimo. Suggestions for future readings will come from members of Unlimited. Those interested are invited to attend the meeting, there is no obligation to stay. To receive Zoom link for meeting, register for free @ https://bit.ly/3R6E57M

Job Fair at Coos Bay Public Library
CBPL release - Coos Bay Public Library will be hosting a FREE Job Fair on Thursday, November 20 from 1:00pm-3:00pm in the Coos Bay Library’s Myrtlewood Room. The Job Fair is an excellent opportunity for job seekers to make connections with local employers and staffing agencies. All job seekers are encouraged to attend. This is a FREE event for both employers and job seekers. Whether you are an individual searching for work or an employer in search of candidates, please call (541) 269-1101 x3605 for further information. Please note: Due to limited space, all employers must register with the library prior to staffing the fair.

CB/NB Water Board
The Coos Bay – North Bend Water Board meets Thursday morning, Nov. 20, 2025, 7 a.m., at the Water Board offices on Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay. On the agenda, “Water rates & System Development charges analysis preliminary results.”

CB Parks Commission
The City of Coos Bay Parks Commission will meet on Thursday, November 20, 2025 – 4:00 PM, Council Chambers - 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon. Zoom Remote Attendance Link & YouTube Link, Agenda: 1. Roll Call; 2. Public Comment; 3. Action Items: a. Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery Update; b. Review Comments from the Bicycle & Pedestrian Fact-Finding Committee for the 2020 TSP, Update Scope of Work; c. Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) TGM Grant Timeline and Next Steps; d. Review Comments from the Bicycle & Pedestrian Fact-Finding Committee for the 30% Design; Plans for the Front Street Project; e. Park Related Projects and Grant Updates; f. Mingus Park Rewilding Educational Sign Discussion and Approval; 4. Future Agenda (Regular Meetings & Work Sessions); 5. Staff/Commissioner Closing Comments; 6. Adjourn.

Face Rock Creamery Pulls Potential Contaminated Cheese from Shelves
Face Rock Creamery release - November 14, 2025, Face Rock Creamery LLC of Bandon, OR is voluntarily recalling 16/6oz. units of Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar with a use-by date of 11/04/26 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. We initiate this recall due to the FDA environmental sample identified the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the processing area where this cheese was packaged. Finished product has not been tested positive for any contaminants. The affected Vampire Slayer Cheddar Block with a use-by date of 11/04/26 was sold exclusively at Face Rock Flagship store located at 680 2nd St. SE, Bandon, Oregon.Approximately 16 units were sold between November 10th at 3:30pm PT and November 13th, 2025 at 3:30pm PT. If you purchased the 6oz. Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar, UPC 8 512222 00547 8, during the specified dates above, please either destroy the product or return it to our retail location for a full refund. Face Rock Creamery LLC remains committed to the highest standards of food safety and transparency. We are actively working with regulatory authorities and have taken immediate steps to ensure the integrity of our production environment. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and thank our customers for their continued trust. Customers with questions about this recall should call 541-347-3223 between 9am-4pm PT, Monday-Friday, or send email to [email protected]

ODFW investigating entanglement of young humpback whale
ODFW release - NEWPORT, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is helping investigate the entanglement of a young humpback whale stranded earlier this week near Yachats. The whale was entangled in gear attributed by NOAA Fisheries to the Oregon commercial Dungeness crab fishery. Veterinarians from the West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Network humanely euthanized the whale on Nov. 17 after an unsuccessful attempt to free it. Justin Ainsworth, ODFW’s Marine Resources Program Manager, said the cause of the whale stranding is still being investigated. “Whale entanglement has been at the forefront for us over the past few years. The stranding of this young whale over the weekend underscores the importance of the work we have been doing in partnership with Oregon’s crab fleet to reduce the risk of entanglement,” Ainsworth said. A necropsy team was on site yesterday to evaluate the health of the whale and better understand the factors that led to the stranding. While NOAA Fisheries is the lead agency in an entanglement response, ODFW contributes to the entanglement investigation by conducting gear owner interviews and providing pertinent fishery information for entanglements involving Oregon fishing gear. Through the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission, the crab fishery has funded Oregon State University research into understanding whale population distribution and overlap with the fishery. And whale experts report that West Coast humpback whale populations are growing around eight percent annually leading to more overlap with crab gear. ODFW has adopted multiple regulations to reduce risk of marine life entanglement in the commercial Dungeness crab fishery, including a 20 percent pot limit reduction and prohibiting crabbing outside of 40 fathoms during the late season beginning May 1. Programs are also in place to remove lost Dungeness crab pots and minimize entanglement risk. In 2026, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will be updated on commercial Dungeness crab fishery management issues including a five-year review of entanglement risk reduction measures, Conservation Plan and Take Reduction Team status, and season opening considerations. The Commission will be asked to consider new rules for the commercial Dungeness crab fishery including electronic vessel monitoring, criteria for experimental permits for testing pop-up and longline gear, and potentially season opening criteria. ODFW is working this week with the commercial crab industry and with California and Washington fishery managers to coordinate the opening of the commercial Dungeness crab season which will be announced this Friday.

