🌱 3rd Annual Sad Summer Fest Coming + Corks & Forks Food Pass

Hello again, hello! It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Houston Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Considerable cloudiness. High: 94 Low: 76.

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Here are the top five stories in Houston today:

1. Two teens were killed in a triple shooting Sunday night in Pasadena, a spokesperson from the Pasadena Police Department confirmed to Patch. A 16-year-old boy was killed in the shooting on Red Bluff Road near Beltway 8, and a 17-year-old boy later died at a hospital, Sgt. Raul Granados said. (Houston Patch)

2. Houstonian and WNBA star Brittney Griner was ordered to stand trial Friday by a court near Moscow, Russia, on cannabis possession charges, nearly 4 1/2 months after her arrest at an airport while returning to play for a Russian team. Griner could face 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of large-scale transportation of drugs. (Click2Houston)

3. The third annual Sad Summer Fest will be held at the Lawn at White Oak Music Hall on Wednesday, July 13. Houston trio Waterparks will headline along with UK act Neck Deep and alt band Mayday Parade. (CultureMap Houston)

4. "Gamified food pass" Corks & Forks will help promote the food scene in cities partnered with Visit Bay Area Houston. Nine establishments are featured on the pass as of June 27. Users can enjoy prizes and discounts when they use the pass. Participating cities include League City, Nassau Bay, Clear Lake Shores, Kemah and Seabrook. (Community Impact News)

5. Megatel Homes LLC broke ground June 15 on a new master-planned lagoon community named Saint Tropez. It is located near the intersection of the Grand Parkway and Huffman Cleveland Road just east of Lake Houston. The Saint Tropez $2 billion residential community will span more than 1,000 acres and comprise 4,500 single-family lots and multifamily unit, according to a news release. (Community Impact News)

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Today in Houston:

• Picnic In The Park-Day Pass at Hilton Americas-Houston. (6:30 a.m.)
• Karate Summer Camp at Fallbrook Church. (7 a.m.)
• TAPS Academy Summer Youth Leadership Institute at University Of Houston. (9 a.m.)
• Emojiland: The Musical at Houston Parks And Recreation Department. (7:30 p.m.)
• Ghosts Of Houston: Haunting Stories & Legends Outdoor Game at Wells Fargo Plaza. (11 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Babylon, an ancient Persian-themed nightclub, will open July 1 at 612 Hadley Street, in the space formerly occupied by the Howl at the Moon piano bar in Houston’s Midtown area. (Community Impact News)
• Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced in a tweet his withdrawal from consideration for the post of Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). (ABC 13)
• A new lawsuit against the Houston Texans by accuser Toi Gardner paints a picture of what she alleges happened during two massages of Watson. The Texans are accused of enabling Watson's alleged misconduct by providing him with a membership at The Houstonian Hotel and spa, paying for his rooms there and loaning him their massage table. (KHOU 11)

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— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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