🌱 Astroworld Documentary Coming Out + Texas Little Control

Good day, people of Houston! It's me again, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Houston Daily.

First, today's weather:

Warm with clouds and sun. High: 85 Low: 72.

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Here are the top five stories in Houston today:

1. Non-profit organization Texas Litter Control will celebrate its one-year anniversary of its Humble location on Wednesday, May 4. It is located at 19333 Hwy. 59 N., Ste. 230. It offers low-cost veterinary services, including spaying, neutering, general exams, vaccinations and heartworm prevention. (Community Impact News)

2. A movie on the tragedy at Astroworld is set for release despite lawyers' concerns. The film highlights what concertgoers experienced and what led to the tragedy. It also has cellphone video shot by concertgoers in which people can be heard repeatedly screaming for help. (KHOU 11)

3. A suspect has been arrested after a man was shot multiple times in a carjacking outside a gas station on FM-1960 in North Harris County, according to deputies. Harris County sheriff's deputies said the shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. Thursday at the 7-Eleven near Gatewick. (ABC 13)

4. Freebirds World Burrito has announced an opening date of May 9 for its new location in Kingwood, according to an April 26 news release. The restaurant, planned at 3112 W. Lake Houston Parkway, was originally planned to open in September 2021. (Community Impact News)

5. A Shadow Creek High School teacher has resigned after being accused of having an improper relationship with a student, according to Alvin Independent School District. Jail records show that JoAnn Karel was arrested Wednesday by the Alvin ISD Police Department and charged with improper relationship between educator and student. (Click2Houston)

Today in Houston:

• Houston Zoo's 100th Birthday Bash at Houston Zoo. (9:00 AM)
• The Bully Reunion at Houston Parks and Recreation Department (9:00 AM)
• Tai Chi at Discovery Green. (10:15 AM)
• Soccer - Houston Dynamo Vs. Austin FC at PNC Stadium. (12:30 PM)
• AJR - The OK Orchestra Tour at Houston Parks and Recreation Department. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The body of a missing Harris County woman was found on Wednesday behind a strip center in Baytown, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office. (Click2Houston)
• Houston rapper Don Toliver landed his biggest gig to date alongside star Justin Bieber. (Preview)
• Freedmen's Town, Houston's first Heritage District, was featured on the latest episode of Bravo Top Chef. Contestants also toured and learned the history of Bethel Park on the historic site of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. (Twitter)
• Funeral services for Former UHD Interim President Michael A. Olivas have been set. A live stream of the funeral mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. today. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— 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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