Rule Advisory Committee to Update Ocean Ashore Permitting Processes
OPRD release - SALEM, Oregon—Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will convene a Rule Advisory Committee to review ocean shore permitting and update rules to implement HB 2925 (2025). The committee will discuss topics including application requirements and processing, emergency and general authorizations, enforcement and fees. Rule Advisory Committee meetings will occur from December 2025 through March 2026 (meeting dates/times below). The public can watch the livestream on YouTube on OPRD Director’s Office live channel. A recording will be available after the meeting. The Rule Advisory Committee includes property owners, conservation organizations, ocean shore recreational users, local governments and natural resource specialists and other interested parties. OPRD will be updating rules relating to the ocean shore alteration permitting process for the first time in over twenty-five years. Topics will include application requirements and processing, emergency and general authorizations, enforcement and fees. Staff will review feedback from the committee, amend the draft as needed and then open the draft rules for public comment in spring 2026. Staff will review public feedback, amend the draft as needed and then present the rules to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission for adoption in the fall 2026. Additional information and recordings will be available on the agency’s rulemaking website. https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-Ocean%20Shore%20Alterations.aspx Anticipated meeting schedule 2025-2026: December 12, 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m.; December 18, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; January 8, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.; January 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; January 29, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; February 12, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; February 23, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; March 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; March 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Recreational use advisory lifted for Hells Canyon Reservoir
Pet owners should continue to keep their pets away from areas that appear to have a bloom - OHA release - PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has lifted the recreational use health advisory issued for Hells Canyon Reservoir in Baker and Wallowa Counties. OHA issued the advisory Aug 20. Water monitoring has confirmed that the level of cyanotoxins in Hells Canyon Reservoir are below recreational guideline values for people. However, levels detected may still above OHA’s educational guideline values for dogs. Pet owners should therefore keep their pets away from areas that have the appearance of a cyanobacteria bloom. OHA advises recreational visitors to continually be alert to signs of cyanobacteria blooms. This is because blooms can develop and disappear on any water body at any time when bloom conditions are favorable. Only a fraction of water bodies in Oregon are monitored for blooms and toxins, so it’s important for people to become familiar with signs of a bloom, exposures and symptoms by visiting OHA’s Cyanobacteria (Harmful Algae) Blooms website at http://www.healthoregon.org/hab. When recreating, people, and especially small children, and pets should avoid areas where the water is foamy, scummy, thick like paint, pea-green or blue-green, or if thick brownish-red mats are visible or bright green clumps are suspended in the water. If you see these signs, avoid activities that cause you to swallow water or inhale droplets, such as swimming or high-speed water activities, and keep pets out of the area. Cyanotoxins can still exist in clear water. When a bloom dies, toxins released may reach into clear water around the bloom. Blooms can be pushed into other areas, leaving toxins behind. There also are species of cyanobacteria that anchor themselves at the bottom of a water body, live in the sediment, or can grow on aquatic plants and release toxins into clear water. For health information or to report an illness, contact OHA at 971-673-0482, or visit OHA’s Cyanobacteria (Harmful Algae) Blooms website.

Menacing with a Knife, Mapleton
On November 18th at 7:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the business district in Mapleton along Highway 126 for a report of a man menacing people with a large knife. The man, identified as Thomas Lynn Jessop, 29, of Mapleton, pointed the knife at people and made threatening statements as he advanced towards them. Jessop was held at gunpoint by two individuals as deputies responded from Florence and Veneta. Before deputies arrived, a bystander also sprayed Jessop with bear spray. He dropped the knife and removed his clothing. Jessop was cooperative with deputies as he was arrested, but his behavior then escalated. Medics sedated and transported him to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment. Jessop was lodged at the Lane County Jail for three counts of Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Disorderly Conduct. Thanks to the bystanders who took action to keep others safe, as well as Oregon State Police, Florence Police Department, and Western Lane Fire & EMS Authority for their assistance on this incident. Anyone with additional information or who witnessed this incident is asked to call the Lane County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at 541-682-4150 option 1 and reference Case 25-5621.

