🌱 Black Restaurant Week Houston Underway + I-10 Katy Freeway Work

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

First, today's weather:

A shower in the morning. High: 82 Low: 59.

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Here are the top five stories in Houston today:

1. Black Restaurant Week Houston is running now through Sunday, April 10. The week is "designed to help revitalize and bring attention to Black-owned restaurants in the city." In 2021, Black Restaurant Week said it helped 1,200 Black-owned restaurants across the country increase revenue by about 15%. (KHOU 11)

2. I-10 Katy Freeway has closed all eastbound lanes this weekend to undergo repairs. Crews started with work on Houston Avenue Bridge at the exit to North Shepherd and Durham Drive on Friday at 8 p.m. and will run until Monday at 5 a.m. (ABC 13)

3. On Saturday, March 26, hundreds of future students and their families attended UHD's Destination Downtown to learn why the university is continually recognized for its diversity, high impact, and affordability, and to explore pathways to becoming UHD Gators. Prospective students and their parents received a preview of the university's five colleges and 45 undergraduate degree programs. (University Of Houston - Downtown)

4. Houston-native Brittney Griner's legal team has been quietly seeking her release and has declined to speak out about the case since her arrest was made public. Players have been keeping discussions about how to best help Griner within their community. WNBA players have been very cohesive in the past when rallying behind issues. (Click2Houston)

5. Houston drivers are hoping to feel relief at the pump as U.S. President Joe Biden works to release oil reserves to combat high gas prices. Local resident Greg Hadley says he's paying 30% more in gas now than he did two months ago. (ABC 13)

Today in Houston:

• RAIN or SHINE Garage & Bake Sale at Houston Heights Woman's Club.(8:00 AM)
• Hatha Yoga at Discovery Green. (9:00 AM)
• HBCU College Day And Career Fair Expo at Texas Southern University. (10:00 AM)
• Grand Opening At CenterWell Senior Primary Care Emancipation. (10:00 AM)
• Kountry Wayne In Concert at Houston Parks And Recreation Department. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bon Iver is coming to Houston on Tuesday and is also making other stops along Texas. (Houston Patch)
• Burger Bodega will open as a restaurant this summer in the former Cabo space at 4520 Washington Ave. (CultureMap Houston)
• One man is in custody after a Surfside Police Department officer was stabbed in SE Houston on Wednesday evening. (Fox 26 Houston)
• A suspect opened fire on Humble police officers during a traffic stop Friday afternoon at FM 1960 and Deerbrook Park, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. (ABC 13)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. See you all tomorrow for another 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.