Attempted Murder Charge, Douglas Co.
ROSEBURG, Ore. - On Sunday, November 9, 2025, deputies responded to the 1300 block of Gazley Road, Myrtle Creek for a report of an assault. The victim of the assault had been transported to Mercy Medical Center earlier in the night after it was reported the victim may have fallen, but it was determined the injuries did not match the reported fall. Due to the severity of the injuries, Douglas County Sheriff's Detectives responded to the scene. During the course of the investigation, detectives determined the victim, 73-year-old Stephen Balliew of Myrtle Creek, was severely injured after 21-year-old Heath Lethlean of Roseburg, broke into Balliew's residence and assaulted him with an object. Lethlean had fled the scene following the assault. On Friday, November 14, 2025, Lethlean was contacted and arrested in Roseburg. Lethlean was lodged at the Douglas County Jail for Attempted Murder II. Detectives are continuing the investigation.

Gang Violence, Coos Co.
CCSO release – OpEd by: Captain Sean Sanborn, It happens every year, on one day in November. It is predictable and we celebrate it as a nation. The official name for it is Thanksgiving, however many folks call it turkey day due to the boat loads of turkey which are eaten across the nation. I got curious one time and looked up what a grouping of turkey are called. The technical term of a grouping of turkeys is a “Rafter”. Of course, there is flock, an interesting name is a Posse which refers to a group of male wild turkeys, a brood refers to a group that includes young turkeys and a Gobble. I think we can all figure out what a gobble refers to. Lastly, there is a Gang which refers to a group of domesticated turkey, or a group of wild turkeys with multiple broods. I know, right, a cheesy play on words. But if one cannot laugh at their own jokes, one is lonely indeed! Often however, your Coos County Sheriff’s Office responds to acts of violence on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The holidays are often busy for us with domestic assaults and other family related incidents and problems. I stopped trying to figure out the “why” a long time ago. However, common sense dictates that perhaps it is that time of year when relatives who rightfully spend time apart come together to celebrate. Often times there is alcohol or drugs involved and sometimes it is bloody. Statistically, domestic violence calls are some of the more dangerous calls we respond to. With limited staffing, it is even more so. You see, with family, strong emotions become involved. Often times, these are problems which have been brewing over a period of years and then something happens. A Deputy rolls up and must figure out how to solve the problem in less than an hour. Sometimes it takes some time to get past the details which have been brewing over time and get to the root of the problem which occurred that day. What makes it so dangerous you ask? It is the heavy feelings involved. In many families a good holiday fight is a regular part of the holidays. It is sad to say, but true none the less. When law enforcement gets called and we have to make the decision to remove a person in order to maintain the peace, that often makes the other party unhappy. Perhaps we are taking away the bread winner of the household and the implications suddenly hit home for the significant other. Sometimes people just want to fight. Domestic violence investigations are unpredictable which makes them dangerous. Another prevalent and tragic event during this time of year is suicide. In this time of giving, remember your neighbors. The holidays are often lonely and sad times for many who have lost loved ones or experienced traumatic events in their lives which lead to depression and various other mental health crises. If you, or someone you love is feeling depressed, and have feelings of harming yourself or others, call 988, text Oregon at 741741 or call Coos Health and Wellness at 541-266-6800. There is help in nearly every situation, you just have to ask for it. As we move into Thanksgiving, I encourage folks to enjoy the holidays. Let’s not get the police or the Sheriff’s Office involved in our holiday gatherings due to some violent or tragic act which occurred. Take a breather, go to another part of the house, or simply leave the situation should it become volatile. If it is a situation that you simply cannot handle, call us before the fight starts and we will try to work it out before something bad happens, but please do not indulge in violent activities. If you need help, or in crisis, reach out, help is available. We want everyone to have a happy and safe holiday season, and more than all, we want to go home at the end of our shift and enjoy that time with our families also. Have a safe holiday and please do not fall victim to Gang Violence!

Assault, Lakeside
CCSO release - Date/Time: November 12th, 2025, around 10am; Case #: S202501961; Classification: Assault, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Harassment; Location: Lakeside; Suspect(s): Joshua Cantu (40); Summary: Deputies arrest man in Lakeside for Assault. On November 12th, 2025, at around 10am, Deputies Z. Smith and Churchill responded to the area of Lakeside for a reported assault. The victim had reported that Joshua Cantu (40) assaulted her with his hands, and hit her with a metal pipe. The Deputies searched the immediate area, and initially they were unable to locate Cantu. Deputies continued their search, and thanks to hard work from Deputies Z. Smith and Churchill, Cantu was located later that day and arrested without incident. Cantu was transported to the Coos County Jail where he was booked on the charges of Assault in the Second Degree (Domestic), Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Domestic Harassment.

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 18, 1000 block No. Cedar Pt. Rd., 71-year old Viola Gwen Humphreys charged with Criminal Trespass II, “Humphreys transported CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 18, 11:20 p.m., 240 W. Hwy. 42, Hwy. Deli Mart, “subject trespassing,” 36-year old Vernon Paul Eilertson charged with Criminal Trespass II (2-counts), “Eilertson was transported to CCJ.”

Criminal Trespass
According to an entry on the CQPD log for Nov. 19, 3:52 a.m., 54 W. Hwy. 42, Valley Laundromat, 32-year old Brianna Huntley charged with Criminal Trespass II, “transported Huntley to CCJ.”

DWS
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 18, 8:13 a.m., Sherman & Washington, “result of traffic stop,” 37-year old Paige Mamon Alexander charged with DWS Misdemeanor, “Alexander cited in lieu of custody.”

Illegal Camping, NB
According to an entry on the NBPD log for Nov. 18, 9:10 a.m., 1900 block Sherman Ave., “illegal camping.”

Illegal Camping, CB
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 18, 6:24 a.m., 175 So. 3rd St., Time Bomb, “illegal camping.”

Warrant
According to an entry on the CBPD log for Nov. 19, 2:38 a.m., 800 block Newmark Ave, “person stop,” 32-year old Brianna Carol Huntley arrested on three CBPD warrants charging FTA on Harassment & Escape III X2; FTA on Criminal Mischief II; FTA on FTA II, “Huntley was transported to CCJ.”

WX
A high surf advisory along the South Oregon Coast. Light rain transitioning to a few showers for the afternoon. Highs in the low 50s and winds from the South at 5-10 mph. Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the upper 30s and winds light and variable. Morning clouds will give ay to sunshine by the afternoon Friday. Highs in the upper 50s and winds from the Northeast at 5-10 mph.

Sports

OSAA All State XC
Marshfield senior Jaxson Stovall and Newport junior Avery Chandler were named to the First Team 4A State Teams following the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union State Cross-Country Championships held at Lane CC, Eugene. Stovall was second overall in the 4A race won by Corbin Sage, a junior at Marist Catholic, Eugene. Diego Velazquez, a junior for Tillamook and David Albavera, a sophomore at Newport, were both named to the Second Team. North Bend freshman Angelo Pedrini was named to the Third Team. In the 3A boys – Siuslaw sophomore Henry Stone was First Team, Viking sophomore Ezra King made the Third Team. 2A/1A boys, Bandon sophomore Beckett Pahls and senior Sawyer Miller were First Team. The Tigers also landed junior Noah Brown, sophomore Jonah Brown, and sophomore Trask Wehner on the Third Team. In the 4A girls, North Bend sophomore Addison Horning was Second Team, senior Ellieana Massey was also Second Team. 3A/2A/1A girls – Coquille sophomore Ella Henthorn, First Team. Bandon Freshman Jael Legutki, Second Team. Third Team: Taft junior Ava Zalewski.

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Oregon’s women’s basketball team beat visiting Washington State, 86-59 in a non-conference collegiate game at Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, Thursday. The Ducks (5-0) will host Utah State, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m., televised on the B1G+ Network.

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Oregon’s volleyball team dropped a Big 10 Conference match to visiting USC, 3-1, Wednesday, Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene. The Ducks (6-11, 15-12) host Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m., televised on B1G+ Network.

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Oregon State’s volleyball team host Santa Clara in a WCC match, Thursday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m., Gill Coliseum, Corvallis.

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Oregon State’s men’s soccer team hosts Washington in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m., Paul Lorenz Field, Corvallis.

Thursday NFL FB
The Buffalo Bills (7-3) take on the Houston Texans (5-5) in the NFL Thursday Night Game at NRG Stadium, Houston, Nov. 20, 5:15 p.m., televised on Amazon Prime.